Game Freak’s mobile gacha game getting an English release

Game Freak, the developers of the main Pokémon games, released a mobile free-to-play “casual RPG” last year for iOS and Android in Japan called PANDOLAND and soon Western audiences will also get to play! The game features blocky graphics reminiscent of another Game Freak-developed mobile title, Pokémon Quest. But this game is completely separate from … Read more

POKEGENIC Trademark Filed in Japan (UPD)

There’s a lot of mystery involved in the latest trademark filing from Nintendo, Game Freak and Creatures, Inc. Simply listed as “POKEGENIC” (although POKÉGENIC seems likely), the name is filed for use in a variety of projects which include many mentions of outdoor sports, art and not least of all, videogames. These filings are not … Read more

Game Freak Prioritizing Original Games Over Pokémon

The developer of the main Pokémon series, Game Freak, has offered some insight into their development structure within the company. In an interview with VGC, they talked about the teams that make up the company and their new R&D division which has helped them to develop even more games simultaneously. Pokémon Sword & Shield are … Read more

HarmoKnight, A New Game Freak Game

Coming soon to the Japanese 3DS eShop is a title by Game Freak (known primarily for their development of the main Pokémon games). This game, called HarmoKnight, is a rhythm-based title which has you hit buttons to attack, jump, and run in sync with the music.  Luckily for us Pokéfans, Game Freak has decided to … Read more