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Wednesday24th Jan 2024
Round Table Let's Talk About Palworld - Comparisons, Controversy, 'Copying'
Lament of the Pal gamer
Less than a week out from its launch in Early Access on Steam and Xbox, Palworld has proved itself to be a massive commercial success for developer Pocketpair and has dominated gaming discourse online since the weekend. Switch gamers can't access it on Nintendo's console, of course, but with its aesthetic parallels to...
Tuesday23rd Jan 2024
News Yes, Nintendo Is Aware Of Palworld's Existence
But it won't comment on "individual cases"
Palworld, the new "open-world survival and crafting game", has become an overnight sensation and it's got pretty much everyone in gaming and the industry talking about it. Of course, there are two parties many are waiting to hear from and one of them happens to be Nintendo - the video game giant that has...
News Pokémon's Former Chief Legal Officer "Surprised" Palworld Got This Far
"This looks like the usual ripoff nonsense"
The new "open-world survival and crafting game" Palworld is breaking records, but part of its success has seemingly been fueled by a lot of heated debate and comparisons online. One major talking point has been the game's monster designs, with accusations and claims it's taken more than just "inspiration"...
Monday22nd Jan 2024
Soapbox Game Freak Could Actually Learn A Thing Or Two From Palworld
No, Pikachu doesn’t need an assault rifle
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Lowell locks and loads up the Pokémon-inspired game that's been the talk of the town since it launched on Steam and Xbox Game Pass last week... You...
Saturday20th Jan 2024
News Pokémon Fans Set Their Sights On Palworld's Monster Designs
"It's not even subtle about its rip-offs"
The 'Pokémon-with-guns' game Palworld launched on Xbox, PC and Game Pass yesterday and while it's already surpassed one million sales, it's also making headlines for certain other reasons... As highlighted by IGN, some Po
Friday19th Jan 2024
Random The 'Pokémon-With-Guns' Game On Steam Is Yet More Homework Copying
piAKchu
We have seen a good few Pokémon clones over the years, but very few have been quite as, ermm, out there as Palworld, the creature-collecting RPG... with guns. Well, it has launched into Early Access on Steam today. Originally revealed at Indie Live Expo 2021, Palworld has everything you would expect from a Pokémon knock-off: catching,...
Tuesday16th Jan 2024
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Officially Reveal New Mythical Pokémon
A new Mystery Gift code is also live
After more than a year of additional content, The Pokémon Company has finally wrapped up Pokémon Scarlet & Violet with an epilogue chapter. As part of this (spoiler alert), it's also officially introduced the brand new mythical Poison/Ghost-Type, Pecharunt. Here's a detailed description of Pecharunt,...
Monday15th Jan 2024
News Pokémon Horizons' Netflix Release Delayed To March (North America)
Uh oh, Liko
The new Pokémon anime, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, has had its North American premiere pushed back by a few weeks and will now debut on Netflix on 7th March. The first series since Ash Ketchum's departure, Horizons was originally supposed to come to the streaming service on 23rd February. Taking the place of the iconic cap-wearing...
Friday12th Jan 2024
Review Pocket Auto Catch Light - Petit Pokémon GO Companion Packs A Punch
Small but mighty
Pokémon GO auto-catch companion devices are a top-tier way to ensure that you never miss a 'mon while out and about. Since 2016, these devices — which automatically spin PokéStops and catch the critters you pass — have come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with designs to wear on your wrist, clip to your bag, or (in the case...
Review Pocket iRecatcher - A Neat Pokémon GO Device In Theory, Awkward In Practice
Two devices are company, three's a crowd
Since the launch of the Pokémon GO Plus back in 2016, the market for auto-catching companion devices has become a pretty crowded one. Whether it's on a wrist, clipped to a bag, or stuck straight onto the phone screen, when it comes to finding a bit of kit that will automatically spin PokéStops and catch...
News Pokémon Developer Game Freak Trademarks 'PAND LAND'
What could it be for?
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet might not be the only project Game Freak has been busy with in recent times. As highlighted by Gematsu, the Japanese developer recently filed logo trademarks for "PAND LAND". Two variations of the logo have been trademarked. According to the source, "PAND LAND" was originally trademarked late last...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Icons
Update: The final wave is out now
Update #4 [Fri 12th Jan, 2024 02:00 GMT]: Alongside today's release of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet epilogue, Nintendo has also made its final batch of themed icons for these games available. Here's a look: <related ids="160610"> Update #3 [Sat 6th Jan, 2024 05:30 GMT]: The fifth wave of P
Thursday11th Jan 2024
Poll Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Free Epilogue Lands On Switch Today, Will You Be Playing It?
How will the story end?
It has been a long journey, but Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's story is finally coming to an end (again) as The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Expansion Pass lands its free epilogue today. The final ending will be available on Switch from 9am ET / 2pm GMT / 12am AEST (12th January) and promises to mop up some of the game's...
Monday8th Jan 2024
News Pokémon TV App Is Being Discontinued Later This Year
"Thank you to all our fans"
The Pokémon TV service — an app and browser website that has allowed Pokémon fans across the world to watch older episodes of the anime for free — is ending service on 28th March 2024, The Pokémon Company has confirmed. In an update on the official Pokémon website, TPC thanks "fans who have enjoyed Pokémon TV...
News The Next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Begins This Weekend
Things are hotting up
The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle will kick off this weekend from 12th-14th January before repeating on 19th-21st (thanks, Serebii.net). The upcoming event will put yet another fully evolved starter in the spotlight, with Blaziken taking the starring role. This...
Sunday7th Jan 2024
News The Pokémon Company Donates 50 Million Yen To Aid Japan's Earthquake Victims
"We would like to express our deepest sympathies"
The Pokémon Company has donated 50 million yen (about USD 345,770) to Japan's Red Cross Society after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the country's Noto Peninsula earlier this week. Here's the official statement from the Pokémon Foundation (via social media): Pokemon With You Foundation: We...
Friday5th Jan 2024
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet To Fix 'Dragon Cheer' Bug In Next Update
Version 3.0.1 will arrive later this month
Following the recent release of the second DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, trainers have discovered a minor bug tied to the move Dragon Cheer. Fortunately, TPC is on the case and promises to sort it out soon. Here's the full explanation (via Serebii.net): "A new issue has been discovered with...
Tuesday2nd Jan 2024
News Meowscarada Wins Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Popularity Poll In Japan
Here are the top 20 picks
Everyone has a favourite Pokémon and recently in Japan, the strategy guide website 'GameWith' ran a poll asking trainers to vote for their top Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet's Paldea region. "Close to 152,700 people" apparently put their vote in and in the end, the new-generation grass/dark-type evolution Meowscarada...
News Magikarp And Gyarados Make A Splash In Pokémon Unite Later This Month
Metagross was also added recently
To bring in the New Year, the free-to-play mobile and Switch MOBA Pokémon Unite has announced it will be adding Magikarp and Gyarados to the game. They'll be arriving later this month on 25th January 2024. Just like in the main series, Magikarp will come loaded with "Splash" and once its gauge maxes out it will...
Friday29th Dec 2023
News Netflix Broadcasts Pokémon Concierge 'Making Of' Short
"I hope you'll watch it over and over"
Pokémon Concierge is now available to watch in its entirety on Netflix (and it's really quite good, you know), and to celebrate, the streaming platform has released a short 'making of' documentary on YouTube. Clocking in at just under four minutes in length, the documentary takes us through how the Pokémon...
Thursday28th Dec 2023
Soapbox 15 Years Ago, The Action Replay Ruined Pokémon For Me
Infinite Master Balls. Maxed out stats. Walking through walls.
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Ethan remembers a time when he flew too close to the sun... This is the power fantasy eight-year-old me dreamed of when I slotted an...
PSA Pokémon Concierge Debuts On Netflix Today
Enjoy your stay
First announced back in February 2023, the new stop-motion animation series Pokémon Concierge is now available to watch on Netflix. Developed by The Pokémon Company, Dwarf Studios, and Netflix Animation, Pokémon Concierge follows protagonist Haru, who takes on a job as concierge at the idyllic 'Pokémon Resort'. Her role is to...
Wednesday27th Dec 2023
News Pokémon Unite Adds Another Pokémon To The Roster This Week
Metagross joins the battle
Update [Wed 27th Dec, 2023 03:00 GMT]: Here's your reminder Metagross is now playable in Pokémon Unite. Above is a new "moves overview" trailer. Original [Sat 23rd Dec, 2023 21:00 GMT]: The Pokémon Company's free-to-play mobile and Switch MOBA Pokémon Unite has had another strong year of updates, and to go out...
Friday22nd Dec 2023
PSA Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Celebrate Holidays With Delibird-Themed Events
Outbreaks, Tera Raids - it's a holiday special!
The holidays are very close right now, but there's no need to wait for Delibird to come down the chimney and deliver your presents — you can go catch them right now in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. There are actually two different Delibird-esque events going on right now in Paldea. First up, let's...
Thursday21st Dec 2023
Soapbox Kieran’s Hatred Of You In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's DLC Almost Makes It Good
Fumbled PokéBalls
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Lowell laments the Scarvi DLC, but finds a diamond in its rough. The following article contains story spoilers for The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk... Pokémon stories suck...
Wednesday20th Dec 2023
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC To Get A Free Epilogue Next Month
Well that's just peachy
The journey through Pokémon Scarlet & Violet isn't over just yet. The Pokémon Company has announced that it will release a free epilogue for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Expansion Pass on 11th January 2024. With The Teal Mask, which launched in September, and last week's
News The Pokémon Company Outlines Fixes For Scarlet & Violet's Next Update
Catch it in late January 2024
Last week, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was updated to ver. 3.0.0 in preparation for the release of its Indigo Disk DLC. That patch came with some problems of its own, so now the Pokémon Company has shared some of the fixes that it is working on for the games' next update (thanks, Serebii.net
Monday18th Dec 2023
News Pocket iRecatcher Will Reconnect Your Pokémon GO 'Auto Catch' Device For Uninterrupted Play
Also featuring Auto Tap
Ever since the release of the Pokémon GO Plus wristband, there have been a handful of 'auto-catching' imitators keen to bring something new to catching 'em all. But many of these (including the catchily named Pokémon GO Plus +) have suffered from the same issue: after a while, they will disconnect from the game. For the...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Revealed For This Weekend
Plus, the Walking Wake/Iron Leaves event returns
The Pokémon Company has announced the next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, heading our way from 22nd-24th December (thanks, @SerebiiNet). This weekend's event will star Gen IX's Iron Bundle — yep, the robot bird. The mechanical menace will come with an Ice Tera Type...
Saturday16th Dec 2023
News A New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Event Has Been Announced For Japan
Appearing in next month's issue of CoroCoro
Updated: There's already been a distribution event for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet announced earlier this week, and now to add to this, it seems another one has been confirmed for Japan. This one is a little bit different! As explained by Serebii.net, the codes for this particular distribution will be...
