Nintendo Switch now officially available worldwide

It's finally March 3, 2017, which means the countdown to Nintendo Switch is over! Nintendo's latest gaming system is now officially available worldwide. A number of stores across the globe held midnight launch events, including the Nintendo NY store in New York, where the first person who bought the new console had an opportunity to take … Continue reading Nintendo Switch now officially available worldwide

Froakie was the most popular starter Pokémon of the Kalos region

Akin to how the Water-type Pokémon Mudkip, Piplup and Oshawott were the most popular starters of Hoenn, Sinnoh and Unova, respectively, Froakie was favored over Fennekin and Chespin in the Kalos region. An official poll conducted by The Pokémon Company has found that 49 percent of Pokémon X and Y players chose Froakie as their … Continue reading Froakie was the most popular starter Pokémon of the Kalos region

Pokémon GO named as the mobile game of the year by The International Mobile Gaming Awards

The International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA) has announced the winners of its 13th global edition, with the top award going to none other than Pokémon GO. This year’s Grand Prix award went to Niantic's immensely-popular mobile game, while Martin Magni won the Jury’s Honorable Mention with his puzzle game Mekorama. The jury selected 16 winners … Continue reading Pokémon GO named as the mobile game of the year by The International Mobile Gaming Awards

Pokémon TCG cards fully painted by talented Pokémon fan

A talented Pokémon fan who goes by the name Lunumbra has spent several years creating fully-painted versions of select Pokémon TCG cards. The results are simply astonishing and make the artwork on each card stick out with more color and detail. Check out the image above to see an original TCG card of Lapras compared … Continue reading Pokémon TCG cards fully painted by talented Pokémon fan

Pokémon TCG and video game special events announced for France and Spain

Two big European Pokémon TCG and video game Championship Series competitions are on the way! Players can compete in Lyon, France, in April and in Madrid, Spain, in June for major Championship Points, trophies, Pokémon TCG booster packs, and more at exciting Pokémon Special Events. For the first time this tournament season, players in France … Continue reading Pokémon TCG and video game special events announced for France and Spain

Pokémon GO trading won’t be possible through the Internet

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has confirmed that the mobile game's upcoming trading feature will only be available via local play. “[Trading] won’t be through the internet,” explains senior product manager Tatsuo Nomura. “You shouldn’t be able to exchange your Pokémon with someone who is 100 miles away from you. ... The person needs to be … Continue reading Pokémon GO trading won’t be possible through the Internet

Ash looks kinda different without his hat and shirt

Why does he and Pikachu have such serious faces on?

Potential Nintendo Switch customers want to play Pokémon GO on the console

Game Informer's Ben Reeves recently took to the streets of Minneapolis to ask random people if they've ever heard of Nintendo Switch. A couple of them didn't really know much about the console but explained how they'd be interested in it if it offered a playable version of Pokémon GO that allows you to "hunt … Continue reading Potential Nintendo Switch customers want to play Pokémon GO on the console