The Pokemon Company and Aardman have announced a very unexpected team-up for a "special project", you'll just be waiting quite a while for it.
]]>If you've been fancying taking a Pokemon nostalgia trip after getting hooked on TCG Pocket, then you'll be happy to hear Pokemon TV is back!
]]>Some kind of new Pokemon project called The Pokemon Works is in the, uh, works, but it's not very clear what it is.
]]>The most popular Pokemon games tend to be the mainline games. They follow a tried and tested formula of catching and battling Pokemon, nurturing them so they can face even tougher battles and so that you can become the best trainer there ever was. Though, when you grow tired of going from Gym Leader to Gym Leader but still want your Pokemon fix, there are fortunately plenty of Pokemon spin-off games for you to try.
]]>Pokemon developer Game Freak has been hit by a massive hack, leaking huge amounts of behind the scenes details, including the Switch 2's codename.
]]>Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair over Palworld, but one expert isn't sure the Mario maker has enough to win.
]]>Dynamax wasn't a very popular feature of Pokemon Sword and Shield, but it looks like it's on its way to Pokemon Go.
]]>There's now a premium, extended version of this podcast that you can get as a VG247 paid subscriber - check out our Support Us page for more info. Doing so helps ensure that we can keep making the show! But don't worry if that's not for you, the main show will always be free.
]]>While there were plenty of armchair lawyers and some actual lawyers who were convinced that Palworld would end up in hot water with Pokemon and Nintendo due to percieved similarities between its pals and, well, Pokemon, PocketPair's CEO has suggested that the studio is yet to recieve any formal indication of planned legal action from those parties.
]]>Pokemon Crystal was the first game to introduce gender options for the player character, but that made it a touch tricky to localise.
]]>Gamers got their first taste for catching and battling pocket monsters back in 1996 when Pokemon Red and Green first released. Ever since, Pokemon fans - young and old, far and wide - haven’t been able to get enough of the series, with each game generally amassing more sales than the last, even when they’re riddled with issues. But that’s the thing, Pokemon’s gameplay is just so satisfying, so addictive, that when issues arise, they barely matter as long as there’s new ‘mons and Gym Leaders involved.
]]>Pokemon fans are facing a bit of a dilemma right now. With the end of Nintendo 3DS online features and Nintendo's urging of players to transfer their catches off the platform, a very specific and special kind of pokemon are set to lose their quirks when they make the jump over to Pokemon Home.
]]>Flash is the only HM in Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow that you technically don't need to progress the storyline.
]]>Did you know that Golduck is 5ft 7" tall? I don't know about you, but I'd back a giant blue duck that's the size of an adult man to move a big rock.
]]>Back in the day, Surf was everyone's best-loved HM move. It was the best water move, with high base power and none of the infuriating inaccuracy of Hydro Pump - plus you could teach it to as many Pokemon as you wanted.
]]>Pokemon is one of the few game franchises where fast-travel actually makes sense. Rather than teleporting instantly to where you need to go faster than you can say "ludonarrative dissonance", your character in Pokemon Red and Blue simply hops on the back of their flying Pokemon and soars off into the sunset.
]]>Cut is not just the first hidden machine you gain access to in Pokemon Red and Blue, but one of the handiest. It allows your Pokemon to chop down the small trees and bushes that block useful shortcuts, tempting items and sneaky routes around otherwise required trainer battles.
]]>Snorlax rules, it's just a fact. He's one of the best Generation 1 designs and, thanks to great base stats and strong move pool, he's a fantastic team member for your party as well.
]]>One of the most memorable dungeons in Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow is the Rocket Game Corner, where the otherwise unassuming arcade is secretly run by the nefarious Team Rocket. This is no doubt inspired by how real-life pachinko parlors in Japan are often tied to the Yakuza.
]]>One of the spookiest places in the whole Pokemon franchise is the Pokemon Tower in Lavender Town, where trainers lay the spirits of their departed Pokemon to rest. It's an iconic location that gives Pokemon lore the undercurrent of depth and edge that's kept the series relevant for so many years.
]]>Despite their smaller scale and less advanced technology, the original Pokemon games were much less linear than some of the newer adventures. They often included puzzles which forced you to explore all of the area available to you, most of the time without any hints as to where to look.
]]>The original bike song from Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow is a total bop. And that's not just nostalgia talking, honest.
]]>Everyone loves water Pokemon. Whether it's the majestic Vaporeon, graceful Lapras or mighty Blastoise - who is obviously the best starter - every squad needs at least one drippy teammate to make a splash on their final team.
]]>If you love watching the best Pokemon trainers around the world duking it out, you'll be happy to hear the dates for the World Championships have been confirmed.
]]>Relic Castle, the biggest Pokemon fan game site around, has apparently been shut down due to a sudden DMCA takedown notice.
]]>Sorry to those of you that look back fondly on the sixth generation of games, but Pokemon X and Y were not that good. Don't get me wrong, I do actually have a soft spot for them as they helped me bond with my friends back in the day, but it was the friends element that was the most important part, not the quality of the games.
]]>A new Pokemon game is coming to Switch, titled Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
]]>The Pokemon Company is putting on a nice Pokemon Presents showcase today, February 27, and you can can watch it with us!
]]>Game Freak just made an appearance at today's Nintendo Direct, not to announce anything to do with Pokemon, but to show off the return of Pocket Card Jockey.
]]>If you're based in the UK and constantly wish there was a physical Pokemon Center store, you'll want to set some time aside, as a pop-up is coming to London once more.
]]>Look, since Palworld took off, you’ve probably assumed that its creatures would soon soon spawn slightly weird looking merch that may, but probably doesn’t, have the actual blessing of the game’s creators, just as Pokemon’s gang of critters has done for years now. Sorry, but I think you need to actually see some of them.
]]>Those of you over in the US looking forward to the English dub of Pokemon Horizons will have to wait a while longer, as Netflix has delayed the upcoming anime.
]]>The Pokemon Company has announced its anime-viewing app Pokemon TV is shutting down in a couple of months time, which will make watching the series a bit tougher.
]]>Even if you've finished Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC already, you're not quite done yet, as there's an epilogue coming next month.
]]>First Mario, now Pokemon is getting a new theme park, this time set in the real-life Kanto region the original games are based on.
]]>Later this month and throughout December, The Pokemon Company will be shacking up across the UK, France, and Germany with a post office pop up.
]]>Pokémon Concierge, the incredibly adorable looking stop motion show announced at the start of the year, is coming to Netflix in just over a month.
]]>A trailer for the live action Pokemon show, PokeTsume, has been shared ahead of its release later this month. The show is a drama following the life of Madoka Akagi as she starts a stressful new job in Tokyo, and has been created in collaboration with The Pokemon Company.
]]>How to evolve Poltchageist in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet might seem familiar if you ever partnered with a Sinistea, though finding the necessary teacup evolution item is a puzzle in itself. Scarlet and Violet literally shove it in a random cave in the middle of almost nowhere, with no sign pointing you in the right direction. The situation is even more baffling if you have an Artisan Poltchageist.
]]>Finding the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Poltchageist location is a bit more complicated than it sounds. Poltchageist is another Ghost and Grass type – Sinistea but in matcha form, basically – and like other Ghost types, it only comes out at night. The thing is, you can’t actually explore Kitakami, Poltchageist’s home, at night until much later in the DLC’s story. You can, however, take advantage of a few tricks to get your Poltchageist early.
]]>How to get Dipplin in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is a bit unclear if you don’t explore Kitakami much and nearly impossible if you’re early in the game. The special item that turns Applin into Dipplin is tucked away in an inconspicuous corner of the island with nothing but apples and wild Pokemon for company.
]]>The Pokemon Company has announced a new Pokemon for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's first DLC drop, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask.
]]>Following the announcement that the next Pokemon World Championship was being held in Honolulu, The Pokemon Company has announced it has donated $200k to the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund.
]]>The Pokemon Company is discussing how it can maintain its regular release schedule of Pokemon games while ensuring they are of good quality. This small detail was shared in an interview between the chief operating officer of The Pokemon Company - Takato Utsonoyima - and ComicBook.com during the Pokemon World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
]]>If you were missing your favourite starter in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you'll be happy to hear they'll finally be available when the games' DLC drops.
]]>Nintendo has announced a release date for Part 1 of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, the upcoming DLC expansion for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
]]>As promised, the Pokemon Company is hosting a special Pokemon Presents showcase today. The livestream will last for around 35 minutes, and offer updates on the Pokemon brand - including games. While the announcement didn't specify what fans can look forward to, there are a few easy guesses.
]]>The Pokemon Company has announced it will host a special Pokemon Presents video presentation next week.
]]>It's looking like a Pokemon Presents could be on the way this August, according to a recent datamine.
]]>Released all the way back in 2011, there was a version of the Nintendo 3DS for everyone. Whether it was the slick and serious 3DS XL - which was a gorgeous piece of tech at the time - or the joyfully pick-up-and-play 2DS, the console marked an incredible and accessible generation of great games.
]]>When you’re dealing with a hybrid console, the best Switch games have to be just as brilliant on the bus home from work as they are on a 65 inch OLED.
]]>If, like me, you’re a big fan of Pokemon plushies, I’ve good news. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet starter, Sprigatito, has now been in receipt of its very own Build-a-bear.
]]>Yesterday’s June Nintendo Direct (June 21) was quite the feast. We received five different Mario-related announcements, a Pikmin 4 demo, Star Ocean 1 and 2 remakes, and so much more. All in all, there’s a lot you could’ve missed, so here’s everything that was shown off during the Nintendo Direct.
]]>The new Ash-less Pokemon anime has started, and with it has come the introduction of a brand new pocket monster.
]]>Ash's time in the Pokemon anime has finally come to an end in Japan, and a trailer for the new series, Pokemon Horizons, sets up the adventures to come.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players are facing a new affliction; no, it isn’t falling through the floor during battle or the previously scuffed Battle Stadium, it’s worse than that. First reported by Kotaku, players of the game have reported on Reddit that they’ve lost their save files unexpectedly.
]]>When Nintendo announced the upcoming expansions for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, it confirmed that some familiar Poke friends return - 230 in fact.
]]>The Pokemon Company will host a Pokemon Presents broadcast on February 27, which happens to be Pokemon Day.
]]>Nintendo has announced a patch for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is coming, and it will arrive later this month.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, despite achieving new Pokemon sales records, were a mess in terms of quality. There’s no denying that. At the very beginning of December 2022, The Pokemon Company issues its first patch for the game, advising that it was, “working on improvements to the games.”
]]>The Pokemon Company has released a video commemorating the release of 1008 Pokemon.
]]>Getting Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Hidden Ability Pokemon is a bit easier than it was in earlier generations thanks to a new item introduced in Gen IX: the Ability Patch.
]]>First spotted by the lovely folk over at Nintendo Life, a poll ran by GameWith has determined what everyone's favourite Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Pokemon are. With the addition of Generation 9, we were finally privy to our 1000th Pokemon, and with Scarlet and Violet boasting over 400 of them to catch, it’s quite difficult to determine your favourite.
]]>If you’ve run across stakes in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and aren’t quite sure what to do with them or where to find more, there’s a good reason for that. Pokemon stakes are integral to Paldea’s lore and finding the region’s four legendary Pokemon, but you only figure out what they do and how to access the Pokemon’s shrines if you diligently attend your history class.
]]>2022 has been a slow year for games, but by no means a bad one. This year, I got to spend plenty of time with games that I’d of never seen myself playing beforehand, and finally held hands with some games I’d been waiting an eternity for. On top of that, it’s been a fantastic year for horror games and reveals, which I’ll always gobble up eagerly.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has announced its next Tera Raid events, and this time, players will be able to face off against Cinderace and Delibird. More specifically, Cinderace will be part of a seven-star Tera Raid, while you’ll have your chance to encounter and catch Delibird in lower level, one to five-star Tera Raids.
]]>One of the most exciting things about any Pokemon game, and even more so in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, is shiny hunting. Catching Pokemon and battling with trainers is fun enough as it is, but the thrill of possibly catching shiny Pokemon adds even more excitement into the mix.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet arrived in the hands of eager fans and keen Pokemon trainers almost two weeks ago. It sold 10 million copies within three days of release, making it the fastest-selling Pokemon game of all time. That said, there’s simply no argument about the abysmal state that the game launched in, and players ought to be more concerned about the future of their favourite franchise.
]]>If you think you have mastered everything the Paldea region has to throw at you, then you haven’t taken on one of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s 6-Star Raids.
]]>In the first update since it launched on November 18, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is finally dishing out bug fixes and opening up ranked play.
]]>The Zorua location in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is tough to pin down, and not just because the Dark-type Pokemon is rare. They have a tendency to disguise themselves as other Pokemon, but a few key clues can help you see past their cloak of deception.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is packed with Pokemon. There’s Generation 9 to get used to, fan-favourites with new evolutions, ancient Paradox Pokemon, and of course, different forms of some species of Pokemon. One of these Pokemon with multiple forms is Lycanroc, who can evolve from Rockruff into Dusk Form Lycanroc if you’re lucky.
]]>The Mirror Herb in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is a new held item that proves to be pretty useful for learning Egg Moves without the hassle of Pokemon breeding.
]]>In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you’ve no doubt discovered the fun there is to be had with Tera Raids. These battles let you team up with friends to take on strong, terastallised Pokemon, and if beaten, allow you an easy catch. That said, Tera Raid events are giving the players opportunity to catch Pokemon they might normally struggle to catch, or in the latest instance, catch a Pokemon that isn't in the game: Charizard.
]]>How to change clothes in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is something you migh want to do sooner, rather than later, since the academy uniform isn’t quite the height of fashion. Your options are limited initially, but once you get a bit of traveling under your belt – and cash in your wallet – you can switch up your style into something a bit less stuffy and academic.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet bottle caps are an important part of preparing your team to take on the Gym Leaders, Team Star, and Titans, or the Elite Four, or even for competitive play, and luckily, finding them is fairly straightforward.
]]>In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, there’s plenty of adorable Pokemon to go about finding. One of them is undoubtedly Sinistea, a ghost-type Pokemon that takes the form of a teacup and later evolves into Polteageist with the help of a Cracked Pot or Chipped Pot.
]]>Roaring Moon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is one of the more challenging Paldea Pokemon to find, not least because they live far below the region's surface.
]]>Figuring out how to evolve Slowpoke into Slowking in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet turns the humble Psychic type into a mighty special-attack tank.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has plenty of issues, mainly in the realm of performance. We’ve witnessed Pokemon fall through the floor in battle, NPCs that function at around 5FPS, and a host of other amusing glitches and bugs.
]]>In traditional Pokemon fashion, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has you face off against the Pokemon Champion once you’ve finally waded your way through the abundance of Gym Leaders, Titans, and Team Star bosses.
]]>As you approach the end of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s main story, you’ll find yourself facing off against the Elite Four, Pokemon Champion Geeta, and one final, mysterious boss deep in Area Zero. Take this as your spoiler warning!
]]>At the end of your long adventure, a tough test awaits. The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Elite Four are a crack team of powerful trainers who serve as the ultimate test challenge for any potential pokemon master. However, before you can even face them, you need to correctly respond with all of the Champion Assessment answers first.
]]>How to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet involves one of the more difficult evolution methods introduced in Gen IX.
]]>In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, there is a hefty Paldean Pokedex to fill out, with plenty of new Gen 9 Pokemon, fresh evolutions, and old classics. One of such is undoubtedly Bug and Flying-type Scyther, who has the ability to evolve into Bug and Steel-type Scizor.
]]>In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you’ll set off on a journey across Paldea that has you taking on Titans, Team Star, and of course, Victory Road’s Gym Leaders. As you strive to be the very best, you’ll no doubt spend plenty of time forming a powerful party of Pokemon and ensuring that they have the best moves possible.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet sandwich recipes are your key to getting an extra advantage on everything from catching Pokemon to finding Shiny Pokemon more easily.
]]>Across the lush, albeit buggy, open-world of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, there are over 100 new Pokemon to catch, including an all-new evolution for the one and only giraffe Pokemon, Girafarig.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violetis absolutely covered with numerous pokemon, some new, some old. Dunsparce is one such returning pokemon, a strange normal type with even stranger evolution requirements.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is here, and arriving with it are over 100 new Pokemon, be it from Generation 9, or in the form of all-new evolutions for older Pokemon. Either way, there’s a bunch of new pocket monsters to be excited about encountering and catching.
]]>As you might’ve already noticed, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet invites us into the open-world region of Paldea. Alongside it, we have an all-new Paldean Pokedex to complete, packed with exciting Gen 9 Pokemon, and brand-new evolutions for some of our favourites.
]]>As you explore the vast open-world of Paldea in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you’ll find that there are dozens of all-new Gen 9 Pokemon to find, alongside unique evolutions of older Pokemon. It’s all rather exciting, but perhaps one of the most intriguing Pokemon of them all is no other than the coin chest Pokemon, Gimmighoul.
]]>How to evolve Finizen inPokemon Scarlet and Violet takes a bit of effort and involves one of the games' new evolution methods.
]]>We were already well aware that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has had the best physical launch in the UK this year, but how has the latest mainline Pokemon instalment done altogether? Nintendo has since announced that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is, in fact, the fastest-selling game in Nintendo’s history.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is packed full of pokemon both new and old, giving players a vast list of lovable creatures to track down and catch.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are here, introducing us to the region of Paldea and a new Pokedex packed with 400 Pokemon for you to find and catch, if you’re up to the challenge. That said, over 100 Pokemon are new to Generation 9, are fresh evolutions of fan-favourite Pokemon, or take on new forms as Paradox Pokemon.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is here, and as per usual, many of us have been scrambling to work out just how multiplayer works and what we can do with it. I don’t know about you, but one of the first things I wanted to know was whether I could finally roam the overworld and battle Pokemon with my close friends.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is here, boasting nearly 400 Pokemon for you to find, battle, and catch. With that many Pokemon to encounter, and over 100 completely new Pokemon to find for the first time ever, it can be easy capture a Pokemon that you may use, but doesn’t have the moves you want.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, much like its predecessor Sword and Shield, introduces a new mechanic to gameplay that makes your Pokemon even more tough. This is called terastallizing, and while it’s easy enough to charge up your Pokemon and have them unleash carnage, it does raise a lot of questions.
]]>Pokemon Scarlet and Violet hosts the Paldean Pokedex, which is home to almost 400 Pokemon for you to encounter and catch. The Igglybuff evolution is going to take up three of those slots in your Pokedex, or even four if you’re a Pokemon Scarlet player.
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