Alas, all good things must come to an end. The Year of Pokemon concludes here at TechRaptor, celebrating 25 years of the monster-collecting franchise with a look back at the games one generation at a…
February 26, 2021 | 12:00 EST
Generation VII of Pokemon is a pretty good one. There is some fatigue in the formula settling in again, but the characters were top notch, the new Sci-Fi elements were unique, and the Alola setting…
February 22, 2021 | 11:00 EST
The Year of Pokemon continues here at TechRaptor, celebrating 25 years of the monster-collecting franchise with a look back at the games one generation at a time. Last week, we looked at Generation…
February 19, 2021 | 12:00 EST
Well, we finally hit Generation VI of Pokemon, the French-ified Pokemon X and Y. When Pokemon X and Y first came out, I was impressed by the transition to 3D models and the large number of monsters…
February 15, 2021 | 01:00 EST
The Year of Pokemon continues here at TechRaptor, celebrating 25 years of the monster-collecting franchise with a look back at the games one generation at a time. Last week, we looked at Generation V…
February 13, 2021 | 01:00 EST
Hey, it’s been a while. A few years back, during our first Year of Pokemon, I started working on a fun little series judging the best and worst Pokemon designs from each generation, up to that point…
February 8, 2021 | 12:00 EST
The Year of Pokemon continues here at TechRaptor, celebrating 25 years of the monster-collecting franchise with a look back at the games one generation at a time. We're at Gen V now, so let’s dive…
February 5, 2021 | 12:00 EST
That’s right, our Year of Pokemon series is back with a new captain at the helm! 2021 marks Pokemon's 25th anniversary, and we're doing a deep dive into the beloved franchise generation by generation…
January 29, 2021 | 12:00 EST
Calling all Pokemon experts, Tencent is hiring! Yep, you read that right. The Chinese-based company recently posted several listings for Pokemon-related jobs in the Asian marketplace. According to…
December 18, 2020 | 09:42 EST
The competitive Pokemon scene is often unsung when it comes to sanctioned tournament play, though the past five years have slowly changed that aspect. Official tournament formats like the Video Game…
November 25, 2020 | 07:14 EST
After months of anticipation, the second part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass has been released. The Crown Tundra has got trainers everywhere chomping at the bit to catch ‘em all once…
November 8, 2020 | 07:23 EST
After months of anticipation, the second part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass has been released. The Crown Tundra has got trainers everywhere chomping at the bit to catch ‘em all once…
November 8, 2020 | 07:10 EST
After months of anticipation, the second part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass has been released. The Crown Tundra has got trainers everywhere chomping at the bit to catch ‘em all once…
November 8, 2020 | 03:35 EST
After months of anticipation, the second part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass has been released. The Crown Tundra has got trainers everywhere chomping at the bit to catch ‘em all once…
November 6, 2020 | 05:04 EST
After months of anticipation, the second part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass has been released. The Crown Tundra has got trainers everywhere chomping at the bit to catch ‘em all once…
November 6, 2020 | 05:13 EST
After months of anticipation, the second part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass has been released. The Crown Tundra has got trainers everywhere chomping at the bit to catch ‘em all once…
November 4, 2020 | 09:00 EST
Pokémon Sword and Shield is a generation of of unfulfilled potential. There's a lot of cool ideas at work with this version of Pokémon, like the wild area, camping, and max raids. Yet, with so many…
November 2, 2020 | 01:00 EST
A 2018 beta version of Pokemon Sword has been leaked. The beta build includes Pokemon that weren't present in the finished game and also shows content that was eventually cut during the development…
October 22, 2020 | 08:42 EDT
Pokemon Crown Tundra leaks have been revealed, showing off some Legendary pokemon with a new look. It looks like Pokemon Sword and Shield's next expansion pass is going to have a lot of surprises!…
October 20, 2020 | 02:07 EDT
A pet fish in Japan was able to discover a glitch in Pokemon Sapphire that no one has ever seen since the games launch 18 years ago. No, you did read that correctly, it was a fish who found it. In…
October 9, 2020 | 10:31 EDT
Pokemon Sword & Shield: The Crown Tundra will release on October 22, 2020, with a bundle containing the base game(s) and their expansion passes releasing on November 6, 2020. The Crown Tundra…
September 29, 2020 | 09:35 EDT
If there is one company in the gaming world that always generates interest in their inner workings, it is Game Freak, the creators of the Pokemon franchise. Part of this goes into the long-term…
September 28, 2020 | 10:40 EDT
Fan's of video games, or any form of media for that matter, are a creative bunch. Many of them often share those creations with the world, showing their passion and dedication to their craft for…
September 18, 2020 | 09:45 EDT
Since the release of Pokemon Red & Blue in 1996, Game Freak have followed the philosophy that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. They found a winning formula of catching, evolving, and battling a…
September 22, 2020 | 01:00 EDT
The competitive scene of Pokemon Sword and Shield is getting a shakeup that is unprecedented for the VGC scene. Yesterday they announced the rules for the Series 6 of ranked battles for the 2020…
August 21, 2020 | 09:43 EDT
So, what exactly is Pokemon Sword and Shields Expansion Pass? George breaks down the ins and outs of what players can expect in the two-part DLC pack, and discusses what players can experience in the…
July 18, 2020 | 09:03 EDT
If there's one thing most modern Pokemon titles seem to lack, it's a strong post-game. Sure, if you're a competitive player, you can go wild. For those like me who just prefer to explore the region…
June 23, 2020 | 10:30 EDT
Little Town Hero, formerly a Nintendo Switch exclusive, will be released on Steam on June 30, which is just under 2 weeks from now. The game will also be as a physical edition to the PlayStation 4…
June 17, 2020 | 10:03 EDT
The Pokemon Company International and Nintendo have announced the release date for the first part of the Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass, The Isle of Armor, which will release on June 17. The…
June 2, 2020 | 10:12 EDT
On the official Pokemon website, it was announced yesterday that Galarian Versions of Mr. Mime, Ponyta, Corsola, and Meowth have been made available. They will come with a variety of items and also…
May 22, 2020 | 10:35 EDT
There have been a lot of Pokemon games over the years. Even the "first" game ended up having four distinct versions (Pokemon Red and Blue, Green, and eventuallyYellow), but you may be surprised to…
April 13, 2020 | 05:03 EDT
The Pokemon Day Mythical Pokemon has finally been revealed. Zarude is a Dark/Grass Pokemon with the Leaf Guard ability and the newest addition to Pokemon Sword and Shield. Check out Zarude in action…
February 27, 2020 | 09:48 EST
Nintendo has finally announced Pokémon Home's release will be sometime this February. The long-awaited Pokémon Home service will allow you to move Pokémon between compatible games. Pokémon Home will…
January 29, 2020 | 08:25 EST
The Pokemon Company recently announced their second online competition for Pokemon Sword and Shield, the Galar Newcomers event. For those who may have missed it, the rules are simple: Only Pokemon…
January 21, 2020 | 01:00 EST
The 2nd online competition for Pokemon Sword and Shield is coming at the end of January and will feature all the brand new Pokemon introduced in the Galar region. The competition, titled Galar…
January 13, 2020 | 04:30 EST
With all of the Wild Area events being touted for Pokemon Sword and Shield, we often forget that the games Mystery Gift system is seeing some distribution as well. Mystery Gift is an old mechanic,…
January 13, 2020 | 08:30 EST
The latest Pokemon Direct revealed a ton of information for the first-ever DLC expansions for the Pokemon franchise. Instead of a new version of the game, as was traditional for the handheld titles…
January 11, 2020 | 02:30 EST
Pokemon Sword and Shield fans will certainly have something to look forward to in the next couple of days — a brand-new Pokemon Direct will be arriving on January 9, 2020. "Tune in on 1/9 at 6:30 a.…
January 7, 2020 | 12:34 EST
Pokémon Sword and Shield will be running a Shiny Magikarp New Year's event beginning December 31 through January 3. The event will allow players to have a much greater chance of encountering a Shiny…
January 1, 2020 | 08:00 EST
Pokemon is a big part of almost any kid's gaming childhood, and its impact on the gaming industry as a whole is immense. Whether it is the anime or the plethora of video games, you definitely wanted…
December 30, 2019 | 11:30 EST
Last time in our Pokemon Sword and Shield battle academy, I mentioned that a major principle for competitive play is building a team around a core Pokemon, which in turn synergizes with that Pokemon’…
December 24, 2019 | 10:30 EST
Many pieces of content, for one reason or another, do not make it to the final build of a game's end product. This last Thursday, an anonymous user posted a link on 4chan's /vp/ board, containing…
December 23, 2019 | 09:00 EST
The competitive scene of Pokemon Sword and Shield is beginning to take shape, but one competitive body has decided to ban one of the newest features in the game from competitive play. Smogon, the…
December 17, 2019 | 04:00 EST
2013 is the last year of the seventh generation, with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One releasing during the holiday season. With that, we got the final games of that generation, attempting to push…
December 17, 2019 | 01:00 EST
While there is a lot behind competitive play in Pokemon games, Sword and Shield are no exception to that rule. Whether you're an old hand or not, you'll probably need a bit of a refresher course to…
December 11, 2019 | 12:50 EST
The Pokemon VGC 2020 rules have been revealed. Unsurprisingly, this is also the first year that the Pokemon Video Game Championships will be shifting towards Pokemon Sword and Shield as the game of…
December 6, 2019 | 09:30 EST
If you've decided to get involved in the competitive Pokemon scene, then you'll need to learn all about IVs, EVs, and maybe even Eevees too. It can be a daunting task "going pro" at any game, but…
November 30, 2019 | 09:00 EST
Pokemon Sword and Shield did a lot of interesting things overall—both in what it added and what it trimmed from the series—to the point of internet oversaturation. Whether it be moves cut, Pokemon…
December 2, 2019 | 11:00 EST