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Pokémon turns 30 but is Winds and Waves the evolution the series needs?
This article discusses the current state of the Pokémon video game franchise, questioning if recent titles like Pokémon Winds and Waves represent a necessary evolution. It highlights the series' immense popularity across various media while criticizing the stagnation and technical issues in its core games, contrasting them with the innovation seen in other Nintendo franchises like The Legend of Zelda. The piece also examines the business reasons why Game Freak and Nintendo may have little incentive to change their development and release cadence, despite fan complaints.
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.
Nintendo Switch 2 release date could be in 107 days, and here's why
Fans are speculating that the Nintendo Switch 2 could be released on May 22, 2025, based on a pattern of numerical clues in Nintendo's recent announcements and historical launch trends. This potential release date aligns with a strategic window before the end of Nintendo's fiscal year and could be timed to coincide with a new major Pokémon title.
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.
Boycott and Video Games: Will It Ever Work?
This article discusses the effectiveness of fan-initiated boycotts in the video game industry, using the Sonic the Hedgehog movie's design change as a prime example of success. It contrasts this with the situation surrounding GameFreak's Pokemon Sword and Shield, where similar fan outcry led to no policy changes, highlighting the rarity and unpredictability of successful boycotts.
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.
