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Tuesday14th Oct 2025
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Legends: Z-A
One man's Trubbish...
We finally did it, Trainers! Pokémon Legends: Z-A launch week is upon us and, with just two days to go, reviews have started rolling in. Here at Nintendo Life, we had a perfectly pleasant time with TPC's latest. Our very own Ace Trainer Alana awarded it a 7/10 in our review, calling the new real-time combat mechanics "the...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Announces "New And Updated" Features For First Anniversary
Get ready, trainers
The end of this month officially marks the first anniversary of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket on mobile devices. This title has been regularly updated with new expansions and features like trading, and soon it will receive even more "new and updated" features in the form of three major updates "coming soon". There's the new...
Monday13th Oct 2025
News Pokémon Z-A's Source Code And Beta Builds Have Now Supposedly Leaked
An extension of last year's 'Teraleak'
Pokémon Legends Z-A may have already leaked online, but that apparently isn't devastating enough for Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Now, the alleged hacker behind last year's 'Teraleak' – in which huge amounts of data had leaked online ?
Saturday11th Oct 2025
PSA Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Already Being Datamined, Watch Out For Spoilers
Secrets from the game have reportedly leaked online
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is out on the Switch and Switch 2 next week, and it appears the new entry is already being datamined. According to IGN, there's evidence of "early copies filtering out into the wild", which has reportedly led to details about the game leaking online. Without going into...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 And Switch Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed (US)
"While supplies last"
The latest Pokémon Presents broadcast earlier this week gave trainers all-new details about the upcoming Switch and Switch 2 release Pokémon Legends Z-A. This included the news about a new Switch 2 bundle and details about pre-order bonuses. Now, retailers in the US have shared some bonuses you can get if you decide to...
Thursday9th Oct 2025
PSA Pokémon Legends: Z-A eShop Preloads Go Live Ahead Of Launch
And it looks like it's already been patched
Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Switch and Switch 2 launches next week on 16th October 2025, and ahead of this highly anticipated release, there's been a few developments... Firstly, if you've purchased a digital copy of the title from the eShop, the preload should now (or at least soon) be showing up on your...
Wednesday8th Oct 2025
News Nintendo Calls On 'Stranger Things' Star To Promote Its New Pokémon Adventure For Switch 2
Legends: Z-A will also be available on the Switch
As we've already mentioned, October is a huge month for the Switch 2 (and Switch) with the launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. So far, there's been some Mega reveals and distribution events announced, and now Nintendo has sunk some of its marketing budget for the game into a commercial featuring the...
Sunday5th Oct 2025
PSA Pokémon Scarlet And Violet - Free Shiny Koraidon & Miraidon Codes Restocked (North America)
"You wanted more Shiny codes"
The recent Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon distribution for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet got quite a lot of attention when it kicked off in select locations earlier this week. Unfortunately, many trainers in the US weren't able to get their hands on a code in-store. Thankfully, there's now a second chance to claim one of...
Friday3rd Oct 2025
News Pokémon GO Celebrates Pokémon Legends: Z-A Release In Next Event
The new game launches later this month
We've already been overloaded with a bunch of new games for Switch and Switch 2 in recent weeks, and soon Pokémon will be joining in with Pokémon Legends: Z-A. So far, there's been some promotion for this upcoming release with regular Mega Evolution reveals and distribution announcements, and now, The...
Friday26th Sep 2025
Random This Pokémon X CMLL Wrestling Collab Is One Of The Best Crossovers Ever
Bulk Up
Okay, this might be one of the most genius marketing collaborations ever: the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (better known as CMLL) has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to promote Pokémon Legends: Z-A in the best way possible — a Mexican wrestling event (thanks,
Thursday25th Sep 2025
News Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Guarantees Rare Pulls In Every Pack
Launching next week
Just like clockwork, The Pokémon Company has revealed the next Trading Card Game Pocket expansion, 'Deluxe Pack ex', and it's a blingy one. The upcoming set will arrive in the app on 29th September, and brings new 'Parallel Foil' cards to the table. These glistening offerings feature new art for pre-existing cards, and come...
Update: The Pokémon Company responds
A recent online post from the US Department of Homeland Security has prompted calls from angry fans for The Pokémon Company to initiate legal action against the US federal department. If you've somehow missed it, the post — entitled 'Gotta Catch 'Em All' — contains a video mixing the Pokémon anime's...
Wednesday24th Sep 2025
Round Up The Latest Previews Are In For Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Meh-ga Evolution
It has felt like a long time coming, but we are finally on the home stretch of the run-up to Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have been popping up at a handful of public events over the last month or so to give us all a taste of what the next entry has in store, but we recently got the opportunity to play...
Monday22nd Sep 2025
News A New Pokémon Pop-Up Store Is Coming To London Next Year
No bones about it
London is no stranger to a Pokémon pop-up shop these days, and The Pokémon Company has today announced that we can expect to see another one hit the capital city next year. In the Natural History Museum, no less! From 26th January to 22nd March 2026, the museum's Cranbourne Boutique shop will be getting a Pokémon twist,...
Sunday21st Sep 2025
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Reveals New Distribution
Update: A special distribution will be available in Japan
It's been an exciting week on the Pokémon front with multiple new announcements shared in the recent broadcast. Following this, more details about the Pokémon Legends: Z-A physical and digital pre-order goodies in select regions have been surfacing online. Now, we've got an update about...
Friday19th Sep 2025
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Now Available
Add a Shiny Chi-Yu to your party
The Pokémon Company is still rolling out regular distribution events for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet on the Switch. This time it's a Shiny Chi-Yu and it's available to claim via Mystery Gift between now and 30th September 2025. This gift celebrates the following event: "We gathered and fought our hardest...
Thursday18th Sep 2025
Anniversary Celebrate Unova As Pokémon Black & White Turns 15
Is that a grey hair we spot?
Pokémon's fifth generation kicked off 15 years ago today with the release of Pokémon Black & White in Japan. On 18th September 2010, the world first stepped foot into Unova, a brand new Pokémon region based on North America, specifically New York City's metropolitan area, with a mix of landmarks inspired by the area...
Saturday13th Sep 2025
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A And Pokémon HOME Connectivity Scheduled For 2026
Here are the transfer restrictions
The Pokémon Company this week announced connectivity between Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon HOME is scheduled for 2026. Like other games, once linked, it will allow trainers to transfer Pokémon from the new game to the cloud service (and vice-versa). You'll be able to "bring select Pokémon from past games...
Friday12th Sep 2025
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting DLC Featuring Two Different Mega Raichu
Plus new starter Megas are coming, but there's a catch
it's not even out yet, but Pokémon Legends: Z-A is already getting DLC, and it was announced during today's Nintendo Direct. Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Mega Dimension doesn't have a release date yet (though it will release by 28th February 2026). Pre-orders are available now on the
News Pokémon Pokopia Looks Like An Adorable Mix Of Minecraft And Animal Crossing
New HoriZ-Aons
We've (read: this writer) has been banging on about a Pokémon life sim for ages, and today, our wish has finally come true. Pokémon Pokopia was announced during today's Nintendo Direct; it's got a pastel aesthetic and blocky structures, a little bit like Minecraft or Dragon Quest Builders, but with a cosy little Animal...
Thursday11th Sep 2025
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Unveils A Newly Discovered Mega Evolution
"Meet Mega Malamar"
The Pokémon Company has been building excitement for Pokémon Legends: Z-A with new Mega Evolution reveals. Now, after the latest teaser video, Mega Malamar has been officially revealed. Its psychic power overflows from its body, emitting a bright glow and amplifying its hypnotic abilities. Here's a bit more about it, courtesy...
Friday5th Sep 2025
PSA Pokémon YouTube Channel Airing Pokémon 3: The Movie This Weekend
The first three movies are free to watch
Back when Pokémon was taking off in the late '90s, trainers around the globe were treated to the very first anime movie. It stars Ash, Pikachu and their friends, as well as a Pokémon battle "like never before" featuring Mew and Mewtwo. If you've never got around to watching Pokémon: The First Movie, or...
News Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Now Available
Get it while you can
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has started a new limited-time Mystery Gift distribution event. This time it's for a Shiny Ting-Lu following the completion of the latest raid. To add this Pokémon to your game, you'll need to navigate to "Mystery Gift" and then select "Get via Internet". It will be available until 30th September...
PSA New Episodes Of Pokémon Concierge Are Now On Netflix
Return to the island resort with Haru and Psyduck
In case you missed it, the charming stop-motion series Pokémon Concierge has released a new batch of episodes on Netflix this week. This includes episodes five to eight, and each one has a runtime of about 20 minutes. Here's the official title and description for each of the new episodes now...
Tuesday2nd Sep 2025
News More Mega Evolution Pokémon Are Coming To Pokémon Unite
Starting with Mega Lucario this October
It's been announced the free-to-play Switch and mobile MOBA Pokémon Unite will be getting "more Mega Evolution Pokémon" soon. Mega Lucario will join the fray on 3rd October 2025, and this Pokémon will be followed by Mega Charizard X on 24th October 2025. After this, there'll be two more Mega Evolution...
Monday1st Sep 2025
Rumour LEGO Pokémon Collection May Include One Of The Biggest Sets Ever
Talk about Gigantamax
We're still waiting for the official word on what next year's Pokémon LEGO collection will look like, but a recent leak suggests that something big might be on the horizon (thanks, VGC). Over the weekend, a new post appeared on the r/Legoleak Reddit forum from user
Thursday28th Aug 2025
News Pokémon Legends Z-A's Latest Mega Evolution Looks Particularly Snazzy
Glitter ball
Following on from last week's Mega Victreebel reveal, The Pokémon Company has revealed another powered-up 'mon, with Mega Hawlucha joining the fray in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The new Mega was introduced in a new combat-focused short on the official Pokémon YouTube channel titled 'FULL MATCH: Hawlucha vs. Machamp'. Rather fittingly, it...
News Upcoming 'Mega Evolution' Pokémon TCG Set Won't Hit Its September Release Date In Europe
Card times
Mega Evolutions are coming to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. We have known this for a while, of course, but it looks like TCG fans in select regions will have to wait a little longer before they can get their hands on the upcoming creatively-titled 'Mega Evolution' set, as The Pokémon Company has announced a delay. In a statement on...
Wednesday27th Aug 2025
News Pokémon GO's Level Cap Is Getting Increased In A New Update
80 is the new 50
Niantic's popular augmented reality mobile game Pokémon GO will be getting an update in October, raising the level cap from 50 to 80. This update will drop on 15th October 2025 and will apparently make the levelling journey "more fun and engaging" by adding new rewards, new cosmetics, and more for each levelling milestone. This...
Tuesday26th Aug 2025
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Seems To Be Teasing Another New Mega Evolution
"Ready for the mega matchup of the millennium?"
Another week, another Pokémon Legends: Z-A teaser. The Pokémon Company is teasing another YouTube Premiere for Thursday, 28th August 2025. This is the second premiere in two weeks, following last week's unveiling of Mega Victreebel. This time, the hook is a little more obvious - no purple
