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Hatsune Miku Project Voltage Song Features Pokemon Trainers
A new song titled "Crossroad" for Hatsune Miku: Project Voltage has been released, featuring various Pokemon trainers from across the series, including Red from the original games and Florian and Juliana from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The track, composed by Kz with lyrics and arrangement by Taku Inoue, celebrates Miku Day and is currently available online.
Pokemon and Palworld-inspired Pickmon announced for Nintendo Switch
Networkgo and PocketGame have announced Pickmon, a new creature-collecting open-world survival crafter inspired by Pokemon and Palworld. The game is planned for release on Nintendo Switch, though a release window has not yet been specified. Players will be able to fight, farm, and build with creatures in the multiplayer title.
Review: Monster Hunter Stories 3 Feels More Like a JRPG
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection shifts its tone to feel more like a traditional JRPG, focusing on story, character development, and a more established protagonist. While the combat and monster-collecting mechanics are fun, the pacing can feel slow, and den design lacks variety. The game is set to release on March 13, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a demo available.
The Pokémon Company Is Actively Recruiting PhD Holders With Backgrounds in Ecology to Work in Tokyo - IGN
The Pokémon Company is actively seeking PhD holders with backgrounds in ecology to join their team in Tokyo. The company is looking for candidates with research experience in animal and plant ecology, offering a significant bonus for those with a PhD. This recruitment aims to bring real-world ecological knowledge into the development of future Pokémon games and designs.
I'm determined to turn my house into a museum with these stunning wildlife identification paintings from Holly…
Artist Holly Sweet Illustration creates museum-style watercolor prints inspired by in-game flora and fauna from various video games, including The Sims, Skyrim, Red Dead Redemption, Minecraft, and Pokémon. These subtle pieces offer a unique way for gamers to incorporate their hobby into home decor, reimagining virtual elements with a vintage aesthetic.
Shack Chat: What game franchise should get the Pokemon Pokopia treatment?
The article discusses which game franchise should receive a cozy simulation spin-off, drawing parallels to the popularity of Pokémon Pokopia. It explores the current trend of cozy simulation games and asks readers for their suggestions on potential franchises that could be adapted.
Co-op works brilliantly in Slay the Spire 2 | TAG
Slay the Spire 2 has launched with a highly praised co-op multiplayer mode, enhancing the familiar gameplay with team-based strategy and social interaction. In other gaming news, Bungie is addressing player feedback on Marathon's microtransactions with an upcoming patch, while Valve continues to navigate potential delays for the Steam Machine. Additionally, discoveries in Marathon's lore, a Greek myth-themed tower defense game called Minos, and updates on various other titles like Slay the Spire 2's early access and the Steam Machine's release window are highlighted.
The most surprising mispronounced Pokemon names
This article lists commonly mispronounced Pokemon names, highlighting official pronunciations for over a dozen creatures. It notes that the lack of voice acting in the games contributes to pronunciation errors among players. The Pokemon Company shared some of these common mispronunciations during the 2025 Pokemon World Championships.
Pokémon TCG's 151 Cards Continue to Skyrocket in Value After 30th Anniversary Celebrations - IGN
The Pokémon Trading Card Game market is experiencing significant value increases, particularly for cards from the Scarlet & Violet - 151 set, coinciding with the franchise's 30th anniversary. Specific cards like Charizard ex, Blastoise ex, and Venusaur ex are seeing substantial price jumps, driven by collector demand and their iconic status. Other sets like Ascended Heroes and XY Double Crisis also feature cards with notable market movements.
The Pokémon Company criticises Trump administration's use of its imagery in political memes, says Pokémon is apolitical, Trump spokesman uses decade-old Clinton post to accuse them of bias
The Pokémon Company International has criticized the Trump administration for using its imagery in political memes without permission, stating the brand is apolitical. In response, a White House spokesman accused the company of bias by referencing past instances of Hillary Clinton's campaign using Pokémon Go for voter registration.
Call of Duty is the latest game deployed to celebrate the Trump Administration's violent tactics
The official White House X account posted a video intercutting footage of recent strikes in Iran with clips from Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, including a 'killstreak' animation. This action drew criticism for appearing to celebrate violent tactics, with White House communications director Steven Cheung responding with 'W's in the chat, boys!' The article also notes past instances of government agencies using video game imagery for messaging.
What do you actually do with Ho-oh’s Rainbow Feathers in Pokémon Pokopia?
In Pokémon Pokopia, Ho-oh occasionally drops Rainbow Feathers, which can be collected by using Water Gun to extinguish their flames. These feathers can be used to complete "Gather mysterious feathers!" daily challenges for in-game coins or traded with Gimmighoul for rare furniture items.
Pokemon Pokopia - How To Restore Electricity And Complete Bleak Beach
This guide for Pokemon Pokopia details how to complete the "Brighten Things Up" questline in Bleak Beach, focusing on restoring electricity and rebuilding the Pokemon Center. It outlines steps such as building bridges, fixing flooded areas, and using electric Pokemon like Pawmi to power street lamps and windmills.
Do Pokémon evolve in Pokémon Pokopia, or does the spin-off change the rules?
Pokémon Pokopia will not feature traditional Pokémon evolution; instead, players must attract each evolved form separately by creating specific habitats. The game blends elements of Animal Crossing and Viva Piñata, and its Pokédex will provide requirements for attracting each Pokémon, as there are no leveling or battling mechanics.
The Pokémon Company Issues Another Objection After the Trump Administration Used Its IP for Political Meme — Again - IGN
The Pokémon Company has issued an official objection after the White House used imagery associated with its brand for a political meme. This marks the second time the company has pushed back against the Trump administration's use of its intellectual property for social content without permission. The company stated it was not involved in the creation or distribution of the meme and did not grant permission for its use.
Get to Know Go! Go! Mister Chickums 🐥
Marcel Rebenstorf, founder of com8com1 Software, discusses the development of their single-screen arcade platformer, Go! Go! Mister Chickums. Inspired by classics like Bubble Bobble and Mario Bros., the game features cute characters, distinct enemy behaviors, and 100 unique screens. Rebenstorf also touches on scoring mechanics, favorite level designs, and potential future character expansions.
How Dream Islands Work In Pokemon Pokopia
This guide explains how Dream Islands work in Pokemon Pokopia, offering randomized locations for players to gather extra resources like rope, fruit, and rare metals. To access these islands, players must find Drifloon and specific Pokemon dolls, such as Eevee or Pikachu, which correspond to different island types and resource pools. Players can visit one Dream Island per day, and revisiting the same island is possible until the daily reset.
Logan Paul Defends $16M Pokémon Card Amid Grading Controversy
Logan Paul is defending the perfect PSA 10 grade of his $16 million Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card against online criticism from collectors who question its condition. The controversy highlights ongoing issues with consistency and trust in card grading companies like PSA, impacting the high-value trading card market.
How to Unlock Scyther in Pokémon Pokopia
This guide explains how to unlock the Pokémon Scyther in Pokémon Pokopia. Players must find a trace of Scyther near an apple tree in a Tall Grass area and fulfill the 'Tree-shaded tall grass' requirement by planting and watering a 2x2 grass patch around the tree. After meeting the condition, Scyther will appear, and players can unlock it by speaking with it and completing its initial request for wood, which also teaches the player the 'Cut' move.
If you want to take to the water in Pokémon Pokopia, here’s how to learn Surf
This guide explains how to learn the 'Surf' traversal ability in Pokémon Pokopia. Players must progress the story to reach Bleak Beach, create a Tropical Seaside habitat to attract Lapras, and then complete a task for Lapras to unlock the ability to surf on water by transforming into a Lapras-Ditto hybrid.
