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May 12, 2026· 15:11🔒 Insider Only

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1. Nintendo Breaks Down Switch 2 Price Hike and Future Game Lineup in Q&A Release

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

Nintendo published the Q&A transcript from its FY2026 earnings briefing on May 12, addressing Switch 2 pricing, upcoming titles, and long-term hardware strategy.

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2. Hololive's AZKi Teams Up with Keio Railway for Limited Headmark Train Run May 22

Source: 🇯🇵 4Gamer.net − 最新記事

Hololive virtual singer AZKi launches a collaboration with Tokyo's Keio Railway from May 22 to June 7, featuring exclusive merchandise and a special headmark-adorned train.

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3. Pokémon x Suntory Round 2: 18 Limited-Edition Bottles Featuring Pikachu, Bulbasaur Hit Japan in June

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

Suntory Beverage & Food launches its second Pokémon collaboration in mid-June, rolling out 18 original package designs across its drink lineup starting at ¥216.

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