Neowin News Feed for: Pokemon

The Pokémon Company intends to "investigate and take appropriate measures" against Palworld

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 07:30:33 +0000

The Pokémon Company has made an official statement regarding the survival phenomenon Palworld, saying it will "investigate and take appropriate measures" against the early access game. Read more...

Cybercriminals use fake Pokémon NFT game to install remote access tool

Justin Luna — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 04:06:01 +0000

A new Pokémon-themed malware campaign has been discovered online. While it disguises itself as a trading card game where players can earn NFTs, it actually downloads a remote access tool. Read more...

TCGPlayer to be acquired by eBay for $295 million

Paul Hill — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:18:01 +0000

eBay has announced that it's acquiring TCGPlayer, an online trading card marketplace. eBay will pay $295 million as part of the deal and it's expected to close in the first quarter of 2023. Read more...

Pokemon Legends Arceus receives a 20% discount on Amazon UK

Paul Hill — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:44:01 +0000

Nintendo, via its Amazon store, is offering Pokemon Legends Arceus for the discounted price of £39.99 in the UK. This is a 20% drop off its usual price of £49.99. The Nintendo Switch is also on offer. Read more...

Gotta catch 'em all, LAPD cops fired for ignoring robbery call to hunt Snorlax instead

Sayan Sen — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 04:46:01 +0000

Two LAPD police officers were fired from the job in 2017 as available video evidence pointed towards them ignoring a robbery in progress call and instead, going hunting for a Snorlax in Pokémon Go. Read more...

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl bring new visuals to the DS games

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:58:01 +0000

The Pokémon Company has announced the DS titles Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl are getting remakes on the Nintendo Switch this year, with new visuals and other improvements in tow. Read more...

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is an action RPG coming to Switch in 2022

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:28:01 +0000

The Pokémon Company has announced a new take on Pokémon games, called Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It features more action elements and takes players back to the Sinnoh region many years ago. Read more...

New Pokémon Snap gets a release date of April 30 along with a new trailer

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:38:01 +0000

The Pokémon Company has announced that the long-awaited sequel to Pokémon Snap developed by Bandai Namco is slated to arrive on the Switch on April 30, with pre-orders starting today. Read more...

Pokémon GO is losing support on some older Android and iOS devices next month

Usama Jawad — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:46:01 +0000

Pokémon GO is losing support for older Android and iOS devices, namely those running Android 5, iOS 11, and iOS 12. iPhone 5S and 6 are affected too even though they can be upgraded to iOS 12. Read more...

Pokémon Unite, a battle arena game developed by Tencent, is coming to Switch and mobile

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:06:01 +0000

As part of a previously-announced Pokémon Presents presentation, The Pokémon Company and Tencent announced Pokémon Unite, a new battle arena title coming to the Switch and mobile devices. Read more...

Pokémon Snap returns over 20 years later, more mobile Pokémon games on the way

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:30:01 +0000

During a livestreamed event today, The Pokémon Company announced New Pokémon Snap, the sequel to the 1999 Nintendo 64 title. A mobile title that helps children brush their teeth was also revealed. Read more...

New Mythical Pokémon revealed for Pokémon Day, in-game events also taking place

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:32:01 +0000

The Pokémon Company is celebrating this year's Pokémon Day in a number of ways. A new Mythical Pokémon, Zarude, has been revealed, along with the voting results for Pokémon of the year. Read more...

Pokémon HOME cloud service is now available, Bank free trial also live

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:32:01 +0000

The Pokémon Company has announced that the new cloud storage service, Pokémon HOME, is now available for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. It's free, but the Premium plan costs $16 per year. Read more...

Pokémon Sword and Shield are getting an Expansion Pass with new areas and more

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 19:16:02 +0000

In an unprecedented move, Game Freak has announced that it's releasing an Expansion Pass for Pokémon Sword and Shield. The pass will include two DLC packs, each with a new area and more content. Read more...

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is coming to the Switch on March 6

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 17:50:01 +0000

During the Pokémon Direct presentation, a remake of the first Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games was announced to be coming to the Nintendo Switch. The titles debuted first launched in 2005. Read more...

The first Nintendo Direct of 2020 is all about Pokémon

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:00:01 +0000

Nintendo has announced that its first Direct presentation for 2020 will be a Pokémon Direct. It'll last about 20 minutes, but there's no indication of what the company will talk about specifically. Read more...

Pokémon Sword review: A large step in Pokémon evolution

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 20:40:01 +0000

Pokémon Sword and Shield are the first games in the eighth generation of the franchise, so they're the first whole new adventure on the Switch. Do they live up to the expectations? Here's our review. Read more...

Pokémon Sword and Shield appears on Japanese Nintendo Switch eShop

Boyd Chan — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 08:46:01 +0000

With just a bit over two weeks to go until worldwide release, Pokémon Sword and Shield have been spotted available for pre-order and pre-load on the Japanese eShop for Nintendo Switch. Read more...

New trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield introduces more Gigantamax forms

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:54:01 +0000

A new trailer for the upcoming Nintendo Switch titles has been released, and it showcases a handful of new Gigantamax transformations, including an exclusive bonus for early buyers. Read more...

New trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield reveals Gigantamax transformations and more

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:06:01 +0000

The Pokémon Company has released a new trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield, revealing an even stronger transformation called Gigantamax, as well as new creatures and characters from the game. Read more...

Pokémon Masters launches on smartphones this summer, more details revealed

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:38:01 +0000

After the initial announcement at the end of May, The Pokémon Company has revealed some more details regarding its upcoming mobile game, Pokémon Masters, which is planned for this summer. Read more...

Pokémon Sword and Shield releasing worldwide on November 15, more details revealed

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:38:01 +0000

Today, Nintendo held its Direct presentation focused on the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield titles for the Switch, revealing the release date plus new features, characters, and Pokémon. Read more...

Pokémon Masters coming to smartphones later this year, more Pokémon products on the way

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 29 May 2019 17:26:01 +0000

In a dedicated press conference late last night, The Pokémon Company announced a range of new products and games on the way, including Pokémon Masters, Pokémon Sleep, and many more. Read more...

More information about Pokémon Sword and Shield is coming before E3

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 27 May 2019 16:48:01 +0000

In a somewhat surprising move, Nintendo has decided to share more information about its upcoming Pokémon titles, Sword and Shield, before its E3 event, with a Direct presentation on June 5. Read more...

Pokémon Let's Go Review - (Almost) the best of both worlds

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 15:00:01 +0000

Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! try to bring together the best of Pokémon GO and traditional Pokémon titles, and they do a very good job at it. We also review the Poké Ball Plus. Read more...

Niantic announces battery-friendly Adventure Sync feature for Pokémon GO

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:14:24 +0000

In a future update, Pokémon GO will be able to track a user's movements even without opening the app, allowing them to more easily hatch eggs and earn candy from their partner Pokémon. Read more...

Pokémon GO introduces creatures from the Sinnoh region

Paul Hill — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 23:34:02 +0000

The latest update to Pokémon GO brings Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, according to the team behind the game. New Pokémon will be rolled out in waves so you may not find everything you want yet. Read more...

Pokémon GO unleashes rewards for players, teases new Pokémon

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 19:26:01 +0000

As a reward for completing all three global challenges which have taken place over this past summer, Niantic is unleashing a lot of content for Pokémon GO players over the next few weeks. Read more...

Nintendo to release Eevee & Pikachu edition of the Switch alongside the new Pokémon games

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 18:40:01 +0000

Nintendo has announced a pair of bundles including a themed console featuring the stars of Pokémon Let's Go, as well as a copy of your preferred version of the game and the Poké Ball Plus. Read more...

Pokémon GO team announces September Community Day details

Paul Hill — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:18:01 +0000

On September 22nd, Pokémon GO players will be able to partake in the September Community Day where Chikorita will make an appearance. You'll only have three hours to find the Pokémon though. Read more...

Pokémon GO introduces easy-to-level Lucky Pokémon

Paul Hill — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 23:40:01 +0000

Niantic have released a new update for Pokémon GO which introduces Lucky Pokémon which can be obtained from trading a Pokémon - and being lucky. Lucky Pokémon will be easier to level up. Read more...

Check out the new trailer for Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:46:01 +0000

Nintendo has released a new trailer showcasing some of the features of its upcoming Pokémon games, including customization options, partner Pokémon, gym battles, and cooperative play. Read more...

Pokémon Quest is coming to mobile devices next week

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:32:01 +0000

The Pokémon Company has announced that its latest free-to-play title, Pokémon Quest, will be releasing on Android and iOS devices next week, almost one month after the launch on the Switch. Read more...

Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! and Let's Go Eevee! announced for Nintendo Switch

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 30 May 2018 02:44:01 +0000

In a surprise press conference today, The Pokémon Company announced the latest video games in the franchise, Pokémon Let's Go! Pikachu and Let's Go! Eevee, coming this year to the Nintendo Switch. Read more...

PokéCall transforms your iPhone's incoming call screen to resemble a Pokémon battle

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:26:01 +0000

If you are a huge Pokémon fan, you might want to take a look at this customized incoming call screen for the iPhone. The interface mimics a Pokémon battle and gives you the option to run fight or run. Read more...

Pokémon Go developers have purchased AR company Escher Reality

Faheemmuddeen Patel — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 13:30:01 +0000

The developers behind Pokémon Go, Niantic Labs, have purchased an augmented reality company Escher Reality. Escher reality focuses on persistent, cross-platform, and multiuser AR experiences. Read more...

Pokémon Crystal arrives on Nintendo 3DS for $9.99

Paul Hill — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 08:38:02 +0000

The Gameboy Color game, Pokémon Crystal, is now available on the Nintendo 3DS for just $9.99. The new edition lets you catch Celebi after completing the game, which wasn't possible before. Read more...

Pokémon GO set to introduce third generation monsters

Paul Hill — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 18:28:02 +0000

An upcoming update to Pokémon GO, due for release later this month for Halloween, could come with some new Pokémon from the third generation; Pokémon introduced in the Ruby and Sapphire games. Read more...

Niantic postpones two of its Pokémon GO events in Europe

Timi Cantisano — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 02:02:01 +0000

After suffering technical issues with its first Pokémon GO event in the United States, Niantic, the developer, has now postponed two of its upcoming events in Europe to sometime in the fall. Read more...

Pokémon GO gets a big update that also shames players who cheat

Richard Tyr Blewitt — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 09:50:01 +0000

Along with a list of new features and things to do in Pokémon GO, the developers have also come up with a way of shaming anyone who might use third-party cheating tools or programs. Read more...