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You can attend Pokémon EDM shows in Los Angeles and London
The Pokémon Company is hosting "Pokémon Night Out" EDM concert experiences in Los Angeles and London, featuring DJs Marshmello and Alison Wonderland with custom sets and Pokémon-inspired visuals. These events are part of the franchise's 30th anniversary festivities. Additionally, Pokémon Red and Blue remakes were re-released on Nintendo Switch Online, and a Game Boy-shaped Pokémon jukebox was launched.
Pokémon to Continue Celebrating 30 Years with ‘Pokémon Night Out’ Concert Experiences with Headliner Marshmello
The Pokémon Company International announced 'Pokémon Night Out,' a series of electronic music concerts celebrating 30 years of Pokémon. Headlining artists Marshmello and Alison Wonderland will perform in Los Angeles and London in Fall 2026. The company also revealed plans for family-friendly 'Pokémon Day Out' events in various cities during Summer 2026.
Pokemon Night Out sets fall 2026 dates with Marshmello and Alison Wonderland
The Pokemon Company announced the first Pokemon Night Out events will take place in Los Angeles and London in Fall 2026. The events will feature performances by Marshmello and Alison Wonderland.
Pokemon celebrating 30th anniversary with live EDM concert called Pokemon Night Out
The Pokemon Company is celebrating Pokemon's 30th anniversary with "Pokemon Night Out," a live immersive EDM concert featuring Marshmello and Alison Wonderland. The event will take place in Los Angeles on October 24th and London on November 10th, with tickets going on sale April 17th. The concert will include custom sets and Pokemon-themed visuals.
Pokémon Go Player Says He's Fighting The Pokémon Company Over Championship Disqualification For 'Unsportsmanlike' Celebration, But Holds No 'Ill Will'
A competitive Pokémon Go player is contesting The Pokémon Company's decision to disqualify them from a recent tournament due to an 'unsportsmanlike' celebration. Despite the dispute, the player states they hold no ill will towards the company.
Pokémon Go Player Says He's Fighting The Pokémon Company Over Championship Game Loss For 'Unsportsmanlike' Celebration, But Holds No 'Ill Will'
A competitive Pokémon Go player is contesting a decision by The Pokémon Company that disqualified them from a tournament victory due to unsportsmanlike conduct. The player claims the celebration was not malicious and is seeking to have the ruling overturned.
GTA maker Rockstar has until tomorrow to pay hackers or they’ll release stolen info
Rockstar Games has confirmed a limited data breach affecting third-party analytics software, with hackers ShinyHunters demanding payment to prevent the release of accessed company information. While Rockstar claims no critical data was compromised, the incident follows previous hacks and could potentially impact future plans or cause delays for Grand Theft Auto 6.
Pickmon, Not To Be Confused With Pokemon, Changes Its Name But Still Looks A Lot Like Pokemon
Developer PocketGame has renamed its creature-collecting game from Pickmon to Pickmos, stating the change better aligns with its brand identity and lore. Despite the name change, the game continues to feature creatures that bear a strong resemblance to Pokemon, raising concerns about potential legal action from Nintendo and The Pokemon Company. Pickmos is also accused of using stolen fanart and features gameplay elements similar to Pokemon and Palworld, with a planned release for PC and Nintendo Switch.
Pokemon Champions next Battle Pass contents leak
Dataminer ChicoEevee has leaked the contents of the upcoming Season M-2 Battle Pass for Pokemon Champions, revealing all 50 levels of rewards ahead of its official launch. The leaked rewards include various in-game items, character customizations, and Mega Stones for Pokemon like Skarmory, Kangaskhan, and Gengar.
Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Champions
Critics have shared their reviews for the new free-to-start battle game Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch. While praised for its accessibility and solid core mechanics, the game is criticized for convoluted monetization, performance issues, bugs, and a significant grind. Reviewers suggest the game has potential but requires substantial updates and additions to become a premier competitive Pokémon experience.
Pokemon Champions matches end in draws when the timer runs out, and no one can decide if that's a good thing
Pokemon Champions has introduced a new rule where battles ending due to the timer now result in a draw, regardless of remaining Pokemon or HP. This change has sparked debate among players regarding its impact on competitive play and the game's overall balance.
Final Fantasy? GTA? Nope, It's Pokemon Bugging Out on S... | TAG
Several gaming news items are covered, including a bug in Pokemon Champions on the Nintendo Switch that requires undocking the system for proper resolution, the anime movie ChaO's unique take on The Little Mermaid, and Framework's concerns about the future of personal computing. Other topics include Marathon's high development budget, the possibility of Link speaking in the Legend of Zelda movie, and discussions around Grand Theft Auto 6's potential delay and pricing. Additionally, Amazon is ending support for older Kindles, a guide for Pokemon Champions' Pokédex is available, and reviews for the Epomaker HE68 Lite keyboard and Final Fantasy 14's upcoming expansion hints are discussed. Finally, Rhythm Heaven Groove has a confirmed summer release date, and Rust 2 is confirmed to not be in development.
Pokemon Champions Review - The Battle Frontier
Pokemon Champions aims to bring competitive Pokemon battling to a wider audience with a free-to-play model and streamlined mechanics. While the game offers improved transparency for complex mechanics and faster battles compared to mainline titles, its onboarding and recruitment systems fall short, creating an uneven experience for newcomers. Players with existing Pokemon Home collections have a significant advantage, potentially leaving new players at a disadvantage without external resources or significant dedication.
Pokémon Champions items tier list: Best ones to use
This guide provides a tier list for items in Pokémon Champions, categorizing them into S, A, and B tiers based on their in-game effects and utility. It details the best items for various situations, such as Sitrus Berry for healing and Focus Sash for offensive Pokémon, while also listing less effective options.
All Pokémon in Pokémon Champions: Complete Pokédex
This guide provides a complete Pokédex for Pokémon Champions, listing nearly 200 Pokémon available at launch across multiple generations. It details each Pokémon's Pokédex number and includes information on Mega Evolutions and team-building strategies.
Pokémon Champions review in progress - free live service pokémon
Pokémon Champions is a free-to-play battle simulator for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android, reminiscent of Pokémon Stadium but with modern live service elements. The game has launched in a rough state, featuring microtransactions, a battle pass, and an annual subscription, with some players experiencing bugs and lost Pokémon data. Despite its issues, the core battle mechanics are familiar, and tutorials are well-made for newcomers.
Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 has surpassed 5 million units sold
The Nintendo Switch 2 has sold over 5 million units in Japan since its June 2025 launch, significantly outpacing the PlayStation 5's sales in the same timeframe. The article also details this week's best-selling physical software and hardware sales figures for various consoles in Japan.
Pokemon Champions developer apologies for issues and says fixes are on way
The developer of Pokémon Champions has issued an apology for numerous issues plaguing the game since its launch. They have confirmed several bugs, including incorrect descriptions for the "Leech Seed" state and issues with Mega Evolution, and stated that fixes are planned for future updates. The team is continuing to investigate other unmentioned problems.
Famitsu Sales: 3/30/26 – 4/5/26
Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan for the week of March 30, 2026, to April 5, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia for Switch 2 was the top-selling game, while the Switch 2 also led hardware sales. The report details software and hardware unit sales for various platforms including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series.
Japan’s best-selling games of March 2026 – huge debut for Pokemon Pokopia
Japan's best-selling games for March 2026 saw a strong debut for Pokemon Pokopia, selling over 800,000 copies. Resident Evil Requiem and Monster Hunter Stories 3 also performed well on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. The success of Pokemon Pokopia significantly boosted Nintendo Switch 2 hardware sales for the month.
