NEW GAME FREAK SWITCH TITLE: POCKET CARD JOCKEY

Game Freak is expanding its portfolio beyond the Pokémon universe with its quirky title, Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On, now galloping onto the Nintendo Switch. This unique combination of horse racing and card gameplay mechanics initially launched exclusively for Apple Arcade and is a remake of the beloved 3DS game. As of today, players can finally enjoy this oddball blend of solitaire-style card strategies and jockey action on their Switch devices, with a demo version also up for grabs.

Fans of the original will remember the core gameplay: use cards from a deck to make your horse race better by selecting cards with a point value higher or lower than the drawn card. The success of your horse in the race is directly tied to your ability in the card game. With Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop, fans new and old can jump straight into the saddle and experience this unique genre mashup.

Yes, Pocket Card Jockey was originally available on the 3DS, and its remake, "Ride On," was launched exclusively on iOS via Apple Arcade. Now, it's also available on the Nintendo Switch.

Pocket Card Jockey is a creation of Game Freak, the renowned developer behind the massively popular Pokémon series. Game Freak has occasionally explored games outside of the Pokémon franchise, like Drill Dozer and HarmoKnight. Pocket Card Jockey originally released on the 3DS in 2013, offering a fresh twist on card games by integrating them with horse racing. Its innovative gameplay and the blend of genres have earned it a cult status among gamers, leading to its re-release for a wider audience.