Find out which Pokémon your state wants most exactly one year after Pokémon GO launched

This time last year, the U.S. was in the grip of Pokémon GO fever. Cities across the nation were swarmed by people desperately hunting for their favorite monsters, with Central Park in New York City becoming a mecca for Pokémon GO players. At the height of the Pokémon GO craze, Decluttr published a graphic showing … Continue reading Find out which Pokémon your state wants most exactly one year after Pokémon GO launched

Happy 4th of July 2017 from the Dragon-type Pokémon flag of the U.S.

Artist: Neffertity

Exclusive Pokémon plushies for Tyranitar, Venusaur and Jigglypuff from UCC Distributing at San Diego Comic Con 2017

San Diego Comic Con 2017 attendees can look forward to purchasing exclusive merchandise from UCC Distributing, which is selling three exclusive Pokémon plushes - a 12" Tyranitar Jumbo Plushie for $39.99, a 12" Venusaur Jumbo Plushie for $39.99 and an 8" Jigglypuff Plushie for $19.99. The full list of UCC's SDCC 2017 wares can be … Continue reading Exclusive Pokémon plushies for Tyranitar, Venusaur and Jigglypuff from UCC Distributing at San Diego Comic Con 2017

The original Pokémon games have entered The World Video Game Hall of Fame

Did you know that The World Video Game Hall of Fame has selected the original Pokémon games for induction? Pokémon has just received a huge honor as the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green games have been selected to enter the World Video Game Hall of Fame as one of the 2017 inductees. These games … Continue reading The original Pokémon games have entered The World Video Game Hall of Fame

Pokémon GO developer Niantic says “this summer will be legendary”

Pokémon GO won big at the 21st Annual Webby Awards, where it was selected as best mobile game. Niantic’s global product marketing lead Archit Bhargava was there to accept the award and to delivered a brief speech, in which he vaguely stated: “This summer will be legendary.” This comment is probably alluding to future plans … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic says “this summer will be legendary”

Pokémon enters the World Video Game Hall of Fame via Pokémon Red and Green

Pokémon recently received a massive honor as the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green games have been selected to enter the World Video Game Hall of Fame as one of the 2017 inductees. These Game Boy classics are being recognized for their popularity over a sustained period and their impact on popular culture. They will … Continue reading Pokémon enters the World Video Game Hall of Fame via Pokémon Red and Green

Pokémon World Championships qualifications adjusted for the 2017 season

After a midseason review of the expected number of invitations to the 2017 Pokémon World Championships, we've decided to make some changes to allow more players to earn invitations to the big event. The changes are happening in two ways: lowering the invitation threshold in some regions (meaning players can qualify for Worlds with fewer … Continue reading Pokémon World Championships qualifications adjusted for the 2017 season

Pokémon Red and Green officially inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame

Pokémon Red and Green are among the latest games that have officially been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Alongside Donkey Kong, Halo: Combat Evolved and Street Fighter II, Pokémon Red and Green emerged from a field of 12 finalists that also included Final Fantasy VII, Microsoft Windows Solitaire, Mortal Kombat, Myst, … Continue reading Pokémon Red and Green officially inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame