Pokémon News
September2017
News Meowth Is The Latest Pokémon To Get A Stuffing At Build-A-Bear Workshop
That's right!
Build-A-Bear's growing range of Pokémon plush toys now includes Team Rocket's mascot, Meowth. The cunning cat is available in a special online bundle which includes a teddy, a sound chip with six samples and two costumes - one of which is the iconic Team Rocket hoodie. And just like all the other 'mon sold by the retailer, you...
News Japan Is Getting The Best New Nintendo 2DS XL Model Yet
And you thought the PokéBall edition was neat
This week's Nintendo Direct revealed that we're getting a rather snazzy new 2DS XL design based on a PokéBall, but - as is often the case - Japan is getting an exclusive model which is even better. On November 17th, Japanese gamers will not only have the chance to purchase the...
News Here, Have A Generous Helping Of Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon News
Yum!
Yesterday's Nintendo Direct kicked off with a large section devoted to the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, giving fans of the series a taste of what's in store when the titles arrive on November 17th. It was revealed that the mysterious Pokémon shown on the packages of Pokémon Ultra...
News This November You Can Finally Own A New Nintendo 2DS XL That Looks Like A Pokéball
Wish granted
Pokémon Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun launch later this year on 3DS, and Nintendo is releasing the perfect console to play these games on. On November 3rd, the company will release a special PokéBall edition of the New Nintendo 2DS. This is mere weeks before the two new instalments hit store shelves. ...
Talking Point The Apple Event - It's Worth Looking Out for Nintendo and Pokémon GO
A sign of the times
A few years ago your humble scribe was advised it may be worth 'keeping an eye' on an Apple event, to which the response was a raised eyebrow. Sure enough, nothing happened; in fact Apple straight up copied the Wii with its motion controllers for a gaming-focused Apple TV, an initiative that didn't quite take off. In any case,...
News Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You Gets New Teaser, With Giveaways Also Confirmed
Pikachu with a special hat!
About a month ago it was confirmed that Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You is getting a theatrical release in the West, and a new teaser trailer for the November arrival also confirms some neat events to accompany the film. First of all, here's the teaser trailer. There's more, though. Starting on 19th September the...
News Pokémon Boss Didn't Think Switch Would Be A Success In The Age Of The Smartphone
"It’s obvious I was wrong"
Pokémon CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara's interview with Bloomberg has thrown up several interesting stories this morning, including the future of Pokémon GO and the promise of new monster-hunting entries on S
News Pokémon GO's Trading Element Is Back On The Table
Delayed European events now rescheduled, too
The Pokémon Company boss Tsunekazu Ishihara has reconfirmed that the ability to trade monsters with other players is still coming to Pokémon GO. This might not seem like a big deal as this feature was clearly shown in the original promotional video released before the game was live, but in recent...
News Pokémon CEO on the Future of Pokémon and the Switch
What? Pokémon is evolving!
It was a bit of an amusing bait and switch when there was a short Pokémon Direct this summer which started out showing kids playing on their Switches before revealing the game to be Pokkén Tournament DX. Not that the game isn’t a welcome addition to the Switch library, but fans are frothing at the mouth for a new...
News Pokémon Duel Gets a Substantial New Update
Team Matches! Mega Evolutions! Shiny Pokemon!
Arriving at the start of this year, Pokémon Duel landed on iOS and Android to give Western gamers another mobile game to consider. It was essentially the localisation of Pokémon Co-master, offering a smart, strategic board game-style title that also had its share of flaws; that's what we...
News Legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei And Suicune Come To Pokémon GO
EX Raid Battle Field-Test starts soon, too
Niantic has announced that three new legendary Pokémon - Raikou, Entei And Suicune - are now live in Pokémon GO. The three Johto-based beasts will appear in raid battles all over the world, offering players a chance to beat and catch them, depending on their region. But that's not...
August2017
Video See How Pokkén Tournament DX Has Evolved in This New Features Trailer
New fighters, online tournaments and more
Plenty have been following Pokkén Tournament DX closely since its announcement earlier in this year, but some may still be fuzzy on what distinguishes this Switch version from the Wii U original. With its release just weeks away, Nintendo is clearly aware of the need to convince some fans to double dip. A...
News Two Of Ash's Oldest Pals Are Returning In The Pokémon Sun And Moon Anime
Ah, the nostalgia!
Brock and Misty may be two of the most famous (human) faces in the Pokémon universe, but that didn't stop them being unceremoniously cut from the recent 20th anniversary Pokémon movie. Fans were up in arms about history effectively being re-written to expunge Ash's devoted travelling companions, but it would seem that...
Guide Pokémon GO Raids, Bosses, Rewards And Winning Tactics
Playing with the big boys
Niantic’s Pocket Monster-catching phenomenon is an ever-changing and adapting beast; regular updates and additions to the game have made Pokémon GO a much-loved but potentially confusing experience. The recently added ‘Raid Battles’ are one element that may well cause some confusion to new players and veterans alike...
News These Pokémon Gold & Silver Joy-Cons Are Legendary
You've got to be Johto
Many owners of Nintendo's newest console have taken to the recent trend of customising their joy cons to show off some of their favourite gaming franchises. Alexander Blake - who goes by his Instagram name of cptnalex - has previously created custom Sonic Mania Joy-Cons depicting the blue blur and his fox friend...
Feature Everything You Need To Know About The 2017 Pokémon World Championships
Serebii's Joe Merrick fills us in on the action
This past weekend was the 13th Pokémon World Championships. After last year, where spectators were not permitted to enter barring those who queued early in the morning in the slim hope of getting a spectator pass, this year The Pokémon Company International shifted the locale to Anaheim, California,...
News McDonald's In Japan Is Offering Awesome Pokémon Goodies With Its Happy Meals
Gotta eat 'em all
Lucky Japanese Pokémon fans will soon be getting Pokémon goodies in their McDonald's Happy Meals. From 1st to 7th September, buying a Happy Meal in the Land of the Rising Sun will gain you a Pokémon Ga-Olé discs which can be used with the arcade game Pokémon Ga-Olé. Characters on the discs include Solgaleo,...
News Spot The Difference Between Hori's Pokkén Tournament DX Switch Controller And The Wii U One
Refinement repackaged?
Pokkén Tournament DX hits the Switch soon and peripheral maker Hori is producing a special controller for it - and you'd be forgiven for thinking it looks somewhat familiar. That's right, the shiny new Pokkén Tournament DX Controller is in fact the exact same pad that the company released alongside the Wii U version of...
Deals Nintendo UK Opens Pokémon Ultra Sun And Moon Pre-Orders
Gotta catch at least one!
The eagerly awaited Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon launches on 17th November and the Official Nintendo UK Store has some tempting pre-order bundles for your consideration. Let's take a look, shall we? Game + Figurine: <products id="6784,6785,6786,6787,6788" style="list"> New Nintendo 2DS XL...
Random Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon has a New 'Photo Club' Mode, and Kanto Could Return
Vermilion City gym teased
The Pokémon Company showed off a new trailer for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon this past weekend, giving hints as to what players can expect in this new story within the Alola region. In the trailer gameplay can be seen with the protagonist talking to a Pokémon trainer in a yellow...
News New Trailer Reveals Fresh Details for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
New avatar looks! Plot teasers! Z-Power Rings!
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are creeping ever closer, and are likely to be key in driving 3DS and 2DS sales into the Holiday season. The Pokémon Company, aware that time is ticking away, is gradually ramping up with details on what these new entries will bring to the Alola setting. Fresh on...
News Pokémon Gold and Silver Getting Boxed 3DS Releases In Europe
With a download code inside!
Back in June's Pokémon Direct it was revealed that Game Boy Color classics Pokémon Gold And Silver will be coming to the 3DS Virtual Console on the 22nd September. As if that wasn't exciting enough for Pokémon fans, Nintendo of Europe has announced today that it will be releasing a boxed version of the game,...
News The Pokémon Company Confirms Its Streaming Schedule for The Pokémon World Championships
For those that can't get to Anaheim this weekend
The Pokémon World Championships are almost here, the culmination of months of regional qualifying events. In Anaheim, California from 18th to 20th August the best Pokémon Sun and Moon, Trading Card Game and Pokkén Tournament players will gather to prove they're the very best. As always there's...
Competition Get Back Into Pokémon GO With A Nifty Pokémon GO Plus!
We've got FIVE up for grabs
There is a limited amount of summertime left in the UK and together with our friends at Nintendo UK we've got five Pokémon GO Plus accessories to give away, a perfect excuse to get back into Pokémon GO, right? The ultimate companion for any Pokémon Trainer, Pokémon GO Plus let's you Catch Pokémon and hatch eggs...
News Behold, It's the Pikachu Snapchat Lens!
Um, yay?
Hey, you hip young things, we know you're on the interwebs to update your Facebook profile and tweet a video of you eating a burger, and you may even do whatever it is you do on Snapchat. Well, we're down with that, so here's the Pikachu Snapchat Lens for Snapchatting - get it now (in Snapchat, yeah?)! It's totes amazing right?...
News Mewtwo Raids Spotted At Pokémon GO Event In Japan
No sign of Mew though
Update: Mewtwo will arrive in the game for all very soon through 'Exclusive Raid Battles' - details below. In the coming weeks, you, too, will have the opportunity to battle and catch Mewtwo with the new Exclusive Raid Battle feature. Exclusive Raid Battles are similar to existing Raid Battles, with a few notable...
News Pokémon GO Adds Shiny Pikachu For Japanese Residents
Shiny Raichu available too
A new shiny Pokémon has been made available in Pokémon GO for all Japan-based players. After last week's Pikachu Outbreak event, Niantic has begun to roll out Shiny Pikachu in the wild. This is not the first time a shiny Pokémon has been added to the game after shiny (gold) Magikarp began appearing - which in...
News US Sprint Stores Are Giving Away Pokémon GO Trainer Level Badges
Grab one while supplies last
US-based telecommunications company Sprint is offering Pokémon GO players the chance to own a trainer level badge to show off their progress in the app. The company is handing out free level badges to anyone that visits one of the US stores and proves their level achievement to a member of staff. The levels...
News Game Freak Director Discusses Evolution of Pokémon Designs
"Treating them like living creatures"
Game Freak Director and Pokémon series developer Junichi Masuda has been speaking about the design process in creating Pokémon, and how this has changed over the years since the games' inception. Pokémon has always been praised for its wide variety of designs, taking things as...
Gallery Checking Out Yokohama's Pikachu Outbreak Pokémon Event
Painting the town yellow
From today until next week, various locations in the Japanese city of Yokohama will play host to the annual Pikachu Outbreak event. This year's event consists of merchandise stalls, parades, air ship flyovers and a number of Pokémon GO parks and stadiums, catering for fans of the phenomenally popular mobile game...
News Pokémon GO Getting Ready For Japanese Pikachu Outbreak Event
Japan-only Pokémon GO Deluxe Set also revealed
Further details have been revealed about the upcoming Pokémon GO "Pikachu Outbreak" event occurring in Japan this summer. Like Pokémon GO's Anniversary event (but hopefully proving to be somewhat more successful), the location will see an increased lot of PokéStops as well as access to...
Random See Pikachu Run, Show Impeccable Balance and Skip Rope
Why wouldn't you want to see that?
This scribe has a slightly odd obsession with those inflatable Pikachu outfits that are frequently seen in Japan, possibly because of the sad tale of the Pikachu that couldn't dance. Thankfully The Pokémon Company uses them constantly for promotions and marketing, so there are frequent opportunities to see them in...
News Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You to Get Limited Theatrical Release in the West
Screenings on 5th and 6th November
The Pokémon Company is in a particularly strong position with its brand at present, and no doubt has high hopes for Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You; it's already been released in Japan (topping charts in the process) and it's now confirmed there'll be a limited theatrical release in the West. The Pokémon...
Reminder Legendary Bird Moltres Is Now Live In Pokémon GO
Flame on
Another legendary monster has come to Pokémon GO, and this time it's the fire/flying-type bird Moltres. Users started reporting the appearance of Moltres raids late last night, and players will have until August 7th to catch one. However, it's also being reported that Articuno - which was supposed to vanish from the game...
July2017
Gallery As Tempting As It Is, Don't Throw These Custom Poké Ball Switch Joy-Cons
What a catch
The Nintendo Switch has quickly become a fashion statement, with some gamers going out of their way to make sure their Switch has the best look. Reddit user BostianALX has created a dream design with his custom Joy-Con controllers that resemble the colours of a Poké Ball. This was not an easy process, as BostianALX detailed...
News Camp Pokémon Receives New Summer Season Update
Alola Pokémon added
The Pokémon Company has announced a new season for Camp Pokémon. The app (which was originally released in 2014) has received a large update adding Pokémon from the Alola region that were featured in Sun and Moon for 3DS. There is also a new trading card game where you match the cards together. In the video...
News Niantic CEO Explains Just What Went Wrong At Chicago's Pokémon GO Fest
"We heard boos and shouts from the crowd"
The recent Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago's Grant Park may have marked the introduction of Legendary monsters to the game, but it was marred by technical issues which created quite a bit of frustration for the thousands of people who went along for the day. Niantic was forced to offer refunds and in-game...
Guide Here's When You Can Capture Pokémon GO's Legendary Moltres, Zapdos And Articuno
Niantic releases a Raid Battle schedule
Legendaries are finally part of Pokémon GO, but bagging them isn't as straightforward as heading to your local gym and waiting for the next raid - these mythical beasts are only available at certain times, and developer Niantic has helpfully released a timetable which shows when that will happen. Articuno,...
News Pokémon on Nintendo Switch is Due '2018 or Later', But That's No Surprise
Metroid Prime 4 is 'TBA', too
Nintendo's Q1 financial reports didn't have many surprises, though did have a few snippets of information. For example we've seen some pick up on the release 'window' for Pokémon on Nintendo Switch, but in some cases are using what seems to be a false assumption. In Nintendo's standard list of upcoming games and...
News Pokémon GO Fest Endures Problematic Weekend But Legendaries Arrive Globally
Server and connection problems dull impact of Chicago event
Pokémon GO is in the middle of a significant PR push at present, rather like a second launch for the app that went viral around a year ago. Niantic's plans for an excitable live showcase in Chicago somewhat unravelled, however, though players around the world are nevertheless getting their...
News Pokémon GO iOS 1.39.0 & Android 0.69.0 Update Rolls Out
New icons, search screen & Gym fixes
Niantic Labs has begun rolling out the latest update for Pokémon GO users worldwide. This latest update features an array of minor additions and small improvements to the core of the game, but most importantly improves upon the recent addition of Poké Gyms. One annoying problem among...
Random Amazing Pokémon Art Created With Over 20,000 Dominoes
The plastic tiles, not pizza
Some people have all the fun. An amazing piece of fan-art has been created by YouTuber "TheDominoKing" dedicated to everyone's favourite electric mouse. The setup sees 22,177 dominoes lined up perfectly before being knocked over appropriately with a Pickachu plushie. What happens next is satisfying chaos as the...
News Anker Is Releasing A Range Of Pokémon Mobile Accessories
Cases! Batteries! Speakers!
Mobile phone accessory maker Anker is already famous with Nintendo fans thanks to its excellent range of portable batteries, but the company is now staking its claim for further glory with a line of officially licensed Pokémon gear for your blower. Included in the range are iPhone 7 cases, portable batteries...
Random We Greedily Consumed McDonald's Pokémon McFlurry In The Name Of Science
"Can anybody tell what's wrong with this picture?"
Friday night, suburban Tokyo. All through the week, the eager Japanese public have been waiting to hear what flavor the mystery Pokémon McFlurry will be. Options ranged from the reassuringly pleasant to the downright bizarre - after all, this is coming from a country that brought wasabi Kit Kat...
News A Shiny Tapu Koko Is Up for Grabs for Pokémon Sun/Moon in North America
Get it before it's gone!
Though the conversation is increasingly shifting to the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the mysterious new core game additions to Generation 7, Pokémon Sun and Moon continues to roll on. The immensely successful pair of games broke many new records for the series and for Nintendo in general, so it comes as...
Video Please Don't Get Too Excited About That Mysterious Pokemon "Teaser"
Don't believe the hype
Upon watching the video above, you'd be forgiven for assuming that this "teaser" relates to some kind of announcement for the mainline Pokémon series - after all, we've got new titles to look forward to this year, right? However, while some outlets have been getting their knickers in a twist regarding this trailer, it's...
News Pokémon GO Worldwide Events Detailed, Including New Safari Zone
Pokémon outside of Europe will be available
Passing the one year mark since Pokémon GO became a worldwide phenomenon, Niantic has detailed some of the upcoming worldwide events due to take place over the coming months. Previously it was announced that a special one day event would be hosted in Chicago where players could...
News Pokkén Tournament DX Academy to 'Recruit' Players at Evo 2017
Nintendo to focus on September release in booth
Evo 2017 isn't far away, taking place from 14th to 16th July; the ever-present Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will be major parts of the event too, with both tournaments typically drawing huge crowds at the event and online. Pokkén Tournament DX won't be...
News Nintendo Unveils Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Dual Pack and Fan Editions
Dual pack is Amazon-exclusive in the US
After some early listings popped up online, Nintendo has confirmed and unveiled details on a dual pack for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, very much following in the footsteps of its predecessors. In addition to that dual pack there will - once again - be 'Fan Editions' with SteelBooks in Europe. For...
News Japanese Pokémon GO Players Are Outspending Their U.S. Counterparts
U.S. remains the biggest market, however
Pokémon GO recently passed $1.2 billion in revenue after just a year of availability, making it one of smartphone gaming's biggest success stories. Mobile analysis firm Sensor Tower has been picking apart the data, and has discovered some interesting global trends relating to the game and how much...
Random McDonald's Japan Thinks You Might Like A Broccoli-Flavoured Pokémon McFlurry
Pick your Pokémon drink of choice, if you dare
Update: Don't worry everyone - common sense prevailed and Japan will be getting a pikachu 'flavoured' chocolate banana Mcflurry this weekend! Original story: In support of the latest Pokémon movie - entitled Pokemon 20 - I choose you! - McDonald's Japan has started a campaign which gives...
News The Latest Pokémon Movie Is Ditching Two Of The Franchise's Most Famous Characters
Written out of history
There are three things you can be sure of in life: death, taxes and a new Pokémon movie every few years. The next cinematic outing for the juggernaut than is the Pokémon brand - subtitled "I Choose You!" - is getting hyped up in Japan at present, and seeks to re-tell the famous Indigo League series - which is...
News Pokémon GO Celebrates First Birthday With Special Hat-Wearing Pikachu
How time flies
It feels like it's been around forever but Pokémon GO is only today marking its first year of availability. The smartphone app has been downloaded over 752 million times since then and has generated $1.2 billion in revenue, helping the already-popular Pokémon brand climb to new levels of fame and fortune. To mark this...
News Pokémon GO Helping To Bring The Past To Life In The Historic City Of Chester
"A tool for helping more people get excited about the past"
Pokémon GO will help bring the past to life in conjunction with Big Heritage, the UK heritage organisation, via a special event in the ancient English city of Chester, it has been revealed. On the weekend of Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of July, special activities will take...
News Pokémon GO Passes 752 Million Downloads, $1.2 Billion Revenue
Still a money spinner
Pokémon GO has racked up 752 million downloads since it launched last year, according to app intelligence startup Apptopia. The smartphone app has also generated $1.2 billion in revenue so far - to put that in perspective, it generated $950 million in 2016 alone. While the title clearly has less momentum than...
June2017
News Updated GymHuntr Site Now Helps You Track Pokémon GO Raid Battles
Knowledge is power
The recent update for Pokémon GO is one of its biggest yet, and totally revises the way gyms work in the game. As well as making alterations to how monsters are assigned to a gym, these locations are now home to Raid Battles, which occur periodically throughout the day. Each Raid Batt
News Pokémon GO's Raid Battles Are Live, But They're Reserved For Master Trainers
UPDATE: Now available to level 25 trainers
UPDATE: The cap has now been lowered to level 25. ORIGINAL STORY: Pokémon GO has just been updated with one of its most significant overhauls yet - the introduction of Raid Battles which take place at gyms all over the world. Raid Battles close to your current location can be tracked by tapping the...
News Pokémon GO Cheaters Get A Nasty Surprise In The Latest Update
Niantic wants it to be "a fun and fair experience for all Trainers"
Pokémon GO's latest update is bringing with it some amazing new features, such as Raid Battles and revised gyms, but it also has a rather nasty surprise waiting in store for any players who have resorted to using third-party apps to track monsters. Any monsters obtained via this...
News Pokémon GO's Biggest Update Yet Brings Gym Badges, New Items And Raid Battles
Coming in the next few weeks
Niantic has just revealed that it is revamping the way in which gyms work in Pokémon GO and introducing Raid Battles. First up, gyms in the game are being comprehensively overhauled. For starters, it will be possible to claim items from gyms just as you would from a PokéStop. The other big news is that gyms...
News Something Big Is About To Happen To Pokémon GO's Gyms
"Gyms will soon be closing temporarily for remodelling"
Niantic has announced via its official support page that gyms in Pokémon GO will close for a limited period for "remodelling", which suggests that the developer is about to make some big changes to the game. The message states: Heads Up: Gyms will soon be closing temporarily for...
News Amazon Lists Pokémon Stars For Nintendo Switch
...with a 2030 release date
Does Amazon know something we don't? The online retailer has listed Pokémon Stars for Nintendo Switch, a title was previously rumoured to be coming to the console. Many expected the recent
First Impressions Prepping for Round Two with Pokkén Tournament DX
Once more into the fray
Pokkén Tournament was a game that perhaps never had a proper chance to shine. After its debut in Japanese arcades, the fighter saw a console release on a platform that was in the autumn of its life, and which hadn’t been all that impressive (in terms of sales) to begin with. It was no wonder, then, that Pokkén Tournament...
News A New Pokémon RPG Has Been Confirmed For Development For Nintendo Switch
The waiting game starts now
Last week's Pokémon Direct seemed to be a bit of a hit and miss for Poké-fanatics (including this one), for although two new games were announced, they weren't exactly the choices many were hoping for. We got Pokkén Tournament DX and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon - titles that are enhanced...
News Pokémon GO Fest Chicago Takes Place This Summer, Solstice Event Also Revealed
“Pikachu Outbreak” event happening in Yokohama, too
To celebrate a year of Pokémon GO Niantic and The Pokémon Company International are holding a series of real-world events in North America, Europe and Japan. Kicking things off is Pokémon GO Fest, which takes place in Chicago on July 22nd. Tickets go on sale on July 19th...
Feature Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - What We Know So Far...
Ultra surprising
The Pokémon Direct has passed, and it brought us three announcements: Pokkén Tournament DX for the Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Gold and Silver for the Virtual Console and - the most notable one of the trio - the new main series Pokémon arrivals, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon on 3DS. So, what do we know about these up
News The Wii U Pokkén Tournament Controller Will Work With Pokkén Tournament DX
It was worth buying one, after all!
If you were one of the lucky people who invested in Hori's special Pokkén Tournament Controller when the game launched on Wii U then you might find that your purchase suddenly gains value, as it has been confirmed that the pad will also work on the forthcoming Nintendo Switch update, Pokkén...
Poll What Did You Think of the Pokémon Direct and Its Big Reveals?
Was it the ultra surprise?
Earlier today The Pokémon Company and Nintendo shared an eight minute video outlining releases in the series that we can expect this year. There were significant announcements, though they didn't match up with some expectations and predictions, particularly when it comes to 2017 releases on the Nintendo Switch. First of...
News Nintendo Confirms Details of Pokkén Tournament DX Invitational At E3
Streamers to battle it out for signed Pokémon art
Along with the reveal of Pokkén Tournament DX in today's Pokémon Direct, it was confirmed that the fighting game will be playable at E3 and also showcased by the Treehouse team. In addition there'll be an Invitational event to show it off, joining the Splatoon 2 and ARMS equivalents that have...
News Pokémon Company Press Site Lists Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon For Switch As Well As 3DS
Seeing Stars?
Update: The Pokémon Company has shared a message on this topic, declaring the rapidly adjusted listing as a 'clerical error'. We would like to address rumours based on a clerical error on the Pokémon press site; Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon are coming exclusively to Nintendo 3DS family of systems and are not due for...
News Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Confirmed for 17th November Release on 3DS
A simulaneous global release
The Pokémon Company has completed its Pokémon Direct, and had a few surprises in its reveals. The only main series Pokémon games this year will be on the 3DS, with Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon arriving on 17th November; it'll be a simultaneous global release. It was revealed initially at the end of the trailer...
News Pokémon Gold And Silver Are Coming To The 3DS Virtual Console
Boot up the classics
During today's Pokémon Direct it was revealed that classic entries Pokémon Gold And Silver will be coming to the 3DS Virtual Console later this year. Both titles will be compatible with Pokémon Bank, and will launch on 22nd September. Originally released on the Game Boy Color these games hit Japan in 1999, with the...
News Pokkén Tournament DX Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
Coming this September
The Pokémon Company has just confirmed that its popular Wii U fighter Pokkén Tournament will be making the jump to the Nintendo Switch in the form of Pokkén Tournament DX, or Pokkén Tournament Deluxe, if you prefer. The one-on-one fighter - developed in conjunction with Bandai Namco - launched in arcades and...
Live Blog Watch the Pokémon Direct - Live!
Written in the stars
It was a pleasant surprise when the big N announced this Pokémon Direct, coming a week ahead of the Nintendo Spotlight and more from E3. This eight minute broadcast will no doubt reveal a new game (and maybe more), and it'll be interesting to see if it matches up to previous Switch rumours. Let's find out!...
News Get Ready for a Pokémon Direct on 6th June
Time for a 'Star' turn?
Well, here's a pleasant surprise, we have a high-profile Nintendo Direct on the way, and for one of the most lucrative gaming franchises in the industry. It's a Pokémon Direct, and is happening on 6th June at 7am Pacific / 10am Eastern / 3pm UK / 4pm CEST. According to Nintendo of America it will be eight...
News The Pokémon Company Posts Net Profit 26 Times Bigger Than Last Year
$143.3 million, up from US$5.6 million
With Pokémon GO and Pokémon Sun and Moon hitting the market in 2016, this fiscal year was always going to be a big one for The Pokémon Company. However, a recent disclosure from the firm reveals the incredible impact these games have had - net profit has increased a staggering 26...