August2023
Round Up Pokémon World Championships 2023 - The Best And Most Controversial Yet?
Pokémon came home
After the Pokémon World Championships made its long-awaited return in London last year, it was announced that the 2023 Championships would be taking place at the Pacifico Yokohama in Japan. This would be only the second time the tournament has been held outside of North America, making this truly a monumental announcement —...
Random Chicago Bulls Announce Upcoming NBA Schedule With A Classic Pokémon Tribute
"Meet us in the gym"
We have just a few months to go before the NBA tips off in October and the teams are beginning to reveal their schedules for the 2023-24 season. Normally, this news is nothing to do with Nintendo — it's just a bunch of sports teams posting images of their filled-in calendars — but the Chicago Bulls have caught our attention...
News Bandai Reveals New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Figures Coming To Japan
Go figure
Adding to its already impressive lineup, Bandai has today revealed the latest figures to join the Candy collection, all of which come from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Paldea region (thanks, Go Nintendo). This news was shared on Bandai Candy's official @pokemonkids_of Twitter/X account, which revealed that the six sets in this upcoming...
News Nintendo Shows Off Pokémon Scarlet And Violet DLC "Partner Pokémon"
Reunite with old friends in The Indigo Disk
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's DLC got another trailer last weekend at the Pokémon World Championships and since then, Nintendo has been recapping everything as well as sharing some extra insights on social media. In its latest post, it has highlighted the returning "partner Pokémon" also known as the...
News Pokémon Home Update Adds Scarlet & Violet DLC Connectivity In Version 3.1.0
It's on the way
In the latest trailer for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, it was revealed Pokémon HOME connectivity was also on the way. Although there was no date attached to this news, the official Japanese Pokémon website has now confirmed this update as Version 3.1.0, and it should be arriving soon. When the...
News Nintendo Plugs Mysterious New Tera Type For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC
"What is the truth behind this nineteenth Tera Type?"
Last weekend at the Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company released a new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero part two The Indigo Disk. One segment in the video showed off a new Tera Type. Nintendo has now taken to social media - teasing this...
News Pokémon Sleep Will Be Tucking In New Species, Relaxing Sounds And More In Future Updates
Plus, get a free in-game gift
Pokémon Sleep launched on iOS and Android almost a month ago and now the development team has begun to discuss what features will be drifting into the sleep tracking app over the coming months. Shared in a post on the official @PokemonSleep Twitter account, we got a first look at all of the features that are currently...
News GAME's Ultimate Pokémon Hunt Brings Limited-Edition Prizes To Six UK Stores This Month
Follow the clues to be in with a chance of winning
GAME has today announced that its 'Ultimate Pokémon Hunt' will be offering the chance to win some limited-edition Pokémon prizes in six secret UK stores between 21st August and 2nd September. The hunt will be coming to each store on one day only, so you are going to have to act fast if you want...
News Pokémon Company's COO Addresses Issue Between Release Schedule And Game Quality
Scarlet and Violet were (are) plagued with issues
Given the rapid pace at which Pokémon games have been released in recent years (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Legends Arceus, and Scarlet and Violet all launched within a 12-month window), there are naturally concerns arising within the fan community as to whether this might be...
News Pokémon Unite Adding Blaziken, Mimikyu And Meowscarada, Here's A First Look
Blaziken arrives this September
Some other news at this year's Pokémon World Championships put the spotlight on the Nintendo Switch and mobile MOBA, Pokémon Unite. If you're still enjoying this one on a regular basis, you'll be interested to know Blaziken, Mimikyu, and Meowscarada will be added to the game as playable picks. The fire starter...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Trailer Reveals Past-Gen Starters & Much More
Grass-type Mythical Pokémon Shaymin also spotted
Update [Sun 13th Aug, 2023 10:40 BST]: As promised, we've got some Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC news at the closing ceremony of the 2023 World Championships. It's focused on the second DLC for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, The Indigo Disk. Apart from the return of past-generation starters,...
News Pokémon World Championships Disqualifies Scarlet And Violet Pros Using Hacked Monsters
"Stricter checks" have reportedly caught out a lot of trainers
As you might have already seen, the Pokémon World Championships is taking place this weekend in Yokohama, Japan. While it's the same format to previous years, it seems there's actually been a bit of drama in the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet competition. In a story on Kotaku, it's...
News Pokémon: Path To The Peak Episode One Is Now Available On YouTube
Play your cards right
Episode one of the new Pokémon animation, Pokémon: Path to the Peak, is available to watch now on YouTube. Announced during the Pokémon Presents August 2023 showcase, episode one — titled 'The Club' — is now available to watch on The Official Pokémon YouTube Channel. It premiered at the Pokémon World Championships in...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Is Now Available
Receive a free Gastrodon
The Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift giveaways won't be slowing down any time soon it seems, with The Pokémon Company kicking off its latest distribution event. This time trainers around the globe can receive a Gastrodon, based on the one used by the 2022 World Champ last year. The code you'll need is...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's DLC Gets A Physical Release On Switch
It's another code in a box, available to fans in Hong Kong
The first half of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC is launching next month on 13th September and will be followed by the second part at some point in Winter 2023. If you were hoping to display at least something on your shelf, Nintendo is now offering a...
Random The Pokémon Center's Official Wiglett Plush Looks A Lot More NSFW Than We'd Imagined
Oh my
We'll add a micro NSFW warning at the top here, although please bear in mind that The Pokémon Company itself has these images on its Pokémon Center site — they're not graphic or anything like that! Just incredibly, surprisingly suggestive. Passers-by catching a glimpse of your screen may well get the impression you're browsing for a...
Poll What Do You Think Of Raging Bolt In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?
Paradox Raikou has fans debating
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Paradox Pokémon are an undoubted highlight of Gen 9. Depending on what version of the game you're playing, you'll be able to encounter Ancient or Future Pokémon — Pokémon that look like ones you've encountered in previous games, but are either distant past or future versions of...
News Detective Pikachu Returns Comes With Exclusive Pokémon Trading Card In Japan
Japanese pre-order bonuses detailed
Detective Pikachu Returns was one of the highlights of the Pokémon Presents August 2023 showcase, and with more information about the long-awaited sequel to the 3DS cult favourite, pre-order bonuses in Japan have also been revealed, and we're mighty jealous. Brewing over on the official Japanese Pokémon website...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Builds Up To Mewtwo With Next Tera Raid Event
A trio of Pokémon to help against #150
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's next big 7-Star Tera Raid Event isn't happening for a few more weeks just yet, but in anticipation of Mewtwo's arrival, we've got a different set of Pokémon to tackle thanks to the Terastal phenomenon in Paldea (thanks, Serebii.). From today until 17th August — and then...
Talking Point Should The Pokémon Company Stick To Just One Pokémon Presents A Year?
How would you rate the latest showcase?
Serious question There was a Pokémon Presents showcase today, and while they've gained something of a reputation for not being the most scintillating of Nintendo-related presentations, there's usually something worth tuning in for, even if you're a latent Pokéfan who drifted away after Gen I. Today,...
Guide Pokémon Presents August 2023: Every Announcement, Full Livestream
Scarvi DLC date! NSO drops! Detective Pikachu drinks more coffee!
The Pokémon Presents August 2023 showcase has come and gone, bringing with it 35 minutes of updates on the world of Pokémon and announcements for new and upcoming PokéProjects, including fresh details on the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. It...
News Brand New Pokémon Dipplin Is The Best Thing About Scarlet & Violet's DLC
Three other newcomers also revealed
Everyone's favourite apple dragon has got a brand new evolution thanks to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Revealed during today's Pokémon Presents August 2023 showcase, Dipplin is a new evolution for Applin that looks a bit like a candy apple — it's adorable, it's perfect, it was the best thing we saw during the...
News Mewtwo Will Star In The Next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event
Imagine me and Mew, I do
Update [Tue 8th Aug, 2023 15:00 BST]: Well, Trainers, after being rumoured yesterday, today's Pokémon Presents showcase revealed that the Mewtwo Tera Raid Battle is indeed a thing and it will be coming to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet next month from 1st - 17th September. The legendary Pokémon appearing during this special...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC The Teal Mask Launches This September
Part one of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
The first part of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's DLC finally has a release date. The Teal Mask, which is just one half of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, will be launching on 13th September 2023. Set in the land of Kitakami beyond the borders of Paldea, you're on a school trip along with your partner...
News Pokémon Stadium 2 And Pokémon Trading Card Game Available On NSO Today
Game Boy Color and N64 favourites
Two new Pokémon games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online later today. Announced during the Pokémon Presents August 2023 presentation, Pokémon Trading Card Game is coming to Game Boy on NSO, while Pokémon Stadium 2 will be dropping on N64 via the NSO + Expansion Pack. Both of these games have been previously...