pokémon

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Review

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Switch Review

"The best and most fun mainline Pokémon games in over 10 years, and that infuriates me."

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus - Switch Review

"A wonderful proof of concept."

Review

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl - Switch Review

"One step forward in some aspects but one step backwards in others."

Discussion

Pokémon Legends Arceus Will Not Be Open World

In the most recent episode of the Switchaboo Podcast, we discuss the recent news that Pokémon Legends Arceus will not be open world.

Discussion

Our Thoughts on the Recent Pokémon Presents

In the most recent episode of the Switchaboo Podcast, we discuss the recent announcements from the latest Pokémon Presents.

Discussion

The BIG PROBLEM With Pokémon UNITE

In the most recent episode of the Switchaboo Podcast, we discuss the biggest problem with Pokémon UNITE.

Discussion

Would You Like to See Netflix Make a Live-Action Pokémon TV Show?

In the most recent episode of the Switchaboo Podcast, we discuss the recent news that Netflix may be making a live action Pokémon movie or TV show?

Review

New Pokémon Snap - Switch Review

"Nostalgia is a tricky thing"

News

Pokemon Legends Arceus Announced for Early 2022

Well, I bet no one saw this coming. We don't have as much information on Pokemon Legends Arceus, but it looks to be a much more expansive RPG adventure that gives us a taste of a more open, thriving world. It also seems to act as a prequel, putting focus

News

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl Coming in Late 2021

Well, there you have it, remakes of Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl have been announced as Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl. Here's the new trailer and some screenshots: The games are primary developed by ILCA and not Game Freak, however Game Freak's Junichi Masuda will be acting as

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Rumour: Pokemon to Announce in February Diamond & Pearl Remakes for Switch

Coming up to the original's 15th anniversary, it looks like more rumblings are popping up about Nintendo Switch remakes for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. This report comes from Centro Pokemon, a Twitter account who has a reliable track record of predicting Nintendo/Pokemon leaks, who claim that a Pokemon Direct

News

New Pokemon Snap Gets an April 2021 Release Date

Ever since its announcement in last year's Pokemon presentation and we learned about New Pokemon Snap, we've been dying to know its release date. All we got was a Coming Soon and really, what does that even mean nowadays? In what seems to be Nintendo's new method of sharing massive

News

Pokémon Will Feature in the International Space Station's Sunrise Stream on December 31st

The Pokémon company haven't shied away from trying new things recently and to mark off what has certainly been a strange year, there will be some Pokémon featured in the International Space Station's live stream on December 31st. This stream will take place using a Japanese experimental module called Kibo

Indie

Nexomon: Extinction - Switch Review

Pokémon is a franchise I’ve indulged in for as long as I can remember, from my first with Platinum to the classic that has left a hook sunk into many hearts with Red, Green and Blue. However, despite loving the pocket monster extravaganza, I’ve never looked particularly far

Indie

Nexomon: Extinction - Switch Review

Pokémon is a franchise I’ve indulged in for as long as I can remember, from my first with Platinum to the classic that has left a hook sunk into many hearts with Red, Green and Blue. However, despite loving the pocket monster extravaganza, I’ve never looked particularly far

New Pokemon Snap

New Pokemon Snap Announced for Nintendo Switch

It’s happened! It’s finally happened! A sequel to the Nintendo 64 cult classic Pokemon Snap has been announced and is coming to Nintendo Switch. The sequel is called New Pokemon Snap. Check it out: Interestingly enough, this entry appears to be developed by Bandai Namco, and not HAL

New Pokemon Snap

New Pokemon Snap Announced for Nintendo Switch

It’s happened! It’s finally happened! A sequel to the Nintendo 64 cult classic Pokemon Snap has been announced and is coming to Nintendo Switch. The sequel is called New Pokemon Snap. Check it out: Interestingly enough, this entry appears to be developed by Bandai Namco, and not HAL

Animation

PokéToon Combines Pokémon and Looney Tunes and it's Incredible

The Pokémon Company are always one to dabble in new ideas and in their next venture, they’ve released the first episode of their new PokéToon series that aims to combine the iconic Pokémon franchise with the other iconic Looney Tunes animation. The first episode is called ‘Chase the Beans’

Animation

PokéToon Combines Pokémon and Looney Tunes and it's Incredible

The Pokémon Company are always one to dabble in new ideas and in their next venture, they’ve released the first episode of their new PokéToon series that aims to combine the iconic Pokémon franchise with the other iconic Looney Tunes animation. The first episode is called ‘Chase the Beans’

News

Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass Launches June 17th

Yesterday, it was shared that there would be news about the Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass and as promised, we now have it. The trailer reveals that we do not have to wait long, with a launch date of June 17. Check it out: It’s so beautiful!

News

Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass Launches June 17th

Yesterday, it was shared that there would be news about the Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass and as promised, we now have it. The trailer reveals that we do not have to wait long, with a launch date of June 17. Check it out: It’s so beautiful!

News

Pokémon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass News Coming Tomorrow

It’s been a long time since we’ve had any news on the Pokémon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass but finally tomorrow, news will be shared (most likely a release date as well). Here are the times: * 6am PT * 9am ET * 2pm in the UK * 3pm in Europe * 12am (June

News

Pokémon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass News Coming Tomorrow

It’s been a long time since we’ve had any news on the Pokémon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass but finally tomorrow, news will be shared (most likely a release date as well). Here are the times: * 6am PT * 9am ET * 2pm in the UK * 3pm in Europe * 12am (June

Mystery Dungeon

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - Switch Review

Welcome back to where the Mystery Dungeon series all began! With this reimagining of the first entries, interact with fellow Pokémon, delve into dungeons and embark on rescue missions. However, it begs the question just how far a game can rely on nostalgia before the cracks begin to show? Gameplay

Mystery Dungeon

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - Switch Review

Welcome back to where the Mystery Dungeon series all began! With this reimagining of the first entries, interact with fellow Pokémon, delve into dungeons and embark on rescue missions. However, it begs the question just how far a game can rely on nostalgia before the cracks begin to show? Gameplay