The latest update for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, version 4.0.0, has been released and adds improved resolution and and performance to the game when played on the Nintendo Switch 2. The official patch notes state that the new version enhances: A look at the improved frame rate was shown off in the Nintendo Today … Read more
You can catch plenty of Porygon in a new Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Mass Outbreak event! It may be a nod to the last week of the Nintendo Switch being the latest Nintendo console with the imminent arrival of the Switch 2. Porygon can be evolved (upgraded?) into Porygon2, akin to the Switch 2 … Read more
In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs and their allusions to Mediterranean culture from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Capsakid Capsakid is a Grass-type Pokémon based on a spicy pepper. Its name is a combination of “Capsaicin” and “Kid”. Capsaicin is the component of peppers that give it a burning sensation when … Read more
Fans of Bug-type Pokémon, like myself, should be happy to see that three species, Tarountula, Spinarak and Venonat, will be featured in an upcoming Mass Outbreak event in which they will have increased of being Shiny! The Mass Outbreak will be taking place from May 29 at 7:00 p.m. CT until June 1 at 6:59 … Read more
The next Tera Raid battle event for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet has been announced and will feature Ground Tera Type Garchomp! It will be taking place from Thursday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m. until Sunday, May 25, at 6:59 p.m. CST and then again from Thursday, May 30, at 7:00 p.m. until Sunday, June 1, at 6:59 p.m. … Read more
While it was known that Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet would receive a free update for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console, no specific details were shared. Nintendo has now shared more about the Switch 2 updates and we have a slightly better idea of what to expect for Scarlet and Violet. Scheduled to be … Read more