Pokémon News
June2017
News Niantic Reconfirms Legendary Monsters For Pokémon GO, PvP Coming This Summer Too
No word on trading, though
We were promised new features in Pokémon GO last year but developer Niantic has been rather frugal when it comes to updates. We've had Gen 2 monsters and the ability to dress up avatars, but the promised PvP and Legendary updates are yet to happen - thankfully, it looks like we won't have to wait much longer...
May2017
Video Another Look at the Datel Go-tcha for Pokémon GO
For those of you too busy to press a button
Pokémon GO may no longer be the phenomenon it was in Summer 2016, but it still has a sizeable and active base of players. For those still following every event and trying to catch 'em all, then, accessories can play their part in making the hunt easier. We already have the Pokémon GO Plus, of course,...
Guide How To Evolve Your Magikarp Into Gyarados In Magikarp Jump
Although, it's almost useless...
Magikarp has always had it rough over the Pokémon franchise's 20-year existence. In the main-series Pokémon games, the flopping fish is (in most cases) practically useless - but as many know, those with enough persistence to raise their Magikarp to level 20 can evolve it into a ferocious serpent-like dragon,...
News Pokéland Is The Next Pokémon Game Coming To Smart Devices
Better than a poké in the eye
The Pokémon Company has revealed a new Pokémon game for smart devices, which goes by the name Pokéland. The gameplay appears to look quite similar to Pokémon Rumble, which previously appeared on the Wii's WiiWare service. The game, which is planned for both iOS and Android, requires an internet connection and...
News Pokémon Spin-Off Magikarp Jump Is Available For Download On iOS And Android
A fish out of water
Magikarp Jump is now available for download on iOS and Android in the west. The Pokémon spin-off launched in Italy a short time ago before hitting Japan. Today, the rest of Europe - as well as North America - gets to see what all the fuss is about. We gave the smartphone title 6 out of 10 in our review, stating:...
Review Datel Go-tcha For Pokémon GO
Taking the effort out of catching those pesky 'mon
While the Pokémon GO craze has clearly died down after the initial explosion of interest at launch, there are still millions of people who continue to play the game each and every day. Some of these will already be using the excellent Pokémon GO Plus accessory, a device worn on your wrist which...
Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube769k Watch on YouTube News Pokémon GO is Reportedly Targeting 'Cheaters' By Hiding Rare Pocket Monsters
Punishment by Pidgey
Pokémon GO has nearly reached its one year milestone; it's also easy to forget that, for a time, the game took over the world. The mobile augmented reality game may not be as popular as it once was, yet it still has a large and dedicated userbase. Many players, perhaps in a bid to avoid seeing the same...
Review Pokémon: Magikarp Jump (Mobile)
Super weak or beloved Pokémon?
In one of the more unusual turns for Pokémon, the new mobile game Pokémon: Magikarp Jump has been released on mobile devices in a gradual international rollout. This game is developed by Select Button and is a Pokémon-themed spin on its game Survive! Mola Mola. The task? Raise a Magikarp to be as strong as it can...
News Niantic Drops Hint That Legendary Monsters Are Coming To Pokémon GO This Summer
"This summer will be legendary"
At the 21st Annual Webby Awards took place last week and Pokémon GO scooped five Awards, including “Best Mobile Game”. Archit Bhargava, global marketing product lead for Niantic, was on hand to accept the big award and used his speech - limited to five words, as is the traditional at the Webby...
Guide How To Download Magikarp Jump To Your iOS Device Right Now
Making a splash
As Magikarp Jump is currently only available in Italy, millions of people are unable to raise a Magikarp to splash its way to victory, but there is a way other than waiting for the wider release. To put it simply, all you need is an Italian iTunes account. If you have one then get downloading. If you don't, then there are a couple...
News This One-Off RJ-Romain Jerome Pokémon Watch Costs Almost $260,000
Called "the emblem of the millennials", without any hint of irony
If you head into pretty much any toy store on the face of this planet you'll probably be able to pick up a Pokémon-themed watch for loose change, and while that might be enough for most fans of the series, it's good to know that those with more money than sense have other options...
News Pokémon: Magikarp Jump Splashes Onto iOS, But As a Limited Initial Release
Awesome news for Italians
After an initial reveal of Splash! Magikarp in February we had heard nothing about this strange mobile game, until yesterday. Seemingly out of nowhere the game, now titled Pokémon: Magikarp Jump after the hilarious mini-game from the Nintendo 64 classic Pokémon Stadium, was released. This is not a global launch however,...
News You Can Make Your Own Squirtle Squad With Build-A-Bear This June
Sunglasses not included
The plush toy company Build-A-Bear has announced that the water-type Pokémon Squirtle will be the latest to join their range. The small turtle Pokémon is one of three original starters and has gone on to become a fan favourite, with its popularity only increasing since making its debut in the anime under "The Squirtle...
News Unofficial Go-tcha Accessory Aims To Take The Effort Out Of Playing Pokémon GO
Auto-capture, auto-Pokéstop raiding, rechargeable battery
Step aside, Pokémon GO Plus - there's a new must-have Pokémon GO accessory in town. The Go-tcha - created by UK company Code Junkies - is a wearable accessory which allows you to capture Pokémon and pillage Pokéstops without having to do anything at all. Unlike...
Rumour The Pokémon Company is Planning a 'New Card-Game' App
Gotta trade'em all
According to the The Wall Street Journal, The Pokémon Company is planning on building from the success of Pokémon GO and is working on another mobile release. The information, sourced to a pair of unnamed sources, has told the WSJ that the company is looking at making a 'new card-game' app. The Pokémon Company has...
Video An Ode to a 'Pathetic' Pokémon - The Magikarp Song
Is it in your team?
You've got to hand it to The Pokémon Company, it knows how to embrace the culture around its games and entertain fans. In around a day a quirky video has been rapidly approaching one million views - is it a new game reveal? Nope, it's The Magikarp Song. A lighthearted ditty to the weakest Pokémon in the biz, it's already...
News Lapras Surf Collection Now Available in Pokémon Center Range
Do you even HM03 bro?
The popular Pokémon Center website has been consistently adding to its wide range of goods focusing on everyone's favourite Pocket Monsters. Now the company has turned its attention to the much loved water/ice Pokémon Lapras - spotlighting the sea creature with its own collection of merchandise. The range of...
Feature An Extraordinary Pokémon Trading Card Collection and a Life-Changing Sale
"It’s all about the memories I can give to my children and wife"
Many reading these pages are dedicated and passionate gamers, and plenty of us will have sizeable collections from our hobby that'd make the uninitiated scratch their heads in bewilderment. Yet gaming is powerful, it can be motivating and inspiring. Sometimes, it can also lead to...
News Lycanroc Distribution Confirmed for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Back to those serial codes
As part of its promotion for the 'Guardians Rising' Trading Card Game expansion, The Pokémon Company has started rolling out Lycanroc for Pokémon Sun and Moon on 3DS. You'll have to head along to stores to get it, though. In terms of abilities it's level 50 with the ability 'No Guard' and a Held Item of a Life Orb;...
Weirdness The Sad Tale of the Deflating Pikachu That Couldn't Dance
Destined to deflate
The internet throws up some weird and wonderful videos, and one spotted by The Verge most definitely qualifies. Posted in late April, it's really a tale of our times, of dreams crushed and destiny unfulfilled. It's about a Pikachu that couldn't dance. At last week's Pokémon World Festival 2017 in South Korea part of the...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game's Guardians Rising Expansion Is Out In The UK Now
Gotta get those GX cards
Thanks to the incredible success of Pokémon GO and the recent 3DS Pokémon outings, the Trading Card Game has enjoyed a remarkable boost in popularity - and it looks set to continue this trend with the UK release of a new expansion for the Sun & Moon range, Guardians Rising. The second expansion for the Sun...
And Halo: Combat Evolved, but this is Nintendo Life, so...
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has been up and running for three years now, which is organised and run by The Strong museum in Rochester, New York. Its third intake of games has now been confirmed, with two Nintendo-published titles making the cut among four inductees. There were 12...
Random Chicago Cubs Shortstop Addison Russell Has an Interesting Approach With His Pokémon Cards
Attributes players to 'mon
The Pokémon series has all sorts of fans, something The Pokémon Company leveraged in a series of celebrity videos in 2016. Collecting Pocket Monsters seems to draw in gamers from all walks of life, often developing many into full-blown collectors and enthusiasts. Another in this category is Chicago Cubs Shortstop...
April2017
News Nintendo Beats Profit Projections as Switch and Pokémon Sales Lift Company
Offers a bright outlook for current year
As expected Nintendo has begun the roll-out of its financial reports, so far in the form of the formal documentation outlining sales and profit margins. In the coming days we should see manuscripts of President Tatsumi Kimishima's presentation and an investor Q & A. For now, however, we have a set of...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Pushes Switch and Wii U Sales, 3DS Has Multiple Million-Sellers
A breath of life
The hit game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has sold around 3.84 million copies between the Nintendo Switch and Wii U versions, a notable cross-platform success considering the circumstances of a new system launch and its ailing predecessor. Specifically, Breath of Wild sold 2.76 million units on the Switch and 1.08...
Random Some People Will Go To Great Lengths To Bring Pokémon Games Back From The Dead
Never give up
Like so many things in life, retro games often get better with age. However, if they're not properly cared for then they can fall into pretty bad shape physically - especially cartridges, which contain multiple components such as chips and back-up batteries. You might assume that when a cartridge reaches a certain state of disrepair...
News ESA Publication Lists Pokémon Sun and Moon Among Best Selling Games of 2016
Only Nintendo games to make the list
Today, the ESA posted their annual Essential Facts publication online. This publication gives many statistical figures and facts based on the gaming industry from 2017. From the demographics behind video game purchases to the best selling games of 2017, this publication details it all. Speaking of the best...
News Donkey Kong, Pokémon Red and Green Nominated for the World Video Game Hall of Fame
Games that started history
Shigeru Miyamoto's arcade hit, Donkey Kong, has been nominated for the 2017 addition to the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Additionally, The Pokémon Company International released a statement on its website announcing that Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, originally released in 1996 on the Nintendo Game Boy, have also...
News The Pokémon Company Reports a 2016 Retail Revenue of $3.3 Billion
Pokémon used Pay Day! It's Super Effective!
2016 marked the 20th anniversary of Pokémon, and what a celebration it was. From two new main series Pokémon games on the Nintendo 3DS – Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon – as well as the release of the augmented reality game Pokémon GO, the Pokémon franchise had a good year. Just how good? The...
News Celebrate Spring With The Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza Event
Earn more Candy for every Pokémon hatched from an Egg!
Niantic, Inc. and The Pokémon Company welcome the arrival of Spring today with Pokémon GO's next in-game celebration, the Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza. From 13th April at 9pm BST to 20th April at 9pm BST, Trainers will be able to find a greater variety of Pokémon from 2 km Eggs. Trainers will...
News A New Mythical Pokémon For Sun and Moon is a Mysterious Marshmallow, It Seems
Number 802
The Pokédex keeps growing, and as with previous generational releases Pokémon Sun and Moon have delivered their fair share of brand new 'mon. Mid-gen arrivals also continue, as this past weekend The Pokémon Company teased a new Pocket Monster that'll tie in with the next movie for the franchise - Pokémon! I Choose You! It seems to be...
News Fresh Data Shows That Four Out Of Five Pokémon GO Players Have Given Up Hunting
Not so effective?
Pokémon GO was the stand-out smartphone title of 2016 with millions of active users at launch, but new figures show that four out of every five players has given up on the app altogether, with daily active user totals being a mere shadow of what they were in July last year when it first launched on iOS and Android. According to a...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild and 1-2-Switch Keep Selling in the UK to Defy Limited Hardware Stock
Maybe some just look at the box
The Nintendo Switch is relatively elusive in the UK at the moment with most respected retailers currently without stock online, though some bricks-and-mortar stores have a small number of units left. Though systems sold out slower in the country than in others such as the US, they've nevertheless been quite hard to...
March2017
News Game Freak is Recruiting For New Console Game
Pokémon Stars in development?
Two recruitment advertisements have been listed from Pokémon developers Game Freak, specifying work on a console game. The ad opens with "Here's a chance to work on the development of a globally popular RPG!" before going on to say that the employee will be working on "characters, Monsters and Items". Spotted by...
February2017
News Pokémon Sun And Moon's Next Global Mission Is Now Live
"Get BP at the Battle Tree!"
A new global mission has gone live in Pokémon Sun and Moon, with the objective being to earn as many Battle Points as possible at the Battle Tree. The event ends at 23:59 UTC on March 13th. The goal is to reach 250,000 Battle Points. If this goal is reached, PGL members will earn 4,000 FC while non-PGL members will...
Video Usain Bolt Brings Olympian Power in Latest Pokémon Sun and Moon Trailers
The Pokémon Company continues to invest big in the series
If Nintendo researches successful marketing campaigns and their franchises it need not look much further than Pokémon, in which the big N naturally has a significant stake. During the 20th Anniversary celebrations last year and the launch of Pokémon GO followed by Pokémon Sun and Moon, we...
News Pokémon Scoops Two Wins at the D.I.C.E. Awards
Portable power
Game of the Year awards keep on coming and the D.I.C.E. Awards are the latest to be announced, the lucrative ceremony also serving as the conclusion to this year's D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit. Nintendo has managed to scoop some awards from this event in the past, and despite a relatively quiet 2016 has...
News Pokémon and 3DS Continue on Their Merry Way in a Quiet Week for Japanese Charts
For Honor leads for PS4 with modest sales
A little later than normal on our part - apologies for that - we have the Media Create chart results out of Japan. There's not a huge amount of movement this time around, with new releases outside of Nintendo hardware having a rather limited impact. Starting with the software top 20, For Honor makes its...
Guide Here's Every New Pokémon GO Gen 2 Monster, From Johto With Love
Going for gold (and silver)
Pokémon GO's new Gen 2 update is finally here, and brings with it 80 new monsters to catch as well as new special items and avatar customization options. If you don't know your Quilava f
News Pokémon + Mega Bloks Is A Reality, And We're Totally Cool With That
We need that Charizard
We're getting Pokémon-themed Mega Bloks later this year, and we don't know about you but that makes us very happy here at Nintendo Life. Announced at the 2017 New York Toy Fair, these kits have recently been shown off at Mattel's Toy Fair event, where Kotaku got the chance to have a close-up look. The sets announced so far...
News Pokémon GO Is Warming Up Shopping Centers In Mainland Europe This Week
Adding 58 PokéStops & Gyms
Pokémon GO maker Niantic seems to be fully aware of the weather that poor old Europeans must endure at this time of year, because the company is partnering with multiple shopping and destination centers across the continent to help players keep warm. New PokéStops and Gyms will be added to 10 European cities starting...
News New Pokémon Game Announced For Smartphones, With Magikarp As The Star
Splash! Magikarp is coming this year
The Pokémon Company has revealed that another Pokémon-themed smartphone title is in development, and this time the long-suffering Magikarp is the main focus. Splash! Magikarp (known in Japan as Haneru! Koiking) will be coming to iOS and Android devices this spring 2017, with Select Button handling development...
News Brace Yourself, The Biggest Pokémon GO Update Yet Is Coming This Week
New monsters, gameplay, items and costume options inbound
Niantic has just announced what is perhaps the biggest update to come to Pokémon GO yet, with 80 new monsters, new gameplay mechanics, fresh items and expanded outfit options for player avatars. The 80 new monsters feature famous faces from the Johto region which appeared in Pokémon Gold...
News Get Loved Up With The Pokémon GO Valentine's Event
Double candy, longer lures, increased spawn rates
Love is in the air with the first Pokémon GO event of 2017, which is focused around Valentine's Day. From today, players will find that candy is easier to obtain, spawn rates for certain monsters have increased and the chance of hatching rare monsters from eggs is improved. Here's the official PR:...
Random Someone Has Made An Entire Pokémon Adventure Inside Minecraft
Complete with 136 'mon to catch
One of the most amazing things about Minecraft is that you can build almost anything - and that includes 80-hour adventures based around the world-famous Pokémon franchise. Pokémon Cobalt and Amethyst has a full storyline, a training and battle system, plenty of dialogue and 136 monsters to catch - which is done by...
Video Learn More About the Ever-Present Pikachu
The iconic face of a franchise
The Pokemon series is one of the most important IPs on Nintendo hardware, while The Pokemon Company also goes big with releases on smart devices and the Trading Card Game. Often, when Pokemon is front and centre, Pikachu is normally used as the face of the franchise. With Pokemon now in its 21st year the yellow mascot...
News 3DS Titles Pushed Down by New Releases in Japanese Charts
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World gets past 50,000 lifetime sales
It's Media Create Japanese charts time, and this week's result bring good news for Sony in particular, with new releases serving PlayStation systems well; for Nintendo it's a case of steady sales for older releases. In the software chart we have Capcom's Resident Evil 7: Biohazard...
January2017
News The Third Pokèmon Sun and Moon Global Mission is Now Live
Third time's the charm?
The first global mission for Pokèmon Sun & Moon players unfortunately ended with sadness, and the second didn't fare so well either. Last week, Game Freak revealed what the third, hopefully more successful, mission would
Has the Pokemon Co. mastered it?
Following on from the amazing success of Pokémon GO comes the next mobile Pokémon game release, with Pokémon Duel - technically, though, this game came out before Pokémon GO due to its release in Japan in April of last year as Pokémon Co-master. We've actually been playing it ever since that original release and...
News The Pokémon Company And Nintendo "Thinking" About Safer Pokémon GO Device
Safety a key issue for company president Tsunekazu Ishihara
Since the arrival of Pokémon GO last year we've had reports of accidents - many of them fatal - directly attributed to the game. People have been caught playing the smartphone title whilst driving, for example, while others have run into misfortune because they've either strayed onto...
Video This Infectious Song Teaches The Basics Of The Pokémon Card Game, Albeit In Japanese
"WELCOME TO POKEMON CARD"
Pokémon has always been popular, but the franchise has certainly benefitted from the timely arrival of Pokémon GO, which has increased mainstream awareness in the brand to levels that perhaps haven't been witnessed since it first launched in the '90s. As as consequence, associated merchandise has also been given a boost,...
Guide How to Transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow to Pokémon Sun and Moon
Get a Bulba in your life
Pokémon Bank has had the update Pokéfans have been anticipating for months, and finally we're able to transfer our beloved Pokémon from the Virtual Console versions of Red, Blue, and Yellow to the shiny new Pokémon Sun and Moon. But how do you go about this? Well if you'd divert your attention
News Pokémon Bank Update Adds Support for Pokémon Sun & Moon
Praise Helix!
An update is now available for Pokémon Bank that will enable the service to be compatible with the most recent series entries, Pokémon Sun and Moon. This update can be accessed through the Nintendo eShop, where players can then proceed to transfer Pokémon they have captured in Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, X and Y over to the new...
News Pokémon Duel Arrives on iOS and Android in the West
Known as Pokemon Comaster in Japan
Pokémon games on mobile aren't anything new, though Pokémon GO set a new bar in popularity as it went viral and generated significant revenue in 2016. The latest app is unlikely to reach those heights, but it'll be interesting to see how it performs. Pokémon Duel is out now in territories such as North America...
News Pikachu Yellow Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL Confirmed for North America
Arrives on 24th February
Nintendo is very keen to emphasize that the 3DS has plenty of life in it yet, and Nintendo of America has made a few notable announcements to emphasize that point. Perhaps most exciting for Pokémon fans and lovers of limited edition systems is a new variation on the way to North America. The Pikachu Yellow Edition New...
News Game Freak Has Revealed the Third Global Mission for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Third time's the charm or third strike?
Although Pokémon Sun and Moon have done quite well critically and commercially--breaking many records in the latter category--it seems as though the games have been having trouble with maintaining player involvement. Global missions are run about once per month and task the playerbase with achieving a certain...
News New PlayStation Releases Push Evergreen 3DS Titles Down Charts in Japan
3DS holds second behind PS4 in hardware stakes
The Media Create charts for Japan are out once again, and this week's line-up has a number of new releases - albeit not on Nintendo hardware. It's hard to keep track of the Kingdom Hearts series, but that hasn't stopped the oddly named Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue from moving to number...
News Pokémon GO Update Improves Distance Tracking and Apple Watch Version
Along with the usual 'minor text fixes'
Pokémon GO was a major success in 2016, especially in its 'viral' stage in the Summer, and Niantic continues to add updates in order to tweak and - in theory - enhance the app. The company has now confirmed that version 0.53.1 for Android and 1.23.1 for iOS is rolling out, promising the following...
News Pokémon GO Racked Up $950 Million In Revenue During 2016
Top download for 2016, third in terms overall revenue
Mobile market researcher App Annie has revealed that Pokémon GO generated $950 million in revenue during 2016. Despite launching halfway through the year, the app was the most downloaded game on iOS and Google Play in 2016. In terms of revenue, it came third - trailing Monster Strike and Clash...
Guide Getting to Grips With SOS Battles in Pokémon Sun and Moon
Sending out an SOS
S.O.S. Battles are the most noteworthy new battle element in Pokémon Sun & Moon because, well frankly, you will continually see them during your gameplay. So what are they? As you are battling a Pokémon, it will often call for help from another Pokémon, usually one of the same species, that will join the battle and give...
News Mandatory Pokémon Sun and Moon Update Fixes Glitches
Say goodbye to viewing your old battle videos
Pokémon Sun and Moon has been a significant success for The Pokémon Company, Game Freak and Nintendo, kickstarting a new generation for the series - naturally, though, there are always some flaws to address. A relatively modest update has now gone live to fix a few bugs (not the collectible kinds) in...
News Fresh Pokémon GO Plus Stock Expected In March, Says Nintendo UK
Pre-orders open now
For such a small and apparently simplistic device, it's amazing that Nintendo hasn't been able to produce more Pokémon GO Plus units - especially when it's selling out all over the world like cakes that are rather hot. If you're in the UK and have so far struggled to get hold of one, then you'll be pleased to know that Nintendo...
News Pokémon Sun And Moon's Second Global Mission Ends In Failure
Zero for two
Pokémon Sun and Moon's most recent Global Mission - an online event which asks players to work together to achieve a particular goal - has ended in failure. The December event asked players to capture or defeat 1,000,000 monsters using the Island Scan functions, which can only be used once per day. Unfortunately, only 661,839 Pokémon...
News New Report Claims Pokémon GO Could "Measurably Affect US Life Expectancy"
Game has encouraged an additional 144 billion steps in the US alone
One of the key elements of Pokémon GO is walking - not only do you have to trek around to catch monsters and pillage PokéStops, but you also have to rack up steps to hatch eggs - and it has already been pointed out that the app encourages people to partake in additional physical...
Feature Experiencing Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses & Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions
Music to all ears
Arjun has attended both the Symphony of the Goddesses and Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions tours, and shares his thoughts on the experiences. To most people, video games are a way to relax, unwind, be entertained, get competitive, or all of the above. To others, video games are that and then some - a tool to escape into worlds...
News GameStop References Pokémon On Nintendo Switch Product Page
Thank your lucky stars?
Late last year it was rumoured that the Nintendo Switch was going to get an upgraded version of Pokémon Sun and Moon called Pokémon Stars - and now retailer GameSpot has given a subtle indication that this could well be happening. On GameStop's site there's a product description for the Nintendo Switch which appears to...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon, Along With 3DS, Led 2016 Sales in Japan
Both also did well in the Holiday period
As we head into 2017 facts and figures are starting to emerge for sales over the festive period, which are always valuable in the gaming industry. As we skipped a week of Media Create results in Japan during the break, this time we're going for a bumper post with two weeks of results, along with some end of...
News Pokémon Snap Listed for North American Wii U eShop Release on 5th January
Picture perfect
One common topic that's come up in North American Nintendo Download comments sections has been "where's Pokémon Snap?" It arrived on the Wii U Virtual Console in Europe back in August 2016, so there's been an unsurprising desire to see the much-loved N64 title in NA. Well, the wait seems to be almost over, with Nintendo's game page...
December2016
News Fan-Made Pokémon Prism Game Leaks Online After Nintendo Shutdown Notice
Trainer used Revive
After Nintendo delivered a cease and desist notice, fan-developed game Pokémon Prism has now leaked to the web. Adam "Koolboyman" Vierra received a letter from the gaming giant (on 21st December) requesting his project immediately stop production; he promptly obliged, shutting down both the website and the unreleased game. Now,...
News The Second Global Mission for Pokémon Sun and Moon Has Been Revealed
Hopefully this one goes over better
For those of you out of the loop, Game Freak holds monthly "Global Missions" for the recently released Pokémon Sun and Moon in an effort to keep players engaged in the games. They're entirely optional challenges based on basic in-game tasks, though it requires the collective effort of millions of fans in order to...
News Niantic Increasing Gen II Pokémon GO Encounters Over Holiday Period
Have a Pichu at the details
Having recently added some generation II 'mon, Niantic is now offering increased odds of nabbing these critters in Pokémon GO. There have been some mumblings of discontent over how these are accessed, so this is probably a smart move. Through Christmas week and into the New Year various tweaks in the game will adjust...
Video The Final Episode of Pokémon Generations is Now Live
All good things come to an end
The Pokémon Generations video series has been hugely popular, with high-quality animations telling the story from all of the main series releases up to Pokémon X & Y. Now the final episode is live - The Redemption. It's a rather nice way to end the series, albeit lacking the over-the-top explosive battles that...
News Pokémon GO Now Has Apple Watch Support, But You Can't Catch Monsters With It
You can pillage PokéStops, though
Well, that escalated quickly. Less than a week ago we reported on rumours that Pokémon GO's Apple Watch support was being put on ice - rumours that were quickly dismissed via social media - and now the functionality has gone live. If you're on iOS and you have an Apple Watch, you can now log each Pokémon GO...
News Nintendo Shuts Down Another Pokémon Fan Project
"I'm sorry everyone, but Pokémon Prism is cancelled"
A short while ago Nintendo made the news for shutting down Pokémon Uranium, a fan-made title which gained so much positive press it was even nominated at the 2016 Game Awards this year - before it and Metroid II remake AM2R were
News Niantic Issues Walking and Catching Stats on Pokémon GO
We did it!
Though Pokémon GO has definitely fallen in popularity from its record-setting summer debut, it's still managed to hold a sizable fanbase. Considering the game's global success, one must occasionally wonder things such as how many Pokémon have been caught, or how far everyone has collectively walked. Fortunately, Niantic does keep track...
