[ad_1] In a twenty minute Nintendo Direct this morning, Game Freak showcased two DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield. Two new areas were showcased, bringing with them 200 Pokémon not seen before in the Galar region but well known to fans of previous games. Players who connect their Sword and Shield games to Pokémon Home […]
Category: Pokemon
Pokémon games are available to play on Facebook
[ad_1] Before you ask: there aren’t any in-app purchases, at least not at this stage. The Pokémon Company isn’t shy about its goals with producing Facebook titles. This is about making Pokémon games available to “people all over the world” who otherwise couldn’t (or wouldn’t) play. For Facebook, meanwhile, this is a big boost to […]
‘Pokémon Go’ will let you play with your monster pals ‘soon’
[ad_1] You’ll also be able to see your monster pal follow you on the game’s map. Niantic says each Pokémon has different quirks, which will translate to different behaviors. The closer you get to your favorite Pokémon, the more in-game perks you’ll unlock. For instance, get to the “Ultra Buddy” level, and your virtual pal […]
‘Pokémon Sword & Shield’ had the best-selling launch of the series
[ad_1] Fans had been clamoring for Sword & Shield leading up to their release. The games mark the first mainline entry into the series on a flagship Nintendo console; all previous ones were exclusive to the company’s portable offerings. With the ability to play console-quality games both on a TV and in portable mode, the […]
‘Pokémon Go’ users can add PokéStops and gyms with Niantic Wayfarer
[ad_1] While Niantic Wayfarer is new to Pokémon Go, the company offered a similar feature in its first AR game, Ingress. By adding places like retail spots and local landmarks to Pokémon Go‘s map, players will have more chances to convene, battle and stock up on eggs and Pokéballs. On one hand, it feels like […]
‘Pokémon Go’ will let you play with your friends’ monster pals in AR
[ad_1] One of the more interesting revelations is that Niantic is going to add a multiplayer interaction element to Pokémon Go called “Buddy Adventure.” The game already has multiplayer mode in the form of online and real-time battles, but this is a much friendlier concept, with shared AR experiences at its core. In “Buddy Adventure,” […]
Pokémon’s New York-inspired monsters join ‘Pokémon Go’ today
[ad_1] If you grew up playing Pokémon in the US, Gen 5 is a special one. Pokémon Black and White were the first Pokémon titles to take their inspiration not from Japan but from the United States. The game’s Unova region is based on New York State, with Cestelia City its stand-in for Lower Manhattan. […]
‘Pokémon Sword’ and ‘Shield’ will have version-exclusive gyms
[ad_1] Whichever version you buy, you’ll have to deal with yet another new mechanic: Gigantamaxing. Unlike Dynamaxing, which ‘just’ makes Pokémon bigger and boosts their stats, certain creatures (such as Corviknight and Drednaw) will change appearance as they grow and gain access to a special G-Max Move. You won’t just want to stick to your […]
New trailer for ‘Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution’ is full of Pokémon nostalgia
[ad_1] The original Pokémon The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back was a hit with children but a critical flop, though it still has a strong pull of nostalgia over a whole generation of Pokémon fans. Particularly in Japan, where the movie was received better than it was in the West. The new version, Pokémon: Mewtwo […]
‘Pokémon Masters’ is pitting old trainers against each other this summer
[ad_1] Each trainer travels with one companion Pokémon, and together, they’re known as sync pairs. You need to go on a journey with the trainers you team up with and earn badges to qualify for the Pokémon Masters League. When you do fight, you’ll find yourself in 3-vs-3 real-time battles. The Pokémon Company is working […]