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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 biasThe 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 tacticsThe 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 BeachThis 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 - IGNThe 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 PokopiaThis 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 ControversyLogan 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 PokopiaThis 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 SurfThis 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.
Pokémon Pokopia's First Event Starts Next Week, But You Can Access It Right Now - IGNThe limited-time event for Pokémon Pokopia, featuring Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff, begins March 9 and runs until March 24. Players can access the event early by adjusting their Nintendo Switch system clock. The event introduces a new "cotton spore" material used to craft picnic-themed furniture and attract the featured Pokémon.
First Pokemon Pokopia Event Stars Hoppip, Skiploom, and JumpluffNintendo has announced the first "Pokemon Pokopia" in-game event, "More Spores for Hoppip," which will feature Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff. This limited-time event runs from March 9-24, 2026, on the Nintendo Switch and offers exclusive items and characters. An additional early purchase bonus provides a Ditto rug available until January 31, 2027.
Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary Sparks Surge in PSA Card GradingThe Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) has reported a significant surge in Pokémon trading card grading submissions, with the franchise now dominating TCG submissions and surpassing sports cards. In 2024 alone, PSA graded 1.5 million Pikachu cards, a figure comparable to the total number of Michael Jordan cards graded since 1991, indicating a major shift in the collectibles market.
Palmon Survival Needs Less Building, More StoryPalmon Survival offers an intriguing initial story and Pokémon-like elements but suffers from excessive building requirements and frequent crashes, detracting from its potential. The article questions the developer's identity, citing community speculation about Lilith Games, and advises caution regarding microtransactions due to potential issues with refunds and account blocks.
Here’s the lowdown on if shiny Pokemon are in Pokemon PokopiaPokemon Pokopia does not feature shiny Pokemon, which may disappoint fans who enjoy hunting for these rare variants. The game's design, focused on island building rather than traditional Pokemon catching, explains the absence of shinies. While not currently present, the possibility of their addition in future updates or multiplayer modes is mentioned, though not considered highly likely.
Want to know how many Pokémon are in Pokopia? Here’s the complete PokédexPokémon Pokopia features a base Pokédex with 300 Pokémon, a significant increase from early franchise entries. Players will unlock most Pokémon by expanding their island, upgrading habitats, and meeting specific species requirements, rather than finding them all immediately. The game does not include shiny variants.- You’ll never guess where to learn Waterfall in Pokémon Pokopia (actually, you will)This guide explains how to learn the Waterfall ability in Pokémon Pokopia, which is taught by Gyarados. Players must find Gyarados at the bottom of a specific waterfall located in the Sparkling Skylands region. Waterfall is a movement ability that allows Ditto, when transformed into Lapras, to travel up waterfalls while Surfing.
Uniqlo Will Sell Pokemon 30th Anniversary ShirtsUniqlo will release a collection of Pokemon 30th anniversary shirts featuring five unisex adult and five children's designs. The collection will debut in Japan on March 23, 2026, with a worldwide release to follow later that year. The shirts will feature watercolor-style art of various Pokemon, including Kanto starters, Charizard, Pikachu, Gengar, Snorlax, Eevee, Mewtwo, and Mew.
Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 5m copies | TAGResident Evil Requiem has achieved over 5 million sales in less than a week, marking a significant success for Capcom and the survival horror genre. The game launched on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, and has received strong critical and user reviews. The article also touches on Dungeons & Dragons' "5.5e" update, Pokémon Pokopia's global release, and Capcom's commitment to addressing PC performance issues in Monster Hunter Wilds.