A new Pokémon Snap game is coming to the Nintendo Switch
A new version of iconic Nintendo 64 game Pokémon Snap is launching for Nintendo Switch. It promises new Pokemon, never-before-seen behaviors, and new places.
Pokemon Sword and Shield The Isle of Armor expansion launches June 17
The new expansion Pokemon Sword and Shield The Isle of Armor will be available on June 17, and The Crown Tundra launches in the fall, the Pokemon Company said.
Playing Pokémon Go from home is easier than ever before
Niantic is making changes to how Pokémon Go operates so that players can make progress in the mobile game from home if they're unable to go outside for walks.
Be the very best: Pokémon Go adding Battle League leaderboards
Pokémon Go's Battle League is getting leaderboards in an update arriving on April 10, so players can do their best Ash Ketchum impersonation as they compete.
Pokémon Go’s latest event avoids coronavirus by allowing you to play from home
Pokémon Go's latest event won't make players leave the house, which is good for those trying to avoid gatherings and stay safe from any coronavirus concerns.
Greninja wins vote for Pokémon of the Year; Pikachu falls out of Top 10
Greninja was awarded Pokémon of the Year in a poll organized by The Pokémon Company. Rounding out the top five are Lucario, Mimikyu, Charizard, and Umbreon.
Catch Pokémon Sword and Shield at a discount before expansions arrive
Pokémon Sword and Shield are both available on Amazon at a discount. Pokemon Home also launches in February, with two expansion packs arriving later this year.
Pokémon Sword and Shield get expansions that bring back familiar faces
Pokémon Sword and Shield will be getting two expansion packs in 2020, and you can get them together as part of the $30 Expansion Pass. New monsters, as well as returning favorites and new areas, are included. You'll also be able to get the included monsters through trading if you don't buy the expansions.
Nintendo Switch year in review tells you how much time you spent playing in 2019
Nintendo has created a 2019 year in review page that you can visit to see just how much time you spent playing on the Switch hybrid console this year. It gives you the exact number of hours you've played, as well as the total number of games. You even get a breakdown by month.
Go on a Buddy Adventure in Pokémon Go to become closer to your monsters
Niantic will soon add a Buddy Adventure feature to Pokémon Go, letting you bring one of your monster friends into the real world through augmented reality. You will eventually be able to interact with other trainers' Buddy Pokémon, in addition to your own, and take group pictures as well.
Pokémon Sword and Shield blow past franchise launch record
Pokémon Sword and Shield managed to have the highest-grossing launch in the series' history, with 2 million copies sold in the United States alone and 6 million worldwide. The games are only available on Nintendo Switch, which recently saw its own sales increase after the launch of the Switch Lite.
Roku devices crashing due to Pokémon Sword and Shield: Here’s a temporary fix
Roku device owners recently started reporting crashes, and apparently, the issue is linked to Pokémon Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch. Roku said that it is aware of the issue and is working to roll out a permanent fix, but in the meantime, there is a temporary solution to the problem.
Pokémon fans repel negativity, spread the love with #ThankYouGameFreak
Pokémon fans have made #ThankYouGameFreak go viral through tweets that share their stories on what makes the franchise special. The hashtag was created to support Game Freak, the long-running developer of the video games in the series that has recently been under fire for Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Nintendo Switch Lite sales show handheld systems can still thrive
The Nintendo Switch Lite is off to a strong start, and it should be encouraging to anyone interested in traditional handheld gaming. The system sold nearly 2 million units during its launch, and those figures should only get larger after the release of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
The best Halloween gaming events of 2019
Every year around October, things start to get a little spooky. For gamers, this follows them into their favorite games. Pokémon, Fortnite, Monster Hunter World, Destiny 2 and more hold festive events to celebrate the season. Here are some of our favorites.
Pokémon Go reveals cute costumes and Darkrai raids in time for Halloween
As always, this year's Halloween event in Pokémon Go will introduce a series of spooky events for this eerie time of year. Trainers will have the chance to gain double candy and add Shiny Pokémon to add to their collections. They'll also have higher odds of capturing dark and ghost-type Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword and Shield transform gym battles into a really big deal
With Pokémon Sword and Shield only a couple of months away from release, we decided to get some hands-on with it at PAX West 2019. The demo we played took us to a gym to face off against Water-type gym leader Nessa, and it quickly turned into our first-ever Dynamax battle with gigantic-sized pokémon.
G-Shock has made the ultimate retro-cool Baby-G Pokémon watch
This is one of the coolest retro Baby-G G-Shock watches we've seen in ages. Made to celebrate Baby-G's 25th anniversary, the Baby-G Pokémon watch will be a must-have for gamers with a love of Casio's super-tough watches, and comes in a '90s throwback style, complete with a Poké Ball commemorative box.
Pokémon Masters producer apologizes for lack of content, promises improvements
Pokémon Masters producer Yu Sasaki apologized to players for the game's lack of content, as well as for shortcomings on its overall battle difficulty and design. The initial hype for Pokémon Masters quickly died down due to a short main story and overpowered trainers, but improvements are on the way.
Exclusive Galarian Ponyta gives players more reason to buy Pokémon Shield
Pokémon revealed the new Galarian Ponyta in a new video on its YouTube channel. A new page that surfaced on the website also describes the new psychic-type pocket monster is exclusive to Pokémon Shield and has a brand new ability never-before-seen in the series.
Pokémon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch: Everything we know
Pokémon Sword and Shield will bring the mainline Pokémon RPG experience to home consoles for the first time when they arrive on Nintendo Switch later this year. Here's everything we know so far, from starters to gameplay and even information on the bizarre Curry Dex system.
The newest Pokémon in Sword is the sophisticated and unibrowed Sirfetch’d
The latest exclusive monster in Pokémon Sword is Sirfetch'd, a dapper evolution of Farfetch'd who can use its leek as a sword and a shield for defeating the toughest enemies in Galar. Pokémon Shield players will have to find someone with Sword in order to trade the monster between Nintendo Switch systems.
New Galarian forms and Team Yell revealed in Pokémon Sword and Shield trailer
A new trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield has shown off the game's latest additions, including a Morpeko Pokémon complete with a Hangry mode. Galarian versions of classic Pokémon are also coming to Sun and Moon, with changed abilities and appearances to mimic the setting.
Game Freak will not change plans amid Pokémon Sword and Shield controversy
Pokémon Sword and Shield drew controversy when it was revealed that not all Pokémon from older games may be transferred to the upcoming RPG. Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, the game's producer, responded to the issue, but it appears that the developer will not be changing its plans despite the backlash.
Pokémon Sword and Shield to feature gigantic monsters and raid battles
After the Pokémon press conference introduced some original upcoming takes on the Pokémon brand, Wednesday's Nintendo Direct showed us what the eighth generation of the main series will look like on Nintendo Switch. The stream showed us a gym leader, the region's champion, a handful of new Pokémon, and more.
Detective Pikachu sequel coming to Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Sleep in the works
The Pokemon Company hosted the Pokemon 2019 Press Conference in Tokyo, Japan to celebrate the huge franchise and make some new announcements. The company revealed a sequel to the game that inspired to live action movie, a new peripheral for sleep, and a new social hub called Pokemon Home.
Free-to-start mobile game Pokémon Rumble Rush is live in Australia
If you're looking for a change of pace from Pokémon Go on your mobile gaming device, a new entry in the Rumble series will be available soon. Currently live in Australia, Pokémon Rumble Rush lets you play as and recruit Pokémon as you fight across uncharted islands in real-time action combat.
Google’s latest Playmoji bring animated Pokémon to your camera
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu arrives in theaters soon, and in celebration of the new movie, Google announced a new set of Playmoji for the Google Pixel camera -- including Pikachu, Charizard, Jigglypuff, and Mr. Mime. The new Playmoji are available now straight from the Pixel camera.
How to catch Smeargle in Pokémon Go
The forgotten generation two Pokémon Smeargle is now available in Pokemon Go. However, catching it is much more complicated than most other Pokémon in the mobile game. Here's how to catch Smeargle in Pokémon Go using the Snapshot feature.
Detective Pikachu Pokémon compared to their cartoon counterparts
We've already seen dozens of Pokémon roaming about Ryme City in the first two Detective Pikachu trailers. We decided to compare 15 of our favorites from the trailers to their Pokémon cartoon counterparts. Check out how these Pokémon have evolved from their jump to live action in Detective Pikachu.
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield coming to Nintendo Switch in late 2019
Nintendo and Game Freak have announced Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the new role-playing games coming to Nintendo Switch in late 2019. The games are set in the all-new Galar region and feature new monsters. Random battles and classic Pokémon gyms have returned, and there are three new starters to choose from.
February 27 Pokémon Direct presentation may give us a glimpse of the Gen 8 game
Nintendo has announced a new Pokémon Direct presentation to air on February 27. It will last for about seven minutes and could include information on the Gen 8 game planned for release in late 2019. Before the game comes out, the film Pokémon: Detective Pikachu will release in theaters.
Niantic promises to make Pokémon Go less troublesome for homeowners
Niantic is looking to settle the lawsuits filed by angry homeowners who were affected by hordes of Pokémon Go players trespassing on their properties. Niantic promised to resolve complaints within 15 days and maintain a database to avoid poor placements of the PokéStops and gyms, among other things.
After more than two years, ‘Pokémon Go’ will finally get trainer battles
After more than two years, Niantic's Pokémon Go is finally going to get trainer battles. The developer teased the news on Twitter with a series of cryptic images and videos before making it official. No release date or window has been given for when trainer battles will be coming to the game.