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Tuesday27th Feb 2024
Watch Pokémon Presents February 2024 - Live!
Ready? Set? Jo(hto)?
Fresh off the back of the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, the celebrations are underway for Pokémon Day 2024. Like clockwork, The Pokémon Company announced that it will be hosting a special Pokémon Presents to mark the occasion, and it's right around the corner! The presentation is set to premiere in just a few minutes at...
Gallery Pokémon Art Project 'Kanto Redrawn' Is Complete, And It Looks Incredible
Over 100 artists contributed
Remember the stunning Johto Redrawn project that we covered way back in 2021? You might also recall that the team behind this beautiful pixel art recreation of one of our favourite Pokémon regions, Retro Redrawn, was also working on a reimagining of the Kanto region. Today, Kanto Redrawn is finished, and it
News Pokémon Presents 'Pokémon Day' Broadcast Runtime Revealed
A shorter presentation filled with "exciting Pokémon news"
With Nintendo's Partner Showcase now out of the way, our attention turns to the Pokémon Presents: Pokémon Day broadcast, streaming live later today. When it was initially announced for 27th February there was no mention of the runtime, but that's changed now that the Japanese broadcast...
Friday23rd Feb 2024
News Next Pokémon Squishmallow Accidentally Revealed By Retailer
Dragonite joins the gang
American retailer Walmart has accidentally revealed the next Pokémon Squishmallow. Spotted by u/Britzaaaa on the Squishmallow subreddit (via Siliconera), Dragonite will be one of the next Pokémon to feature in the collection. The listing has
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Next Mass Outbreak Features A Mystery Pokémon
Update: This event is now live
Update [Fri 23rd Feb, 2024 07:00 GMT]: It's now been confirmed this mystery Pokémon is....drum roll...Hisuian Voltorb. This latest Mass Outbreak event will run from now until 27th February (Pokémon Day), so here's your reminder to join in on the fun while you can. Original article [Wed 21st Feb, 2024 04:45 GMT]:...
Thursday22nd Feb 2024
Talking Point Pokémon Presents Predictions - What Are You Expecting?
'mon Dieu
Following hot on the heels of the February 2024 Nintendo Direct, the inevitable announcement of a Pokémon Presents broadcast to coincide with Pokémon Day on 27th February came along. It's traditional to have a broadcast on this date — the anniversary of the first Pokémon games' Japanese debut way back in 1996 — and it's been a busy...
Tuesday20th Feb 2024
News It Looks Like Gold And Silver Will Feature In The Next 'Pokémon Presents'
But in what form..?
In case you missed it, The Pokémon Company announced that the next Pokémon Presents showcase will broadcast on 27th February, 2024. It's not known what will be featured during the presentation, but thanks to a little tip from Nintenduo, it looks like
News New Special Edition TIME Magazine Celebrates 25 Years Of Pokémon In North America
Better late than never, eh?
It has been 25 years since Pokémon Red and Blue was released in North America. In fact, it has been 25 years and five months, but in the spirit of 'better late than never,' TIME has decided to get in on the action with a new special edition of the magazine. Ahead of Pokémon Day 2024 (and the Pokémon Presents showcase...
News Pokémon Presents Announced For 27th February 2024
And another one
The next Pokémon Presents showcase has been announced by The Pokémon Company for the end of the month, on Pokémon Day no less. On Tuesday 27th February at 6am PT / 9am EST / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 12am AEST (Wednesday), we'll be getting a presentation on the latest Pokémon news over on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. It's...
News Netflix Confirms New Episodes Of Pokémon Concierge Are On The Way
Get ready to return to the Pokémon Resort
After a delightful introduction last December, the new stop-motion Netflix series Pokémon Concierge is now getting more episodes. Netflix and The Pokémon Company have confirmed "new episodes" are "now in production". It's not been revealed just yet how many episodes we'll be getting or when they'll...
Thursday15th Feb 2024
News Pop-Up Pokémon Center Store Returns To London This April
Reservation required for entry
The Pokémon Company has announced that the pop-up Pokémon Center store will be returning to the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships in London this year. The store will be open throughout the event at ExCeL London from 4th-7th April and will offer "International Championships-exclusive products" — a...
Sunday11th Feb 2024
News Pokémon GO Is Changing How Android Users Redeem Offer Codes
"We are hoping this will be an easy transition"
If you're an Android user and are still playing Pokémon GO regularly, as of next week, Niantic will be changing how trainers with these particular devices redeem "offer codes". After 13th February 2024, Android devices will be "unable to redeem offer codes within the app". From here on out, all users...
Saturday10th Feb 2024
News Surprise! Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Has Added New Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Spirits
Update: This event is now live
Update [Sat 10th Feb, 2024 03:30 GMT]: In case you missed it the first time, this spirit event is now officially underway in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Once again, you'll have a total of five days to collect them all, so join in on the fun while you can. Original article [Wed 7th Feb, 2024 01:55 GMT]: Super Smash...
Friday9th Feb 2024
News 'Twitch Plays Pokémon' Returning To Kanto For Its 10th Anniversary
Tune in next week
Believe it or not, but it's now been 10 years of the social gaming experiment 'Twitch Plays Pokémon'. To celebrate this milestone, the channel is planning to return to the Kanto region on 12th February 2024. In the lead-up to this anniversary, it's been revealed this will be a "new run in the classic style", and it's also noted...
Tuesday6th Feb 2024
News Scarlet & Violet Are Now The Third Best-Selling Pokémon Games Of All Time
Taking the bronze from Gold & Silver
Thanks to Nintendo's quarterly financial report, we now have the latest figures for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's lifetime sales. The games have amassed 24.36 million copies sold, finally pushing them into the top three best-sellers for the Pokémon series (thanks, Serebii.net). Yes, after a good run on the...
News Two New Pokémon Squishmallows Are Now Available
Update: New sizes have been released
Update #2 [Tue 6th Feb, 2024 01:55 GMT]: The Clefairy and Teddiursa Squishmallows are now available in three new sizes (thanks, Comicbook). Fans of the plush can now also get them in 10-inch, 14-inch, and 20-inch sizes: <products id="26097,26096,26098,26099,26100,26101" sort="price"> Update #1 [Tue 19th...
Saturday3rd Feb 2024
Random Ash Ketchum's OG Voice Actor Reflects On "Devastating" Moment She Was Fired
"You, as an actor, are so disposable"
Before the appointment of Sarah Natochenny as the voice of Pokémon's Ash Ketchum, the voice actor in the English version of the series was actually Veronica Taylor. Now that Ash's arc has come to an end in the anime series, Taylor has reflected on the time when she was essentially "fired" from the role. As a...
Random Japanese Celebs Reportedly Told "Not To Mention" Palworld To Avoid Damaging Pokémon Relations
Talent agency doesn't want to put future collaborations at risk
The survival crafting game and overnight sensation Palworld has now successfully established itself with over 19 million players globally, but it seems there are still some concerns about this new monster game in Pokémon's homeland, Japan. After The Po
Friday2nd Feb 2024
Random Thieves Rob 35,000 Pokémon Cards From California Store
But they miss the grand prize
Thieves have broken into a San Jose, California store called Tofu’s Trading and made off with 35,000 Pokémon Trading Cards along with the store's cash register, as reported by ACE7 News (via The Guardian). Though the thieves missed an opportunity to dress up as Team Rocket, they did manage to get in and out of the...
Thursday1st Feb 2024
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Version 3.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A whopping 4.9GB update
Update [Thu 1st Feb, 2024 00:55 GMT]: The latest update for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is now officially live. It bumps the game up to Version 3.0.1 and features a bunch of fixes, including a patch for the Dragon Cheer bug. One other thing to note is that it's a whopping 4.9GB update, so you may have to clear up some space...
Wednesday31st Jan 2024
Random Nintendo Releases The Hounds On A Pokémon Ripoff Game, But Not That One
Pokémon, snapped
If we had to pick the gaming hot topic for January 2024, it would be 'not-Pokémon'. Palworld seems to be the lookalike on everybody's lips, but that doesn't mean that it is the only game saying "Ditto" to the Pokémon formula out there. And, boy, does Nintendo know it. Yes, as flagged by Games Radar, Nintendo of America has filed...
News Palworld Modder Returns With 'Legally-Distinct Pocket Creatures'
Update: No Pokémon here, sir
Update [Wed 31st Jan, 2024 11:15 GMT]: After a Pokémon mod for Palworld was taken down - presumably by Nintendo - the creator, @ToastedShoes, has returned with 'Legally-Distinct Pocket Creatures', a new mod that seems specifically designed to wind up both lawyers and fans alike. The mod contains a new character...
Monday29th Jan 2024
News The Wand Company's Poké Ball Replicas Go Mini From February
Catch all five minis throughout 2024
The Pokémon Company and The Wand Company are teaming up once again to release some brand new Poké Ball replicas — but this time, we're going miniature. The new collection will focus on five mini versions of popular Poké Ball designs. The first one will be on the classic red and white Poké Ball and will be...
Anniversary Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are 20 Years Old Today
Can you Diglett?
Get your appropriate ageing GIF at the ready (Matt Damon in Saving Private Ryan, the Tenth Doctor, that Titanic one — the choice is yours) because we have to break it to you that Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are now 20 years old. While we let that sink in, let's run through some facts. Released on the Game Boy Advance on 29th...
News The Next 7 Star Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Tera Raid Is Incoming
Pokéballs at the ready
The Pokémon Company has announced that the next 7-Star Tera Raid for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will kick off this weekend from February 2nd through February 4th. It will then repeat the following weekend from February 9th through February 11th (thanks, Serebii). This time, you'll be chucking your Pokéballs at the mighty...
Friday26th Jan 2024
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet New Tera Raid Battle & Mass Outbreak Now Live
Here are the featured Pokémon
If you're still enjoying Pokémon Scarlet & Violet on a regular basis there's been an update to Tera Raid Battles and mass outbreaks in the game. Starting this week, Flutter Mane and Iron Jugulis are now appearing Tera Raid Battles through the Paldea region. You can check out more details about the Pokémon in...
Thursday25th Jan 2024
News Van Gogh Museum Fires Four Employees Following Pokémon Collaboration
Attempts at embezzling cards
Four employees have reportedly been dismissed from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam following The Pokémon X Van Gogh exhibition. In a report from Dutch newspaper Het Parool (via Eurogramer), at least four employees were suspended from the museum "due to their behavior". While the museum itself has refused to confirm...
News The Pokémon Company Releases Official Statement About Palworld
"We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures"
Palworld has been the talk of the video game space since last week and its popularity continues to rise with over eight million sales now. It's admittedly
Reminder The 3DS Pokémon Bank & Transporter Services Are Still Online
"But that may also end at some point in the future"
In case you missed it yesterday, Nintendo has now locked in the end date for 3DS and Wii U online play, with the services set to shut down on 8th April 2024. It's raised some questions about the future of Pokémon Bank and if you're wondering what the latest on this is, it's still the same...
Random Former Nintendo Employees Kit & Krysta Share Their Initial Reaction To Palworld
And discuss Nintendo's original response
The new "open-world survival and crafting game" Palworld has become insanely popular overnight, with sales surpassing the seven million mark and now supposedly overtaking first-week records of games like
