News The Pokémon Company Releases Official Statement About Palworld
"We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures"
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Announced, Coming To Switch In 2025
Lumiose City will feature
News Yes, Nintendo Is Aware Of Palworld's Existence
But it won't comment on "individual cases"
News Pokémon Presents 'Pokémon Day' Broadcast Runtime Revealed
A shorter presentation filled with "exciting Pokémon news"
Pokémon News
May2024
News 32 Episodes Of Pokémon Horizons Are Now Available On BBC iPlayer
12 more episodes added
12 more episodes of Pokémon Horizons have been added to BBC iPlayer in the UK, bringing the current total to a healthy 32 (thanks, VGC). Released earlier this year, Horizons is a brand new animated TV series based on the insanely popular Pokémon franchise after long-time protagonist Ash Ketchum bid farewell to fans in 2023...
Random The Last Pokémon Player On 3DS Online Shares Message Of Thanks
Player survived 28 days, 23 hours, and 30 minutes after shutdown
The last remaining player to play Pokémon X & Y via the Nintendo 3DS online servers has shared a message of thanks after surviving for 28 days, 23 hours, and 30 minutes after the official shutdown. Known only as 'Amanda', the player's message was relayed online by Joziken (one of...
News Pokémon Centre Launches Adorable Soda Plushies Of The Original Starters
I choose you, and you, and you
The Pokémon Company International has announced that its line of soda pop plushies, once exclusive to Japan, are now launching in the West for the first time. Designed via a collaboration with Japanese illustrator and graphic designer F*Kaori, the first three plushies are based on the original starter Pokémon:...
Random Could Mewtwo Take LeBron One-On-One? ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Weighs In
King(j)am(es)bit
NBA fans have debated, are debating, and will continue to debate LeBron James' legacy until the end of time. But after 22 years in the league, questions of his GOAT status, his Rings won or his points scored are getting tired. It's time that we move on to the real meat of the discussion. By "real meat," we are of course referring...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Now Available
Get it while you can
Update #2 [Sun 19th May, 2024 13:00 BST]: Dot's Quaxly from the Pokémon Horizons anime series is now live. The code you'll need this time is D0T1STPARTNER and expires on 30th November 2024 (thanks, Serebii.net). <related ids="140671"> Update #1 [Sun 12th May, 2024 15:45 BST]: The distribution for Gyarados is now...
News The Pokémon Company Unveils Next Scarlet & Violet TCG Expansion, 'Shrouded Fable'
Pecharunt makes its debut
The Pokémon Company has unveiled the next Scarlet & Violet Trading Card Game set 'Shrouded Fable' and it's looking... legendary. The newest TCG set will be hitting shelves on 2nd August 2024 and is set to mark the card debut of Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC Pokémon, Pecharunt. On top of this, the DLC's 'Loyal...
News The Pokémon Games Have Had Tremendous Success During The Switch Generation
Switch is the "most successful platform" for the main series
Nintendo's Switch generation has helped a lot of long-time franchises set new sales records and the mainline Pokémon series appears to have experienced a similar amount of success, even if it has had some troubles along the way. In case you haven't been tracking the performance of the...
Rumour Pokémon Leaker Suggests Gen 10 Games Are Coming In 2026
Peek à Khu
Renowned Pokémon leaker Khu has suggested that we will have to wait a while to see the first Generation 10 games which, they hint, may align with the series' 30th anniversary. In a recent tweet, the Pokémon leaker asked if we are "prepared for G10?" and accompanied the question with "30thA". The series' 30th anniversary will fall in...
Random 3DS & Wii U Players Beat 14-Year-Old Halo 2 Server Record
Online services were shut down last month
A group of Wii U and 3DS players have managed to stay online, despite servers being shut down, for over 25 days. And, in the process, they've managed to beat a 14-year-old record held by Halo 2 fans. GaffsNotLaffs (via GamesRadar) has been tracking users wh
News The Pokémon Company And DeNA Form A New Subsidiary
Focusing on Pokémon TCG Pocket
The Pokémon Company and DeNA have announced that a new subsidiary company has been formed. Well, we say "new", but in reality DeNA Digital Production Co., Ltd has simply changed its name to Pokemon Card D Studio. The studio will focus on the development and support for the upcoming mobile title Pokémon Trading Card...
News The Next Pokémon Squishmallows Have Been Officially Revealed, Pre-Orders Live
Dragonite and Marill join the line up
Earlier this year, some retailers accidentally revealed some new Pokémon Squishmallows. Now, in an update, The Pokémon Company has confirmed the next pair joining the line up are Marill and Dragonite. The 12" versions are being offered on the Pokémon Center website for $29.99 each. These particular versions...
April2024
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Pokémon Yellow Version
And it was all yellow
Pika, Pika, Pi! Sorry, we've been on Doduolingo for too long. Roughly translated, we said 'Welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl!' Last week, we creased up the competition as we put two covers for Paper Mario: Sticker Star head to head. It was a relatively close one, but Europe and Japan's colourful box art walked...
News The Pokémon Company's 'monpoké' Kids And Babies Brand Is Going Global
Gotta catch 'em small
If you are a big Pokémon fan then there's every chance that you might have heard of monpoké, TPC's brand expansion for kids and babies that was previously available only in Asian markets. Yes, we said "previously" there, because The Pokémon Company has today announced that the range of goodies is now going global. monpoké...
News The Pokémon Center's Giant Slowpoke Plush Is Getting A Restock
Slowpoke used pre-order!
Just when we thought we were out, The Pokémon Company drags us back in. We don't have room for another giant Pokémon plush and yet the 59-inch Slowpoke (which you might remember came to Japan back in 2021) has us wondering whether we could make just a little bit of space for this gentle giant. Now, this one actually came...
Feature Evolving With Pokémon: How The Games Helped Me Navigate A Confused Childhood
This coping mechanism was super effective!
The Game Boy turns 35 years old on 21st April 2024, and we'll be running several features over the next few days celebrating the system and its games. Today, Tim thinks back on how Pocket Monsters came to his aid in his formative years, and how the series that started on Nintendo's iconic portable would...
News Splatoon And Pokémon Join 'Free Comic Book Day' 2024 Lineup
The action begins early next month
Free Comic Book Day will take place next month on 4th May 2024 and as usual, there will be some video game-themed ones up for grabs. Provided you're located near a participating retailer, this year, you'll be able to get your hands on 'Pokémon Adventures: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire’, ‘Street Fighter vs...
News Select Pokémon X Van Gogh Museum Merch Has Been Restocked Online
No, the TCG promo card isn't there
Remember last year when the Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum collaboration opened and we were all reminded why we can't have nice things? Expectedly, the museum's merch stand was immediately hit by a huge influx of customers, leaving the range sold out after just one day. It was all a bit of a mess — made all the more...
News Japanese Man Arrested For Selling Hacked Scarlet And Violet Pokémon
He appeared to be caught!
A Japanese man has been arrested for selling modded data from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, reportedly making millions of yen over the course of just a few months. As reported by NHK News and Automaton (thanks, VGC), the individual was selling r
Feature What's It Like To Attend The Pokémon European International Championships?
What a Blast(oise)
The 2024 Pokémon European International Championships have been and gone, but what a weekend it was for the yearly event! Thousands of competitors and spectators alike descended on London's ExCeL arena for three days of competition, meet-ups and (of course) shopping. Now taking up multiple halls in the capital's convention...
Soapbox The Pokémon European International Championships Made Me Fall In Love With TCG
I choose you!
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim lays his cards on the table after visiting the Pokémon European International Championships... Head into my brain. Take a left at 'Obscure Zelda Knowledge,' go past the door...
News The Pokémon Company Reveals Date And Venue For 2024 World Championships
Hello Honolulu!
The Pokémon Company wrapped up this weekend's European International Championship with a taste of what's in store for the competitive scene over the rest of 2024, importantly sharing the date and venue for this year's World Championship which is heading to Hawai'i this summer. Revealed in an all-new trailer (above) we now know that...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The Pokémon European Championship 2024 Exclusive Merch
Please don't catch 'em all
The Pokémon European International Championships 2024 have kicked off today in London and, as expected, one of the event's most popular attractions is the pop-up Pokémon Center and the sweet exclusive merch held within. We at Nintendo Life were lucky enough to pop into the store this morning before things got too busy...
News The Pokémon Company Unveils Venusaur Charging Light By First 4 Figures
"Solar beam incoming!"
If you've ever wanted a massive Venusaur Charging Light, you're now in luck. The Pokémon Company has today unveiled this Pokémon Center exclusive for $299.99. It weighs appoximately 6 pounds (2.7 kg) and measures about "7 ¾ inches tall by 10 inches wide by 9 inches deep" (19.5 cm tall by 25.5 cm wide by 23 cm deep). It's...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Starts This Weekend
Mega!
The Pokémon Company has announced what's in store for the next Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle event, which is set to kick off this weekend from 5th-7th April before repeating on 12th-14th (thanks, Serebii.net). This time, it's Meganium in the limelight. The fully-evolved Gen II starter will be a Psychic Tera Type and...
Random The Pokémon Company's April Fool's Joke Is A Right Snoozefest
No, literally
April Fool's Day is now in session and many gaming companies are getting in on the action with their own amusing, harmless pranks. One such company is, of course, The Pokémon Company, which has decided to lean into the sheer absurdity of its Pokémon Sleep app to reveal the 'Pokémon Sleep Champion Tournament 2024'. The video itself,...
March2024
News Pokémon TV Has Officially Ended On Nintendo Switch
"Thank you for your interest"
In case you missed it, back in January The Pokémon Company confirmed it would be discontinuing its Pokémon TV service on 28th March 2024. As we've now passed this date, the app and browser will no longer function across multiple devices including the Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android and Smart TVs. When you boot up the...
News Pokémon Fan Game Site, Relic Castle, Shut Down Following DMCA Takedown Notice
"Relic Castle was a home to many of us"
The popular website Relic Castle — a forum for sharing Pokémon fan games — has been shut down after being served a DMCA takedown notice by an as-yet-undisclosed source (thanks, Kotaku). Relic Castle was founded in 2014 as a way to share and discuss Pokémon fan games amongst the community. These games...
Guide Best Pokémon Spin-Off Games Of All Time
Ranked by you
If there's any franchise that's no stranger to a spin-off or two, it's Pokémon. The inherent appeal of the little Pocket Monsters makes the series ripe for all kinds of genres and video games. Name a genre, and Pokémon has most likely done it. But, dear readers, what's the very best Pokémon spin-off? That's where you come in. We...
Talking Point Should 'Third' Pokémon Games Make A Comeback?
Crystal clear
If you can believe it (and, to be honest, we can't) it has been a whopping 15 years since Pokémon Platinum first arrived on Western shores. It has been a decade and a half since we first met Giratina and co. A decade and a half since we stepped foot in the Distortion World. And, most importantly perhaps, a decade and a half since we...
Poll What's The Best Pokémon Spin-Off Game? Rate Your Favourites For Our Upcoming Ranking
Sideline 'mon
21st March 2024 is the 25th anniversary of Pokémon Snap for the N64, a great little on-rails shoot 'em up from HAL Laboratory where you attempt to catch 'em all in your camera lens. It's available to play on Switch with a Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscription, and we'd thoroughly recommend checking it out if you haven't...
News Build-A-Bear's New Pokémon Plush Is Bidoof!
Available in select regions today
The Build-A-Bear Pokémon plush range has had all sorts of familiar faces added to the line-up so far, but one missing is the lovable Bidoof. As of today, trainers in select locations can now order a Bidoof through Build-A-Bear's store. The plush is available by itself for $36.00 USD or you can get the bundle for...
News More Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Are Getting Restocked
Arriving next month
If you're planning to collect the full line of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo now that the final figure (Sora from Kingdom Hearts) has been released, you might actually have a chance of completing this goal with ongoing restocks in recent weeks. As highlighted by Comicbook.com, amiibo hunters in North America wi
News Reservations For London's Pop-Up Pokémon Center Are Now Available
But it's rough out there
London is once again being treated to a pop-up Pokémon Center at this year's 2024 Europe International Championships and you can now reserve a slot to check out some of the merch on offer. The store will be open throughout the event at ExCeL London from 4th-7th April and promises to have "International...
Random Pokémon Fans Reckon They've Spotted A Legends: Z-A Teaser In Scarlet & Violet
A sign of the times
The Pokémon Company is no stranger to leaving hints about what's to come in their games. Normally, these are only noticed in retrospect and, as it turns out, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet appear to contain a nod towards the company's next title, Legends: Z-A (thanks, Eurogamer). The tease in question was initially flagged on the...
News The Pokémon Company Sets Up A New Subsidiary Called 'Pokémon Works'
Though its purpose is unknown
The Pokémon Company has seemingly set up a new subsidiary in Japan called 'Pokémon Works' after the company was registered on 4th March, 2024. As spotted by Serebii's Joe Merrick, the exact purpose of the subsidiary is unknown at this time, though it appears as though its location is in the same building as ILCA, the...
News Pokémon Executives On Anime Return Of Ash And Pikachu: "Anything Is Possible"
However, the focus right now is on "the new story"
Although the Pokémon anime said goodbye to Ash and Pikachu, it seems there's still a chance the famous duo could return. Speaking to Variety, The Pokémon Company International executives Andy Gose and Taito Okiura are still open to Ash potentially reappearing and "anything is possible", but for...
Random Toyota Engineers Transform Pokémon Violet's Miraidon Into A Real-Life Motorbike
Fast & Furretous
We have all dreamed about having a Pokémon in real life, right? We know that the Toyota Engineering Society sure has as last year's 'Miraidon Project' has brought the Pokémon Violet legendary to life in the coolest way possible (thanks, GamesRadar). It's a motorbike. They have turned Miraidon into a motorbike. Now, we know what...
Random New Pokémon Ad Positions 3DS As 'Retro', And The Internet Disagrees
New Pokémon ScaVi ad seems to think so
Get your Rawst Berries at the ready, folks, because you're about to feel a burn. The 3DS is now a retro console. Okay, maybe not officially. But it is certainly old enough for Nintendo to be using it in sentimental flashback sequences and for that, we feel ancient. This revelation came to us thanks to a new...
February2024
Random Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Fixes Longtime Card Back Error
Better late than never?!
If you've ever looked at the back of a Pokémon trading card, you might have noticed how the button is attached to the white segment of the ball. In other parts of the series (as well as Japan's Pokémon cards), it's the other way around, with the button attached to the red half of the ball. Interestingly, it seems The...
News Nintendo Store Restocks Pokémon amiibo In Select Regions
Celebrating Pokémon Day 2024
We've got some good news for Pokémon fans and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo collectors. In celebration of Pokémon Day 2024, Nintendo has restocked its official online stores with select Pokémon amiibo. The Pokémon included in this restock are Pikachu, Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard, Mewtwo, Lucario, Greninja and...
Poll So, Have You Finished Pokémon Legends: Arceus Yet?
Now might be the time
The Pokémon Company yesterday announced a new entry in the 'Legends' line and technically the clock is now ticking. If you haven't already completed the original Switch entry Pokémon Legends: Arceus, you might want to start. You've got until some point in 2025 and while we don't know if Pokémon Legends: Z-A will nece
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Apparently "Set Entirely Within Lumiose City"
Return to the Kalos region
Past Pokémon games have typically required aspiring trainers to go out and explore the world, but the newly announced Pokémon Legends: Z-A for "Nintendo Switch systems" could be a little different. In case you missed the initial announcement, this upcoming release will supposedly be "set entirely wit
Guide Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Release Date, Everything We Know So Far
All details, updates, release dates, and more
Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the second Pokémon game to bear the Legends moniker, was announced at the February 2024 Pokémon Presents. We have very few details on what this brand-new game from Game Freak and The Pokémon Company is, but we've gathered those scraps together and put them all in one handy...
Guide Pokémon Presents February 2024: Every Announcement, Full Livestream
Legends Z-A! Trading Card Game Pocket! Tera Raids!
The February 2024 Pokémon Presents has come and gone, giving us a shorter showcase than we are used to seeing from TPC. At only 13 minutes in length, the presentation wasn't full of big hitters, but that's not to say that there wasn't some good stuff to be found in it — and Pokémon Legends: Z-A...
News OG Starter Evolutions Star In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Tera Raid Events
Get catchin'
As part of the recent Pokémon Presents showcase, it was announced that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are getting yet another Tera Raid Battle event. Well, three, to be more specific. Starting tomorrow (28th February, 2024), the OG starter evolutions will feature in separate Tera Raid Battle events, beginning with Venusaur. Blastoise...
News New Card Collecting App 'Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket' Launches This Year
A new way to collect, battle and trade
Well, the first Pokémon Presents of 2024 has been and gone. If you missed it, there wasn't all that much to be seen (bar the announcement of a new Legends game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A) though there was the reveal of an upcoming TCG app that has got us excited too. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is being
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Announced, Coming To Switch In 2025
Lumiose City will feature
Today's Pokémon Presents ended with a nice little surprise — a teaser for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a brand new Legends-style game which is taking place in Lumiose City. The game will be launching worldwide in 2025 "on Nintendo Switch systems". The teaser didn't really show off much besides teasing some futuristic...
Watch Pokémon Presents February 2024 - Live!
Ready? Set? Jo(hto)?
Fresh off the back of the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, the celebrations are underway for Pokémon Day 2024. Like clockwork, The Pokémon Company announced that it will be hosting a special Pokémon Presents to mark the occasion, and it's right around the corner! The presentation is set to premiere in just a few minutes at...
Gallery Pokémon Art Project 'Kanto Redrawn' Is Complete, And It Looks Incredible
Over 100 artists contributed
Remember the stunning Johto Redrawn project that we covered way back in 2021? You might also recall that the team behind this beautiful pixel art recreation of one of our favourite Pokémon regions, Retro Redrawn, was also working on a reimagining of the Kanto region. Today, Kanto Redrawn is finished, and it
News Pokémon Presents 'Pokémon Day' Broadcast Runtime Revealed
A shorter presentation filled with "exciting Pokémon news"
With Nintendo's Partner Showcase now out of the way, our attention turns to the Pokémon Presents: Pokémon Day broadcast, streaming live later today. When it was initially announced for 27th February there was no mention of the runtime, but that's changed now that the Japanese broadcast...
News Next Pokémon Squishmallow Accidentally Revealed By Retailer
Dragonite joins the gang
American retailer Walmart has accidentally revealed the next Pokémon Squishmallow. Spotted by u/Britzaaaa on the Squishmallow subreddit (via Siliconera), Dragonite will be one of the next Pokémon to feature in the collection. The listing has
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Next Mass Outbreak Features A Mystery Pokémon
Update: This event is now live
Update [Fri 23rd Feb, 2024 07:00 GMT]: It's now been confirmed this mystery Pokémon is....drum roll...Hisuian Voltorb. This latest Mass Outbreak event will run from now until 27th February (Pokémon Day), so here's your reminder to join in on the fun while you can. Original article [Wed 21st Feb, 2024 04:45 GMT]:...
Talking Point Pokémon Presents Predictions - What Are You Expecting?
'mon Dieu
Following hot on the heels of the February 2024 Nintendo Direct, the inevitable announcement of a Pokémon Presents broadcast to coincide with Pokémon Day on 27th February came along. It's traditional to have a broadcast on this date — the anniversary of the first Pokémon games' Japanese debut way back in 1996 — and it's been a busy...
News It Looks Like Gold And Silver Will Feature In The Next 'Pokémon Presents'
But in what form..?
In case you missed it, The Pokémon Company announced that the next Pokémon Presents showcase will broadcast on 27th February, 2024. It's not known what will be featured during the presentation, but thanks to a little tip from Nintenduo, it looks like
News New Special Edition TIME Magazine Celebrates 25 Years Of Pokémon In North America
Better late than never, eh?
It has been 25 years since Pokémon Red and Blue was released in North America. In fact, it has been 25 years and five months, but in the spirit of 'better late than never,' TIME has decided to get in on the action with a new special edition of the magazine. Ahead of Pokémon Day 2024 (and the Pokémon Presents showcase...
News Pokémon Presents Announced For 27th February 2024
And another one
The next Pokémon Presents showcase has been announced by The Pokémon Company for the end of the month, on Pokémon Day no less. On Tuesday 27th February at 6am PT / 9am EST / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 12am AEST (Wednesday), we'll be getting a presentation on the latest Pokémon news over on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. It's...
News Netflix Confirms New Episodes Of Pokémon Concierge Are On The Way
Get ready to return to the Pokémon Resort
After a delightful introduction last December, the new stop-motion Netflix series Pokémon Concierge is now getting more episodes. Netflix and The Pokémon Company have confirmed "new episodes" are "now in production". It's not been revealed just yet how many episodes we'll be getting or when they'll...
News Pop-Up Pokémon Center Store Returns To London This April
Reservation required for entry
The Pokémon Company has announced that the pop-up Pokémon Center store will be returning to the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships in London this year. The store will be open throughout the event at ExCeL London from 4th-7th April and will offer "International Championships-exclusive products" — a...
News Pokémon GO Is Changing How Android Users Redeem Offer Codes
"We are hoping this will be an easy transition"
If you're an Android user and are still playing Pokémon GO regularly, as of next week, Niantic will be changing how trainers with these particular devices redeem "offer codes". After 13th February 2024, Android devices will be "unable to redeem offer codes within the app". From here on out, all users...
News Surprise! Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Has Added New Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Spirits
Update: This event is now live
Update [Sat 10th Feb, 2024 03:30 GMT]: In case you missed it the first time, this spirit event is now officially underway in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Once again, you'll have a total of five days to collect them all, so join in on the fun while you can. Original article [Wed 7th Feb, 2024 01:55 GMT]: Super Smash...
News 'Twitch Plays Pokémon' Returning To Kanto For Its 10th Anniversary
Tune in next week
Believe it or not, but it's now been 10 years of the social gaming experiment 'Twitch Plays Pokémon'. To celebrate this milestone, the channel is planning to return to the Kanto region on 12th February 2024. In the lead-up to this anniversary, it's been revealed this will be a "new run in the classic style", and it's also noted...
News Scarlet & Violet Are Now The Third Best-Selling Pokémon Games Of All Time
Taking the bronze from Gold & Silver
Thanks to Nintendo's quarterly financial report, we now have the latest figures for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's lifetime sales. The games have amassed 24.36 million copies sold, finally pushing them into the top three best-sellers for the Pokémon series (thanks, Serebii.net). Yes, after a good run on the...
News Two New Pokémon Squishmallows Are Now Available
Update: New sizes have been released
Update #2 [Tue 6th Feb, 2024 01:55 GMT]: The Clefairy and Teddiursa Squishmallows are now available in three new sizes (thanks, Comicbook). Fans of the plush can now also get them in 10-inch, 14-inch, and 20-inch sizes: <products id="26097,26096,26098,26099,26100,26101" sort="price"> Update #1 [Tue 19th...
Random Ash Ketchum's OG Voice Actor Reflects On "Devastating" Moment She Was Fired
"You, as an actor, are so disposable"
Before the appointment of Sarah Natochenny as the voice of Pokémon's Ash Ketchum, the voice actor in the English version of the series was actually Veronica Taylor. Now that Ash's arc has come to an end in the anime series, Taylor has reflected on the time when she was essentially "fired" from the role. As a...
Random Japanese Celebs Reportedly Told "Not To Mention" Palworld To Avoid Damaging Pokémon Relations
Talent agency doesn't want to put future collaborations at risk
The survival crafting game and overnight sensation Palworld has now successfully established itself with over 19 million players globally, but it seems there are still some concerns about this new monster game in Pokémon's homeland, Japan. After The Po
Random Thieves Rob 35,000 Pokémon Cards From California Store
But they miss the grand prize
Thieves have broken into a San Jose, California store called Tofu’s Trading and made off with 35,000 Pokémon Trading Cards along with the store's cash register, as reported by ACE7 News (via The Guardian). Though the thieves missed an opportunity to dress up as Team Rocket, they did manage to get in and out of the...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Version 3.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A whopping 4.9GB update
Update [Thu 1st Feb, 2024 00:55 GMT]: The latest update for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is now officially live. It bumps the game up to Version 3.0.1 and features a bunch of fixes, including a patch for the Dragon Cheer bug. One other thing to note is that it's a whopping 4.9GB update, so you may have to clear up some space...
January2024
Random Nintendo Releases The Hounds On A Pokémon Ripoff Game, But Not That One
Pokémon, snapped
If we had to pick the gaming hot topic for January 2024, it would be 'not-Pokémon'. Palworld seems to be the lookalike on everybody's lips, but that doesn't mean that it is the only game saying "Ditto" to the Pokémon formula out there. And, boy, does Nintendo know it. Yes, as flagged by Games Radar, Nintendo of America has filed...
News Palworld Modder Returns With 'Legally-Distinct Pocket Creatures'
Update: No Pokémon here, sir
Update [Wed 31st Jan, 2024 11:15 GMT]: After a Pokémon mod for Palworld was taken down - presumably by Nintendo - the creator, @ToastedShoes, has returned with 'Legally-Distinct Pocket Creatures', a new mod that seems specifically designed to wind up both lawyers and fans alike. The mod contains a new character...
News The Wand Company's Poké Ball Replicas Go Mini From February
Catch all five minis throughout 2024
The Pokémon Company and The Wand Company are teaming up once again to release some brand new Poké Ball replicas — but this time, we're going miniature. The new collection will focus on five mini versions of popular Poké Ball designs. The first one will be on the classic red and white Poké Ball and will be...
Anniversary Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are 20 Years Old Today
Can you Diglett?
Get your appropriate ageing GIF at the ready (Matt Damon in Saving Private Ryan, the Tenth Doctor, that Titanic one — the choice is yours) because we have to break it to you that Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are now 20 years old. While we let that sink in, let's run through some facts. Released on the Game Boy Advance on 29th...
News The Next 7 Star Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Tera Raid Is Incoming
Pokéballs at the ready
The Pokémon Company has announced that the next 7-Star Tera Raid for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will kick off this weekend from February 2nd through February 4th. It will then repeat the following weekend from February 9th through February 11th (thanks, Serebii). This time, you'll be chucking your Pokéballs at the mighty...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet New Tera Raid Battle & Mass Outbreak Now Live
Here are the featured Pokémon
If you're still enjoying Pokémon Scarlet & Violet on a regular basis there's been an update to Tera Raid Battles and mass outbreaks in the game. Starting this week, Flutter Mane and Iron Jugulis are now appearing Tera Raid Battles through the Paldea region. You can check out more details about the Pokémon in...
News Van Gogh Museum Fires Four Employees Following Pokémon Collaboration
Attempts at embezzling cards
Four employees have reportedly been dismissed from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam following The Pokémon X Van Gogh exhibition. In a report from Dutch newspaper Het Parool (via Eurogramer), at least four employees were suspended from the museum "due to their behavior". While the museum itself has refused to confirm...
News The Pokémon Company Releases Official Statement About Palworld
"We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures"
Palworld has been the talk of the video game space since last week and its popularity continues to rise with over eight million sales now. It's admittedly
Reminder The 3DS Pokémon Bank & Transporter Services Are Still Online
"But that may also end at some point in the future"
In case you missed it yesterday, Nintendo has now locked in the end date for 3DS and Wii U online play, with the services set to shut down on 8th April 2024. It's raised some questions about the future of Pokémon Bank and if you're wondering what the latest on this is, it's still the same...
Random Former Nintendo Employees Kit & Krysta Share Their Initial Reaction To Palworld
And discuss Nintendo's original response
The new "open-world survival and crafting game" Palworld has become insanely popular overnight, with sales surpassing the seven million mark and now supposedly overtaking first-week records of games like
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...
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"...
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...
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
Random The 'Pokémon-With-Guns' Game On Steam Is Yet More Homework Copying
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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,...
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,...
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...
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
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Start Mochi Madness Epilogue & Catch The New Mythical Pokémon
Meet Pecharunt
On 11th January 2024, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet received a free epilogue chapter that, if you reach the end of, will reward you with a brand new Mythical Pokémon. This new Mythical is accessible only after getting through the Mochi Madness Epilogue, but even getting to this point in the game takes a lot of work. In this guide,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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