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The new head of Pokemon designs made one of 2024's prettiest games
The Pokemon Company International has appointed James Turner, a veteran of the series and co-leader of indie studio All Possible Futures, as the new creative director of Pokemon art and design. Turner previously worked on numerous Pokemon titles, including Pokemon Black and White, and served as art director for Pokemon Sword and Shield. His recent work on The Plucky Squire has been praised for its unique art style.
Best 3DS Games Of All Time
This article ranks the top 20 games released for the Nintendo 3DS, highlighting titles that utilized the console's unique features like its dual screens and glasses-free 3D. The list includes exclusives such as Pokemon X and Y, Persona Q2, and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, alongside acclaimed remasters like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and Majora's Mask 3D. The Nintendo 3DS, a successor to the DS, sold over 75 million units and offered backward compatibility with its predecessor.
Pokemon Champions Mega Stones Explained: How To Get And How To Use
This guide explains Mega Stones in Pokemon Champions, a mechanic allowing specific Pokemon to temporarily Mega Evolve. It details how to obtain Mega Stones through the in-game shop, Battle Pass, tutorials, and by transferring Pokemon from Pokemon Legends Z-A. The guide also covers how to equip and use Mega Stones in battle, noting that only one Pokemon can Mega Evolve per match and that specific Pokemon require their corresponding Mega Stone.
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 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.
