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Pokémon Sleep now supports smartwatches for more accurate tracking
Pokémon Sleep now supports smartwatches and Spotify. The former could allow for more accurate tracking.
Lawrence Bonk09.24.2024
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are suing Palworld creator Pocketpair
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair over Palworld, a game often described as 'Pokémon with guns.'
Mariella Moon09.19.2024
The first 22 seasons of Pokémon will return to streaming
The Pokémon Company has landed a distributor for a single-IP free ad-supported television channel that includes the first 22 seasons of the Pokémon anime series.
Anna Washenko08.22.2024
The makers of Palworld have formed a new company in partnership with Sony
The maker of Xbox Game Pass stalwart Palworld said on Wednesday it’s forming a new company in partnership with Sony. Palworld developer and publisher Pocketpair announced its new team-up with Sony Music Entertainment to create Palworld Entertainment, Inc.
Will Shanklin07.10.2024
Palworld's upcoming Arena mode looks like Pokémon PvP with guns
Palworld is set to add a PvP Arena mode, which won't do much to help the game get rid of those pesky Pokémon comparisons.
Kris Holt04.10.2024
Pokemon Legends: Z-A for Switch returns the series to Lumiose City
In celebration of Pokémon Day, The Pokémon Company revealed the franchise’s latest “Legends” entry on Tuesday. Pokémon Legends: Z-A returns the series to Lumiose City.
Will Shanklin02.27.2024
There’s a Pokémon Presents livestream scheduled for February 27
The Pokémon Company is hosting a livestream on February 27 to discuss what’s coming down the pike throughout 2024. Rumors are swirling that we’ll get information regarding remakes of Pokémon Black and Pokémon White.
Lawrence Bonk02.20.2024
Microsoft says Palworld is the biggest ever third-party Game Pass launch
Palworld has already sold 19 million copies. Developer Pocketpair says it’s sold 12 million copies on Steam and seven million on Xbox since its January 19 launch.
Will Shanklin01.31.2024
The Pokémon Company is investigating ‘Pokémon with guns’ satire Palworld
The Pokémon Company said it's going to investigate a game "released in January 2024" and will "take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights related to the Pokémon."
Mariella Moon01.25.2024
‘Pokémon with guns’ satire Palworld sells over a million copies in eight hours
Palworld has sold a million copies in just over eight hours, according to developer Pocketpair. The ‘Pokémon with guns’ satire has proven to be so popular that Steam servers are buckling under the strain.
Lawrence Bonk01.19.2024
‘Pokémon with guns’ satire Palworld launches in Early Access on January 19
Palworld, often described as “Pokémon with guns,” finally has an Early Access release date. The game also tackles labor exploitation themes with a sardonic sense of humor, while adding (likely) just enough changes to evade Nintendo’s lawyers.
Will Shanklin01.09.2024
Pokémon Horizons hits Netflix in February
"Pokémon Horizons: The Series" is set to drop on Netflix on February 23 in the US.
Stephanie Barnes11.29.2023
Netflix's stop-motion Pokémon show arrives on December 28
Pokémon Concierge, a stop-motion animation show from Japan's Dwarf Studio, will be available for streaming on Netflix starting on December 28.
Mariella Moon11.15.2023
Van Gogh Museum pulls its Pokémon promo card after opening day chaos
Visitors mobbed the Van Gogh museum gift shop when the Pokémon exhibit opened in September
Mariella Moon10.18.2023
'Detective Pikachu Returns' trailer shows the coffee-drinking Pokémon in action
The Pokémon Company had a bunch of updates to share during its latest Pokémon Presents stream. It revealed a new trailer for 'Detective Pikachu Returns,' updates on 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' and news about two classic Pokémon games that are now available on Nintendo Switch Online.
Kris Holt08.08.2023
The next Pokémon Presents event takes place August 8th
A Pokémon Presents event is streaming August 8th, and it could share more about 'Detective Pikachu Returns,' not to mention DLC.
Jon Fingas08.04.2023
'Detective Pikachu Returns' lands on Switch October 6th
Detective Pikachu Returns is due to hit Nintendo Switch on October 6th, 2023.
Jessica Conditt06.21.2023
Pokémon developer Game Freak is partnering with Private Divison on a new action franchise
Pokemon developer is teaming up with Take-Two Interactive and Private Division brand-new action adventure IP codenamed Project Bloom. There’s some concept art and a short video but nothing concrete yet and the title won’t release until 2026.
Lawrence Bonk05.09.2023
Pokémon-inspired art collection comes to LA this summer
A Pokémon-inspired art collection is visiting Los Angeles this summer. The Pokémon × Kogei craftwork exhibition is a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and LA’s Japan House, a space dedicated to spotlighting Japanese culture. The collection includes more than 70 pieces of art crafted by 20 artists, each piece filled to the brim with pocket monsters.
Lawrence Bonk05.09.2023
'Pokémon Sleep' will finally arrive this summer
'Pokémon Sleep' will finally arrive this summer alongside a new device that also works with 'Pokémon Go.'
Kris Holt02.27.2023