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GNN: gnn.gamer.com.tw/detail.php?s...
➤ Asked whether the original Pokémon designs will make it into other games, Ohmori says they can’t answer that, but notes that they were all made by Game Freak. He then described how the Pokémon were inspired by the setting.
➤ No content locked to MP
➤ Asked whether the original Pokémon designs will make it into other games, Ohmori says they can’t answer that, but notes that they were all made by Game Freak. He then described how the Pokémon were inspired by the setting.
➤ No content locked to MP
February 12, 2026 at 3:59 AM
GNN: gnn.gamer.com.tw/detail.php?s...
➤ Asked whether the original Pokémon designs will make it into other games, Ohmori says they can’t answer that, but notes that they were all made by Game Freak. He then described how the Pokémon were inspired by the setting.
➤ No content locked to MP
➤ Asked whether the original Pokémon designs will make it into other games, Ohmori says they can’t answer that, but notes that they were all made by Game Freak. He then described how the Pokémon were inspired by the setting.
➤ No content locked to MP
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Gamerbraves’ interview: www.gamerbraves.com/pokemon-poko...
➤ Ohmori completed a prototype in 2022, presented to TPC which recruited Koei-Tecmo; full development commenced January 2023
➤ Game music increases resemblance to classic Pokémon songs as you get closer to restoring each town
➤ Ohmori completed a prototype in 2022, presented to TPC which recruited Koei-Tecmo; full development commenced January 2023
➤ Game music increases resemblance to classic Pokémon songs as you get closer to restoring each town
February 12, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Gamerbraves’ interview: www.gamerbraves.com/pokemon-poko...
➤ Ohmori completed a prototype in 2022, presented to TPC which recruited Koei-Tecmo; full development commenced January 2023
➤ Game music increases resemblance to classic Pokémon songs as you get closer to restoring each town
➤ Ohmori completed a prototype in 2022, presented to TPC which recruited Koei-Tecmo; full development commenced January 2023
➤ Game music increases resemblance to classic Pokémon songs as you get closer to restoring each town
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VGC interview, cont.:
➤ Project keywords: chill (relaxed) and pop (universally understood cuteness)
➤ In a sense, Pokopia scales up the Secret Base concept into a full game; Ohmori plans to continue looking for opportunities like this to scale the non-battling aspects of the games
➤ Project keywords: chill (relaxed) and pop (universally understood cuteness)
➤ In a sense, Pokopia scales up the Secret Base concept into a full game; Ohmori plans to continue looking for opportunities like this to scale the non-battling aspects of the games
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 AM
VGC interview, cont.:
➤ Project keywords: chill (relaxed) and pop (universally understood cuteness)
➤ In a sense, Pokopia scales up the Secret Base concept into a full game; Ohmori plans to continue looking for opportunities like this to scale the non-battling aspects of the games
➤ Project keywords: chill (relaxed) and pop (universally understood cuteness)
➤ In a sense, Pokopia scales up the Secret Base concept into a full game; Ohmori plans to continue looking for opportunities like this to scale the non-battling aspects of the games
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Several different outlets were given a chance to speak to Pokémon Pokopia's development team, including Game Freak's Shigeru Ohmori, who is responsible for the game's concept. Here's a thread going over some of the highlights from these interviews.
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Several different outlets were given a chance to speak to Pokémon Pokopia's development team, including Game Freak's Shigeru Ohmori, who is responsible for the game's concept. Here's a thread going over some of the highlights from these interviews.
Season 7 of Pokémon Legends Z-A's Ranked Battles detailed:
🗓️ Feb 19 - March 12
➤ All Pokémon eligible, limit of 1 restricted legend
➤ Mega Blaziken's Blazikenite at Rank S
➤ Prior Mega Stones, incl. Swampertite, unlocked from Rank Y to T
➤ Promotion Reward: Safari Balls
🗓️ Feb 19 - March 12
➤ All Pokémon eligible, limit of 1 restricted legend
➤ Mega Blaziken's Blazikenite at Rank S
➤ Prior Mega Stones, incl. Swampertite, unlocked from Rank Y to T
➤ Promotion Reward: Safari Balls
February 12, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Season 7 of Pokémon Legends Z-A's Ranked Battles detailed:
🗓️ Feb 19 - March 12
➤ All Pokémon eligible, limit of 1 restricted legend
➤ Mega Blaziken's Blazikenite at Rank S
➤ Prior Mega Stones, incl. Swampertite, unlocked from Rank Y to T
➤ Promotion Reward: Safari Balls
🗓️ Feb 19 - March 12
➤ All Pokémon eligible, limit of 1 restricted legend
➤ Mega Blaziken's Blazikenite at Rank S
➤ Prior Mega Stones, incl. Swampertite, unlocked from Rank Y to T
➤ Promotion Reward: Safari Balls
Several different outlets were given a chance to speak to Pokémon Pokopia's development team, including Game Freak's Shigeru Ohmori, who is responsible for the game's concept. Here's a thread going over some of the highlights from these interviews.
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Several different outlets were given a chance to speak to Pokémon Pokopia's development team, including Game Freak's Shigeru Ohmori, who is responsible for the game's concept. Here's a thread going over some of the highlights from these interviews.
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After our demo, The Pokémon Company and Game Freak provided concept art for Pokopia.
February 11, 2026 at 2:58 PM
After our demo, The Pokémon Company and Game Freak provided concept art for Pokopia.
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In a career highlight, I went to Japan to speak to Game Freak veteran Shigeru Ohmori and Koei Tecmo about Pokemon Pokopia.
It's going to be absolutely massive.
Check out my extensive preview, and Game Freak's first Western interview in years, at the link below.
It's going to be absolutely massive.
Check out my extensive preview, and Game Freak's first Western interview in years, at the link below.
February 11, 2026 at 2:04 PM
In a career highlight, I went to Japan to speak to Game Freak veteran Shigeru Ohmori and Koei Tecmo about Pokemon Pokopia.
It's going to be absolutely massive.
Check out my extensive preview, and Game Freak's first Western interview in years, at the link below.
It's going to be absolutely massive.
Check out my extensive preview, and Game Freak's first Western interview in years, at the link below.
Press previews are out for Pokémon Pokopia, giving us our first hands-on impressions with the game.
IGN: ign.com/articles/pok...
Eurogamer: eurogamer.net/an-hour-with...
GameSpot: gamespot.com/articles/pok...
Serebii: serebii.net/pokemonpokop...
PokeKalos: pokekalos.fr/news/actuali...
IGN: ign.com/articles/pok...
Eurogamer: eurogamer.net/an-hour-with...
GameSpot: gamespot.com/articles/pok...
Serebii: serebii.net/pokemonpokop...
PokeKalos: pokekalos.fr/news/actuali...
February 11, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Press previews are out for Pokémon Pokopia, giving us our first hands-on impressions with the game.
IGN: ign.com/articles/pok...
Eurogamer: eurogamer.net/an-hour-with...
GameSpot: gamespot.com/articles/pok...
Serebii: serebii.net/pokemonpokop...
PokeKalos: pokekalos.fr/news/actuali...
IGN: ign.com/articles/pok...
Eurogamer: eurogamer.net/an-hour-with...
GameSpot: gamespot.com/articles/pok...
Serebii: serebii.net/pokemonpokop...
PokeKalos: pokekalos.fr/news/actuali...
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With the 30th anniversary campaign kicking off, The Pokémon Company has announced two event types that will run this year:
Day Out: "family-friendly activities and programming"
Night Out: "for longtime fans who grew up with Pokémon"
More to be shared in the future.
Day Out: "family-friendly activities and programming"
Night Out: "for longtime fans who grew up with Pokémon"
More to be shared in the future.
February 9, 2026 at 2:17 AM
With the 30th anniversary campaign kicking off, The Pokémon Company has announced two event types that will run this year:
Day Out: "family-friendly activities and programming"
Night Out: "for longtime fans who grew up with Pokémon"
More to be shared in the future.
Day Out: "family-friendly activities and programming"
Night Out: "for longtime fans who grew up with Pokémon"
More to be shared in the future.
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Promotional shots of the artists and actors featured with their favourite Pokémon in the 30th anniversary Super Bowl ad.
Lady Gaga & Jigglypuff
Jisoo & Eevee
Trevor Noah & Psyduck
Lady Gaga & Jigglypuff
Jisoo & Eevee
Trevor Noah & Psyduck
February 9, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Promotional shots of the artists and actors featured with their favourite Pokémon in the 30th anniversary Super Bowl ad.
Lady Gaga & Jigglypuff
Jisoo & Eevee
Trevor Noah & Psyduck
Lady Gaga & Jigglypuff
Jisoo & Eevee
Trevor Noah & Psyduck
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Wave 3 of the Pokémon Legends Z-A NSO icons available is live!
This batch adds avatars for Lida, Corbeau, Phillipe, Lebanne, Jacinthe, and Korrina, as well as the Pokémon Mega Lucario Z, Mega Emboar, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Chimecho, and Zygarde 10%.
This batch adds avatars for Lida, Corbeau, Phillipe, Lebanne, Jacinthe, and Korrina, as well as the Pokémon Mega Lucario Z, Mega Emboar, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Chimecho, and Zygarde 10%.
February 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Wave 3 of the Pokémon Legends Z-A NSO icons available is live!
This batch adds avatars for Lida, Corbeau, Phillipe, Lebanne, Jacinthe, and Korrina, as well as the Pokémon Mega Lucario Z, Mega Emboar, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Chimecho, and Zygarde 10%.
This batch adds avatars for Lida, Corbeau, Phillipe, Lebanne, Jacinthe, and Korrina, as well as the Pokémon Mega Lucario Z, Mega Emboar, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Chimecho, and Zygarde 10%.
With the 30th anniversary campaign kicking off, The Pokémon Company has announced two event types that will run this year:
Day Out: "family-friendly activities and programming"
Night Out: "for longtime fans who grew up with Pokémon"
More to be shared in the future.
Day Out: "family-friendly activities and programming"
Night Out: "for longtime fans who grew up with Pokémon"
More to be shared in the future.
February 9, 2026 at 2:17 AM
With the 30th anniversary campaign kicking off, The Pokémon Company has announced two event types that will run this year:
Day Out: "family-friendly activities and programming"
Night Out: "for longtime fans who grew up with Pokémon"
More to be shared in the future.
Day Out: "family-friendly activities and programming"
Night Out: "for longtime fans who grew up with Pokémon"
More to be shared in the future.
Promotional shots of the artists and actors featured with their favourite Pokémon in the 30th anniversary Super Bowl ad.
Lady Gaga & Jigglypuff
Jisoo & Eevee
Trevor Noah & Psyduck
Lady Gaga & Jigglypuff
Jisoo & Eevee
Trevor Noah & Psyduck
February 9, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Promotional shots of the artists and actors featured with their favourite Pokémon in the 30th anniversary Super Bowl ad.
Lady Gaga & Jigglypuff
Jisoo & Eevee
Trevor Noah & Psyduck
Lady Gaga & Jigglypuff
Jisoo & Eevee
Trevor Noah & Psyduck
The Pokémon 30th anniversary Super Bowl commercial has been released: youtu.be/J3O4ymaZ41Q
February 9, 2026 at 2:04 AM
The Pokémon 30th anniversary Super Bowl commercial has been released: youtu.be/J3O4ymaZ41Q
Wave 3 of the Pokémon Legends Z-A NSO icons available is live!
This batch adds avatars for Lida, Corbeau, Phillipe, Lebanne, Jacinthe, and Korrina, as well as the Pokémon Mega Lucario Z, Mega Emboar, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Chimecho, and Zygarde 10%.
This batch adds avatars for Lida, Corbeau, Phillipe, Lebanne, Jacinthe, and Korrina, as well as the Pokémon Mega Lucario Z, Mega Emboar, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Chimecho, and Zygarde 10%.
February 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Wave 3 of the Pokémon Legends Z-A NSO icons available is live!
This batch adds avatars for Lida, Corbeau, Phillipe, Lebanne, Jacinthe, and Korrina, as well as the Pokémon Mega Lucario Z, Mega Emboar, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Chimecho, and Zygarde 10%.
This batch adds avatars for Lida, Corbeau, Phillipe, Lebanne, Jacinthe, and Korrina, as well as the Pokémon Mega Lucario Z, Mega Emboar, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Chimecho, and Zygarde 10%.
The portal for Pokémon's 30th anniversary is live: 30.pokemon.com
It should host the Super Bowl video with Lady Gaga and Jigglypuff shortly, but it also promotes a campaign in Pokémon GO to share your favourite Pokémon with the game's snapshot mode.
It should host the Super Bowl video with Lady Gaga and Jigglypuff shortly, but it also promotes a campaign in Pokémon GO to share your favourite Pokémon with the game's snapshot mode.
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The portal for Pokémon's 30th anniversary is live: 30.pokemon.com
It should host the Super Bowl video with Lady Gaga and Jigglypuff shortly, but it also promotes a campaign in Pokémon GO to share your favourite Pokémon with the game's snapshot mode.
It should host the Super Bowl video with Lady Gaga and Jigglypuff shortly, but it also promotes a campaign in Pokémon GO to share your favourite Pokémon with the game's snapshot mode.
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The GTS when you tried to input Cofagrigus
February 5, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The GTS when you tried to input Cofagrigus
The GTS when you tried to input Cofagrigus
February 5, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The GTS when you tried to input Cofagrigus
A video celebrating the series’ 30th anniversary will air during the Super Bowl this weekend. Teaser: youtu.be/yogNTgCr9-A
#Pokemon30 | Teaser Trailer
YouTube video by The Official Pokémon YouTube channel
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February 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
A video celebrating the series’ 30th anniversary will air during the Super Bowl this weekend. Teaser: youtu.be/yogNTgCr9-A
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team icons have been released for NSO Expansion Pack subscribers. To obtain them, you must boot the game up through the GBA Nintendo Classics app before March 2nd, 4:59PM PT.
February 3, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team icons have been released for NSO Expansion Pack subscribers. To obtain them, you must boot the game up through the GBA Nintendo Classics app before March 2nd, 4:59PM PT.
Nintendo has updated its sales totals up to Dec 31, 2025.
➤ Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: 28.08 million units
➤ Sword & Shield: 27.08 million
➤ Pokémon Legends Z-A: 8.41m on Switch 1 or downloaded + 3.89 on Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch has hit 155.37 million units; the Switch 2 is at 17.37 million.
➤ Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: 28.08 million units
➤ Sword & Shield: 27.08 million
➤ Pokémon Legends Z-A: 8.41m on Switch 1 or downloaded + 3.89 on Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch has hit 155.37 million units; the Switch 2 is at 17.37 million.
February 3, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Nintendo has updated its sales totals up to Dec 31, 2025.
➤ Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: 28.08 million units
➤ Sword & Shield: 27.08 million
➤ Pokémon Legends Z-A: 8.41m on Switch 1 or downloaded + 3.89 on Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch has hit 155.37 million units; the Switch 2 is at 17.37 million.
➤ Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: 28.08 million units
➤ Sword & Shield: 27.08 million
➤ Pokémon Legends Z-A: 8.41m on Switch 1 or downloaded + 3.89 on Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch has hit 155.37 million units; the Switch 2 is at 17.37 million.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team icons have been released for NSO Expansion Pack subscribers. To obtain them, you must boot the game up through the GBA Nintendo Classics app before March 2nd, 4:59PM PT.
February 3, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team icons have been released for NSO Expansion Pack subscribers. To obtain them, you must boot the game up through the GBA Nintendo Classics app before March 2nd, 4:59PM PT.
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Wave 2 of the Pokémon Legends Z-A icons available through NSO is now live!
This batch adds EMMA, our friend Mega Malamar, Ivor, Gwynn, Naveen, Lysandre, and the renders for Mega Meganium, Victreebel, Zeraora, and Baxcalibur.
This batch adds EMMA, our friend Mega Malamar, Ivor, Gwynn, Naveen, Lysandre, and the renders for Mega Meganium, Victreebel, Zeraora, and Baxcalibur.
February 2, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Wave 2 of the Pokémon Legends Z-A icons available through NSO is now live!
This batch adds EMMA, our friend Mega Malamar, Ivor, Gwynn, Naveen, Lysandre, and the renders for Mega Meganium, Victreebel, Zeraora, and Baxcalibur.
This batch adds EMMA, our friend Mega Malamar, Ivor, Gwynn, Naveen, Lysandre, and the renders for Mega Meganium, Victreebel, Zeraora, and Baxcalibur.