It’s time for Pokémon to give fans a better shopping experience

Pokémon fans should be able to enjoy ordering official goods through the franchise’s own online store, www.PokemonCenter.com, but the experience we have gotten falls far short of reasonable expectations. And that is not withstanding that it only serves three countries: the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The recent merchandise launch for the Van … Read more

Review round up: Detective Pikachu Returns

Detective Pikachu is back and we’re tracking down reviews for his new outing. Detective Pikachu Returns releases on Friday, October 6, but you can hear what the critics think below. Detective Pikachu Returns reviews Siliconera: 8/10 “Detective Pikachu Returns is a charming Pokemon mystery adventure that is anchored by a heartfelt story. While its cases are accessible and … Read more

Nintendo announces 3DS and Wii U’s online services to end in early 2024

Following the closure of the eShop stores for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U consoles, Nintendo has announced that online functionality for the consoles will also be coming to an end in April 2024. This means that multiplayer games will no longer work over the internet and any downloads or communication that used Nintendo’s servers … Read more

Details about the Pokémon and Van Gogh Museum collaboration

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is hosting a special Pokémon exhibit which features artwork and also merchandise for fans to buy. The museum will be holding this special event until January 7, 2024. Pokémon artwork Art featuring Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax, Sunflora and Smeargle has been painted as homage to famous Van Gogh paintings. … Read more