October2016
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Demo Coming on 18th October, Starter Evolutions and More are Confirmed
Festival Plaza! Mega Evolutions! Poké Pelago!
As promised, The Pokémon Company has revealed a glut of new information on Pokémon Sun and Moon, including the exciting news that a demo isn't far away. The demo is going to arrive on 18th October, available from the Nintendo website and the eShop; it'll give you the opportunity to team up with a...
News North American Pokémon Trainers Now Have a Second Chance to Pick Up Hoopa
Not as big a hoop-la as last time
Hoopa is a Pokémon that had a rather interesting emergence in the current generation of games, originally being a mystery that had online communities intrigued before arriving as a key 'mon and getting distributed in varied ways. While the Mythical Pokémon was distributed through public places in late 2015, it's...
September2016
News New Version-Exclusive Pokémon, Pokémon Refresh and More Shown Off for Sun and Moon
Pikachu does a Z-Move dance, too
New details were promised today for Pokémon Sun and Moon, and thankfully they've been delivered. A new trailer unveils some new 'mon, shows off some details previously seen in CoroCoro Magazine and highlights other key features. First of all, the new video is below; if you don't want to see the new Pokémon or...
News Snazzy Japanese Pokémon Sun and Moon Trailer Showcases Fresh Footage
More reveals due on 14th September
Earlier this week there was a glut of new information related to Pokémon Sun and Moon, which are all set to keep 3DS owners busy later this year. The Pokémon Company is eager to ensure that the hype train doesn't slow down, either, as another set of reveal details is due on 14th September at the now-usual time of...
Gallery A Closer Look At The Aether Foundation, Ultra Beasts and More in Pokémon Sun and Moon
Also the Poké Finder and reasons for the time split between versions
Earlier today The Pokémon Company unveiled more details on Pokémon Sun and Moon. Somewhat appropriately considering the fact these entries are kickstarting a new generation, there were entirely new features, a notable nod to a retro classic, all-new Pokémon and some surprises...
News Different Time Periods, New Pokémon and Snap-style Mode Confirmed for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Allies and interesting story focus also revealed
Pokémon Sun and Moon now have their latest trailer full of reveals, and it's a goodie. It packs a lot into a short video, and even includes a few surprising revelations that not many (outside of coming across leaks) would have predicted. If you want to see it all for yourself, check out the trailer...
August2016
News Check Out Giga Wrecker, a New Puzzle Platformer from Game Freak
Just on Steam for now
Though Game Freak is obviously most well-known for the work it's done on the Pokémon series, the company occasionally likes to dabble in making something else, with games such Drill Dozer, HarmoKnight, and Tembo the Badass Elephant. That last one bizarrely never saw a release on Nintendo platforms, and it seems that could...
Poll How Excited Are You About Pokémon Sun and Moon?
We know quite a lot about the games now...
Pokémon Sun and Moon, combined together, are the main event for 3DS this year. The hype and buzz around Pokémon GO hasn't exactly harmed awareness of the upcoming portable titles, and The Pokémon Company has also been upping its game with a number of major reveals. In recent times it's unveiled new...
Video New Pokémon and Team Skull Showcased in Fresh Pokémon Sun and Moon Trailer
It's in Japanese, but with more details leaked in English
The Western version of the latest information drop for Pokémon Sun and Moon hasn't arrived yet, but following a mix of leaks and a twitchy finger at The Pokémon Company the Japanese trailer has gone live. Before we break down what's new - with help from Serebii - let's take a look; you'll...
News Another Quirky Pokémon Has Been Spotted for Pokémon Sun and Moon
It's a bit weird
While we await the official information drop from The Pokémon Company this week, CoroCoro magazine revealed some interesting 'mon and an antagonistic rival team. The scans have one more little secret though, which is a quirky little Pokémon. Spotted in a small graphic with no real details on types or moves, the 'mon below is...
News New Pokémon and Antagonists, Team Skull, Revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Heading for the Alola region
Though we can expect the usual new trailer and website updates from The Pokémon Company for the week's planned Pokémon Sun and Moon reveals on 11th/12th August, as always CoroCoro magazine has a handful (but probably not all) of the details; naturally scans have already leaked online. Serebii has done some initial...
Talking Point Pokémon GO's Next Major Update Should Target Gen VII Pokémon
Skipping generations for further integrations
With Pokémon GO dominating gaming news over the past several weeks, and with Pokémon Sun and Moon looming its head around the corner, it's truly an exciting time to be a Pokémon fan. Assuming you are one and can't wait until the series' next instalments in November, Pokémon GO may be that experience...
Feature Pokémon Sun and Moon - Breaking Down The Most Exciting New Features
From Hyper Training to Z-Moves and more
What a few months it has been. Since we last took a look at what we knew about Sun & Moon, following its original reveal, we have had a massive amount of information; it's still coming at us faster than a Quick Claw Speed Forme Deoxys using Extreme Speed. While much of the news has focused on new...
News Your Next Batch of Pokémon Sun and Moon Details Isn't Too Far Away
Down the Buneary hole
With today's info dump on Pokémon Sun and Moon out of the way, which included Poké Rides and more besides, there's been plenty for us all to digest. The Pokémon Company isn't interested in giving you a breather though, no siree, you have just 12 days to regain your strength before it all happens again. That's the word on...
News New Pokémon, Areas, Trials and 'Z-Moves' Are Revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Also Poké Ride, which is self explanatory
The Pokémon Company is keen to keep fans excited about Pokémon Sun and Moon; as was promised there's been a glut of new information to take in. We have a range of new Pokémon to consider, but can also see more of how the game will be structured. There are four islands to work through, which combined...
News Mythical Pokémon Arceus is Now Up for Grabs From Store Distributions
Time to nip out to the shops
With Pokémon in its 20th Anniversary year we've been getting one Mythical Pokémon every month for the current-gen games, each available for a few weeks. This month's offering is Arceus, which is up for grabs until 24th August and originated in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. It's level 100 in this distribution, of...
July2016
Gallery A Closer Look at the Latest Additions to Pokémon Sun and Moon
We're in Team Bewear
Earlier today new details were revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon - these include 'Hyper Training' and expanded options in the Pokémon Global Link service. In addition six new Pokémon got revealed, so as is now the norm we've looked through the Pokémon Twitter feed and official website for the full lowdown and images on the...
News Hyper Training, Six New Pokémon and More Announced for Sun and Moon
Pokémon Global Link to offer customisable competitions
Pokémon Sun and Moon aren't too far away, with the dual release to be ready to rock our 3DS systems in November, and The Pokémon Company is continuing its steady reveal of new details as the weeks and months tick by. Today's information drop is an exciting one as it reveals new ways to play...
News Official Nintendo UK Store Opens Pokémon Sun and Moon Pre-Orders With Bonus Figurines
Solgaleo or Lunala, the choice is yours
Pokémon Sun and Moon has been available to pre-order from various retailers for quite a while, depending on your region, but now UK gamers have the option of the official Nintendo store to consider. As is the norm with this store it's charging the typical retail prices, but is throwing in extras to tempt us...
News CoroCoro Magazine Reveals Two New Pokémon for Sun and Moon
One's a bear, making Sun/Moon GOTY contenders
As if we haven't typed the word Pokémon enough in the past few days, we now have more news around the series. This time it's all about two new Pokémon that have been revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon, popping up courtesy of leaked CoroCoro magazine scans. The new arrivals consist of a bear(!) called...
News Pokémon Red, Blue & Yellow Virtual Console Releases Getting Discounted in Europe
30% off for two weeks
With the current mania around Pokémon GO, there's no doubting that Pocket Monsters are hot property right now. The good news for European fans of more traditional 'mon experiences is that they will soon be able to grab the original classics at a discount. Nintendo of Europe has confirmed that, between 14th - 28th July,...
News Meet Salandit, The Latest New Pocket Monster in Pokémon Sun and Moon
A poison / fire type
During the Japan Expo in Paris, Junichi Masuda has revealed another new Pocket Monster for Pokémon Sun and Moon. It's a Poison/Fire-type and has a clear lizard-like design; a new trailer shows it in action. The official website has also been updated with details, as seen below. Salandit emits toxic gas, together with...
Reminder Mythical Pokémon Shaymin is Up for Grabs Until 24th July
And... relax
With Pokémon in its 20th Anniversary year we've been getting one Mythical Pokémon every month for the current-gen games, each available for a few weeks. This month's offering is Shaymin, which is up for grabs until 24th July and originated in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. It's level 100 in this distribution, of course, and has the...
Gallery Get the Full Localised Details on Pokémon Sun and Moon's Newest Pocket Monsters
Western trailers and official profiles ahoy!
Earlier this week The Pokémon Company reacted to leaks online with a new Japanese trailer revealing a number of new 'mon for Pokémon Sun and Moon. The Western subsidiaries have now played catch up in order to release localised trailers and a host of details over on the official website. As we have in...
June2016
News Seven New Pokémon Revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon
New trailer shows them off
Pokémon Sun and Moon are arguably the biggest releases still to come to Nintendo hardware in 2016, and The Pokémon Company is slowly ramping up the hype machine. It's now unveiled a new trailer with seven new Pokémon, though may have had its hand forced by early leaks online. You can see all seven below as images,...
