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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Players Furious Over Lack Of Graphics Patches

Rhiannon Bevan — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:27:44 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet turns a year old in November, and performance-wise, there isn't a lot to show for it. We mean in-game performance of course - sales-wise, it broke records. But for anyone hoping that patches would make the game prettier or at least more stable, it's been a disappointing first year.

We Need to Stop Making Fun of the Wiglett Plush I Just Bought

Mike Drucker — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:30:22 GMT

Everyone please calm down. By now you’ve all seen the official Wiglett plush available at the real Pokémon Center website. Go on. Start giggling. And, yes, it’s a long, cylindrical object with a bright pink head. But just because it resembles the genitals of a ghost that’s doing very well for itself doesn’t mean we need to make fun of it. This is a plush from a video game series meant to be put on display, likely behind a beaded curtain with a sign and an age requirement. Not everything has to be sexual, especially when I purchased this for myself the moment I saw it.

Second Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC Brings Back Old Starters

Rhiannon Bevan — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:38:57 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's second DLC expansion, the Indigo Disk, will bring back all of the old starter Pokemon. This was just revealed in a new trailer, giving us a better look at the DLC that's expected to launch towards the end of this year.

Streamer Plays Elden Ring With Her Voice

Rhiannon Bevan — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:17:37 GMT

We've seen Elden Ring played in some pretty wild ways before, but for those of us watching from home, it doesn't get much more pleasant than this. Twitch streamer Perrikaryal has just figured out how to play FromSoft's latest game with her voice, hitting different notes to perform certain actions.

Can Pokemon Go Be A Tour Guide For A New City?

Ben Sledge — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 14:00:19 GMT

Lonely Planet has the monopoly on travel books. It’s got a lot going for it; expert local guide writers, name recognition, and that perfect, pocket-sized presentation. I love leafing through their overpriced pages in a bookshop, noting down a couple of top tips for my travel destination before placing it back on the shelf and saving myself £15.99.

What Are The Standard And Expanded Formats In The Pokemon TCG?

Joe Parlock — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:30:20 GMT

In TCGs like the Pokemon: Trading Card Game, formats are different sets of rules that can change how you play. Each format has its own card pools and metagames to learn, and can allow you to explore new ways of playing with new decks or even find ways to rejuvenate your old and abandoned favourites.

Pokemon Fans Are Bullying Raikou Over Its New Paradox Form

Joshua Robertson — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 11:01:20 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet have a couple of expanions coming out soon, those being The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk, which will make up the Treasures of Area Zero DLC. Nintendo and Game Freak gave us a much better look at what to expect from both of them during its latest Pokemon Presents showcase, including new characters, new features like gym leader rematches and minigames, as well a few new Pokemon reveals. However, one of these Pokemon is drawing a lot more attention than the others.

12 Pokemon Inspired By Music

Casey Foot — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 23:30:18 GMT

Aside from their prowess on the battlefield, Pokemon have a variety of special talents, with some even favoring the musical sphere. In the Pokemon universe, Pokemon are involved in every aspect of day-to-day life, with some providing entertainment with their melodies.

Pokemon Reveals Wiglett Toy And It Looks... Sus

James Troughton — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:02:57 GMT

Pokemon plushies are adorable, cuddly, and the perfect gift for anyone that loves the series. Wiglett is NSFW. This ten and a quarter inches tall pink-tipped creature looks uncannily phallic, and it has not gone unnoticed.

The 30 Rarest Pokemon Cards And What They're Worth, Ranked

Ellie Miles — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:00:56 GMT

If you were a Pokemon fan back in the 1990s, you probably have a fair few old Pokemon Trading Card Game cards stashed somewhere in the back of your closet. We all had a few Caterpies and Rattattas lying around from this trend, and if you managed to collect a coveted card like a holographic Charizard, you were the talk of the school playground and truly got lucky.

Greatest ARPGs For Those New To Genre

Ben Jessey — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 21:30:31 GMT

It can be difficult to discern what a video game's main genre is, due mostly to the fact that modern titles blend them all. For instance, it can be hard to figure out the difference between a traditional RPG and an action RPG (aRPG). Both tend to include skills trees, leveling up, rich worlds, combat of some kind, and plenty of gear to pick up.

Pokemon Presents Showcase Seemingly Used Fan-Made Music Without Permission

Joshua Robertson — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 23:50:47 GMT

Nintendo and Game Freak gave us a look at what the Pokemon series has to offer for the rest of the year with the latest Pokemon Presents showcase, which included a close look at both of Scarlet & Violet's upcoming DLC expansions. The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk will introduce new characters to meet, trainers to battle, and Pokemon to catch, though the quality of the expansions wasn't one of the main talking points now that the dust has settled.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The 13 Best Ground-Types

Jeremy Hanna — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:30:21 GMT

Ground is one of the most dominant types in all of Pokemon, flexing Super Effective damage against five other types, tied with Fighting for the top spot. It's also great defensively with immunity to Electric attacks – one of the most common attacking types – and two resistances.

How To Find Shiny Pokemon In Pokemon BDSP

Matthew Pentleton — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 16:15:25 GMT

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl brought a host of new and returning features to the franchise, and among them were numerous ways to shiny hunt; shinies remain as popular as ever, with countless players spending hours trying to get their hands on the elusive recolored Pokemon.

Scarlet & Violet Is Getting A Pokemon Snap-Inspired Photo Mode

Rhiannon Bevan — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:31:14 GMT

Today's Pokemon Presents livestream gave us our best look at the upcoming DLC for Scarlet & Violet yet. While we see the obvious features - new Pokemon and characters - the latest trailer also showcased a few minigames, including one that looks pretty familiar.

Pokemon Stadium 2 And Trading Card Game Are Coming To Nintendo Switch Today

Rhiannon Bevan — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:24:17 GMT

Pokemon Stadium 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch later today, almost a year after the port was announced last September. It joins its predecessor, Pokemon Stadium, which has been available on Switch since April 12.

Detective Pikachu Returns Trailer Shows Off New Gameplay

James Troughton — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:13:51 GMT

Detective Pikachu Returns was announced back in June, set to launch on October 6. And a new Pokemon Presents stream has given us a better look at gameplay. It turns out you can ride Growlithe... as Pikachu.

I Travelled To London To Find A Pokémon Go Route

Ben Sledge — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:00:23 GMT

I’ve slowly been drawn back into Pokemon Go after a fairly lengthy absence. The increase in Remote Raid prices killed my local community, and playing near me has been much less fun because of that. I didn’t open the app for a solid month, but a couple of key changes pulled me back in.

Best Pokemon Home Decor Gifts In 2023

Josh Coulson — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:00:22 GMT

Playing the Pokemon games, watching the show, and collecting the trading cards is all well and good, but some people want their fandom of the series to go further than that. Especially those of you who have grown up on Pokemon and might be looking for more grown-up ways to show the world Pokemon is for everyone, regardless of how old you are. One of the best ways to do that is to kit your home out in Pokemon decor.

Best Pokemon Plushes In 2023

Josh Coulson — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:00:21 GMT

There are a lot of ways to catch 'em all, playing Pokemon games or collection trading cards among them. Your chosen method of Pokemon collecting may well be through buying plushes, and there are a lot out there to choose from. Soft toy versions of just about every Pokemon that has ever been created, and some of them, like Pikachu, have multiple versions to choose from.

Pokemon Sleep Is Secretly A Productivity App

Ben Sledge — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:31:19 GMT

I’m rubbish at Pokemon Sleep. How can I be rubbish at a game where you play by sleeping? By having a toddler who joins us in bed every night, that’s how. I don’t blame her – I can’t stress enough how little I care about this game – but it means that I wake up to scores of around 250,000 compared to my colleagues’ 2 million plus hauls. Four hours of sleep disturbed by intermittent screams does not a high score make.

Pokemon's New Miraidon And Koraidon Plushes Now Available

Josh Coulson — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:19:14 GMT

There is no franchise that does synergy quite like Pokemon. Shortly after you're introduced to a new generation of Pokemon via the latest games, those same Pokemon will begin to appear on other branches of the Pokemon tree. Whether it's in the TV show, as trading cards, or best of all, as plushes. Since Koraidon and Miraidon are the Pokemon on the covers of Scarlet & Violet, they were among the first from the newest generation of the games to get the plush treatment.

Pokemon Obsidian Flames Is Not Just Another Charizard Slot Machine

Eric Switzer — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:01:19 GMT

2020’s Darkness Ablaze was a fairly unimpressive expansion for the Pokemon TCG, save for one thing: it featured the game’s first Charizard VMAX, a gigantamax version of everyone’s favorite flaming flying lizard. With so few other cards of interest in the set, opening Darkness Ablaze packs started to feel like yanking the handle on a Charizard slot machine. That expansion has proven to be the least desirable of the Sword & Shield era, with even the VMAX charizard dropping below $30 on the market, having been supplanted by fancier ‘Zards in subsequent sets. Darkness Ablaze proved that collectors need more than one big Charizard to get excited about new Pokemon expansions these days.

Pokemon's Squishmallow Collection Is Getting Piplup And A Winking Pikachu

Josh Coulson — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:07:11 GMT

Pokemon unleashed its first wave of adorable and incredibly soft and squishy squishmallows on the world last year, kicking off the collection with four different designs. Gengar, Snorlax, Togepi, and, of course, Pikachu. Finally, Pokemon has confirmed it will be expanding that collection, revealing two more squishmallow designs. Piplup is joining the squishy crew, and Pikachu is getting a second design. In the new one, he'll be winking.

The Games That Changed Gaming Forever

Cameron Miller — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 23:45:19 GMT

Sometimes, a game comes along and it changes absolutely everything. No one ever expects a certain game to release and shake up the entire gaming industry, but occasionally, a game has something so special about it, for better or worse, that causes it to alter the course of the industry.

The Best Pokemon Squishmallows To Buy

Rebecca Phillips — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:00:21 GMT

Squishmallows are well known for being extra soft and huggable plushes with absolutely adorable designs, so it only makes sense that the collection would collaborate with Pokemon. Ever since the Pokemon games first debuted and the trading cards became popular on playgrounds in the '90s, Pokemon's designs have charmed everyone.

Detective Pikachu Returns Pre-Order Guide

Josh Coulson — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:00:20 GMT

Nintendo has a habit of announcing a highly-anticipated sequel and then neglecting to mention anything more about that sequel for years afterward. It has officially been more than six years since Metroid Prime 4 was announced and Nintendo hasn't mentioned anything about it for a very long time. What might give all you Samus fans hope that the project isn't dead is Detective Pikachu Returns got treated the same way, and that sequel now has a release date.

Ranking The Main Series Pokemon Games

Quinton O'Connor — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:30:21 GMT

Pokemon fans love to bicker over the relative quality of the generational games, their enhanced versions, and certainly their remakes. Adding our own thoughts into the mix will hardly settle long-standing rivalries betweens fans of the various gens, and we're sure at least a few readers will side-eye portions of our perspective. But that's how these lists always go, right?

10 Pokemon That Will Definitely Steal From You

Abigail Kwak — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:30:22 GMT

Everyone knows about the Pokemon series. In these fun games, you train a team full of powerful ‘Mons and lead them to victory –unless you're playing a spin-off title. However, some of these Pokemon aren’t here for the glitz and glamor of battles. Nope, they’re here to steal from you.

8 Life Apps That Pokemon Could Make Next

Erroll Maas — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:00:19 GMT

Now that Pokemon Sleep has finally launched after years of waiting, including quite some time without knowing any details, you can now track your sleep while using Pokemon, learning about your patterns and improving your circadian rhythm.

Pokemon Best Known For Sleeping

Gabrielle Huston — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 05:31:17 GMT

A vast array of Pokemon are available for you to catch and train in your adventures, and you'll become well-acquainted with their diverse personalities. With such a staggering amount of individual species, it's no surprise that some of them will have overlapping attributes, much like many real-life animals you see every day.

Best Pokemon Pins To Buy

Rebecca Phillips — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 06:00:20 GMT

Pin badges are a great kind of item to collect — they come in various shapes, styles, and sizes, typically have gorgeous designs, and they're easy to display. More often than not, they're more affordable than other types of collectibles, too. If you're a Pokemon fan, you've most likely seen various pin badges featuring Pokemon designs.

Disney Lorcana Would Have Changed The World When I Was A Kid

Jade King — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:00:19 GMT

Trading card games were banned in my primary school (elementary for you yanks). Even the rural wastelands of Wales couldn’t escape the allure of Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh. The former was banned before my time, but Konami’s effort was all the rage just as I was old enough to appreciate the draw of collecting rare cards and using them to battle against my friends. We would gather behind one of those shoddy looking temporary cabins and sit down by the steps with our decks in tow, ready to whittle down our life points in pursuit of victory. Well, mostly we just looked at the cool pictures and never bothered playing by the rules. Or at least used the anime’s logic.

Best Pokemon Backpacks In 2023

Josh Coulson — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:00:22 GMT

In the magical world of Pokemon, storage seems to work a little differently than it does here in the real world. Pokemon are crammed into Pokeballs, and although The Pokemon Company has been somewhat coy regarding what exactly they're up to in there, apparently they're absolutely fine. If not in Pokeballs, Pokemon are in virtual boxes, and as for the rest of the stuff a trainer needs to carry around with them, that all seems to be jammed into their neverending backpacks.

Pokemon Sleep Is Actually Helping Me Sleep

Josh Coulson — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:01:19 GMT

Pokemon has gripped the world and changed the way we do things on so many occasions during its 25 years on top, so it should really come as no surprise that the latest project from The Pokemon Company to take everyone by storm is an app that gamifies sleep. Pokemon Sleep is a tracker that turns your Zs into Pokemon interactions, and even though no one involved with its creation wants to suggest it's a health app, because it most definitely is not, Pokemon Sleep has actually been helping me sleep.

Genres That Pokemon Needs To Try Next

Jacqueline Zalace — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:00:19 GMT

Pokemon is a wildly popular RPG, tossing you into a world filled with unique creatures, various regions, and several teams of bad guys. The gameplay for the majority of mainline Pokemon games are similar. Start your journey by choosing one Pokemon, and head through the world until you reach your ultimate battle.

Best Video Game Nendoroids To Buy

Rebecca Phillips — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:00:19 GMT

Collecting figures of your favorite video game characters is one of the most common ways to express your love for a particular series. Good Smile Company's Nendoroids includes a wide range of characters from video games, each re-imagined in the adorable chibi-like style.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's Worst 'Mon Could Blow Up The Competitive Scene

Joshua Robertson — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:10:03 GMT

Brambleghast is a pretty lousy Pokemon. Sure, it'll get you through Scarlet & Violet's story campaign with very few issues, but it's barely used in the competitive scene. This is primarily down to its stats, as not only is Brambleghast as frail as an actual tumbleweed, but it's also not very strong, has a pretty bad movepool, and is fairly slow too. It's outclassed by dozens of other Pokemon that can fill the same role, but the recent integration of Pokemon Home could have given it a new lease on life.

10 Pokemon Definitely On Team Barbie

Abigail Kwak — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 23:45:18 GMT

Barbie has accomplished many things over the years. She's become a famous doll icon, has amassed a huge outfit collection, and even ran for president. But the one thing that Barbie hasn’t done yet is become a Pokemon Master. Heck, Barbie doesn’t even have a Pokemon team. Well, that changes now.

The 20 Best Pokemon For Sun Teams

Kyle Laurel — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:30:18 GMT

Intense sunlight has been a feature in Pokemon battles since Generation three. While it hasn't had as much competitive popularity as its weather rival of sorts in rain teams, sun teams are still a competitive niche to watch out for, whether in Singles or Doubles.

You Can Use Pokemon Go’s Master Ball More Than Once

Ben Sledge — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:30:19 GMT

When it comes to Pokemon, the Master Ball is nearly as iconic as Pikachu. In a game series that changes so much from generation to generation, it’s one of the few constants. We have an evil team set on committing animal rights abuses, a hot professor directing us on our adventure, and a single Master Ball that will catch any Pokemon in the game. Not even Pikachu is in as many main series games as the Master Ball, and the yellow rat is Game Freak’s most recognisable mascot.

Pokemon Sleep Is Changing Shiny Colours And It Could Have Huge Repercussions

Ben Sledge — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:00:19 GMT

Pokemon Sleep is a weird game. After such a long wait, it’s finally here and all I have to say about it is, yep, it’s definitely here. It measures your sleep and gamifies your health, but I’m not entirely sure it’s actually a game. I have a lot of questions about what the game is doing with my sleep data, why Pokemon Go needs that data if it’s connected, and what the point of it all is, but I risk getting too philosophical for this lighthearted opinion feature.

Best Pokemon Games On Nintendo Switch

Rebecca Phillips — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:30:23 GMT

The Pokemon series has made its mark across almost every Nintendo console from the Game Boy to the 3DS, and the Nintendo Switch is no different. The system has a range of main series titles and spin-off games for you to sink your teeth into, so when it comes to the Switch, you’re never really left wanting when it comes to Pokemon content.

Pokemon We Want To See In The Scarlet & Violet DLC

Sam Rawson — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:00:23 GMT

With 1010 Pokemon through nine generations, it makes it a bit difficult to include all of them in one game. Scarlet and Violet launched with less than half, coming in at 400 total, and while some of the cuts may be understandable, fans always want to see more.

The Best Fictional Wildlife In Video Games

Zackary Wiggs — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 09:30:20 GMT

Throughout video games, there are a wide variety of creatures to meet and interact with. Some are hostile, others can be tamed, and everything in between. While it is nice to come across the usual squirrel or horse, some of the most fun wildlife to interact with are completely fictional.

Pokemon Sleep Is Asking The Impossible: Getting 8 Hours Rest

Rhiannon Bevan — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 12:49:57 GMT

Pokemon Sleep isn't a Pokemon game in the traditional sense. However, that hasn't stopped it from being one of the hardest in the series for some. As players are sharing online, Pokemon Sleep is expecting its users to get 8.5 hours of rest a night - something that's an impossibility for so many of us. I mean, who has the time?

Pokemon: Best 14 Quotes From The Anime That We Still Live By

Josh Davison — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 05:30:20 GMT

The first episode of the Pokemon anime aired in Japan in April 1997. That episode introduced you to Ash, Pikachu, Professor Oak, and other memorable characters. Since then, the show has introduced memorable characters like Misty, Brock, Team Rocket, May, Max, Dawn, Serena, Lillie, and countless others.

Best Pokemon Clothes For Kids In 2023

Josh Coulson — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:00:17 GMT

If you love Pokemon as an adult, then there's a strong chance you have carried that love with you since you were a kid. There's also a very strong chance that whether you intend to or not, you pass that love of Pokemon onto your kids. The second my son walked in and watched me play Pokemon Violet, I could tell it was going to be something that stays with him for a while.

10 Pokemon That Are Just Ordinary Animals

Kevin Connaughton — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:17 GMT

Throughout Pokemon's extensive history, the series has created a Pokedex that is overflowing with character and curiosity. From sentient vanilla ice cream cones to sky serpents and global titans of fire and water, Nintendo has created a series of iconic, creative, and formidable creatures to feature in its games. But, not all Pokemon are as outlandish as Lickitung or as imposing as Darkrai.

Everything Else I Want Pokemon To Gamify

Josh Coulson — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 17:30:17 GMT

Pokemon Sleep finally gets its full rollout later this month. Years after it was first revealed (and never really explained), the latest way for Pokemon to tighten its stranglehold on every last aspect of our lives is almost here. Basically, it’s one of those sleep-tracking apps with a shiny coat of Pokemon paint.

Pokemon Fans Think We're Getting A Legends-Style Gen 5 Game

Rhiannon Bevan — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:46:21 GMT

Pokemon releases were pretty reliable for a spell. Ever since Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, we knew that after each big release, we could expect a remake of an older game in the latest engine. That all changed when it came to Gen 4, however, with Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl going for a vastly different artstyle than what was the most recent Gen at the time, Sword and Shield. Instead, most of the attention went to a spin-off like nothing we'd seen before, Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

Pokemon: Every Series With No Entries In Recent Years

Tristyn Akbas — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:00:17 GMT

A new mainline Pokemon game is released every few years, even though it feels like there has always been a Pokemon game that has either just been released or is about to come out. The Pokemon Company has managed to cement the series' relevance in gaming by releasing many spinoff games.

Pokemon Facts That You Might Not Know About

Brandon Moore — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:31:16 GMT

Pokemon has been around for decades. That has led to a number of fun facts and secrets that fans have discovered over the years. Things like Rhydon being the first Pokemon ever designed and Ditto being potentially failed Mew clones have been a focal point of community discussion.

Inside The Reddit Community Of Pokemon Hitmen

Ben Sledge — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 14:30:18 GMT

It’s been a while since I got stuck in a Pokemon game. The modern iterations of Game Freak’s genre-defining monster catching series are either too easy, or I’m too old. Maybe it’s both. The games aren’t taxing any more, not like Whitney and Miltank, Sinnoh’s final Cynthia battle, or even just trying to take out Brock with your Charmander back in 1996.

Everyone Is Saying Goodnight To Snorlax On A Pokemon Sleep ASMR Livestream

Josh Coulson — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:56:19 GMT

Years after it was announced, Pokemon Sleep has finally started to roll out in certain parts of the world. Still in beta right now, but getting a full worldwide launch later this month, we now know a lot more about how the Pokemon-themed sleep-tracking app works. If you want an even better understanding of its mechanics, you can check out an ASMR livestream of it right now.

10 Legendary/Mythical Pokemon You Should Realistically Never Use In Battle

Abigail Kwak — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:30:16 GMT

When creating your perfect Pokemon team, you’ll find yourself gravitating to the cooler, legendary, and mythical ‘mons. After all, having them shows how awesome a trainer you are. But before you start exploring game-restricted areas, ask yourself this: should you really be using legendary and mythical Pokemon?

The Best Prime Day 2023 Pokemon Deals

Josh Coulson — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:03:06 GMT

It's Prime Day once again. A day, or in this case two days (July 11 and 12), when Prime subscribers get even better deals than they usually do. Price cuts across the entire site, trawling Amazon for something that you actually want. That's where we come in. We've done the trawling for you and popped some of the best deals we've found into various categories. Below are some of the best Prime deals for Pokemon fans, or the Pokemon fans in your life.

The Best Prime Day 2023 Toy And Collectible Deals: Funko, Plushes, And More

Josh Coulson — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:02:05 GMT

Another Prime Day is almost upon us, but you don't need to wait until the day of to start making the most of Amazon's deals. Offers and price cuts for Prime members are already in full effect. That means if you're looking out for Funko Pops, plushes, and other toys as gifts, a one-off purchase for yourself, or because you're an avid collector, there's almost defintiely already a deal on Amazon that'll suit you right now if you have Prime.

The Best Nintendo Characters Of All Time

Sam Rawson — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:00:16 GMT

Nintendo has been ruling the console scene since 1983. In the forty years since the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), it has debuted many games and dozens of memorable characters.

Pokemon Go Players Are Sending Inappropriate Messages On Campfire

Ben Sledge — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:58:22 GMT

Pokemon Go developer Niantic has been rolling out the Campfire app for months, but the messaging and coordination service has already been inundated with inappropriate messages and misuse of its functionality.

Pokemon Mega Sets Are Up To 50 Percent Off At Amazon For Prime Day

Josh Coulson — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:49:54 GMT

A lot of franchises and series in the video game sphere have been getting the Lego treatment recently. Sonic has a Lego set with more to come later this year, Horizon Forbidden West has one too, and Super Mario Lego probably has its very own wing at Legoland by this point. Missing from Lego's moneyspinning video game sets is Pokemon, and there's a good reason for that. It's because a Lego rival has the rights to brick building when it comes to Pokemon.

The 9 Best Pokemon Abilities For Supportive Roles

Brandon Moore — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:30:17 GMT

There are a number of Abilities in Pokemon. Each one has its own pool of Pokemon that can utilize it, as well as its own effect in battle. This makes Pokemon battling one of the most strategic forms of competitive gaming you'll find. The sheer amount of Abilities available provides near-endless possibilities.

Pokemon Go Developer Accused Of Fostering Sexist, Racist "Boys Club" Workplace

Rhiannon Bevan — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:41:11 GMT

Niantic has been accused of creating a "toxic boys club" work culture that actively discriminates against female employees. Women of colour are particularly discriminated against, according to one anonymous worker, who claims she was paid less than white male employees with lower job titles and fewer responsibilities.

Pokemon Sleep Won’t Actually Help You Sleep Better

Tessa Kaur — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:30:16 GMT

I’ve been thinking a lot about Pokemon Sleep since my colleague Eric Switzer went hands-on with the upcoming app, which means he went to a sleepover with a bunch of other journalists. Pokemon Sleep is essentially a sleep-tracking app with gamified elements, in the vein of similar Pokemon games like Pokemon Go, which encourages daily walking, and Pokemon Smile, which encourages children to brush their teeth regularly.

The Best Underrated Abilities In Pokemon

Brandon Moore — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:30:16 GMT

Pokemon Abilities are just another aspect of the strategic battling side of the series. Every Pokemon has an ability that might raise certain stats, or even prevent opponents from switching out, and, more often than not, Pokemon can have access to multiple abilities. You'll want to make sure you're battling partner is caught or bred with the right one before you start to train.

Street Fighter Characters With Their Perfect Pokemon Partners

Kevin Connaughton — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 22:15:15 GMT

Street Fighter has always been about pursuing individual strength and honing your skill through one-on-ones since its launch as an arcade game in 1987. Incorporating a smorgasbord of fighters from all over the globe who vary in appearance, martial art, and personality, this series has empowered generations of aspiring fighters with colorful combos and iconic unique attacks.

Hands-On With Pokemon Sleep: They Finally Combined My Two Favorite Things

Eric Switzer — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 21:47:43 GMT

The Pokemon Company invited me to a sleepover this week to try out Pokemon Sleep, its upcoming sleep tracking game for mobile. I already spent practically all of my waking hours thinking about Pokemon, so why shouldn’t I think about them in my sleep too? Pokemon Sleep is the latest attempt to gamify everyday life with Pokemon following the success of Pokemon Go, which we all know and used to love and now kinda like maybe, and Pokemon Smile, a toothbrushing app that teaches kids how to brush the Pokemon way, I assume.

Pokemon Red & Green Has A Secret Easter Egg No One Knew About For 27 Years

Joshua Robertson — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 12:00:18 GMT

Pokemon fans have had their minds blown wide open this week, as the very first games in the series have been hiding a secret little easter egg right under the nose of every fan for the past 27 years. Pokemon Red & Green were the start of the series, released first in Japan in 1996 before being reworked and released as Red & Blue in the West. You'd think with the games being that old that they'd be pretty much rinsed of secrets, but one of the co-founders of Game Freak just inadvertently revealed a new one.

Now That The Trolls Are Gone, The Pokemon Forum Is Actually Pretty Great

Eric Switzer — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:48:18 GMT

The Pokemon Company launched a new community forum for Pokemon fans on Monday, and it was quickly taken over by trolls and shitposters. Evidently there wasn’t much moderation going on at first, because the list of hot topics quickly filled up with posts about forklifts, 9/11, Tsareena’s feet, and of course, lots and lots of posts about having sex with Pokemon. I’m not above that sort of thing, but there’s a time and place for it. If you to see horny weirdos talk about PILFs (Pokemon I’d Like To… you get it) then TheGamer’s got you covered. I’m not saying “which Pokemon would keep their sanity the longest while trapped in a sensory deprivation chamber” isn’t a valid question (it’s obviously Snorlax) but I can see why Pokemon doesn’t want those kinds of conversations on its official forums.

Video Game Societies I'd Love To Live In

Cameron Miller — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:30:16 GMT

There are tons of video game locations that make us all want to pack up our lives and become the most out-of-place townie possible. I wouldn’t fit in at all if I just so happened to bunk next to Master Chief, but you better believe I’d hit him with a “howdy neighbor” each and every time I saw him.

If You Were A Pokemon Kid, "The Teacher" Will Make You Bawl Your Eyes Out

Eric Switzer — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:12:16 GMT

Pokemon’s YouTube channel just launched a new documentary series called How Do You Play that highlights different kinds of Pokemon TCG players around the world. The first episode, ‘The Teacher’, explores the Children’s Community School in Van Nuys, California, where the faculty has spent ten years fostering and supporting a love for Pokemon cards amongst the students. If you grew up loving Pokemon cards as much as I did, this mini-doc is going to make you cry like a little baby.

Pokemon: All The Professors, Ranked

Michael Christopher — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 23:30:19 GMT

Every generation of Pokemon has introduced a new professor. The first is Professor Oak of the Kanto region. Some generations have even introduced more than one through side games, assistant roles, and more. Some of these professors are more helpful or interesting than others, though.

Best Pokemon Funko Pop! Figures In 2023

Josh Coulson — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:00:17 GMT

Even the most avid Funko Pop! collector stands very little chance of getting their hands on every single one made so far. Not only does Funko release new designs at a faster rate than anyone could possibly keep up with, but as of 2023, there are already 20,000 different Pops to collect. Your best bet is to pick an area you're interested in and go from there, and since there is so much to choose from when it comes to Pokemon, devoting your collection to that particular series is a smart way to go.

The Best Non-Legendary Pokémon, Ranked

Chris Littlechild — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 23:30:18 GMT

As Pokemon fans know, balancing is all but an impossibility in this series. It’s not a team shooter with a roster of twenty or so characters, after all (and they can be utter nightmares to balance at the best of times). There are hundreds and hundreds of Pokemon and no way to make them all competitively viable.

The Best Games To Play While Listening To Music

Kyle Chamaillard — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 22:31:16 GMT

It's easy to lose hundreds of hours playing certain video games. Whether you're running around checking off every box on your to-do list or simply engaging with the game's world and mechanics, you might end up hearing the same song playing in the background for long periods of time.

Pokemon Go: How to Increase Your Inventory Space

Kim Dailey — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:45:17 GMT

Managing your inventory space in Pokemon Go is important, but you will eventually need to upgrade that capacity no matter how calculated you are with your supplies. There are plenty of items you'll end up stockpiling, from Poke Balls to evolution items, and they all add up.

Pokemon Go Is Way More Fun With A Three-Year-Old In Charge

Josh Coulson — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:15:17 GMT

I vividly remember a few things from the very first time I fired up Pokemon Go. Sitting in my in-laws' living room unwilling to wait any longer, I changed up the region on my iPhone, so I could download the game before it officially rolled out in the UK (shh, don't tell anyone). I then proceeded to catch a Bulbasaur under the stairs and my journey had officially begun.

Can We All Promise To Be Normal About Pokemon 151?

Eric Switzer — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 22:24:38 GMT

The rumors are true, the Pokemon Trading Card Game is launching a special expansion this September to celebrate the original 151 Pokemon called, appropriately, Scarlet & Violet—151. The set will feature every Pokemon from the original games reimagined in the Paldea region, with plenty of ex, ultra rare, and special illustration cards to hunt down. Pre-orders have already started (and sold out) on the Pokemon Center. GameStop and Best Buy will have their own promo cards. Massively overpriced eBay listings are already cropping up. It’s going to be a whole big thing, but can we please try to be normal about it?

Pokemon: The Best Psychic-Type Pokemon, Ranked

Quinton O'Connor — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 21:31:17 GMT

In the earliest days of Pokemon, Psychic-Types were unbeatable. Not literally, but close enough that a golden ticket to beating Red, Blue, or Yellow was to raise up an Alakazam. It wouldn't matter who else was on your team because if you had a friend who could help you to evolve your Kadabra, you'd become essentially unstoppable.

The Most Expensive Games In The Pokemon Series

Jessica Thomas — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:30:17 GMT

In a sea of goldmines, the Pokemon video game franchise numbers are among Nintendo's most golden. Despite not owning the rights directly, the Big N profits from the sky-high sales figures of every new title in the series of monster-catching adventure games.

Pokemon Home: How To Transfer (Almost) All Your Old Teams

Josh Coulson — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 17:46:15 GMT

Pokemon Home has arrived and it allows trainers to gather up every Pokemon they have caught since playing on Game Boy Advance. Here, we explain how you can get in on the action.

Pokemon: Longest Games In The Series

Casey Foot — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 20:45:17 GMT

No matter which game in the series you play, there will be lots to discover on your Pokemon journey, alongside completing the main story. Whether you complete the Pokedex, explore postgame content, or simply see all the sights each region offers, you’ll likely spend plenty of hours with these games.

Best Pokemon Clothes For Adults In 2023

Josh Coulson — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:00:18 GMT

Pokemon is everywhere. Starting as a couple of very popular video games, it quickly extended to the trading card game, TV show, and the big screen. Now you can get just about anything that has been officially branded by The Pokemon Company including Krispy Kreme doughnuts and milk for kids.

Pokemon Sleep Seems To Be Launching Next Month, But What Even Is It?

Ben Sledge — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:30:24 GMT

Who came up with the idea for Pokemon Sleep? Which developer, executive, or cleaner at the Nintendo offices plucked up the courage to say, “You know what team, I think we should make a game that you play in your sleep.” And why wasn’t it shot down immediately? It’s an incredibly strange premise, and the length of time it’s taken to develop is even stranger.

Shiny Pokemon Are Getting Worse

Ben Sledge — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:30:17 GMT

Remember when shiny Pokemon were good? My brother ran into a bright green Golbat in FireRed when we were kids, and promptly switched off his Game Boy because something had clearly gone wrong. He didn’t want to lose his precious Charizard in some kind of corrupted save (we’d been burned before by a dodgy copy of Emerald), so bye bye bat.

I’m Struggling To Care About Pokemon Any More

Ben Sledge — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 16:30:18 GMT

The second game I ever owned was Pokemon Silver. I won a Game Boy Advance that came with Super Mario Advance 2, and I trotted down to Birkenhead market to double my collection with a handful of silvers in my pocket. I knew all my friends were playing Pokemon, so I selected the one I could afford, a second-hand copy of Silver, and I played it until the clock ran out. That’s 999:59 hours of sweet Pokemon action, with my trusty Typhlosion, who I called Pkmn Pink for some reason, by my side for it all. I don’t even know what I did for all that time, but I certainly didn’t complete the PokeDex because all my friends had long since moved on to Ruby, and refused to dig out an old game for an old console in order to trade me Growlithe and Mankey.

Ranking All The Enemy Teams In Pokemon

Gleb Zavlanov — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 15:00:18 GMT

It's no surprise that the world of Pokemon, with its tiny and isolated settlements and concerning lack of father figures, provides ripe grounds for criminal enterprises. Every region seems to have at least one evil team trying to steal Pokemon from other trainers or destroy the world with uncontrollable power.

The 10 Best Self Imposed Challenges In Gaming, Ranked

Cameron Miller — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:30:18 GMT

Your favorite video games are already packed with unique challenges and trials to take on, but sometimes you’ve played a game to the point that you’ve mastered them. When that happens, one of the only ways to play a classic game like new is to impose a challenge on yourself.

How Different Is Detective Pikachu From Other Pokemon Games?

Stacey Henley — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:30:17 GMT

Detective Pikachu Returns has gone a little under the radar, and I can’t remember the last time that’s happened to a newly revealed Pokemon game. With the latest Nintendo Direct giving us four new Mario games, including a fan-favourite revival, the second Princess Peach game, and a departure from the stale New Mario art style that also introduced a playable Daisy, Mario was at the forefront. Pokemon, for once, played a supporting role to the main event. But that won’t last for long. As the dust settles, we’ll all remember that a new Detective Pikachu game was revealed, and we might have a few questions.

Every Gift/Event Pokemon In Pokemon Home (And How To Get Them)

Josh Coulson — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:45:14 GMT

Pokemon Home landed on Nintendo Switch and mobile as a way to compile all of your Pokemon from across the many games in the franchise. While Home is not technically a game, it does offer its users rewards for completing certain tasks and hitting certain milestones.

Pokemon: The Legendary Trios, Ranked

Kyle Laurel — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 13:30:18 GMT

Some of the best things come in threes, and that's certainly true with Legendary Pokemon. They comprise some of the strongest Pokemon in the game, and most of them come in threes thanks to the incredible lore surrounding them. But what does that mean for competitive battling?

The Best Nintendo Switch Games Of All Time

Sam Hallahan — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 23:30:18 GMT

When Nintendo unveiled the Switch, people were excited, to say the least - excited, but cautious. After the Wii U's rocky life and less-than-desired sales, this could have been another disappointing attempt at something new. However, as is well known today, the Nintendo Switch quickly became one of the most popular consoles available, and still dominates the industry.

Pokemon TCG: The Most Valuable Cards From Paldea Evolved

Sultan Uz Zaman Makhdoom — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 15:00:19 GMT

With each new generation of Pokemon trading cards, you get greeted with some unique and interesting artwork that captivates and justifies the price of each card. Whether they’re Trainers or viable Pokemon with some broken abilities, the best thing about collecting each card is ogling at how aesthetic they look.

13 Valuable Pokemon Card Errors

TheGamer Staff — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:15:16 GMT

It's easy to make mistakes. Everyone does! Of course the same applies when it comes to the Pokemon TCG. Over two billion cards printed means that error cards are now easier to come across than ever.

Pokemon Home: A Complete Guide To Trading

TheGamer Staff — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:15:16 GMT

Pokemon Home has officially been released to the world, and there are plenty of great features to be found, with the most useful being the various methods of trade available to players.

The Best Video Game Soft Toys

Rebecca Phillips — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:00:18 GMT

When it comes to video game merchandise, plushes are one of the cutest things that you can collect. Even the most fearsome video game character can be turned into a collectable plush, but it’s often the characters who are already sweet who make the best plushes.

Every Pokemon Type, Ranked

Chris Littlechild — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:30:16 GMT

In Pokemon, the beginner-friendly Fire-Water-Grass triangle sprang an elemental system far more complicated. As of 2013's Pokemon X & Y introduction of the Fairy type, there are 18 different types, and many, many dual-type Pokemon. It’s a jungle out there.

The Best Games For Kids Out Right Now

Gabrielle Huston — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:30:17 GMT

As gamers grow up and have children, they are often excited to share their passion with the next generation. Unfortunately, you can't just start a toddler off with an Xbox controller and a copy of Halo 3. Many games require some understanding of video game language, mechanics, controls, etc. to understand what's going on. Without that foundation, newcomers are sure to struggle.

How To Beat Alfornada Gym In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Quinton O'Connor — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:16:17 GMT

Whoever said Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is exclusively for kids hasn't arrived in Alfornada Town yet. The Gym Test here involves finding one's emotional well-being. That can be a funny concept to children. For adults, it's just too real.

10 Best Introduction Areas In Video Games

Hilton Webster — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:45:18 GMT

A strong opening sets the tone for a game. Well, for any piece of media, really. But a good game needs more than just a bombastic, tone-setting opening. It needs an area to set it in, one that commits itself to memory.