Pokémon Snap hits the Wii U Virtual Console

Fans of the Nintendo 64 game Pokémon Snap are everywhere, at least in the fandom’s older demographic, and they can finally enjoy a slice of nostalgia on their Wii U soon. Younger fans will also be able to experience the memorable photog game for themselves as well. Starting in Japan, the title will be coming … Read more

[UPD1] Pokémon GO beta out, new details revealed

The Android version of Pokémon GO is out in the wild and, while it requires an exclusive invite to play, has already revealed some interesting details through its files. Sleuths over at 4chan’s /vp/ board have been combing over the contents of the APK and have made some discoveries. The following are unconfirmed and may not … Read more

Sun & Moon Speculation: Part II — The Region

NOTE: This article is based on facts and information currently available, as such it should be treated as purely speculation. Each Pokémon game brings with it a new and exciting location to explore. The regions often set the tones for what we find inside; Hoenn for example set the tone for the exotic and diverse … Read more

Gym feature announced for Pokémon GO

New Pokémon GO details have just been announced. The title is starting beta tests soon in Japan and will launch on iOS and Android later this year. It is being developed by Niantic Inc. Here’s what we can look forward to: In Pokémon GO, players around the globe will explore their surroundings to find and … Read more

First Pokémon GO footage is rough

The first footage of upcoming iOS/Android alternate reality game Pokémon GO has apparently been shown at a SXSW panel and it looks, well, not great. For a game coming out this summer and heading to beta in Japan soon, it seems to have quite a ways to go. The video shows an encounter with Ivysaur … Read more

Pokkén Tournament pleases Western reviewers

Sites are posting reviews of the Pokémon/Tekken mash-up known as Pokkén Tournament and things are looking… pretty decent, actually. The game will debut on the Wii U later this week (and require a Day 1 patch of almost 400mb), but you can read what the professionals are saying while you wait: Pokkén Tournament takes a … Read more