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News New Pokémon HOME Update Fixes Issues On Mobile, Here Are The Patch Notes
Switch version unaffected
The mobile version of Pokémon HOME has been treated to another minor update, addressing several issues and tweaking one of its already-existing features. You can read the full patch notes for the update below, which is now available across both iOS and Android. Note that the update has only been released for the mobile...
Random Hunting Feebas In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl? This Tool Can Help
Feebas? It's at least a Fee+.
Feebas, the ugly fish that evolves into a beautiful — Eel? Dragon? Snake thing? — is pretty tricky to find in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. They only spawn in set locations, and figuring out where those locations are can be a long, arduous, and boring quest. Luckily, some players have figured...
Talking Point How Do You Feel About Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl's Affection Rates?
STOP LOVING ME SO MUCH
How can your pets loving you ever be a bad thing? Well, in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it can very easily ruin your strategies. In the Pokémon games, there is a statistic that's often called "friendship" or "affection", which can affect a few different mechanics in the game. It tells the player how close...
Party like it’s 2007
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launched for Nintendo Switch in November 2021, and for keen fans who manage to complete the Pokédex, there’s a few special treats you can pick up once you’ve completed the game. These include a charm to help you critical catch Pokémon, and — in a homage to the original...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Get Feebas
A huge pain in the Feebas
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch gives eager fans the chance to jump back into the Sinnoh region, and there are a few favourite Pocket Monsters they’ll be keen to pick up straight away. Some Pokémon from generation 4 require a bit more patience, though. One Pokémon that, for some reason,...
You get a Legendary, and you get a Legendary
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch feature a great many Pocket Monsters for fans eager to catch, and there are many, many Legendary Pokémon to add your battle-hardened lineup. Most of them are in one location, so in this Legendary Pokémon guide we’re going to show you how...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Trophy Garden - How The Trophy Garden Works
Trophy hunter
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch has a host of Pokémon to find and catch (of course), but some of them won't be available until you've completed the main game. After you’ve finished the game, head back to the Trophy Garden at the back of the Pokémon Mansion for a few new encounters. How the Trophy...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Get Regigigas
Reginold G. Gigigas to his friends
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launched in November 2021 for Nintendo Switch, and for fans eager to jump back into the Sinnoh region, there are plenty of old favourites to catch. Some Pokémon from generation 4 require a bit more patience than others, though. One Legendary in Pokémon Brilliant...
Video Side-By-Side Comparison Of Pokémon's Diamond And Pearl Remakes Running On Every Switch
What Switch are you playing on?
If you're still trying to decide the Nintendo Switch that's right for you, perhaps this side-by-side...by-side comparison of the new Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes can help. YouTube channel 'Open Surprise' has uploaded a video showing what the latest Pokémon Switch releases look like on each of the different...
Feature 10 Pokémon That Deserve A Hisuian Evolution In Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Scyther shouldn’t get all the love
With Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl releasing last week, we’re now all aboard the Pokémon Legends: Arceus hype train, and we don’t expect it to stop chugging along until the game drops early next year. From the Pokémon Presents last August, where we learned of new evolutions for the oft...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: Full List Of Mystery Gift Codes
All current Pokémon BDSP Mystery Gift codes
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl retells the story of the Pokémon series' fourth-generation games that originally debuted on Nintendo DS. With a new set of games comes a new bunch of Mystery Gift codes – special items that can be downloaded via the internet in-game – and this guide is...
News A Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Statue Distribution Has Begun
Here's the Mystery Gift code you need
Only a week has passed since the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, but here we are with the games' first post-launch distribution event. The distribution is offering players a set of special in-game statues of Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup, the games' three starter Pokémon. These statues...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Unlock The Mystery Gift Function
And how to get it early!
Mystery Gift distributions in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are a way to unlock some very special early-purchase gifts, in addition to items distributed by The Pokémon Company periodically via Mystery Gift code. To get your hands on them, you'll need to have unlocked the Mystery Gift functionality in-game –...
News New Tale In Pokémon's Diamond & Pearl Remakes Might Be Teasing Something
Visit Canalave library to learn more
Although Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are remakes, there is new stuff to uncover in the Switch releases. One thing you might have noticed yourself is a new hidden tale located within Canalave library. As explained by IGN, this text wasn't featured in the original game and can be located on the...
The 3DS titles are still out in front
Yesterday, Famitsu released its latest game charts - revealing Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl for Nintendo Switch got off to an amazing start in Japan, shifting 1,395,642 copies in just the first three days. This figure was based on in-store purchases alone and means these titles are now...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Go Top In Tremendous Opening Weekend
Sinn-oh my goodness...
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 21st November, revealing that Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have absolutely destroyed the competition with a cracking opening weekend. As was actually revealed early this morning, the games managed to sell a combined total of 1,395,642 physical...
Random 927 Artists Join Forces To Draw Every Single Pokémon For An 'Updated PokéRap' Video
Watch it here
If you watched the Pokémon anime back in the late '90s, you'll no doubt remember the tremendous PokéRap. You know the one – "I want to be the best, there ever was, to beat all the rest, yeah that's my cause... Electrode! Diglett! Nidoran! Mankey!" Ahem. Anyway, to recreate the PokéRap for the modern day, complete with every...
News Pokémon GO Creator's AR Platform Is Now Being Used To Hunt Bitcoin, Not Pocket Monsters
"This is the easiest, most fun way to get your first piece of Bitcoin"
Niantic, the studio being the smartphone hit Pokémon GO, has lent its AR platform to payments company Fold to create a new kind of 'catch 'em all' adventure – but this time, players are hunting for the cryptocurrency Bitcoin rather than monsters. Payments company Fold has...
News Pokémon's Diamond & Pearl Remakes Become The Second Biggest Switch Game Launch In Japan
And have surpassed Sword and Shield's debut sales
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl for Nintendo Switch appear to have experienced a strong start in Japan. According to early sales data from Famitsu, the remakes have sold an estimated combined total of 1,395,642 million copies in just the first three days. This figure includes standard...
News Ed Sheeran's Pokémon GO Collab Includes In-Game Concert And Special Pokémon Appearances
Update: Watch the concert here!
Update 2: Well, so much for the collab being an in-game concert. It turns out that the performance is actually just a link to a YouTube video, which you can check out above! Update: Niantic has now lifted the lid on Pokémon GO's Ed Sheeran collaboration, revealing that it'll include an in-game concert and more...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Beat The Elite Four
Born to be a winner, born to be a Champion
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch give fans the opportunity to jump back into the Sinnoh region, and there are plenty of trainers to face. After you’ve battled your way through Sinnoh and collected every gym badge, it’s time to face the Elite Four. The Sinnoh Elite Four is...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Earn Money Fast
Meowth would be proud
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launched for Nintendo Switch in November 2021, and for fans eager to jump back into the Sinnoh region, there's no shortage of Pocket Monsters to catch in these Gen 4 remakes. In order to do that’ll you’ll need Poké Balls, and lots of them. With the number of Legendary Pokémon...
News Duplication Glitch Discovered In The Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes
Clone Pokémon and items
The new releases Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have been out for less than a week, and it seems a duplication glitch has already been discovered - allowing trainers to clone Pokémon and even any items attached, such as Master Balls. As highlighted by @orcastraw, this glitch was originally discovered by...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Catch Heatran
Bring the Heatran
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launched for Nintendo Switch in November 2021, and for fans eager to jump back into the Sinnoh region, there are a few favourites they’ll be keen to pick up straight away. There are also a ton of Legendary Pokémon that fans will be hunting, with the Sinnoh region being famous for the...
Random A Bunch Of Little Pikachus Danced Around A Ten-Metre-Tall Pikachu To Celebrate Mall Opening
The ritual is complete
Normally, if you heard the news that a bunch of creatures were spotted dancing around a much, much taller version of said creatures, you'd be a little concerned that some sort of arcane rite was being performed. We can't say for certain that that's not the case, but at least it's cute. Back on November 18th, games industry...
News New Pokémon Converse Collection Includes Shoes, Shirts, Hats And More
And it drops next month
Gather 'round, fans of Pokémon and Converse, because boy do we have the collection for you. Yes, a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and iconic American apparel brand Converse is headed our way early next month. Dropping on December 10th, the new range will introduce Pokémon-inspired shoes, hats, t-shirts and...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Catch Shiny Pokémon - Chain Catching
Hours of work for a slightly different colour? We’re in
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl features a large number of Pokémon that fans will be eager to jump back into the Sinnoh region to catch. The most dedicated fans will also be hunting Shiny Pokémon — differently coloured versions of their favourite creatures that are difficult...
And there's a mobile wallpaper version
Last Friday, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl hit store shelves, finally giving fans a remake of the series' beloved fourth generation of games. Early sales data suggests they're off to a flying start, which shouldn't really come as any surprise, and their launch has just become that extra bit...
News 7.6 Tons Of Fake Pokémon Cards Headed To Europe Reportedly Seized By Customs Officials
Twenty boxes of cards intercepted
Since the dawn of time – well, since the late '90s, at least – Pokémon fans have had to deal with a trading card market full of dodgy knockoffs and counterfeit goods. Buying new packs from reliable stores is usually just fine, but picking up cards second hand or buying them from less trustworthy shopkeepers has...
News Zavvi's New 'Pokémon Kanji Clothing Collection' Features Monochrome Gen 1 Starter Designs
Kanto collection, more like
Zavvi has launched many an exclusive Nintendo-related clothing line over the years, some featuring incredibly colourful designs, others relatively understated. The online retailer's latest line — the Pokémon Kanji Clothing Collection — looks to be one of the 'quietest' we've seen in some time, which might suit the...
Jessie and James would be so proud
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl is finally here, and generally, people seem to be enjoying it... but there are some interesting bugs in the game that have been amusing players since its release last week — and one of them features Team Galactic finally doing what Team Rocket never could. In a clip...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Get Spiritomb
That’s the spirit
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch let fans head back to the Sinnoh region for the first time in since the original games on Nintendo DS, and there are a few favourite Pokémon they’ll be keen to pick up straight away. Some Pokémon from generation 4 require a bit more patience, though —...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Get Ditto
Mr Lova Lova is back
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch let fans head back to the Sinnoh region for the first time in since the original games on Nintendo DS, and there are a few favourite Pokémon they’ll be keen to pick up straight away. Some Pokémon from generation 4 require a bit more patience, though. Enter...
Feature Pokémon Donuts: A Review - Pokéheads Or Pokébutts?
Which taste best?
In celebration of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’s release, The Pokémon Company had the brilliant idea to partner with Japanese company Mr. Donut and release throughout Japan a lineup of fried dough inspired by some of our favourite Generation IV Pokémon. We can’t think of a better way to herald the release of a...
Poll Have You Caught A Shiny Pokémon In The Diamond And Pearl Remakes?
Let us know
If you've read anything on social media over the past few days about the new Nintendo Switch releases Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, you might have noticed shiny Pokémon hunters are out in force. A shiny, for anyone who doesn't know, is a rare Pokémon that is a different colour from the regular one you would normally...
News Pokémon's Diamond And Pearl Remakes Are Already The 'Best Sellers' On The Switch eShop Charts
Off to a great start
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl arrived on the Nintendo Switch this week, so how are they going so far? While we'll likely have to wait a little bit longer for some proper sales data to surface, according to the charts on the Nintendo Switch eShop, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are already best sellers in the...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Get Eevee, Leafeon And Glaceon
The theory of Eeveelution
For fans jumping into the Sinnoh region in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl , there are a few favourite Pokémon they’ll be keen to pick up straight away. Some Pokémon from generation 4 require a bit more patience, though — Eevee and its various evolutions, for example. Generation 4 introduced us to new...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Get Rotom
Rotom to the core
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl gives eager fans the chance to jump back into the Sinnoh region for the first time since the original Nintendo DS versions, and there are a few favourite Pokémon they’ll be keen to pick up straight away. Some Pokémon from generation 4 require a bit more patience, though — Rotom, a...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Get Cresselia
Oh Cresselia, you're breaking my heart
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launched for Nintendo Switch in November 2021 and fans eager to jump back into the Sinnoh region have been (re)catching their favourite Pokémon. There are also plenty of Legendary Pokémon to catch, some of more difficult than others. In this guide, we’ll show...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Defog HM - Where To Get Defog
Where to find the Defog HM in Sinnoh
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch let fans head back to the Sinnoh region for the first time in since the original games on Nintendo DS. While the Sinnoh games are famous for a lot of things, the sheer number of HMs that the game offers is certainly one of the most contentious. While...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Get Mew And Jirachi
How to get two mythical Pokémon in BDSP
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl has a special treat for fans who’ve been loyal to the series on Nintendo Switch, with a special bonus available if you have save data from other Pokémon games on your console. Once upon a time they were two of the hardest Pokemon to obtain in the history of the...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Get Riolu And Lucario
How to get two iconic Gen IV Pokémon
For fans eager to jump back in to the Sinnoh region in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, there are a few favourites they’ll be keen to pick up straight away. Riolu and Lucario, two of the most iconic generation 4 Pokémon, but in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl there’s only one area...
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Get Manaphy And Phione
How to get two mythical Pokémon in BDSP
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launched for Nintendo Switch in November 2021, and fans who picked up the games early are in for a special treat. For a limited time, two mythical Pokémon originally found in the Sinnoh region, Manaphy and Phione, are free to anyone who purchases the games, and...
Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch have had many players around the world starting their journey back to the Sinnoh region. Like all mainline Pokémon games, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl feature three starter Pokémon that players that you’ll get to choose from early in your...
Video Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl's Launch Trailer Is Here
Gen 4 remakes confirmed?
Fans have been waiting years and years for Pokémon's fourth-generation remakes and the day is finally here. Yes, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are available right now on Nintendo Switch. A reimagining of the adventure found within the original Diamond and Pearl on Nintendo DS, the new games take fans back to...
And exclusive Legendaries, too!
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Friday 19th November and just like all main series games, the first decision players need to make isn't which Starter Pokémon to choose, but which version to actually buy. In these games, which serve as remakes of the original...
Guide Where To Buy Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl On Switch
Shine on you crazy Diamond
Back at the end of February 2021, news that classic DS Pokémon adventures would be coming to Switch in the remade form of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl came as a delightful surprise to millions of Pokénthusiasts, and this pair is now available to buy on Switch — check out
Get ready to return to Sinnoh
Today sees the arrival of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the Nintendo Switch. They're remakes based on the classic titles released for the Nintendo DS in 2006/07. Many trainers around the globe will be picking up one or the other - or perhaps even both, and we're curious to know what exactly the...
News This Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Double Pack Deal Seems Too Good To Be True (US)
Update: Yep, the price has already gone back up
Update: And just like that, Walmart appears to have upped the price back to its original $119.99. Were you lucky enough to get it at the lower price? Original Article (Thu 18th Nov, 2021 14:20 GMT): If you're wanting to get your hands on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl ready for their...
And they're not even out yet
Last week, Nintendo released a patch for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl that added a lot of the games' content, including opening and ending title sequences as well as post-game data. While we're still technically a day out from release, Nintendo has now rolled our Version 1.1.1 - which optimises Version...
Poll What's The Best Pokémon Game Ever?
[insert game here], I choose you!
This week brings the launch of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the 4th-gen remasters/re-imaginings that add a Chibi-style and some quality of life tweaks compared to the DS originals. Naturally it's got us thinking a little about the long history of the series, especially as we only gave the newest...
Round Up The Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Reviews Are In
Are they any good?
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are just two days away from launching on Nintendo Switch and as is the case with any Pokémon release, they're sure to be put under the highest scrutiny from fans all around the world. Reviews for the games have started flooding in today, including our very own, so we've gone ahead and...
News Here Are The Winners Of The Pokémon Super Pet Contest
Clever, Cool and Cute winners chosen
Last month, The Pokémon Company kicked off a 'Super Pet Contest', inviting fans to submit photographs of their pets to win some awesome prizes. The results are now in, so let's take a look at the adorable winners. Inspired by the Super Contest Shows featured in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the...
News My Nintendo's Pokémon Rewards Have Arrived In Europe
Just pay shipping!
If you're signed up to the My Nintendo service, you'll be pleased to know that the new Pokémon rewards that were recently announced for North America have also made the leap to Europe – and they're available now. For just 500 of your Platinum Points, which you can easily acquire simply by regularly visiting the website, you...
Current pre-orders automatically qualify
If you're thinking about picking up Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl this week in preparation for their launch this Friday, you might want to consider grabbing them from My Nintendo Store UK. Nintendo's official store is offering a special promotion where any pre-orders for the two games and...
News Pokémon GO's Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Event Kicks Off Today
Pokémon wearing hats, new items and more
In celebration of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launching this Friday on Nintendo Switch, Pokémon GO is hosting a special in-game event – and it's getting underway today! The event will see Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region appearing more often than usual, and the...
News Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Get A Five-Minute Overview Trailer
Update: You can now watch it in English
Update [Tue 16th Nov, 2021 00:55 GMT]: Nintendo has now shared the same overview trailer on its English YouTube channels. Check it out above. Original article [Fri 5th Nov, 2021 02:45 GMT]: It's a rather exciting month for the Nintendo Switch, with a lot of huge releases on the way. We've just shared our...
News Pokémon Café ReMix Players Offered Free Gift As The Game Hits 10 Million Downloads
Make sure to grab it this week!
Free-to-play Switch and mobile title Pokémon Café ReMix has reached ten million downloads across both platforms. In celebration of the new milestone, players are being given a free gift. The announcement was made on social media this morning, where The Pokémon Company has thanked fans for their support. The reward...
News The Pokémon Store Is Now Selling Very Round, Very Squishy, Very Large Pokémon Plushes
Is this heaven?
Round is the best shape. Consider: Kirby. Mareep. Samus (sometimes). Everything is better in spherical form. But the place you can find the most roundest animals is, of course, the Pokémon games. Exhibit A:
News These Are The Most Loved (And Most Hated) Pokémon, According To A New Study
Who is the best beastie?
With Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launching next week, it's understandable that internet traffic relating to the series is riding high – and a new study has leveraged this level of interest to find out which 'mon people like the most and which ones they positively detest. Retailer Ebuyer used data from...
News Decidueye Joins Pokémon Unite Next Week
Here's our first look at it in action...
The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Decidueye will be the next monster to join the Pokémon Unite roster – and we don't have long to wait. The Grass and Ghost-type Pokémon will be added to the game on Friday 19th November, which incidentally coincides with the launch of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and...
News Pokémon Unite Has Been Updated Again, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fixes, adjustments and more...
Following on from its second ranked battle season update, which also added new clothing items for Venusaur and Charizard, Pokémon Unite patch notes for Version 1.2.1.11 have now been made available. This update includes bug fixes, text fixes, shop updates and adjustments to many of the Pokémon. Has your main been...
News The Pokémon Creative Team Has Been "Through A Lot" With Angry Fan Feedback
"We try to focus on making the core accessible to everyone"
Recent releases, and the reactions to those releases, point to The Pokémon Company facing an interesting challenge at it celebrates its 25th Anniversary. On the one hand the franchise is continually trying to grow and attract new fans of various ages; on the other there are Pokémon...
Claim them when the game launches next year
In the lead-up to the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus early on in 2022, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have been sharing new bits of information to remind Pokémon fans it's still on the way. The latest update via social media has now detailed what players will receive if they have existing...
News Here's How To Get Mew And Jirachi In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl
Two Mythical Pokémon for your collection
As well as the Legendary Pokémon that will be available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl's post-game, as revealed by The Pokémon Company earlier today, you'll also be able to get your hands on two Mythical Pokémon. Both Mew and Jirachi will be available in-game, regardless of which version...
News You'll Really, Really Want To Ensure Your Pokémon Diamond/Pearl Remakes Are Updated At Launch
You'll be missing out without it...
Nintendo has revealed that Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl will receive a patch tomorrow, 11th November, despite the games not actually launching until next Friday, 19th November. Even more bizarre is the fact that the patch appears to be adding quite a lot of the games' content – including their...
New details revealed!
The Pokémon Company has shared new details regarding Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the upcoming Diamond and Pearl remakes for Nintendo Switch. As you'll see in the brand new trailer above, the new games will feature a brand new area called 'Ramanas Park'. Described as "an expansive new facility", Ramanas Park...
Random Vulpix Is The Latest Pokémon To Get Its Very Own Plane
Goes halfsies with Alolan Vulpix, actually
Seeing an airliner emblazoned with Pokémon is nothing new — series mascot Pikachu has been plastered across its fair share of aircraft since the late-'90s — but we have to say that this latest effort is perhaps our favourite thanks to how it incorporates both the original Pokémon and its Alolan...
Gallery A Peek Into Nintendo NY Store's Pokémon Sinnoh Region Event
Celebrating Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Fans explore the map of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl’s Sinnoh region in the Nintendo NY store. The few weeks leading up to the release of new Pokémon games will always be an exciting time for fans of the series, and the build-up to the launch of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond...
News Pokémon GO And Pikmin Bloom Dev Niantic Is Offering Up Its AR Tech For Free
Want to create your own "real-world metaverse"? You're in luck
Niantic, the company which worked with Nintendo on apps such as Pokémon GO and Pikmin Bloom, has announced that it is offering up access to its 'Lightship' Augmented Reality technology to anyone who wishes to make use of it. This tool will allow developers to create their own...
Along with Super Mario Kart and Tetris
Future Publishing's Golden Joystick awards have been a mainstay of the UK games industry for a while now (the awards first began in 1983), and this year we're being offered the chance to vote for the 'Ultimate Game Of All Time' to mark 50 years of gaming. To get to this stage, The Golden Joystick Awards...
News Looks Like Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Are Unity Engine Games
Leaks suggest significant "structural changes" with data storage
Spoiler warning: While we'll avoid displaying any information here that might be considered 'spoilerific', we recommend exercising caution when clicking a link that takes you away from the site. As is common these days, the next big release on many a gamer's calendar, Pokémon...
News Got A Spare $25,000? Then This Baccarat 'Pokémon Pikachu Fragment' Could Be Yours
One of only 25 ever made
You might consider yourself to be a really serious Pokémon fan because you own all of the games, as well as a few plush toys and a (totally unironic) Ash Ketchum cap, but if you're truly dedicated to the brand then you'll have to up your game to the tune of $25,000 because The Pokémon Company has teamed up with the French...
News Pokémon Unite Kicks Off Its Second Season With New 'Sun, Sun, Sunshine' Battle Pass
Including new Charizard and Venusaur Holowear
Starting today, Pokémon Unite has now entered its second Ranked Battle Season, bringing lots of new content along for the ride. The most notable change is the arrival of Sun, Sun Sunshine, a new Battle Pass which will run in-game up until 19th December. The new pass adds new clothing items and special...
News Remember Pokémon Smile? It Just Received Its First Ever Update
New Pokémon arrive, plus bug fixes
Pokémon's had its fair share of quirky spin-offs over time – remember the surprisingly decent Learn With Pokémon: Typing Adventure on Nintendo DS? – but none find themselves quite as high on the 'we didn't expect that' scale than Pokémon Smile. Released last year, Pokémon Smile is a smartphone app...
Random Some Trainers Have Already Captured The Legendary Pokémon In The Diamond & Pearl Remakes
And the game isn't even out yet!
While the rest of us have to wait until November 19th to get our hands on the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes on Nintendo Switch, some players - who appear to have acquired the game early from retailers - and are already on the cusp of completion. Note: Possible spoilers ahead! Yes, that's right - some trainers...
PSA Watch Out! Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Leaks Are All Over The Internet
The floodgates have opened
As reported yesterday, it seems some Switch owners have already got hold of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Since our initial post, the floodgates have now well and truly opened - and there's quite a lot of previously unseen footage of the remakes circulating across sites like YouTube and Twitter. You can...
Photos and video footage surface online
Nintendo has not had a good run with Switch game leaks in recent months, and now to top it off, the upcoming Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes appear to already be in the hands of some individuals, who are now seemingly uploading photos and video footage of the anticipated release. One post, in particular,...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Has Been Delayed Until 2022
Full launch details will be revealed "soon"
Back in September, The Pokémon Company revealed the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live - a new app, that was expected to launch sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, it seems plans have slightly changed, like a lot of other game launches over the past week, TPC has made the tough decision to delay the...
Reminder The Special Pokémon Dialga & Palkia Edition Switch Lite Is Out Today
Perfect for the Diamond and Pearl remakes
Animal Crossing may well be taking up all the headlines thanks to its shiny new update and DLC pack out today, but don't forget that a brand new variant of the Nintendo Switch Lite has also arrived on the market. Yes, the special Pokémon Dialga & Palkia Edition Switch Lite is now available to buy at...
Guide Where To Buy The Nintendo Switch Lite Pokémon Dialga & Palkia Edition
To match your old Diamond & Pearl DS Lite
The Pokémon Dialga & Palkia Edition Switch Lite has been released to coincide with the launch of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and this fetching console not only bears the images of the two titular Legendary Pokémon, but also mirrors the Special Edition DS Lite console which launched in...
Video Latest Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Ad Keeps The Hype Rolling
'Rediscover the Sinnoh Region'
Hot off the heels of this week's 'Become a Pokémon League Champion' trailer for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Nintendo's back with another ad to keep the hype rolling ahead of this month's release. This latest clip, called 'Rediscover the Sinnoh Region', offers up another quick look at the remakes'...
News Pokémon Brilliant Stars Announced As The Series' Latest Trading Card Expansion
Featuring an all-new VSTAR mechanic
The latest expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game has been revealed, featuring a brand new set of cards to collect as well as a whole new game mechanic. The expansion will be called 'Brilliant Stars' and will launch in the west on 25th February 2022. The set will contain 172 base cards as well as some hidden...
News Steve Aoki's Selling Off $3 Million Worth Of Pokémon Merchandise
Including an "incredible" selection of cards
Online trading card store TCGplayer has announced a new partnership with American DJ and music producer Steve Aoki that will see an estimated $3 million worth of Pokémon merch go up for sale. Said to be an "incredible curated selection of high-value and graded Pokémon products," the lineup of goods on...
News Pokémon Detective Pikachu And Last Year's Sonic Movie Both Arrive On Netflix UK This Month
Video game movies that are actually... good?
Gaming has enjoyed a rare spell of genuinely good movie tie-ins just lately, with both Pokémon Detective Pikachu and Sonic The Hedgehog being worth a watch. As such, UK Netflix subscribers will be pleased to hear that both films are headed to the service this month. Detective Pikachu, which loosely...
News Pokémon My Nintendo Physical Rewards Are 'Coming Soon' To North America
Along with an Animal Crossing sweepstakes
A little over a week ago My Nintendo physical rewards disappeared in North America, though as we suggested at the time it was likely to be a temporary reboot for the region's options. It seems that we may now be gradually returning to physical rewards in NA, with a couple of Pokemon phone ring holders on the...
Video Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Treated To New Commercial
Both games arrive November 19th
The latest Pokémon adventure is just around the corner, and Nintendo has dropped a brand new commercial to get us hyped for the big release. Yes, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch on 19th November, which is only two and a half weeks away. The games will retell the...
News Dialga And Palkia Emojis Hit Twitter Ahead Of This Month's Diamond And Pearl Remakes
Only 18 days to go!
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are now right around the corner, with just 18 days to go until the big release. Ahead of that 19th November launch date, it seems The Pokémon Company is celebrating with a series of special hashtags over on Twitter. As we've seen with other games in the past, the new remakes have...
Random Someone Carved 107 Pokémon Pumpkins To Celebrate The Diamond & Pearl Remakes
Gotta carve 'em all
Carving pumpkins is messy, time-consuming, and leaves you with far more gourdmeat than you're prepared to eat. In fact, if you manage to carve more than one pumpkin in preparation for Halloween, then you're an accomplished and impressive human that's going to have to eat pumpkin-related foods for the next two weeks. But why stop...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2021
Shin Megami Tensei V! Pokémon! Danganronpa!
You hear that? That is the sound of inevitability 2022 racing up on you while you're busy getting over October. Yes, we're into the 11th hour month of the year and we've taken to amusing ourselves with the little-used but thoroughly entertaining strikeout tool in our article intros. It's been a long year,...
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Charizard Distribution Has Begun
Get it while you can!
There's a new distribution event available in Pokémon Sword and Shield. It's only on offer until 3rd November - so act fast! This time around it's a Charizard. As explained by Serebii.net, this Pokémon has been given out to celebrate the winner of the Global Exhibition. The code you'll need this time is: GL0BALCHAMP2021...
News New Pokémon Shirts Show Off Designs For Charizard, Blastoise, And Venusaur
Gotta stitch 'em all
If you're looking for a way to be classy and nerdy at work, a wedding, or even a funeral, you can't go wrong with Pokémon Shirts — an officially licensed range of rather lovely Pokémon designs, on shirts. The company that makes them, Original Stitch, adds new designs regularly, the latest being a range that cover the...
News The Big Pokemon Cafe ReMix Update Is Now Live On Mobile And Switch
A new blend
Back in August during a Pokémon Presents showcase it was confirmed that Pokemon Cafe Mix was getting a substantial update. Well, it's now live on Switch, iOS and Android, even bringing a rebrand with a name change to Pokemon Cafe ReMix. So, what does it add? It's actually a meaty update that will likely make the game feel quite...
News The Pokémon Company Is Getting Into Sumo Wrestling
Pokémon Su and Pokémon Mo
We've been saying for years that sumo wrestling is basically the same as Pokémon, except with more consent and less catching-your-defeated-foe-in-a-ball. Now, finally, the two are becoming one, as The Pokémon Company is becoming an official sponsor of sumo wrestling, in partnership with the Nihon Sumo Kyokai (H/T Kotaku...
News Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Trailer Shows Off Bad Guys, Gyms, And DLC
Hello, Chibi Cyrus
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl — the remakes of the DS games — are almost here, and that means more trailers! The latest trailer on the Pokémon YouTube channel fills in some of the details, including Candice and Volkner, the Ice and Electric gym leaders, the Lake area, and the legendary trio of Uxie, Mesprit,...
News Pokémon Legends' Hisuian Zorua Is Sad And Dead Because Everyone Was Mean
Big mood
Tragic Pokémon descriptions are not new. Ever since we found out that Cubone wears the skull of its dead mother as a hat, we've been plenty prepared for Pokémon that rip our hearts out and stamp on them. Never mind that it's a game made for kids! Game Freak really want us to know that Bewears accidentally crush their loved ones to death,...
News Pokémon GO And JD Team Up For Gyms And Pokéstops In UK And Europe
Ticks boxes with Nike apparel and in-game items
Pokémon GO isn't quite the behemoth it once was, in fact recently nearly 20,000 Pokéstops were confirmed to be closing down at 7-Eleven stores in Japan, but it still has some partnerships and activities drawing in players. In the UK and Europe the game is hoping to tempt in fans of sporty apparel...
News Everyone Has Fainted In Pokémon's Next Merchandise Range
Cute, but kinda sad
The Pokémon Company has revealed a new line of merchandise that's sure to be a hit with fans, partly because it's all so darn adorable. Interestingly enough, the range's theme is 'Pokémon who lost in battle', with each piece depicting a 'mon or two that appears to have fainted. It's a cute idea – just don't think about the...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Shiny Zacian/Zamazenta Distribution Now Live In Europe, US And More
Here are all the details you need
The Pokémon Sword and Shield distribution allowing fans to pick up Shiny versions of both Zacian and Zamazenta is now live across Europe, the US, Canada, and select parts of Asia. We have all the currently-known details for you below, with thanks to Serebii for compiling parts of the list, and will make sure to...
News Hisuian Zorua And Zoroark Revealed In Mysterious Pokémon Legends: Arceus Video
Update: Here's a better look
Update: After all of yesterday's confusion, The Pokémon Company has now shared a second look at the mysterious footage, but this time it's much clearer. As you can see towards the end of the video, we get a clear look at Hisuian versions of both Zorua and Zoroark. And they look fantastic. "A few days ago, a...
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