Pokémon Red and Blue deemed the fifth best game of all time by Polygon

The folks at Polygon have compiled a list of their 500 favorite games of all time, and Pokémon Red and Blue make the cut as their fifth pick. Here's what Polygon deputy news editor Allegra Frank had to say about the revered Game Boy classics: POKEMON RED AND BLUE (1998, Game Boy) Few games changed … Continue reading Pokémon Red and Blue deemed the fifth best game of all time by Polygon

Rhyperior, #464 – Drill Pokémon

From holes in its palms, it fires out Geodude. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions. It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. Geodude are shot at rare times. Type: Ground/Rock Category: Drill Ability: Lightning Rod, which draws in all Electric-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk stat. Or … Continue reading Rhyperior, #464 – Drill Pokémon

First look at new Pokémon TCG Trainer card of Ultra Recon Squad members Dulse and Zossie

The Pokémon Company has given us a first look at the new Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Trainer card for Ultra Recon Squad members Dulse and Zossie. Featuring beautiful artwork illustrated by the talented Megumi Mizutani, this new card features the duo alongside each other in a single frame. To view the original Japanese version … Continue reading First look at new Pokémon TCG Trainer card of Ultra Recon Squad members Dulse and Zossie

Pokémon Shuffle adds new Minior stage, Latios Escalation, Pikachu Celebration, Giratina Origin Forme and more

A few brand-new challenges have begun in both Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle Mobile. First is a new stage featuring Minior, which runs until January 23. Next, a Latios Escalation Battle has begun until January 23. Finally, the Dialga, Palkia, Zekrom and White Kyurem stages have begun a repeat run. In addition to this, the … Continue reading Pokémon Shuffle adds new Minior stage, Latios Escalation, Pikachu Celebration, Giratina Origin Forme and more

2018 International Challenge January Online Competition announced for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Try new tactics using the 2018 Championship Series format in the 2018 International Challenge January Online Competition. With the new regulations in place, Pokémon throughout the National Pokédex—excluding Mythical Pokémon and some Legendary Pokémon—are permitted in battle. It’s a great opportunity to showcase new strategies and try out fresh ideas. The competition features Double Battles … Continue reading 2018 International Challenge January Online Competition announced for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Third Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon global mission now underway, Win at the Battle Agency!

Travel to Festival Plaza and prepare for anything in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon during the “Win at the Battle Agency!” global mission. The goal is to win as many times as possible at the Battle Agency in Festival Plaza during the mission period! If players win a collective 100,000 times between January … Continue reading Third Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon global mission now underway, Win at the Battle Agency!

Pokémon Global Link currently undergoing maintenance, January 8

The Pokémon Global Link (PGL) is currently unavailable due to maintenance, which is scheduled to last until 11 p.m. EST – so hopefully it shouldn’t be for much longer. During maintenance, all services on the PGL are unavailable, including the official website, features related to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon, Game Sync and Rating Battles. … Continue reading Pokémon Global Link currently undergoing maintenance, January 8

Video: Exploring beyond the camera restrictions of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

YouTuber Shesez has put together a video exploring some off-camera secrets of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U as part of his ongoing Boundary Break series on YouTube. In the video, he explores beyond the camera restrictions of Nintendo's flagship fighting game. You can check out the breakdown video in its entirety in the video … Continue reading Video: Exploring beyond the camera restrictions of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U