A Pokemon-style game development engine called MonTamer Maker is in the works
Yanako RPGs has announced MonTamer Maker, a game development engine for creating monster tamer games. It was also announced that the very same engine is being used to develop the monster tamer game Dokimon.
Pokémon Unite is getting a monthly membership service
Pokémon Unite is getting a monthly membership service that gives subscribers a variety of perks for around $10 a month.
Pokémon developer Game Freak adopts an optional 4-day workweek program with 20% salary reduction
Game Freak has implemented an optional 4-day workweek system for its full-time employees. Those with a child (Elementary School age or less) or in need of providing nursing care to a family member are eligible, but their salaries will be slightly reduced while using the program.
Pokémon Go to shorten Community Day to 3 hours leaving some players dissatisfied
Niantic has announced that Community Day events in Pokémon Go are being shortened from 6 hours to 3 in a decision that has come under fire from players.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes get Wonder Trades, reigniting excitement for the game
Ver 1.3.0 of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl adds the Global Wonder Station. With the GWS, players have access to what’s called a Wonder Trade.
One Pokémon fan’s database shines light on unsung designers of the series
One Pokémon fan’s database shines light on unsung designers of the series. The larger discussion started with a thread on ResetEra that links to a page on the database website Bulbagarden.
A new Pokémon medal game from Sega coming to Japanese arcades this month
A new Pokémon medal game from Sega called Pokémon Corogarena is coming to Japanese arcades this month. The game looks to feature both physical and digital elements as players launch an unpredictable ball with little rubber spikes overtop a display of the playfield.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet starters have fans hoping for non-bipedal evolutions
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet starters have fans hoping for non-bipedal evolutions. Especially Sprigatito, with many hoping it doesn’t become another bipedal Pokémon by the time it reaches its final evolution.
Pokémon BDSP adds long awaited Colosseum in Ver.1.2.0
Nintendo has released the latest update for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Ver.1.2.0, which adds more battle options through the game’s new Colosseum.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus fans want closure for Ingo
Pokémon Legends: Arceus fans want closure for Ingo, while some speculate that Ingo in Arceus is actually Emmet.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus glitch expands villagers to massive proportions
An odd glitch has been found in Pokémon Legends: Arceus that causes an NPC to swell to an absolutely massive size. As for why it occurs, one theory has to do with the level of detail used to display characters at varying distances.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus players are reporting issues catching Cherrim [Update]
Pokémon Legends: Arceus players are reporting issues catching Cherrim [update: the issue has been fixed with the latest update 1.0.2].
Pokémon fan recreates classic boardgame Othello within first gen Pokémon game
A Pokémon fan has recreated the classic boardgame Othello with the first generation games using Arbitrary Code Execution and a binary editor.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus players are reporting climbing glitches to scale steep slopes
Pokémon Legends: Arceus players are showing off glitches allowing them to scale steep slopes and slide around at high speeds.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus players are posting “physics gone wild” moments
Pokémon Legends: Arceus players are posting “physics gone wild” moments. From Alpha Snorlax flying off to Alpha Stantler circling around the trunk of a tree like a propeller.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus sold 6.5 million copies in its first week
Pokémon Legends: Arceus sold 6.5 million copies, making it the fastest selling Pokémon on the Nintendo Switch during its first week.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus has players talking about how scary Pokémon actually are
Pokémon Legends: Arceus has players talking about how scary Pokémon actually are. But seeing just how threatening Pokémon can really be is part of the appeal of the game.
Pokémon DP Sound Library makes the original soundtrack available for non-commercial use
Pokémon DP Sound Library makes the original soundtrack available for non-commercial use. The soundtrack has also been made available on YouTube.
Pokémon-themed Wordle clones release in Japan
Pokémon and Wordle make for a surprising good combination with Pokémon-themed Wordle clones releasing in Japan (Pokedle and Pokémon Wordle).
Pokémon Legends: Arceus finally gives players a type chart within the game
Pokémon Legends: Arceus finally gives players a type chart within the game. A convenient feature absent from recent titles
Pokémon Legends: Arceus brought back Pikachu’s original cry sound
Pokémon Legends: Arceus brought back Pikachu’s original cry sound. Modern Pokémon games uses Ikue Ohtani's anime voice for Pikachu, but Arceus went for the original digitized cry sound.
Pokémon BDSP speedrun community allegedly tricked into revealing how to perform the Menu Storage glitch in Ver.1.1.3
Pokémon BDSP speedrun community allegedly tricked into revealing how to perform the Menu Storage glitch in Ver.1.1.3.