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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.
Pokemon Bank shutdown will make 5 Pokemon unobtainable in modern Switch games, and fans want to know when that changes
Pokemon Bank will shut down on February 25, 2027, making several Pokemon unobtainable in modern Nintendo Switch games. While most Pokemon can be transferred to Pokemon Home, a few, including Spinda, Deoxys, Celebi, Victini, Zarude, Iron Leaves, and Walking Wake, will become inaccessible. The article discusses the current status of these Pokemon and speculates on when they might become available again through future events or game releases.
A never-before-seen before Pokémon Diamond and Pearl documentary reveals early Pokémon designs
A previously unreleased documentary detailing the development of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl has been archived and made public. The documentary showcases early Pokémon designs, scrapped ideas, and beta concepts from the 2006 Nintendo DS game. This footage offers a rare look into the game's two-year development process by GAME FREAK.
5 Pokemon that need evolutions in Winds and Waves
This article speculates on five Pokemon that could receive new evolutions in the upcoming games, Pokemon Winds and Waves. It analyzes the current stats and typings of Pokemon like Carnivine, Tropius, Ledian, Swoobat, and Wailord, proposing potential stat boosts, new abilities, and type changes for their hypothetical evolutions.
Switch 2 boost mode is so popular fans want even more game upgrades
Nintendo has released a new handheld boost mode for the Nintendo Switch 2, which significantly improves the visual fidelity of backward-compatible Nintendo Switch games. While not affecting Switch 2 native titles, the update has led to fans replaying many older games and expressing a desire for dedicated Switch 2 upgrades for certain titles.
Study Reveals the Highest-Grossing Pokémon Games of All Time | Invision Game Community
A study by ChicksX reveals Pokémon GO as the highest-grossing Pokémon game, generating $9.8 billion primarily through in-game purchases. Mainline Nintendo Switch titles like Pokémon Sword & Shield and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet follow with $1.6 billion each, while original Game Boy classics also show significant revenue.
Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games - Every First-Party Title To Pass One Million Sales
This article details the best-selling first-party games on the Nintendo Switch, listing 87 titles that have surpassed one million units sold as of March 2026. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leads the pack with over 71 million sales, followed by Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The list includes sales figures and brief descriptions for each game, also noting some early Switch 2 titles that have reached the milestone.
Best Pokémon Games Of All Time
This article ranks the best mainline Pokémon games of all time, considering their impact and features across various Nintendo consoles. Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver on the DS takes the top spot, praised for balancing nostalgia with core gameplay, while Pokémon Legends: Arceus is highlighted as a significant new direction for the series on the Switch.
