Meet Gladion, the secretive enforcer of Team Skull

One of the newest characters revealed for Pokemon Sun and Moon is Gladion, who's officially known as the taciturn enforcer of Team Skull. According to The Pokemon Company, Gladion places a high value on being strong in battle. He also has the recently-announced Synthetic Pokemon, Type: Null, as his partner Pokemon.

Pokemon GO players have walked 4.6 billion kilometers

Since its debut in July, Pokemon GO players have collectively walked about 4.6 billion kilometers. That's approximately equivalent to the distance between Earth and Pluto. The popular mobile game has also been downloaded more than 500 million times across the world. "What these numbers really show are the power of an emerging genre of new games … Continue reading Pokemon GO players have walked 4.6 billion kilometers

Alolan Marowak seems to carry a heavy load on its shoulder

Artist: Krithi

Professor Oak has a tan cousin who appears in Pokemon Sun and Moon

There's a new character in Pokemon Sun and Moon that bears a striking resemblance to Professor Oak. Well, it turns out his name is Nariya Oak and he's the good ol' professor's tan cousin who lives in the Alola region.

Pokemon GO Plus officially launches next week

The highly-anticipated release of Pokemon GO Plus is just around the corner. Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have announced that the Pokemon GO companion device is set to launch next Friday, September 16. It will be available in "most countries" from the get-go and later this year in select South American territories. Pokemon GO Plus … Continue reading Pokemon GO Plus officially launches next week

Pokemon Snap-like feature called Poké Finder is included in Pokemon Sun and Moon

There's a brand-new Pokemon Snap-like feature included in Pokemon Sun and Moon. It's officially called the Poké Finder, which allows players to take pictures of the Pokemon they find on their journey. Loaded into the Rotom Dex, the Poké Finder can be used in certain spots scattered throughout the Alola region to snap pictures of … Continue reading Pokemon Snap-like feature called Poké Finder is included in Pokemon Sun and Moon

Pokemon GO downloads surpass 500 million worldwide

Pokemon GO has officially been downloaded more than 500 million times across the globe since its debut on iOS and Android in July. Niantic CEO John Hanke confirmed the figure at Apple's event today, September 7, in San Francisco, where he also announced that the game will include support for Apple Watch later this year.

Pokemon GO is coming to Apple Watch later this year

Pokemon GO was among the games featured at the Apple event in San Francisco today, September 6. Niantic CEO John Hanke appeared on stage to officially announce that the game is coming to Apple Watch, making it easier to catch Pokemon without having to look on your smartphone. Pokemon GO will be available on Apple Watch … Continue reading Pokemon GO is coming to Apple Watch later this year