Pokémon GO helps the elderly “discover the fun of smartphone games”

Pokémon GO is a game that can be enjoyed by players of all ages. According to The Pokémon Company, the immensely popular mobile title is even attracting the elderly toward smartphone games. "The smartphone is basically a device for people who are 13 and older," company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara said in a recent interview. "Even … Continue reading Pokémon GO helps the elderly “discover the fun of smartphone games”

12 game franchises we want on Nintendo Switch, including a main Pokémon game

The folks at IGN have compiled a video that features 12 franchises they want on Nintendo Switch. IGN editor and avid Pokémon fan Brendan Graeber explained how he wants to see a full-fledged Pokémon game on the upcoming console. "One series we've all wanted to see on a Nintendo console is Pokémon," he said. "I'm … Continue reading 12 game franchises we want on Nintendo Switch, including a main Pokémon game

Jolteon, #135 – Lightning Pokémon

Jolteon's cells generate a low level of electricity. This power is amplified by the static electricity of its fur, enabling the Pokémon to drop thunderbolts. The bristling fur is made of electrically charged needles. Type: Electric Category: Lightning Ability: Volt Absorb, which restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move. Hidden Ability: Quick Feet, which boosts the … Continue reading Jolteon, #135 – Lightning Pokémon

Pokémon Advanced Video: The Complete Collection is now available for pre-order

Fans of the Pokémon Advanced series will be able to relive some fond memories via Pokémon Advanced Video: The Complete Collection, which is now available for pre-order. Priced at $49.99, it is currently listed at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and RightStuf.  This upcoming set includes 40 episodes on five DVD discs and is scheduled to … Continue reading Pokémon Advanced Video: The Complete Collection is now available for pre-order

Third global mission wraps up in Pokémon Sun and Moon

The third global mission in Pokémon Sun and Moon has officially wrapped up. Every player who contributed to the “Trade Pokémon at the GTS!” global mission is guaranteed to earn 2,000 Festival Coins. Trainers who register a Game Sync ID at the Pokémon Global Link (PGL) before the mission ended will earn double Festival Coins (4,000). … Continue reading Third global mission wraps up in Pokémon Sun and Moon

Pokemon Sun and Moon QR Scanner codes for Crobat and Shiny Crobat

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, a QR Scanner function allows players to see information about Pokémon when they scan QR codes. By scanning in special patterns, players can register Pokémon of the Alola region to their Pokédex and find out where they live. If you scan in the QR code for a Pokémon that you … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon QR Scanner codes for Crobat and Shiny Crobat

Pokémon Snorlax Bean Bag Chair now available at GameStop for $150

The Snorlax Bean Bag Chair that was revealed last year can now be purchased at GameStop for $149.99. If you purchase it via the retailer's website, however, you will need to pay an additional handling fee of $30. The Pokemon-themed lounge furniture measures at nearly four feet in height and two feet across, featuring a … Continue reading Pokémon Snorlax Bean Bag Chair now available at GameStop for $150

Pokémon GO now requires permit to use Milwaukee county parks in the game

Pokémon GO developer Niantic now requires a permit to use Milwaukee county parks in its immensely-popular mobile title. This new rule is essentially saying that the game can't use the city's park. To get the ordinance overturned, Niantic or another interested party would have to file a lawsuit, which hasn't happened as yet. “[Cities and … Continue reading Pokémon GO now requires permit to use Milwaukee county parks in the game