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The Pokémon Company Announces Facial Recognition System to Help Kill Scalping at Japanese Card Stores, Mandatory From Elementary School Age
The Pokémon Company is implementing a mandatory facial recognition system in some Japanese stores to combat scalping of its trading cards. The system will apply to all adult customers and children aged elementary school age and older.
Japan: Pokemon Card Stores require facial recognition for entry and purchases
The Pokemon Company is implementing facial recognition technology in its stores in Japan to combat scalpers of the Pokemon Trading Card Game. This measure aims to control entry and purchases, addressing the ongoing popularity and demand for the cards.
WRUP: Presenting Bilford McGurkee’s Slam Your Hand In The Car Door edition
This article is a weekly roundup of what the Massively OP staff and community are playing. This week's participants mention games like Splatoon, Pokopia, Pokemon Go, Guild Wars 2, Palworld, The Division 2, Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy VIII, ZeroSpace, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The bonus question asks about the worst reason for ruining one's sleep schedule, with answers ranging from work to gaming.
Over 100 scrapped Pokemon designs for Diamond and Pearl see the light of day after 20 years thanks to newly discovered…
A newly discovered Game Freak documentary from nearly 20 years ago has revealed over 100 scrapped Pokemon designs for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. The documentary, previously only mentioned by Junichi Masuda, offers a look into the development of the 2006 RPGs. This discovery is separate from the 2024 Game Freak data breach.
With 58 consoles and a dream, Pokemon Sapphire player chases "1 in 9 million" odds in an attempt to find a very specific shiny duck that he could immediately lose
A dedicated Pokemon player, Professor Rex, is using an elaborate setup of 58 consoles (33 GameCubes and 25 Wiis) to simultaneously hunt for a specific shiny Golduck in Pokemon Sapphire. This particular Golduck has an estimated one in nine million chance of appearing at level 25, and there's a risk it could flee the battle, making the hunt exceptionally challenging.
Razer Launches Pikachu & Eevee Collection Bringing Pokémon Charm to Gaming Setups | Invision Game
Razer has launched a new collection featuring Pikachu and Eevee in collaboration with The Pokémon Company International. The line includes gaming peripherals like a headset, keyboard, mouse, and mouse mat, all designed with Pokémon charm and Razer's gaming technology. The collection is available globally through Razer's official channels and select retailers.
Razer Launches Espeon & Umbreon Collection Inspired by Pokémon's Iconic Eevee Evolutions | Invision
Razer has launched a new collection of gaming peripherals inspired by the Pokémon evolutions Espeon and Umbreon. The collection includes a gaming headset, keyboard, mouse, and mouse mat, all featuring themed artwork and Razer's signature Chroma RGB lighting. This collaboration celebrates Pokémon's 30th anniversary and is available globally through Razer's official channels.
Pokemon Sleep gets Pokemon Horizons: The Series collaboration
The Pokemon Company announced a collaboration between Pokemon Sleep and Pokemon Horizons: The Series. Players of the Pokemon Sleep app can expect new Pokemon characters like Captain Pikachu and Tinkatink to appear, along with special third-anniversary gifts.
Razer's Pokemon collabs are utterly adorable, but I wish its makeovers didn't ignore its best gaming…
Razer's recent Pokemon collaborations, featuring Espeon, Umbreon, Pikachu, and Eevee, are visually appealing but utilize lower-end accessories. The author expresses a desire for these collaborations to include Razer's higher-end gaming peripherals, such as the BlackShark V3 Pro headset and Deathadder V4 Pro mouse, to offer more features and better performance alongside the cute designs.
Pokemon Pokopia New Event Brings Exclusive Rewards
Pokemon Pokopia is launching a new limited-time event called Zorua's Hide-and-Sneak Contest from July 19 to July 27, 2026. Players can earn exclusive rewards by finding Zorua as quickly as possible, with competitive elements including personal bests, town records, and Cloud Island leaderboards. An update to version 1.1.1 is required to participate.
The Pokemon World Championship will feel lesser without Pokemon Unite
The author expresses disappointment over Pokemon Unite's removal from the annual Pokemon World Championships, arguing it was a significant highlight and a unifying force for fans of different Pokemon genres. While acknowledging the game's potential for its own dedicated events, the article suggests the Worlds event will feel less exciting and less inclusive without the MOBA's presence.
Pokemon Unite removed from 2027 Championship Series
The Pokemon Company has announced that Pokemon Unite will be removed from the Championship Series starting in 2027, with this year's World Championships being its last appearance. A separate in-person event for Pokemon Unite will be held in Japan in 2027, with qualifying teams receiving travel support. No specific reason was provided for the exclusion from the main Championship Series.
Details leaked for Pokemon King and Queen, which became Sword and Shield – co-evolution, Legendary Pokemon, more
Details have emerged about the original concept for Pokemon Sword and Shield, known as Pokemon King and Queen or Project Rex, following a significant data leak from Game Freak. Key features included a 'co-evolution' mechanic where Pokemon would temporarily combine for power, and Legendary Pokemon based on playing cards like King, Queen, and Ace. The project also envisioned extensive smartphone integration for training and features like movie streaming and QR code scanning.
SPARK. EVOLVE. PLAY: RAZER BRINGS THE PIKACHU & EEVEE COLLECTION TO LIFE
Razer has launched the Razer | Pikachu & Eevee Collection, a new line of gaming gear inspired by the popular Pokémon characters. The collection, available in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, includes a gaming headset, keyboard, mouse, and mouse mat. This collaboration celebrates Pokémon's enduring appeal with playful designs and familiar Razer performance.
A New Pokémon Board Game Arrives in November 2026
The Pokémon Company announced a new board game titled "Are You Perhaps Team Rocket?" set for release in November 2026. This collaboration with Chinese company YOKA Games, known for "Sangokushi Taisen," suggests a card-based game focused on the villainous Team Rocket organization. This release follows the recent "Pokemon Goita" board game and highlights Pokémon's continued expansion into the analog gaming market.
Palworld Won: A $30K Lawsuit and a Free 1.0 Beat Nintendo
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company's patent lawsuit against Pocketpair's Palworld has resulted in a minimal potential payout of around $30,000 for Nintendo, with patent analysts deeming the case unlikely to succeed against current versions of the game. Pocketpair had previously patched disputed mechanics, leading Nintendo to narrow its claims to non-existent older versions, while patent offices have rejected key Nintendo applications citing prior art. Despite the legal pressure and forced game changes, Palworld has successfully launched its 1.0 version, demonstrating resilience against the intellectual property challenge.
Pokemon Company document shows wanting to increase price from $60, encouraging people to buy both versions
An internal document from The Pokemon Company reveals past discussions about increasing game prices beyond $60 and encouraging players to purchase both versions of a game. The document outlines three pricing patterns considered, with a focus on maximizing sales and DLC revenue. It also details consumer purchasing habits for dual-version games like Sun/Moon and Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon, showing significant percentages of players buying both.
The Pokemon Company has been wanting to increase price of Pokemon games for some time
The Pokemon Company has reportedly been looking to increase the price of its mainline Pokemon games since the release of Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. This information was allegedly discovered during a data leak known as 'Teraleak'.
Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black Booster Bundle Preorders Are Back in Stock, and Under Market Price
Preorders for the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Pitch Black Sealed Booster Bundles are back in stock at Amazon. While not priced at the manufacturer's suggested retail price, the bundles are available significantly below current market resale prices found on platforms like TCGplayer and eBay.
Pokemon GO 10th anniversary event featured 1,500-person Mega Mewtwo Y raid in Times Square
Pokemon GO celebrated its 10th anniversary with a massive in-person event in Times Square, New York, featuring a Mega Raid battle against Mega Mewtwo Y with over 1,500 trainers participating. Despite some connection issues affecting a portion of the participants, the event was a significant milestone, with all trainers who caught Mewtwo receiving one with maxed-out stats. This event precedes the global Pokemon GO Fest, which will introduce Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Mewtwo X to all regions.
