Pokémon Go
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Is Pokemon Go Adding Shiny Hisuian Zorua Next Month?
Pokemon GO trainers are speculating whether Hisuian Zorua will receive its shiny debut during the upcoming October Community Day. While official announcements from Scopely confirm Zorua will be featured with a chance for a shiny variant and a special background, there is no explicit mention of Hisuian Zorua.
MMO Week in Review: Foreverrrrr
BlizzCon 2026 saw major announcements including a new open-world StarCraft shooter, Diablo V for 2029, and World of Warcraft Forever launching soon. The event also revealed World of Warcraft's next retail expansion, The Last Titan, and sparked controversy over World of Warcraft Forever's monetization. Other news included the sunsetting of Ship of Heroes, layoffs at Pantheon Rise of the Fallen, and business dealings involving ArcheAge.
Roblox Innovation Awards 2026 Full List of Winners
The Roblox Innovation Awards 2026 celebrated top creators on the platform, with Animal Hospital taking home multiple awards including Best New Game and People's Choice. The event also highlighted other winning titles across various categories, such as Rivals for Best Shooter Game and Doors for Best Use of Audio. Roblox also announced its upcoming 20th-anniversary event, The Hunt Roblox 20, set to begin on September 17, 2026.
Pokemon GO Change Sparks Backlash Over Team Rocket Ballons
Scopely has confirmed that the reduced frequency of Team GO Rocket balloons in Pokemon GO is an intentional change, sparking backlash from the player community. Many trainers, particularly remote players, rely on these balloons for in-game progression, and the community feels this adjustment negatively impacts their experience.
Pokémon Go and EA FC could be "under one roof", as EA and Saudi-owned Savvy Games Group reportedly considering merger
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly considering merging Electronic Arts (EA) with its subsidiary Savvy Games Group to improve asset coordination. This potential merger follows EA's recent $55 billion acquisition by the PIF. Savvy Games Group already owns companies like Scopely and ESL, and has partial stakes in Capcom and Nintendo.
Saudi Arabia investors are considering merging EA with Savvy Games
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is reportedly considering merging Electronic Arts with Savvy Games, following its recent acquisition of EA. This potential merger is unlikely to proceed until Savvy Games completes its $6 billion acquisition of Moonton. If realized, the merger would bring together titles like Battlefield, Pokemon Go, and Apex Legends under a single entity.
EA’s New Owners Are Considering Merger With Savvy Games – Rumor
Following its acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake, Electronic Arts' new owners are reportedly considering a merger with Savvy Games. This potential consolidation aims to better capitalize on global gaming franchises like Madden NFL and Pokémon Go. While no final decision has been made, the merger is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 economic diversification plan.
Potential EA and Savvy Merger Would Create Gaming Giant
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly exploring a merger between Electronic Arts and Savvy Games Group to create a major player in the global gaming industry. The potential deal aims to consolidate PIF's investments and improve coordination, though no final decision has been made and regulatory hurdles are anticipated. This move would combine EA's console and PC presence with Savvy's mobile gaming operations and could serve as a vehicle for future acquisitions.
Massively on the Go: Scopely sold out players for Go Fest 2026’s Go Fest Finale
The Pokemon Go 10th Anniversary Go Fest Finale, dubbed the Mega Finale, was a significant disappointment, marked by player dissatisfaction with the over-reliance on Mewtwo and the convoluted Mega Evolution system. Scopely's monetization strategies and perceived lack of value in event tickets led to low player turnout and morale, with many criticizing the company's approach as 'milking' the player base rather than celebrating the game's anniversary.
Pokémon Go is Milking Mewtwo Too Hard, Fans Say, After a Lackluster Weekend Event Marred by More Server Issues
Fans are expressing frustration with Pokémon Go, stating that the game is over-monetizing the popular creature Mewtwo. A recent weekend event was marred by server issues, further contributing to player dissatisfaction.
The MOP Up: World of Warcraft’s doggo raises $1.3M for Habitat for Humanity
World of Warcraft successfully raised over $1.3 million for Habitat for Humanity through sales of the in-game pet Roofus. Blizzard donated 100% of the purchase price during the promotion. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including updates for Pokémon Go, Myth of Empires, MapleStory, and Raven2, alongside announcements for RuneFest 2026 and delays for No Rest for the Wicked.
Pokemon Go Fest Mega Finale: Armored Mewtwo Raids, Rotating Habitats, Bonuses, And More
Pokemon Go is concluding its annual Go Fest with a "Mega Finale" event featuring Mega-Evolved Pokemon, rotating habitats, and special bonuses. The event will bring back Mega Mewtwo X and Y as Super Mega Raid bosses, and for the first time in years, Armored Mewtwo will be available as a five-star Raid boss. Players can also participate in a Timed Research story to earn Mega Energy for the Kalos starter trio: Chesnaught, Delphox, and Greninja.
My First Time at Pokemon Worlds 2026 and Pokemon XP!
The author recounts their first experience attending the Pokémon World Championships and Pokémon XP in San Francisco. While enjoying the competitive matches and merchandise opportunities, they found the Pokémon XP fan event and the Pin Rally to be disorganized and disappointing, with the latter being shut down due to safety concerns.
Pokemon Worlds 2026 and PokemonXP perfectly captured the joy and chaos of the Pokemon community
The 2026 Pokemon World Championships and inaugural PokemonXP in San Francisco offered a joyous celebration of the Pokemon community, but were marred by chaotic merchandise and pin rally events. While the competitive tournaments and family atmosphere were highlights, issues with scalping and event organization detracted from the experience, leading to criticism of The Pokemon Company's management.
After 10 Years, Pokémon Go is Getting a Pokémon Anime Crossover Episode
Pokémon Go is set to receive a crossover episode within the Pokémon anime series. The special episode will feature characters from the mobile game, including Professor Willow, and will incorporate elements like PokéStops.
Pokemon Go September 2026 Events: Raid Bosses, Spotlight Hours, Mega Finale, And More
Pokemon Go is launching its new season, Twilight Trails, in September 2026 with a variety of events including Mega Ascension leading into the Go Fest Mega Finale. Players can expect new Raid bosses like Zacian and Zamazenta, debut Pokemon Maschiff and Mabosstiff, and a Gible Community Day Classic. The month will also feature a Super Mega Raid Day and a Phantump Catch Mastery event.
CEO of Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group Brian Ward steps down after overseeing billions in mobile gaming acquisitions
Brian Ward, CEO of Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group, has stepped down after overseeing billions in investments, including significant stakes in Niantic and Scopely. His departure comes amidst concerns following Saudi Arabia's recent acquisition of Electronic Arts. Industry analyst George Osborn noted Ward's diligent work in building Savvy's portfolio, balancing acquisitions with ecosystem development.
Watch Ed Sheeran sing the Pokémon TV show theme at World Championships 2026
Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, performing his song Celestial and an acoustic rendition of the classic Pokémon theme song. The event also saw announcements for a new animated film, Pokémon: Wild Card, and a new animated series, Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu.
Here's every announcement from Pokémon World Championships
The Pokémon World Championships concluded with numerous announcements, including the animated film Pokémon: Wild Card and the stop-motion series Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, both set for 2027. New Mega Evolutions are coming to Pokémon Champions and Pokémon Go, alongside updates for the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Unite. The event also crowned champions, with Vikram Thiagarajan winning the Video Game Senior Division.
Google's new Pokémon Sleep special edition Fitbit slaps Pikachu on your wrist
Google and Fitbit have collaborated to release a special edition Fitbit Air wearable featuring a Pokémon Sleep theme, including a Snorlaxian blue colorway and a Pikachu design on the strap. This $129.99 device, launching September 15, functions identically to the standard Fitbit Air but adds a premium for the Pokémon branding. While most fitness trackers already support Pokémon Sleep integration, this special edition serves as a statement piece for fans.
