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Game Freak business and news from across the web.- Prime Slimes: A Guide To Gaming’s Greatest Goo-GettersThis guide explores the history and evolution of slime monsters in video games, from their origins in Dungeons & Dragons to their iconic status in franchises like Dragon Quest and Puyo Puyo. It highlights notable slime characters and games where players control slime protagonists, showcasing their enduring appeal as a beloved monster archetype.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.- Beast of Reincarnation is a Stunning Action-RPG with a Tactical Twist | IGN PreviewBeast of Reincarnation is a new action-RPG from Pokémon developer Game Freak that features a tactical twist. The first two hours suggest a shift from creature collection to combat, following a dynamic duo through its story.
Rumor: Nintendo hit with data breach, hacker steals 859MB of data via TINYpulseA hacker claims to have stolen 859MB of data from TINYpulse systems, potentially affecting Nintendo employees. The stolen data reportedly includes employee names, emails, surveys, analytics reports, and financial documents like bank statements and W-9 forms. This alleged breach follows previous security incidents involving Nintendo and Game Freak.- Pokemon Winds and Waves is apparently targeting a September release on Switch 2Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves are reportedly targeting a September 2027 release on the Nintendo Switch 2. This information comes from the Pokemon leak account Centro Leaks, indicating that The Pokemon Company and Game Freak are aiming for this launch window.
Beast of Reincarnation Launches August 4, Game Freak Reveals Voice Cast and New Story DetailsGame Freak and Fictions announced that the action RPG Beast of Reincarnation will launch on August 4, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, also available day one on Xbox Game Pass. The game features a post-apocalyptic Japan setting with a story about an outcast named Emma and her canine companion Koo, and its combat blends real-time sword fighting with companion commands. The Japanese voice cast, including Yui Ishikawa as Emma, was also revealed.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Everything Announced!Nintendo held a surprise Nintendo Direct presentation showcasing numerous upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The showcase included new releases, ports of existing games, and DLC announcements across various genres, with many titles slated for release in late 2026 and into 2027.
Beast of Reincarnation reveals full voice cast and new gameplayPublisher Fictions and developer Game Freak have revealed the full voice cast for their upcoming "One-Person, One-Dog Action RPG," Beast of Reincarnation. The game will feature prominent voice actors and new gameplay showcasing the synergy between the protagonist Emma and her companion Coo. Beast of Reincarnation is scheduled to launch on August 4th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass.- Everything Announced at the PC Gaming Show on Sunday, June 7The PC Gaming Show featured over 20 world premieres and more than 60 games, including new titles like Wielders of the Essence, Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, and Stronghold 4. Many games announced, such as Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Skitarii Class and Abiotic Factor: Entropic Break DLC, are available to wishlist on Steam, with several offering demos.
Beast of Reincarnation’s Story, World and Monsters Discussed in New Video InterviewGame Freak director Kota Furushima discussed the world, story, and monsters of the upcoming game Beast of Reincarnation in a video interview. The game features a world consumed by a force called the Blight, transforming living things into corrupted beings known as Malefact. The protagonist, Emma, journeys with her companion Koo to defeat the source of the Blight, the 'Beast of Reincarnation'. Beast of Reincarnation is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on August 4th.
Beast of Reincarnation reveals voice cast, new gameplayPublisher Fictions and developer Game Freak have revealed the voice cast for their upcoming action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, including Yui Ishikawa as protagonist Emma. Game director Kota Furushima detailed the game's story, combat synergy between Emma and her companion Coo, and the overall player experience. Beast of Reincarnation is set to release on August 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and will be available on Game Pass.
Beast of Reincarnation has some stellar voice actors, but one has to play protagonist Emma completely devoid of emotionGame Freak's upcoming action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, set to launch on August 4, features voice actors Yui Ishikawa as the emotionless protagonist Emma and Akio Otsuka in its cast. Game director Kota Furushima explained that Emma's lack of emotion is a key narrative element, with Ishikawa, known for her role as 2B in Nier: Automata, tasked with portraying this challenging character.
Everything Announced at PC Gaming Show 2026The PC Gaming Show 2026 featured numerous announcements and reveals for upcoming PC titles. Highlights included new trailers and gameplay for games such as Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, Hack 95, Company of Heroes Definitive Edition, and Serious Sam Shatterverse. Several games announced demos or upcoming playtests, with a focus on diverse genres from city builders and RPGs to roguelikes and party games.
Vampire Survivors has a free content expansion, plus a Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC in Summer 2026Developer poncle has released a free content update for Vampire Survivors, version 1.15, which includes major quality-of-life improvements, new content like stages and characters, and various tweaks. Additionally, the 'Legacy of the Bloodmoon' DLC was announced for Summer 2026, serving as an expansion to 'Legacy of the Moonspell'. poncle also revealed plans for a new studio in Japan headed by Sawaki Takeyasu and a lineup of 'Survivaton' games.- Pokémon Champions Launches June 17 on iOS and Android, Pre-Registrations OpenPokémon Champions is launching on iOS and Android on June 17, 2026, with pre-registrations now open. Players can link their Nintendo account for saved data transfer from the Nintendo Switch version. The game will feature Pokémon battles, including ranked matches against global trainers, and will be developed by The Pokémon Works with Game Freak planning the project.
ANA Pokemon Planes Include Wind And Waves StartersAll Nippon Airways (ANA) has revealed designs for its Pokemon-themed planes, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Game Freak and Nintendo's Pokemon franchise and the airline's 40th anniversary. Three distinct plane designs, named Pokemon Jet Red, Green, and Blue, will feature starter Pokemon from various generations, including the new starters from the upcoming 'Pokemon Wind and Waves' game. These themed planes will fly on both domestic and international routes starting in late July 2026, with special Pokemon-themed amenities also planned for passengers.
Pokémon game sales cross 515m units as The Pokémon Company looks to Winds and Waves next year, and TCG production is ramping up tooThe Pokémon Company has announced that total shipments of all Pokémon-related software have surpassed 515 million units. Additionally, the Pokémon Trading Card Game has printed over 85 billion cards. The upcoming titles, Pokémon Winds and Waves, are slated for release on the Nintendo Switch in 2027.
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Yoshi (NES)This article compares the box art for the NES title Yoshi, known as Mario & Yoshi in Europe and Yoshi's Egg in Japan. It presents the North American, European, and Japanese cover art, discussing their design elements and regional differences. The author notes the game's retro charm despite not being the best tile-matching puzzler.
Pokemon Champions producer explains how they decide which Pokemon to includePokemon Champions producer Masaaki Hoshino explained in an interview that Game Freak's Shigeki Morimoto is consulted on which Pokemon are included in the game. The development team prioritizes Pokemon that are easy for new players to understand and battle with, with plans to carefully introduce mechanics like Mega Evolutions and Terastallization.
Pokemon Champions producer on how the team is deciding which Pokemon to include in the game and morePokemon Champions producer Masaaki Hoshino discussed the game's development, including the criteria for selecting which Pokemon are included and how special mechanics like Mega Evolutions and Terastallization will be implemented. The team is prioritizing ease of understanding for new players, with a focus on Pokemon that clearly demonstrate battle strengths. The game is available on Nintendo Switch.