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Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Chicago Celebrates a Decade of Community

When Pokémon GO first released, those initial few months felt electric. Still studying at my university, I explored the campus daily. It was alive with people walking the quad, our town’s small business district, and, really, the entire community. That word community means…

Pokémon Fossil Museum Review: A Must-See for Trainers

The Field Museum in Chicago, IL is hosting the Pokémon Fossil Museum until April 11, 2027. A mix of paleontology and our favorite pocket monsters, I had the opportunity to go on opening day, and I loved my experience. From the displays…

Making Pokopia’s Post-Game Less Overwhelming

There’s a lot of anxiety that comes with just how massive Pokémon Pokopia looks and feels. As you begin to progress your Ditto’s story, you’ll find that you’re not just dealing with the massive landscape of Withered Wastelands, but four other distinct areas with…

Pokémon Pokopia (Nintendo Switch 2) Review

After 36 hours and some change, the credits rolled on my journey with Pokémon Pokopia‘s main story. Immediately, I planned how I’d spend my next 36 hours in-game, tweaking and tinkering with the dream life sim that a lifelong Pokémon fan like…

Another Pokémon Classic Joins Nintendo Switch Online Library

There’s a real momentum to the Nintendo Switch 2 right now. Off the high of Pokopia, the stock for the company is on the rise, and players can’t get enough of the new system’s latest additions. With Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass,…

Pokémon Sleep Adds Garmin Smartwatch Support

Pokémon Sleep hasn’t necessarily caught the world on fire like Pokémon Go, but it has received consistent support and updates since its launch. One of the big questions around the app’s launch was whether it could provide insight into someone’s actual sleep…

Pokémon Day News Breakdown

Not only was last Friday Pokémon Day, but it also marked the franchise’s 30th anniversary. During the Pokémon Presents digital showcase, Game Freak revealed numerous updates for current titles as well as teasers for upcoming projects. The showcase kicked off with a…

Gifts for Gamers 2025: Collectibles

We’re nearing that time of year when gift-giving is on everyone’s mind. For those of us who love to play games, it’s well-known that not every gift makes the mark. For every thoughtful gift, there’s someone getting you socks that say something…

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nails This Particular Game Mechanic

In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, much of the experience of the franchise is adjusted and reinvented to feel familiar but new. Unlike Legends: Arceus or the mainline traditional games, there is a particularly narrow scope to not only how you explore the world presented…

Pokémon TCG Pocket is Worth Your Time

When Nintendo announced Pokémon TCG Pocket, I was expecting to interact with the game quite casually, only logging in to collect a few cards for free each day. I’ve never been a big fan of the physical Pokémon TCG, as although the…