Trainers in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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Is Game Freak Still the Right Studio for Pokemon?

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet released just a couple weeks ago, and though it sold over 10 million copies during its launch weekend (and became the fastest-selling Nintendo game of all time), fans have…

November 30, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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Cobalt Coastlands Is the Termina Great Bay Coast of Pokemon Legends: Arceus

The world of Pokemon Legends: Arceus is designed in a familiar fashion to games we've seen before, with a main hub area and the ability to travel to several other distinct locations. One location in…

March 17, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Running across Cobalt Coastlands in Pokemon Legends: Arceus
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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Makes Relaxing Easy

If you've been playing the most recent release in the Pokemon saga (and have managed to ignore the near non-stop debates about graphical fidelity), it's likely you've been having an overall enjoyable…

February 12, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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Are the Changes in Pokemon Legends: Arceus Enough?

Nintendo and Game Freak aimed to revolutionize the Pokemon franchise with Pokemon Legends: Arceus. "Action meets RPG in a new kind of Pokemon adventure," the marketing promises. The game's release…

February 2, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Pokemon Sword and Shield’s Best Feature Might Be What it Cut

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

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'Dexit' Killed My Dreams of a Complete Pokedex

If you haven't been following developments with Pokemon Sword and Shield, you might have missed this whole "Dexit" thing. It's got fans in a bit of an uproar — understandably so, all things…

November 16, 2019 | 11:00 EST

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In Defense of Game Freak - Arguing Against #BringBackNationalDex

The past month has been tough if you follow Pokémon at all. Despite a steady stream of trailers showing off new features for Pokémon Sword and Shield, much of the coverage of late has transformed…

July 16, 2019 | 02:00 EDT

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5 Pokemon to Watch for in VGC 2017

Whenever a new Pokemon game arrives, it's always an exciting time for the competitive Pokemon scene. New Pokemon means new teams and a whole new potential for strategy. Because Pokemon Sun and Moon…

November 28, 2016 | 01:00 EST

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Best Gaming Sequel: Pokemon Gold and Silver

Pokemon Gold and Silver are the perfect example of what makes a good sequel. The mantra "A good sequel is one that builds upon and expands the original" is so often said that it has almost…

September 22, 2016 | 01:00 EDT