Pokémon Pinball
News, coverage and analysis tracking Pokémon Pinball across the outlets.
Stern Pinball SGF Hands-On – Gotta Ball ‘Em All!Stern Pinball showcased several new machines at Summer Game Fest, including ones themed around Transformers, King Kong, and two versions of Pokémon Pinball. The Pokémon machines, based on the anime, feature a "catch 'em all" mechanic where players can catch Pokémon by hitting the ball into a Poké Ball on the board, recording them in a digital dex. The article highlights the nostalgic elements and fan-oriented designs of each machine.- New book dedicated to the first generation of Pokémon on Kickstarter now, into its final week!Ninty Media has launched a Kickstarter campaign for POKEBOOK The Unofficial Companion: Generation 1, a book celebrating the first generation of Pokémon games. The project, which has already surpassed its funding goal, will cover the history of the original 151 Pokémon, including games like Red, Blue, Yellow, Stadium, and Snap, across platforms such as Game Boy and Nintendo 64. The book features contributions from various writers and artists and is expected to launch in late August 2026.
Pokopia is already in the top 5 best-selling Pokemon spin-offs of all time, with around 20% of Switch 2 owners buying…Pokemon Pokopia has sold over four million copies on the Nintendo Switch 2 in its first five weeks, making it one of the best-selling Pokemon spin-off titles of all time. This sales figure places it among the top-selling games on the platform, with Nintendo reporting strong performance for the title.
POKEBOOK Is Taking You Back To Kanto For Pokémon's 30th Anniversary YearNinty Media has launched a Kickstarter campaign for 'Pokebook,' a hardcover book celebrating the first generation of Pokémon games and coinciding with the franchise's 30th anniversary. The book will cover Pokémon Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow, along with related titles like Pokémon Stadium and the anime. The campaign aims to fund delivery by August, with various pledge tiers offering additional merchandise.- Devils on the Moon brings the score-chasing of pinball to the PlaydateDevils on the Moon Pinball brings a detailed score-chasing pinball experience to the Playdate, inspired by Pokémon Pinball. Developed by Amano, the game features stylized physics, a three-tiered table design with boss battles, and a top-notch audio-visual presentation without lag, making the Playdate an ideal platform for its gameplay.