Reports suggest Version 21.0.0 borked compatibility.
You might have already seen some reports claiming third-party docks are no longer compatible with the Switch 2. These stories started popping up after Nintendo rolled out a major system update earlier this week – bumping its new hybrid device up to Version 21.0.0.
We’ve investigated this with a quick test of one of the devices we have on hand (specifically, the S3 MAX TV Dock Station by Antank), and it appears to be functioning as normal. It seems we might not be alone here, but it’s now got us wondering how it’s been going for other third-party dock users since Nintendo rolled out the latest updates.
Pokémon Pokopia is a completely new type of Pokémon game: you don’t catch ’em all, you… make friends with ’em all? Blending elements of life sims, farming games, and block building into one big package come 5th March 2026.
Of course, there are plenty of returning faces, some of which will be able to give you abilities or let you transform into them. Here’s a list of every single confirmed ‘mon in Pokémon Pokopia so far.
From Tony Hawk Dreams to BMX Reality: How Legends BMX Was Made by Riders
Nic Rodriguez, Publishing assistant producer, Saga Legends Games
Summary
Inspired by childhood skatepark memories and classic games.
Authentic tricks and community-driven gameplay.
Join friends for jumps, grinds, and nostalgia on Xbox.
Ask any member of the Saga Legends Games team what inspired Legends BMX, and childhood afternoons come flooding back: hours spent playing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater with friends, then heading outside to try those virtual tricks on real bikes. Those games didn’t just entertain, they sparked a lifelong love of BMX and extreme sports, a passion shared by nearly every developer on the team.
“We grew up grinding rails in Tony Hawk’s, then trying to copy the moves at the local park,” laughs Carlos, gameplay programmer and amateur BMX rider. The team’s mission was clear from the start: bring that same mix of fun, freedom, and creativity to BMX, with controls that reward experimentation and a vibe that welcomes everyone.
The design process turned personal stories into game mechanics. Lead producer David drew inspiration from neighborhood skateparks seen through childhood eyes, blending stylized art with authentic features that riders recognize and appreciate. Developers debated every trick, not just for realism, but for that feeling of triumph when landing something new: “We focused on the simple joy of small victories every rider knows, like landing a bunny hop or a first grind,” recalls David.
Many on the team still ride BMX today, and sessions between work inspire new features. They met up on weekends to test animations and recreate their favorite park stunts. Mistakes became moments to laugh and learn. “Our community playtests felt like reliving our early days. The feedback from actual bikers pushed us to keep improving,” says David, lead producer.
Legends BMX isn’t just made by coders, it’s made by riders, by gamers who learned about courage and confidence from both controllers and handlebars. The game aims to capture the thrill of landing a new trick and the joy of inviting friends along for the ride just like those beloved classics from childhood.
As Legends BMX launches on Xbox, the developers hope players, whether longtime fans or curious newcomers, will feel that sense of nostalgia, friendship, and possibility with every jump and grind. Enjoy Legends BMXon Xbox starting today!
Pure Flow and Adrenaline!
LEGENDS BMX is an energetic and exhilarating game made for extreme sports enthusiasts! Ride your BMX through a variety of parks and scenarios designed to let you pull off incredible tricks.
Simple & Intuitive
Enjoy easy-to-learn mechanics and intuitive controls that provide tons of fun and a wide range of experiences. Reach attainable goals while soaring over ramps and verticals, performing spectacular tricks. Explore multiple parks filled with a variety of ramps, surfaces, and verticals in semi-realistic environments. Achieve greatness and rise to the top of the competitive leaderboard!
Ride & Challenge Yourself
Move freely, performing countless tricks and lines to rack up massive points in diverse parks and scenarios. Attempt the wildest tricks with our one-directional analog system. After your first stunt, your Trick Line begins, recording each additional trick and combo, adding extra points until the rider wipes out or stops. The total score for the trick line is then added to your overall tally.
Competitions & Customization
Execute dozens of tricks, each with variations in Spin, Flips, Manuals, and Grinds. Climb the global rankings with your best scores. Choose from multiple Riders and bikes, each with their unique style and flow.
Cartoon & Realistic
LEGENDS BMX combines a charismatic 3D cartoon style with semi-realistic parks, immersive environments, and striking VFX. A dynamic isometric camera follows the rider seamlessly, enhancing the thrill of riding, flowing, and executing amazing tricks.
Gameplay Feedback
To amplify the experience, LEGENDS BMX features engaging VFX, including bike effects, grind sparks, skids, dust trails, camera effects, small particles, pump trails, and more.
All of our Planner stats are powered by a deep Pokédex and curated by our team of Pokémon experts that brought you Maxroll, IGN, Eurogamer, and Map Genie’s decades of the very best Pokémon strategy guides out there. So how does this all work? We will have Eurogamer’s Pokémon lead Lottie Lynn walk you through it…
Whether you’re new to the Pokémon universe or a longtime player getting ready for your next nuzlocke challenge, our Pokémon Planner is here to help you organize your next team!
Since our Planner is divided up by game, you don’t have to worry about accidentally including Pokémon you can’t actually catch. Alongside this, we’ve also included the complete moveset for each Pokémon and every item they can hold. You can even play around with the EVs and IVs for a Pokémon. Combining all of these features together in one place means you can easily curate a team to suit your purposes.
Want to make a strong start in the online competitive world? Then use the Planner to ensure you have a balanced team! Want to see how changing one Pokémon could affect your team on the whole? Then our Planner will show you any weakness gaps that might appear! Want to build a team of six Magikarps for some reason? Well our Planner can help you do that too.
So let’s take a look at how it works!
Getting Started
The first step in using the Pokémon Planner is to select the game you wish to make a team for. You can easily do this by selecting the drop-down menu next to ‘Change Game’ at the top of the planner.
Before we go any further, however, it’s important to point out that you will need to be logged into Pokémon Planet if you want to save your planned team. It’s a good idea to do this before going any further! You can find the ‘Login’ button in the top right-hand corner of the page and there will also be an option to make an account too. We go over the exact details for saving your team further along in this guide.
Adding Pokémon
Once you’ve selected the game you’re playing, it’s time to add the Pokémon you want in your team. To do this, click on one of the six ‘Choose Pokémon’ boxes to open a menu containing all of the Pokémon in your chosen game.
Don’t worry, we’ve ensured that only the Pokémon present in each game’s Pokédex will appear. This means that, as long as you’ve selected the correct game, you won’t run into any unavailable Pokémon. Just remember that if you’re building a team for a version title, such as Pokémon Scarlet, you will need to keep an eye out for any version exclusive Pokémon.
There are three main ways you can search for Pokémon – simply scrolling down the list, searching by name or filtering by type. It’s possible to select multiple types too, which is handy if you’re looking for a dual type Pokémon. Selecting the ‘Mega Pokémon’ option will also allow you to just see the Mega Pokémon present in your chosen game. Though, keep in mind that Mega Pokémon are only available in select Pokémon games.
Since all of the Pokémon in your chosen game are available – including pre-evolved Mons, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon – you’re free to input whichever Pokémon you like. This could be your current team, your endgame goal or Pokémon you’re considering adding. No matter what you choose, I recommend adding six Pokémon so you’ve got a whole team to play with.
After selecting all of the Pokémon you either have or want in your team, it’s time to start filling in the details for each one. This includes adding their moves, stats and any item they might be holding. Let’s start with stats.
Adding Stats
The Stats section for each Pokémon can be found on the left-hand side of the Planner and will always display the Base Stats for each Pokémon. You’re also able to add its current Stats, including EVs and IVs.
The first step in adding your Pokémon’s Stats is to choose its Level. The Pokémon Planner selects each Pokémon’s Level to 100 by default, which is handy for organizing an endgame team.
If, however, you want to enter a Pokémon’s current level, you can do so by either selecting the number ‘100’ and changing it or by moving the blue slider beneath said number. Changing a Pokémon’s Level from 100 will automatically change all of its current Stats – found at the bottom of this section – to make the Level you’ve chosen.
Now it’s time to sort out the EVs and IVs, which is where things get a little complicated. This is because both are considered Hidden Stats, meaning you can’t see their exact values in-game. There’s a quick Hidden Stats explainer further along in this guide if you want to learn more about how exactly EVs and IVs work.
You’ve got two options when it comes to entering both into the Pokémon Planner – either put in the EVs / IVs you’re aiming for or do your best to figure out what they are in-game. If you’re going for the last option, keep in mind that the IV Judge Function typically doesn’t unlock until you’ve reached the postgame.
Once you’ve decided which option you’re going with, EVs can be entered either using the blue slider in the middle or by typing them directly into the left-hand column. Since you can only have 510 EVs for every Pokémon, the Pokémon Planner will helpfully prevent you from going over that number.
For IVs, you’ll need to change the number in the right-hand column. (Remember – it’s highly unlikely you’re going to have a Pokémon which has 31 perfect IVs for every stat.)
The changes you make to see values will be reflected in the Stat layout at the bottom of the screen.
Adding Moves
Adding Pokémon’s Moves is quite easy. Simply select the ‘Add Move’ button beneath the ‘Move’ subheading on the right-hand side of the page. This will open up a menu of all the moves this Pokémon can use in your chosen game. Here you can either search for a specific move or simply scroll down the menu. The moves a Pokémon can learn from TMs will also be available!
Remember – each Pokémon can only know four moves at a time and we’ve kept to this rule in the Pokémon Planner. If you want to remove a move, hover your cursor over it and select the ‘Change’ option.
Adding Items
To add an item, select ‘Add Item’. This will bring up a list of every item available in the game you’re building a team for. You can either scroll through the list or search for the one you’re looking for.
Once you’ve found the correct item, simply click on it and it shall be added to your Pokémon!
Now you just need to repeat this process for all of the other Pokémon in your team.
Team Defense and Team Coverage Explained
After filling in all of the information for your team, take a look at the ‘Team Defense’ and ‘Team Coverage’ sections.
Team Defense will give you an idea of what types your team currently includes (based on both Pokémon and moves) and the weaknesses you need to keep an eye out for. A blue line means that you’ve included these Pokémon types, while a red line means one of your included Pokémon is weak to this type.
Team Coverage, meanwhile, informs you which Pokémon types your team has an advantage over. The more little blue bashes beneath a type, the more Pokémon you have in your team that can counter it. If a type doesn’t have a dash at all, then you might want to consider changing your team!
How to Save Your Team
To save your planned team, you first need to log into Planet Pokémon. You can do this by using the ‘Login’ button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. After this, either login or make an account if you’re new!
Next, click the ‘Manage Teams’ button which can be found above the Pokémon you’ve entered for your team. Here you’ll be able to name your current team, save it, create folders to organize your various teams in and be able to create new teams too.
To save a team, first give it a name by entering something into the box containing the words ‘Name your Team’. Once you’re happy, select ‘Save Current Team’. This will automatically save your team into the folder you’ve currently got selected.
After saving a team, you’ll be able to change its name, make a copy or delete it by using the options found on the right hand side. You can also move a team to a new folder by dragging and dropping it.
A Note on Hidden Stats
The EV and IV for every individual Pokémon are considered Hidden Stats. This is because, while you’re able to get an idea of what they are, you’ll never be able to see the exact number for each one.
It’s also worth noting that Gen 3 changed how EVs and IVs worked. The following explanation follows those rules, so will not be applicable for the Gen 1 and Gen 2 games.
EVs – Effort Value – corresponds to each of the six main stats. Each Pokémon has a total amount of 510 EVs divided across these stats, with the maximum one stat can have being 252 EVs. Depending on the game, various items, such as Vitamins, Berries or Feathers, can be used to train or deplete an EV. Depending on the game, you should be able to view a Pokémon’s EVs on the Stat page of their Summary. Just keep in mind that you won’t be able to use the exact value.
Each main stat also has an IV – Individual Value – which is calculated based on the Pokémon’s Base Stats, Nature and EVs. Typically an IV can not be changed unless you use Hyper Training to maximise it. IVs range from 0 to 31 – with 0 being the worst and 31 being perfect. Each Pokémon game has a Judge Function which can be unlocked, usually by reaching the postgame, that will give you an idea of what a Pokémon’s IVs are.
But Wait… There’s More
Beyond the the Builder, Planet Pokémon offers these helpful services for Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
A complete, sortable, in-depth Pokédex for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and Pokemon Sword and Shield.
A complete, sortable item database from Antidote to Zinc for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and Pokeémon Sword and Shield.
That means we’re getting some truly bizarre synergies, including one for Thieving Varmint. A ‘mana dork’ for cards that aren’t yours, we’re not sure anyone fits the idea of pilfering better than Nathan Drake from the PlayStation Secret Lair drop.
It also has the uncanny ability to spend mana of any color to activate abilities of permanents on your battlefield that you don’t own, and cast spells from other players. It’s particularly handy, then, that Nate can also take cards from your opponents’ libraries.
In a game of Commander, you could be throwing around 2, 3, or 4 spells per turn using those that aren’t yours, so long as you have the mana, and that’s where Thieving Varmint comes in.
Thanks to this new synergy, Thieving Varmint has jumped to sit around $9.73 market price, which is a massive jump from its previous average at $0.70-$0.90 only a few months ago (according to data from TCGPlayer).
Featuring in Outlaws of Thunder Junction’s Commander Decks, Thieving Varmint is a 2/1 with Deathtouch and lifelink for two-cost, which is pretty useful, but you can tap it and pay a life to add two mana of any one color to cast spells you don’t own.
Get a board state going early on with your own lands and Thieving Varmint, and you can be using other players’ spells against them with reckless abandon.
As a reminder, Nathan Drake, Treasure Hunter is only found in the PlayStation Secret Lair drop, hence why he’s almost $30 on his own on the secondary market.
Lloyd Coombes is an experienced freelancer in tech, gaming and fitness seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and many more. He’s a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife’s dismay.
Here’s one for fans of the massively popular RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The IGN Store has just launched exclusive new Clair Obscur artwork by legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano. Even if you don’t recognize the name, you’ll recognize his work – Amano is the artist behind the iconic artwork for the Final Fantasy series. This is no coincidence, as the team behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and most notably the Studio Co-Founder, François Meurisse, confirmed in an interview with GamesRadar that they were heavily inspired by the Final Fantasy franchise when creating Expedition 33. This art truly showcases the game’s beauty and depth.
Amano has joined with IGN Store and Sandfall to lend his talents for this new series of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 art. Check out the exclusive drop below and order right now on IGN Store.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 x Yoshitaka Amano Collaboration
The art captures a breathtaking scene. Broken and bloodied, Maelle and Verso face the feared expedition slayer, The Dualliste, in the depths of the Forgotten Battlefield. The battle is a defining moment for Expedition 33, but it’s not just a fight…it’s a reckoning. Amano’s brush brings the tension, sorrow, and grace of this struggle to life.
The art is available in four limited editions:
1 – Esquie Edition – Hand Signed by Yoshitaka Amano
Edition Size: 33
Print Size: 30 x 38 in. (Art: 24 x 32 in.)
Printed on 305 gsm Cold Press Fine Art Paper with Waterbased Giclée Ink
Hand Numbered
Esquie Face UV Spot Clear Print
Hand Signed by Yoshitaka Amano!
2 – Esquie Edition
Edition Size: 333
Print Size: 30 x 38 in. (Art: 24 x 32 in.)
Printed on 305 gsm Cold Press Fine Art Paper with Waterbased Giclée Ink
Hand Numbered
Esquie Face UV Spot Clear Print
Single Color Hand Highlights
Auto-Pen Signature
3 – Lumiere Edition
Edition Size: 1000
Art Size: 24 x 32 in. (Full Bleed)
Printed on 305 gsm Cold Press Fine Art Paper with Waterbased Giclée Ink
Start using maps to check out service stations in Scandinavia, as Euro Truck Simulator 2‘s Nordic Horizons expansion is set to release on November 27th.
This DLC was announced back in January 2024, and as it shuffles out of SCS Software’s ever-busy DLC pipeline, it’ll leave some coaches and a recently revealed trip to Ireland waiting in the traffic queue. The devs have also been doing plenty of cool existing area revamps.
It’s that time of year again, folks. GOTY season is almost upon us, and while Mr. Keighley’s big event is staying quiet on its nominees for the time being, other shows are already gearing up to crown a winner.
One such event is the Indie Game Awards, a developer-focused awards show centred on — you guessed it — indie games, which has today revealed its final award nominees across 18 different categories.
Free Play Days – Grand Theft Auto Online, Rubber Bandits, Soccer Story, Train Sim World 6: Standard Edition and Wreckfest
Kyle OceanMarketing Manager, Xbox
Ah snap, here we go again with tons to play this weekend with Free Play Days! Train Sim World 6: Standard Edition (Console + PC with XPA) is available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday November 13 until Sunday, November 16.
Grand Theft Auto Online (Series X|S) is free for all Xbox members to try from November 11 until November 17 (Xbox Game Pass Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership not required). New to GTA Online? Find out where to get started here.
Rubber Bandits, Soccer Story and Wreckfest are free for all Xbox members to try during Free Play Days (Xbox Game Pass Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership not required).
How To Start Playing
Scroll down and find and install the games on each of the individual game details pages on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
Keep The Fun Going
Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.
Train Sim World 6: Standard Edition Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere Expect the Unexpected in Train Sim World 6! Face new challenges as you master the tracks and trains across 3 new routes. Brand-new gameplay includes Train Faults and Random Events with new locomotives and units on routes encompassing stunning British coastline, busy Leipzig and suburban New Jersey as well as the ability to bring your existing Train Sim World collection with you. Save 30% until 23rd November!
Grand Theft Auto Online Optimized for Xbox Series X|S Play GTA Online for free now through November 17 and experience the dynamic and ever-evolving online universe where you can rise from street-level hustler to become a kingpin of your own criminal empire. Get started with GTA$4,000,000 in the Career Builder, enjoy stunning visuals with three detailed graphics modes, and all the latest content playable solo or with friends.
Rubber Bandits Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere Rubber Bandits throws 1-4 players into a wild party brawler to steal, smash, and scavenge as much cash as you can! Prepare for hilarious physics-based combat with wacky weapons and a huge lineup of criminal characters.
Soccer Story Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere The world might as well be over Soccer Inc. has closed every local stadium, team and tournament. What kind of world can survive without the beautiful game? Thankfully a magical soccer ball has chosen you, our Savior of Soccer! Grab your ball and boots, then save soccer for free now as part of Xbox Free Play Days!
Wreckfest Break the rules and take full-contact racing to the limit with Wreckfest! Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck fights over the finish line and brand-new ways for metal to bend – These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments that can only be achieved in Wreckfest, with its true-to-life physics simulation crafted by legendary developer Bugbear, who also brought you FlatOut 1 & 2! Burn rubber and shred metal in the ultimate driving playground!
Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.
Heads up, Pokémon TCG collectors, as another hot limited-time drop is hitting Walmart as part of its early Black Friday sales (that are starting today!)
Whilst it’s going to be hell catching these deals, paid Walmart+ members will get five hours of early access; music to the ears of any fellow Pokémon trainers, I’m sure.
So what’s up for grabs? From Nov. 13, 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET, Walmart will open the floodgates for three Pokémon TCG Special Collection boxes for Walmart+ members.
Outside of preordering new sets, it’s next to impossible to find Pokémon TCG products like these at market value, never mind MSRP, so this deal isn’t to be missed and is well worth getting a Walmart+ membership for.
Selling for $24.99, at MSRP, each box contains eight booster packs and features three foil promo cards that differ depending on the set you pick up: Snorlax ex + Blissey ex, Greninja ex + Kinggra ex, or Incineroar ex + Torterra ex.
If you’re not already a member, it’s admittedly a slight drag that you’ll essentially have to add the membership cost onto the price to pick this up and avoid the eye-waterlingly high resale prices, but needs must.
Whilst I wish you all the luck in the world, the chances of pulling top chase cards from these boosters is ridiculously difficult.
If you’re like me and don’t have the money to spend on endless sealed product, you’ll likely savew money in the long run just buying your chase cards instead.
Here’s the top five you could pull from these boxes, complete with where to buy links and up-to-date market value information.
