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Warhorse Studios hit by an undetailed cybersecurity incident
Warhorse Studios, developer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance and an upcoming Lord of the Rings RPG, has announced it was the victim of a significant cybersecurity incident. The full scope of the breach, which involved unauthorized access to company systems and data, is still being assessed. CEO Martin Frývaldský stated the studio is working with experts to secure systems and protect affected parties.
Pokemon Winds and Waves might benefit from next-gen water tech, as a Game Freak developer publishes water simulation…
A recent research paper co-authored by a Game Freak developer, Fumiya Narita, and University of Tokyo professor Takashi Kanai details advancements in water simulation technology. This research could potentially enhance the visual fidelity of water effects in upcoming games like Pokemon Winds and Waves, which is slated for a 2027 release on the Nintendo Switch 2.
“The ultimate destination for Pokémon fans”: The first permanent Pokémon store outside Asia is coming — and I'm already praying for my bank account
The Pokémon Company has announced plans to open its first permanent physical retail store outside of Asia in London, United Kingdom, by 2029. The store is described as the ultimate destination for fans, promising exclusive merchandise and unique experiences. This London location is the first of several planned international stores.
Beast of Reincarnation’s Last Update is Targeting October 19th
Game Freak has announced that Beast of Reincarnation will cease receiving updates, with the final one targeting October 19th. The action RPG, which received mixed reception upon its August release, has seen several patches to improve the player experience, including new progression options for New Game+ players and performance enhancements. The developer thanked players for their support.
Game Freak is moving on from Beast of Reincarnation, with major updates for the Pokemon dev's action RPG coming to…
Pokemon developer Game Freak is ending its post-launch update cycle for the action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, with the final major patch scheduled for October 19. The game, which launched in August, received "Mixed" reviews and its director publicly apologized for its performance. Game Freak has not provided a specific reason for concluding support so soon after release.
After 24 years working on Pokemon, Scarlet and Violet lead is making a "completely original game": an RPG where you have to wash your outfits and let them dry in real time
Shigeru Ohmori, a lead developer on Pokemon, is working on a new, original free-to-play mobile RPG called Ame Nochi Hare Onna. The game features magical girls who clean up a city by fighting trash-like yokai spirits, with a unique mechanic where the effectiveness of their outfits depends on them being clean and dry, influenced by real-world weather.
Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Switch ports feel all but confirmed, fans believe as new Pokemon Home update suggests more GBA games could be on the way
Fans believe that ports of Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald to the Nintendo Switch are likely following an update to Pokemon Home. The update allows transfers from the Game Boy Advance versions of FireRed and LeafGreen, and a generic 'GBA games' button suggests support for more titles. The success of the FireRed and LeafGreen re-releases indicates a strong financial incentive for The Pokemon Company to release the Gen 3 games.
Pokémon Winds and Waves leak reveals ‘most complete version’ of game’s map
Leaked information for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game, Pokémon Winds and Waves, has revealed details about the game's map, including potential inspirations from Indonesia, Australia, and surrounding regions. Screenshots allegedly from a 2023 Switch 1 devkit showcase new characters and gym designs, though the final version is expected to differ significantly. The leaks suggest a potential time skip or flashback mechanic within the game's narrative.
I apologize in advance for this, but: Introducing Drillposting
This article explores the concept of 'Drillposting,' a humorous internet phenomenon inspired by the philosopher dril and applied to video game characters who use drills. It draws parallels between dril's philosophical musings and characters from games like Deep Rock Galactic, BioShock, and Mr. Driller.
Nintendo Switch ports of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire look even more likely after official account shares suspiciously HD footage of the GBA games
An official Pokémon social media account shared a high-definition clip of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, leading fans to speculate about potential Nintendo Switch ports. The footage, which appears to be from an emulator, combined with datamined information about existing Switch ports, suggests that remakes or ports of the third-generation games are likely.
Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Nintendo Switch ports seem likely, fans speculate as official account shares…
An official Japanese Pokemon account shared a crisp clip of Pokemon Ruby or Sapphire, leading fans to speculate about potential Nintendo Switch ports. The footage's quality and length resemble Switch captures, fueling theories that the Hoenn generation games could be heading to Nintendo's current console, possibly following the earlier release of FireRed and LeafGreen.
Rumor: Pokemon is slowly ramping up to release a full-fledged MMO with its 11th generation game
A rumor suggests that the Pokemon series is preparing to launch a full-fledged MMO with its 11th generation game, potentially titled Pokemon Winds and Waves. This speculation is based on observed online features in recent titles like Pokemon Sword and Shield and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, with claims that future installments will include MMO-style quests and co-op play.
Yet another Pokémon-inspired game is popping off on Steam, with over 160,000 concurrent players for Aniimo
Aniimo, a Pokémon-inspired open-world RPG, has surpassed 160,000 concurrent players on Steam, making it the second most-played game of its kind behind Palworld. While praised for its creature-collecting elements, the game faces criticism for its monetization tactics, similar to Genshin Impact.
Beast of Reincarnation Gets More Quality-of-Life Features, Harder Difficulties Coming in the Future
Game Freak and Fictions have released a new patch for Beast of Reincarnation, introducing numerous quality-of-life improvements such as skippable cutscenes and enhanced DLSS/Frame Generation options. Future updates are planned to include more difficulty settings beyond 'Hard' and additional gameplay enhancements.
Game Freak Announces New Game Ame no Chi Hare Onna for Mobile!
Game Freak has announced Ame no Chi Hare Onna, a free-to-play mobile game set to release in Japan this winter. Directed by Shigeru Ohmori, the game is a magical girl/weather-based title where players fight sentient trash monsters using real-world weather data. The Pokémon developer confirmed that no Pokémon will be featured in this new IP.
Pokemon devs reveal magical girl "laundry game" that uses real-life weather data, and Game Freak is bringing…
Game Freak, known for the Pokemon series, has announced a new free-to-play mobile game for iOS and Android in Japan titled "Ame no Chi Hare Onna." Directed by Shigeru Ohmori, the game is described as a "laundry game" that incorporates real-world weather data into its gameplay. The studio also has "Pokemon Winds and Waves" scheduled for release next year.
Game Freak reveals Rainy Day, Sunny Girl mobile title
Game Freak, known for its work on Pokémon, has announced a new colorful mobile game for iOS and Android titled Rainy Day, Sunny Girl. The game will feature magical girls who draw power from real-world weather data in Japan, a concept inspired by a laundry forecast idea.
Honkai: Nexus Anima could be the free-to-play Pokémon killer
Hoyoverse's upcoming free-to-play creature collector, Honkai: Nexus Anima, was previewed at Gamescom 2026. The game features auto-battles and unique creature designs with abstract 'Aspects' like Love and Reality, differentiating it from traditional creature collectors. Concerns exist around its gacha mechanics and monetization, though the game is set to release on PC, iOS, and Android.
As Pokemon devs hint that turn-based battles could be a thing of the past, Pokemon Champions lead says they'll…
Pokemon Champions co-directors Kazumasa Iwao and Masaaki Hoshino have discussed the future of the series' turn-based combat. While acknowledging experiments with real-time elements in titles like Pokemon Legends: Arceus, they emphasized that Pokemon Champions is designed to preserve the traditional turn-based system indefinitely. This focus on competitive battling through Pokemon Champions is seen as crucial for the longevity of the classic format.
With Pokemon Bank's demise on the horizon, one modder makes their own adapter to move Pokemon from GBA to Switch…
With the impending shutdown of Pokemon Bank on February 26, 2027, a modder named Drewworks has created a functional adapter to transfer Pokemon from Game Boy Advance cartridges to the Nintendo Switch. This homebrew solution allows players to preserve their creatures from older generations, as Pokemon Bank will soon cease service, potentially stranding some Pokemon permanently on the Nintendo 3DS.
