Pokémon Games

Pokémon Switch Hinted for 2018 Release

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A Nintendo of Europe survey posted on Reddit asks what games you’re likely to buy in the next 12 months. The last entry lists the Pokémon RPG for the Nintendo Switch! This is more evidence that Game Freak is indeed looking to launch Generation VIII before the year’s end and also that Nintendo is taking stock … Read more

Detective Pikachu Releasing Worldwide in March

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A worldwide release of a physical, complete version of the Detective Pikachu game has been announced!

Coming March 23rd to the Nintendo 3DS, this version of the game contains the first part that was released exclusively to Japan two years ago, as well as an additional, new chapter that concludes the story. In addition, a noticeably large Detective Pikachu Amiibo has also been revealed to go on sale along with the game. Check out the game trailer above!

Get ready to tackle cases in Detective Pikachu, coming to the Nintendo 3DS family of systems in spring 2018! With this tough-talking, coffee-drinking, one-of-a-kind Pikachu by your side, you can talk to witnesses, hunt for clues, and uncover the secrets of Ryme City.

Kanto or Sinnoh: Which Will See Switch Remake?

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Many fans are eager for a return to Sinnoh—a region left unexplored since Pokémon Platinum was released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS—but it isn’t necessarily the only title which may see a remake in Generation VIII or beyond. Pokémon Red & Blue/Green never got a true remake on the Nintendo DS or 3DS, although … Read more

FAKE: First Alleged Gen VIII Details Surface

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REMINDER: We discuss rumors not to pass them off as fake news confirmed information, but to stimulate discussion and highlight possibilities. Never treat this or share this as fact, because it is entirely unconfirmed information which may or may not be true. The next main Pokémon title has already been confirmed to be a Nintendo Switch … Read more

Pokémon GO Adds New AR+ Feature

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Pokémon GO, the mobile Pokémon app sensation, will be getting a few new features on the iOS platform thanks to its work with Apple’s ARKit Framework. The three major additions to the new system are: Scale: With AR+, Pokémon are now fixed to a point in space, meaning you can walk up close to a … Read more

Pokémon Crystal to be Released on Virtual Console

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As many speculated when Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver were released on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console last year, fans will get a chance to re-play the classic Pokémon Crystal as well.

Set for a release on January 26, 2018, it will include the ability to deposit caught Pokémon in Pokémon Bank and transfer them to Gen VII games. The re-release of Crystal will also allow players to encounter the legendary Celebi!

I, for one, am massively excited! The animated sprites of Crystal are some of the most iconic in the series. It also finally let you choose the gender of your trainer at the outset of your adventure! This will be a great way to start 2018 for trainers across the world!