Pokémon News
September2021
News Halloween's Coming Early With All This Festive Pokémon Merch
It's SEPTEMBER
Back in our day, patterned knits were reserved for Christmas and grandmas. These days, every holiday (at least, the ones not in summer) have their own jumpers, and that includes Halloween, a holiday that's literally supposed to be about wearing non-normal clothes. However, if it's spooky couture you're looking for, then you'll be...
Feature Which Artist's Work Would You Love To See On A Pokémon Card?
[Artist's name], I choose you!
It's basically a nerd's version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Pokémon Company is once again running a competition where the winners get their art on a Pokémon trading card. Isn't that what we've all dreamed of since we very first saw a shiny Charizard on the playground? As much as I'd love to submit my...
News Pokémon 25: The Album Gets A Release Date, Includes 14 Tracks
Pre-order and get 6 tracks now
The Pokémon Company has been rather busy promoting the franchises' 25th Anniversary, and one of the biggest projects has definitely been Pokémon 25: The Album. With multiple videos featuring major artists (including Katy Perry with 'Electric', above) and EP releases, there's been a steady flow of new music. Now the...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Broadcast Will Share "New Information" This Weekend
What could it be?
A special broadcast that's set to share new info regarding the Pokémon Trading Card Game has been teased for this weekend. As reported by Serebii, the broadcast will air on Sunday 12th September at 10:00 UTC. Very little has been given away about what the broadcast will contain, other than the fact that "new information" will be...
News New Pokémon Funko Pops Are Coming, Including A Jumbo Charizard
Pre-orders available now!
Funko has unveiled several new Pokémon Pop figures set to join its lineup soon, including one that'll be particularly sought after (and yes, it's already sold out). Pidgeotto, Caterpie, Dragonite, and a metallic Squirtle are all currently available to pre-order, and a Jumbo Charizard completes the set. Unfortunately, the...
Random This Working Replica Of Pokémon Legends: Arceus Took Two Weeks To Make
Something something tree textures
Nintendo fans are not a patient lot, it is known — but for anyone that can't quite wait until January 28th, when Pokémon Legends: Arceus comes out, then perhaps you can satisfy your needs with this fan-made replica that's entirely based on the trailers! Except, well, you can't actually play it, because Avatar...
Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube764k Watch on YouTube News Gengar Joins Build-A-Bear's Range Of Pokémon Plush
Just in time for Halloween
Build-A-Bear's range of Pokémon toys is growing at a scary pace these days, which perhaps makes it all the more fitting that a Ghost-type 'mon is headed to the lineup next. That's right, the ghostly Gengar (who battes real tough) has been revealed as the next Pokémon ready to join your collection. It's only available in...
News Pokémon Teams Up With Oreo To Launch Limited Edition Cookies
Feeling Pikipek-ish?
The Pokémon collaboration we've all been waiting for is finally here, folks. Yes, Pokémon Oreos are now a thing. Yum. Teased in a fancy new trailer (up above), this new collection of sweet crème delights will include 16 different designs in total. Pikachu's in there, of course, but you'll also find Bulbasaur, Charmander,...
News Pokémon Unite Update Buffs Blissey And Adds A Funky Slowbro Training Outfit
And bug fixes, of course
The free-to-play Pokémon Unite has received yet another update, this time making tweaks to one of the game's fighters and adding a brand new Holowear option. Let's kick things off with the new Holowear, which has been given to Slowbro. Called 'Training Style', the new costume is now available to buy for 400 Aeos Gems and,...
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Distribution Event Has Been Announced
Will tie in with the upcoming movie release
Alongside the announcement of the new Pokémon movie coming to Netflix on 8th October, The Pokémon Company has also revealed a new distribution event is coming to the Switch games Pokémon Sword and Shield. As explained by Serebii.net, Dada Zarude and Shiny Celebi will be available to players through a...
News The New Pokémon Movie 'Secrets Of The Jungle' Comes To Netflix Next Month
The 23rd animated film is almost here
As part of Pokémon's 25th anniversary this year, The Pokémon Company has announced the 23rd film Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle will debut on Netflix here in the west on October 8th. It follows the adventures of Ash and Pikachu as they encounter the Mythical Zarude to overcome the danger that...
Random Krispy Kreme Launches A Tasty Pokémon Dozen Doughnut Set
They don't look like Brock's, thankfully
Krispy Kreme is where you go to spend a surprising amount of money on doughnuts that, against all odds, are often tasty enough to be worth the price. It's the home of extravagant treats, including some that are themed to promote your favourite gaming things, now including Pokémon. As you can see in the...
News This Pokémon Trading Card Shop Is The World's Largest, Apparently
Spans five floors!
The Pokémon Trading Card Game went big during lockdown, with stock selling out all over the world and millions of cards being sold. We've also seen the value of rare cards reach
News Japan's Pokémon Centers Are Currently Closed Due To Ongoing State Of Emergency
Won't open again until September 12th
All of Japan's Pokémon Centers are currently closed, and will remain so until September 12th, it has been announced. The closures began on August 28th, and include Pokemon Stores, Pokemon Cafes, and Pikachu Sweet cafes. Last week, Japan declared a state of emergency in 8 of its 47 prefectures due to rising...
News Pokémon Unite's First Official Tournament Has Been Announced
A sign of things to come?
The first official tournament for Pokémon Unite, the free-to-play MOBA title available now on Switch, has been announced for Japan. As reported by Serebii, this online event will take place on 19th September and registration is now open on Unite's official Japanese website. Sponsored by JCG, the tournament will consist of...
News Pokémon Evolutions, A New Animated Series, Will Air Free On YouTube This Month
Eight episodes for eight regions
Update: Watch all eight episodes as they appear right here. The Pokémon Company has announced a brand new animated series called Pokémon Evolutions, which will air later this month as part of the company's ongoing 25th-anniversary celebrations. The eight-episode series will focus on all of the main series...
News Pokémon GO Task Force Issues Statement To Players, Promises Change
"We want to give you an update as promised"
Pokémon GO's 'Task Force', an internal group at developer Niantic which is hoping to address player feedback, has issued a statement to players to offer updates on its progress. As you may recall, Pokémon GO players banded together last month after being left frustrated and upset at Niantic's decision...
Lovely, but expensive
If you saw yesterday's news announcing the lovely premium Ultra Ball replica from The Wand Company and wished you could have a complete set, well... Today's your lucky day. The My Nintendo Store is currently accepting orders for a complete set of The Wand Company's standard collection of Poké Ball replicas, including the...
News New PEGI Gambling Criteria Means Remakes Of Old Pokémon Games Could Be Rated 18+
Update: PEGI offers further clarification
Update: A representative from PEGI has now provided further clarification on the updated rules regarding gambling in games, explaining that older titles would only be upgraded to 18+ if they were re-released with changes, technically making it a new game. You can find the full explanation underneath our...
Random Look How Big This Ditto Beanbag Is
It is so big
There is something wildly compelling about Large Pokémon. Everyone loves Fat Pikachu, or the $500 four-foot Mareep plushie, or the Snorlax bed, or the lifesiz
News This "Premium" Pokémon Ultra Ball Replica Looks Ultra Fancy
Pre-orders open now!
Last year, The Wand Company launched a line of die-cast Poké Ball replicas with the iconic, standard Poké Ball itself, and later the Great Ball, in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. That line of Ball designs continues with the Ultra Ball, the third in the series, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pokémon. The Ultra...
Reminder Blastoise Joins Pokémon Unite Today
Along with a wonderful outfit...
If you've been enjoying the free-to-play MOBA action of Pokémon Unite, here's your friendly reminder that Blastoise is joining the ranks from today. The popular Water-type Pokémon, which first debuted way back at the very start with Pokémon Red and Blue, comes blasting onto the scene with a number of powerful...
News Nintendo, Creatures And Game Freak Register Trademarks For 'Time Gazer' And 'Space Juggler'
Presumably referring to Dialga and Palkia
Nintendo, Creatures and Game Freak, the three major forces behind The Pokémon Company, have registered brand new trademarks for 'Time Gazer' and 'Space Juggler'. They were spotted by PokéBeach, which reports that both of the new trademarks have been filed under the same terms as other trademarks which...
August2021
Reminder Today's Your Last Chance To Claim Zeraora For Free In Pokémon Unite
Zeraora only available for a limited time
Update: As a quick reminder, today's your last chance to get Zeraora as a free gift in Pokémon Unite on Nintendo Switch. All you need to do to claim the mythical Pokémon is simply log in to the game, so if you haven't yet given Unite a go, today wouldn't be a bad time to get stuck in. More details can be...
Random New Pokémon Snap Player Builds Their Own Gyro Camera Controller
Nintendo Labo style!
If yesterday's 'Pokédex toy being transformed into a fully functional Nintendo DS' story didn't quite cut it for you, how about a DIY camera controller built entirely from scratch? Yes, YouTube user BigRig Creates has gone ahead and made their very own controller inspired by the camera found in New Pokémon Snap on Switch...
Random Someone's Transformed A Pokédex Toy Into A Fully-Working Nintendo DS
Complete with the original GBA slot
We've seen our fair share of clever hardware mods in our time, but here's a design that's so perfect we're amazed Nintendo and The Pokémon Company haven't already gone ahead and made one themselves. Instagram user @tomvdcr has transformed a Pokédex toy into a fully-functioning Nintendo DS, enabling it to play...
News Pokémon TV Is Now Available On The Switch eShop
That's a lot of Pokémon
Nintendo Switch is lacking apps for various major streaming services, but a pretty big one has gone live today. Pokémon TV, the app which has a lot of series, specials and replays of top-level competitive championships, is now live on the Switch eShop. It's free to download now globally, and as you can see in the trailer...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Adds New Fusion Strike Style Mechanic In Upcoming Set
Sword & Shield—Fusion Strike lands this November
The Pokémon Company International has shared news of a brand new gameplay mechanic that's headed to the Pokémon Trading Card Game later this year. It's called Fusion Strike Style and will be introduced in the upcoming Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield—Fusion Strike card set due to...
News Now, This Is What Next-Gen Pokémon Should Look Like
Creature-collecting open world action-adventure DokeV gets revealed at Gamescom
Pokémon fans are looking forward to a double-helping of Pocket Monster action over the next six months, with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl arriving in November before Pokémon Legends: Arceus touches down in January 2022. The
News Blastoise Arrives In Pokémon Unite This September
Water war
If there's not already enough Pokémon in Pokémon Unite, soon there'll be even more. The longtime fan favourite Blastoise will be arriving in this new MOBA on 1st September. Ahead of Blastoise's arrival, the official Unite account on Twitter has shared some video footage of the Pokémon in action - showing off its Hydro Typhoon attack...
News Niantic Changes Pokémon GO's PokéStop And Gym Interaction Distance (Again)
It's back to 80 meters
Earlier this month, Pokémon GO developer Niantic announced it would be assembling a special "task force" to address player concerns raised about interaction distance. In its latest post via social media, Niantic has shared a brief update on the situation. While the task force plans are still scheduled for 1st September, the...
News Umbreon Is The Latest Pokémon To Join The Build-A-Bear Range
Available now!
Yet another Pokémon has joined Build-A-Bear's growing line-up, and this time it's Umbreon's time to shine. Another Eevee evolution, Umbreon is the first Dark-type Pokémon to receive the Build-A-Bear treatment. It's only available as an online exclusive, and includes the usual 5-in-1 sound chip, a sleeper, and a cape: Umbreon is...
News Zavvi Launches New 'Pokémon Explorer' Clothing Range (UK)
Orders go live today
UK retailer Zavvi is set to launch a brand new and exclusive range of Pokémon clothing today, 25th August, with orders going live at 12pm BST. The fully-licensed collection is called 'Pokémon Explorer' and features designs inspired by the theme of exploring the great outdoors with Pokémon GO. "Combining natural, earthy tones...
News Purchase A Digital Copy Of Pokémon Legends: Arceus And Receive 30 Heavy Balls At Launch
A handy item to start your new adventure
If you decide to purchase a digital copy of Pokémon Legends: Arceus - arriving in January next year - you'll be rewarded with some extra items for your new adventure in the Hisui region. In a post on Twitter, Nintendo has mentioned how players who buy a digital version will receive 30 Heavy Balls. The...
News Pokémon GO Adds Sword And Shield-Inspired Gym Outfits
And one of them's free!
As part of its recent Galar celebrations, Pokémon GO has added a selection of new in-game outfits based on designs seen in Pokémon Sword and Shield on Switch. Three different outfit sets can be found in total, with male and female variants available for each. There's a Dark-type outfit, a Dragon-type outfit, and a replica...
Random New Pokémon Jewellery Line Includes A Wooloo That Actually Rolls
Rolling in the sheep
The company that made that really expensive Elder Scrolls ring a few months ago is back with a new collection of Pokémon-themed necklaces, made in collaboration with actual Pokémon. The company, that is. Not real-life Pokémon. Those don't exist. You'll have a choice of three new Pokémon: Galarian Ponyta, everyone's...
Gallery Feast Your Eyes On 20 New Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Screenshots
Customisation, battles, contests and more
Last week's Pokémon Presents gave us a new look at Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the upcoming remakes of fan-favourite Generation 4 titles, Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. The reception to the new footage was pleasingly positive, with the general consensus appearing to be that the games are...
Video Check Out This Comparison Of The Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remake Trailers
What do you think?
The graphical overhaul of the upcoming Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes for Nintendo Switch has been a major talking point. The sprite work from the original games has been replaced with cute 3D graphics and well...not everyone is impressed. There have also been some criticisms about the quality of the visuals. It was recently...
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Porygon-Z Distribution Event Has Begun
Get it while you can!
Once again, there's a new distribution event available in Pokémon Sword and Shield. It's only on offer until tomorrow - so act fast! This time around it's a Porygon-Z. As explained by Serebii.net, this Pokémon was given out for the Korean Trainer Battle tournament. The code you'll need this time is: 1STPTCCHAMP "This...
Talking Point Which Pokémon Legends: Arceus Starter Are You Going To Pick?
Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott, oh my
Rowlet. Wait, sorry, I have to write more words than that? Fine. The 2022 release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus was shown off earlier this week, during the latest Pokémon Presents, but we already knew that the game would feature three returning starters: Oshawott for the Water type, Rowlet for the Grass type,...
News Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl's New 'Grand Underground' Map Looks Epic
Tunnel vision
We knew that the Underground from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl would be returning in the upcoming remakes, but now we know that it's also getting spruced up a fair amount, with an expanded map, "Pokémon Hideaways" that contain Pokémon which can only be found in that area, and a new mechanic that means the statues you place in your...
News Pokémon Launches 'Pokémon 25: The Red EP' And 'Pokémon 25: The Blue EP'
Update: Stream both here!
Update: And The Blue EP is now ready to stream, too. Give it a listen below! Original Article (Fri 6th Aug, 2021 15:00 BST): As part of its ongoing 25th-anniversary celebrations, The Pokémon Company has today launched 'Pokémon 25: The Red EP', the first of two musical compilations marking the occasion. The Red EP...
Random This SHOCKING Fact About Wurmple Will Change Your LIFE
BREAKING WURMPLE NEWS
In all the hype surrounding the Pokémon Legends: Arceus trailer that was revealed earlier this week, we were all so blinded by fluffy Growlithe and the horrible, horrible fish ghost that we neglected to notice one very big change. You guys. Wurmple has an EXTRA HORN. Or maybe the same amount of horns, actually. It looks...
News A Special Pokémon Dialga & Palkia Edition Nintendo Switch Lite Launches This November
Update: Pre-orders live at My Nintendo UK!
Update: And just like that, pre-orders are already up for the special Dialga & Palkia Edition Nintendo Switch Lite at My Nintendo Store UK. You can grab it below: <products id="15592"> Original Article (Wed 18th Aug, 2021 14:45 BST): During today's Pokémon Presents video, The Pokémon Company...
News Early Pokémon Legends: Arceus Players Will Receive A Special Growlithe Outfit
Only for a limited time
Players who decide to pick up a copy of Pokémon Legends: Arceus early will be treated to a special gift, The Pokémon Company has confirmed. Just like the special Manaphy egg that will be gifted to early Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl buyers, a Hisuian Growlithe Kimono Set has been revealed
News Pokémon HOME Will Support Diamond And Pearl Remakes And Legends: Arceus From 2022
Complete that Sinnoh Dex
If you're on a quest to be the very best and catch every Pokémon in existence, you'll be pleased to know that the Pokémon HOME app will be getting a welcome upgrade in 2022. Following the launches of upcoming titles Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl this November and Pokémon Legends: Arceus in January 2022,...
Random In Case You Didn't Know, There Are Now 900 Pokémon
Think you can still catch 'em all?
If you were around during the original Pokémon generation, believe it or not, but 151 monsters actually seemed like a lot back then. People were able to name 'em all and could even recite the entire PokéRap. Nowadays, though, your chances of remembering them all are far less likely - and it's now just got even...
News The Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Might Require A Launch Update "To Play Some Content"
A release patch seems to have been confirmed
It's hard to avoid game updates nowadays. Normally, if you want to access all of the features in a new release, you're expected to install a launch patch. We've seen it with countless first-party Nintendo games during the Switch generation, and it seems like the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and...
News Pokémon Café Mix Gets A Revamp And A (Slightly) New Name
Pokémon Café Remix
It may well have been buried underneath all of the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus hype, but mobile and eShop puzzler Pokémon Café Mix was also treated to an interesting news update during today's Pokémon Presents show. Just like Pokémon Masters before it, Café Mix is getting a...
News Buy Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Or Shining Pearl Early To Receive A Special Manaphy Egg
Two Mythical Pokémon for the price of one
If today's mighty overview trailer for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl has you sold on the game already, you'll be pleased to know that an early purchase bonus has been revealed by The Pokémon Company. That's right, those who pick up one of the two games early will receive a Manaphy egg;...
News Pokémon GO's 5th Anniversary Celebrations Continue With Galar Region Event
Starting on 20th August
Though the upcoming Switch Pokémon games had most of the focus in today's showcase stream for the franchise, mobile releases like Pokémon GO also featured. The real-world AR game is going to have some more new Pocket Monsters from the Galar Region popping up between 20th and 31st August. This tie-in with Pokémon Sword...
News New Pokémon Legends: Arceus Footage Introduces The Hisui Region
New Pokémon, new forms and new gameplay features
The latest trailer for Pokémon Legends: Arceus has arrived, and boy is there a lot to unpack here. The new footage gives us our best look at the game yet, showing how people and Pokémon will react to one another in a very early depiction of Sinnoh – the region found within Pokémon Brilliant...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Has New Pokémon, Including A Horrible Fish Ghost Bent On Revenge
Also, fluffy Growlithe!
We've been checking our Pokémon Legends: Arceus bingo cards, and not a single one of us had "Basculin gets a new evolution". Basculin? The fish guy? We have to say, we weren't completely on board — at least, until we found out how GOSH DARN METAL he was. Everyone loves a Pokémon with a horrible back story, like Drifloon...
News Latest Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Trailer Shows New And Returning Features
Only three months to go!
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are just a few months away from launch, and The Pokémon Company has finally given us another deep look into what we can expect to see. A new trailer, which was featured in today's Pokémon Presents show, gives us our best look at the new remakes yet, showing off plenty of...
News Pokémon Unite's Mobile Version Gets A Confirmed Release Date, New Pokémon Revealed
Pre-registration opens today
As part of today's Pokémon Presents showcase, The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Pokémon Unite will launch on mobile on 22nd September. Pre-registration for the mobile version is going live today on Android and iOS, so feel free to get signed up ahead of time if you've been enjoying the Switch version. The...
Watch Pokémon Presents - 18th August 2021, Live!
The longest ever Pokémon Direct!
The latest Pokémon Presents is about to begin, and this one's a big one. Promising to bring us new information on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, "and more," the presentation will be roughly 28 minutes long. That runtime makes it the long
News Tomorrow's Pokémon Presents Will Be Pokémon's Longest Ever Direct-Style Showcase
By a considerable margin, too
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl's long-sought-after remakes will feature in the show. Tomorrow, a brand new Pokémon Presents livestream will offer fans more information on both Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the next major instalments in the world-dominating franchise. Any...
News Pokémon Unite Is Getting Another Game Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Will be available alongside Blissey
Pokémon Unite is getting another game update tomorrow that includes both fixes and adjustments. This patch is the same one that will feature the new support pocket monster Blissey. There are bug fixes, text fixes, shop updates, and changes to states and moves of Pokémon. There are even adjustments to wild...
Random Comic Artist Creates Legendary For 'Pokémon Gun' Meme
Don't bring a sword or shield to a gun fight
In the past, Game Freak would typically release two mainline Pokémon games and one other entry featuring additional content. Fans saw this happen countless times over the years with titles such as Pokémon Yellow, Crystal, Emerald and Platinum. For the latest entries on the Nintendo Switch, the...
News Blissey Arrives In Pokémon Unite This Week
Here to offer support
Pokémon Unite has been out on Switch for nearly a month, and no doubt there'll be eager players consistently jumping in and levelling up. There have already been updates to squash bugs, but in the coming weeks and months there'll also be patches that add new 'mon and features. This week the game is adding another Support...
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Coalossal Distribution Event Has Begun
Get it while you can!
There's a new distribution event available in Pokémon Sword and Shield and it's only on offer for one day - so act fast! This time around it's an actual pocket monster - Coalossal. As explained by Serebii.net, this Pokémon was given out during the Pokémon Players Cup Invitational stream. The code you'll need this time is:...
News The Pokémon Company Has Opened A TikTok Account In Japan
Get ready for dancing Pikachu
If you're into the latest social media trends you might have heard about a small platform called TikTok. Jokes aside, The Pokémon Company has now opened an official account - specifically in Japan. The plan is to "deliver an even closer" pocket monster experience to fans. To start the channel, videos of Pikachu...
News 'Pokémon Presents' Live Presentation Announced For Wednesday, 18th August
Here are the times you need
The Pokémon Company has revealed that it'll be airing the latest presentation in its Nintendo Direct-style Pokémon Presents series on Wednesday 18th August. It'll be streamed on YouTube at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST and will feature information on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon...
News Another Eevee Evolution Is Now Available On The Build-A-Bear Workshop
Hey there, Espeon!
If you love the cute and cuddly Build-A-Bear line and also happen to be a fan of Pokémon, you might want to check out the latest Eevee evolution now available on the Build-A-Bear Workshop. Give a warm welcome to the new mystical Espeon plush. As you can see, this Psychic-type pocket monster has purple fur with large ears, a long...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Info Is Coming "Soon", Says The Pokémon Company
A "robust" marketing campaign is in the works
Despite Pokémon Legends: Arceus arguably being one of the most intriguing releases the Pokémon series has received in some time, we haven't heard all that much about it since its initial reveal back in February. A release date was given a little later in May,
Mods for Mario, Zelda, Animal Crossing included
For some Pokémon players, the art of shiny hunting is a special, sacred activity that can be just as enjoyable – if not more so – than playing the base game itself. Some players spend hundreds of hours hatching eggs, soft-resetting their game when encountering special Pokémon, and more, all in...
News Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Rated In Australia As Release Date Draws Near
Just three months to go
Ahead of their upcoming release, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have now been rated in Australia. Remakes of Nintendo DS hits Pokémon Diamond & Pearl and one of Nintendo Switch's biggest releases for this year's holiday season, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are set to launch on 19th November. The two...
News New Poké Lids Highlight Gardevoir And Alolan Dugtrio
Fukuoka gets five new manhole covers
By this point, we've covered Poké Lids so much that we're genuinely hoping Nintendo might notice and send us one in the post. It's unlikely, of course, because the Japan-only decorative manhole covers are very heavy and probably quite expensive — but still. We can hope. The five newest Poké Lids were all...
Random It's Halloween Already, According To These Cute Pokémon Figurines
PikaBOO
Okay, so, setting aside the fact that Halloween is two months away, we have a bone to pick with these adorable little gacha collectibles. We already know that Pikachu is capable of dressing like a ghost, because we have one very compelling piece of evidence — a ghost as Pikachu: That's an easy costume for you, Pikachu! You just dress...
Soapbox Spin-Offs Can Be A Way In Rather Than A Sell-Out
Playable windows into other worlds
Ah, spin-offs. The cynical shareholder-approved cash-grab created for a series that’s got a little too big for its boots. The desperate last-ditch attempt at trendy relevance for a fading favourite. A shoddily resurrected IP’s woefully undercooked stab at attracting a new audience. They’re the “Grandma...
News New Pokétoon Alert: This One's About Slugma
It's a kind of (slug)magic
Yesssss. We flippin' love Pokétoons — not just because they're beautiful and very, very cute, but because they give us insight into the everyday lives of people who aren't necessarily 10-year-old trainers or gym leaders. In the latest Pokétoon, which, according to our very good Google translation skills, is entitled...
News Latest Pokémon Unite Update Fixes Gengar Bug, Implements Ranking Adjustment
Here are the patch notes
Pokémon Unite was treated to a pretty significant update just a few days ago, but the development team's back with another quick fix. Live as we speak, this latest update includes a fix for a bug concerning Gengar, in which the Pokémon's Hex attack didn't always behave as expected, as well as an adjustment to post-match...
News Niantic Assembling Pokémon GO "Task Force" To Address Player Concerns
"We have heard your feedback"
Following on from Pokémon GO players threatening to boycott the popular mobile game, Niantic has now officially responded to complaints about reverting PokéStop and Gym interaction distance in America and New Zealand. In a lengthy message, the developer says it has "heard the feedback" from the community, In response...
News Pokémon GO Players Are Boycotting The Game After Niantic Removes COVID Changes
Incensed
Over the past few months, Niantic — makers of Pokémon GO — have been rolling back the changes they made to the game for players affected by the global pandemic (read: all of them). Yesterday, they specifically removed the increased interaction range for various points of interest in the US and New Zealand — the former of which is...
News New Pokémon Snap Passes Two Million Sales Outside Of Japan
Nintendo doesn't actually publish it in Japan
New Pokémon Snap was, to some long-term fans that had been dreaming about a new entry in the spin-off series, a big moment in this year's release calendar. Though Pokémon spin-offs rarely - almost never - get close to matching sales of the main series, the photographic adventure has had a good start...
