Pokémon GO to eventually reveal more about its story and characters

Pokémon GO developer Niantic is planning to do more with the mobile game's story and characters, including Team Leaders Blanche, Spark and Candela. However, according to senior product manager Tatsuo Nomura, those elements are on the backburner for now. “We’re a very small team and we can only do so much at once,” he said. “It’s … Continue reading Pokémon GO to eventually reveal more about its story and characters

Chikorita, #152 – Leaf Pokémon

In battle, Chikorita waves its leaf around to keep the foe at bay. However, a sweet fragrance also wafts from the leaf, becalming the battling Pokémon and creating a cozy, friendly atmosphere all around. Type: Grass Category: Leaf Ability: Overgrow, which powers up Grass-type moves when the Pokemon is in trouble. Hidden Ability: Leaf Guard, which prevents status … Continue reading Chikorita, #152 – Leaf Pokémon

Pokémon GO made 86 percent more revenue than any other mobile game in 2016

Pokemon GO drove roughly 86 percent more revenue than any other mobile game in 2016, according to data from Slice Intelligence's panel of 4.4 million online shoppers. And that is with it only launching in the second half of the year. Pokemon GO generated the most revenue in the mobile games market with 11 percent … Continue reading Pokémon GO made 86 percent more revenue than any other mobile game in 2016

Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 14th week in a row

For the 14th consecutive week, Pokemon Sun and Moon are still among the best selling games in Japan. Between February 20 and 26, the latest duo of Pokemon games collectively sold more than 13,000 copies in the region. They’ve managed to secure the sixth spot – a slight decline over the previous week. The list for the … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 14th week in a row

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

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 Petilil and Shiny Petilil

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