Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark revealed

Hisuian Zorua is extra cute to boot! Eat your heart out, Hisuian Growlithe.

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The new, dark trailer for Pokémon Legends: Arceus is mostly static

It’s teased a new Pokémon or variant, but what is it? We sure can’t see it, but we have clues.

Opinions and Stories

Shin Megami Tensei: The original Monster Catching RPG Series and why Pokémon fans should care

Long before Pokémon, Shin Megami Tensei impressed Japanese gamers with its dark stories and imaginative Demons.

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October 26, 2021, 10:01 AM

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Manaphy bonus and more revealed in new trailers

Both Sinnoh games have early purchase bonuses announced. Hisuian Zorua have quite the sad tale as well…

October 13, 2021, 12:31 PM

Opinions and Stories

Pokémon BDSP preview brings mixed news and strange decisions

Just how worried should you be about single-use TMs returning or an Exp. Share that remains on forever? We go over that and more from a hands-off preview.

October 12, 2021, 9:37 AM

In-Depth Stories

[Updated] The lore behind Hisuian Growlithe, Wyrdeer and more

We go through the newest additions to the Pokédex courtesy of the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Arceus game set in Hisui, and what they are based upon.

October 8, 2021, 11:52 PM

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus apparently inspired by Monster Hunter Stories gameplay

The Pokémon Company issued a statement to Kotaku the game will be more like Monster Hunter Stories.

September 28, 2021, 9:28 AM

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Double update on Sinnoh games reveals Hidden Moves, Kleavor

The Pokétch is back too, and makes Hidden Moves (HMs) easier to use. Phones exist in ancient Sinnoh as well – perfect for taking photos of Scyther’s new evolution.

September 22, 2021, 10:14 AM

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Nintendo Direct on Switch titles announced for this week

It’ll be forty minutes long! Get your Poffins warmed up.

September 19, 2021, 7:34 AM

In-Depth Stories

The curious development of Sneasel

Sneasel is a living fossil that tells us a lot about how Generation II itself was developed, and how the very concept of what being a Pokémon meant evolved over time.