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Pokémon GO Routes are predefined paths that Trainers can follow while exploring the real world. Completing Routes can provide rewards, Route Badges and opportunities to encounter Mateo, while Routes are also an important way to look for Zygarde Cells. This Pokémon GO Routes guide explains how the feature works, how to find and complete Routes, the requirements for creating your own, how Mateo…

Cool off with a splash of adventure as Pokémon Horizons: The Series highlights memorable Water-type Pokémon from seasons 1–2. The new compilation brings together refreshing moments featuring Water-type Pokémon, perfect for fans looking to beat the summer heat with Pokémon Horizons. Source: The Pokémon Company

Cuphead & The Delicious Last Course on Nintendo Switch is a masterclass in artistic vision, combining breathtaking hand-drawn animation with challenging boss-focused gameplay that remains unlike anything else in the genre. After spending around 20 hours with the game across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, reaching roughly two-thirds of the main adventure while only beginning The Delicious…

Terry Crews and Finn Wolfhard go head-to-head in an entertaining LEGO Pokémon battle, with Terry bringing a LEGO Jigglypuff and Finn defending his arena with LEGO Charizard. The playful showdown puts the spotlight on LEGO Pokémon builds and the stars’ Pokémon Trainer rivalry. Source: The Pokémon Company and LEGO

Pokémon TV revisits Ash’s starting team from his journey through the Hoenn region, highlighting the six Pokémon that formed his third major team during seasons 6–9. The new clip showcases Ash’s Pokémon as he captures, trains, and battles with them on his quest to become a Pokémon Master. Check out the official Pokémon TV YouTube channel! Source: The Pokémon Company International

Pokémon GO’s Fire and Ice Hatch Day is now underway on Saturday, August 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Smoochum and Magby are hatching more frequently from 2 km Eggs, with increased chances of encountering their Shiny forms. Players can also hatch Larvesta from 5 km Eggs, while event bonuses include 2× Hatch Candy, half Egg Hatch Distance, and an increased chance of receiving 2 km…

Pokémon has revealed new Meowth and Alolan Meowth cards from the upcoming Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration expansion, featuring day-and-night-themed artwork for the Scratch Cat Pokémon. The set includes illustrations by Natsumi Yoshida, MINAMINAMI Take, and OKUBO, with additional appearances from Galarian Meowth. Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration is scheduled to release on September 16, 2026. Source:…

The Mario Kart World Open August 2026 event will take place from August 15 at 2:00 p.m. PT through August 16 at 6:00 p.m. PT, giving players in North and South America a chance to earn 50 My Nintendo Platinum Points by participating. The event uses 150cc VS Races with normal items, no teams or COM players, connected course selection, and a maximum of 32 races. Players will need Mario Kart World,…

Pokémon UNITE has released “OUT LOUD,” its official tournament theme track celebrating the game’s competitive journey and the Trainers who have competed since the 2022 Pokémon World Championships. The song captures the intensity, teamwork, rivalry, and excitement of Pokémon UNITE esports, with the track now available ahead of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. Source: The Pokémon Company

Nintendo has announced free repair support for eligible Nintendo products damaged by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake. Individual customers living in areas covered by the Disaster Relief Act can receive repair services at no cost, regardless of warranty status. The program applies to repairable Nintendo products received by the Nintendo Service Center between July 28, 2026, and February 1,…

Nintendo has announced its Q1 FY2027 financial results, revealing strong momentum for Nintendo Switch 2 with 3.82 million hardware units sold and 9.46 million software units sold during the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. Nintendo reported ¥517.8 billion in net sales and ¥142.6 billion in operating profit, supported by strong software sales, digital growth, and continued demand for Nintendo…

The Pokémon Center has revealed new Espeon and Umbreon Squishmallows featuring exclusive Pokémon Center patches. Fans can add the Psychic-type and Dark-type Eeveelutions to their Squishmallows collections, bringing two fan-favorite Pokémon partners into a soft and collectible plush lineup. The new releases are part of the ongoing Squishmallows x Pokémon collaboration. Source: PokemonCenter.com

The official Pokémon YouTube channel has released a new clip from Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands featuring Misty’s underwater ballet performance in “The Magical Mermaid.” When Team Rocket interrupts the show, Misty and her Pokémon must deal with another unexpected challenge in this memorable Pokémon animation moment. Check out the official Pokémon TV YouTube channel! Source: The…

FromSoftware has announced the participant selection results for The Duskbloods network test ahead of its August 21–23, 2026 test sessions on Nintendo Switch 2. Selected players can check their status through their account page, with game data and download codes becoming available on August 18. The multiplayer network test will support up to eight players per match and is designed to evaluate…

The Pokémon Center has introduced its new 30th Celebration Character T-Shirts, allowing fans to create custom apparel featuring their favorite Pokémon. The collection currently includes Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn regions, with additional regions planned for future releases. Shoppers can choose from youth or adult T-shirts, select a Pokémon, pick a design, and…

The Pokémon Company has unveiled the 2026 Celebratory Fanfare card as this season’s exclusive Ace Trainer Rewards prize. Eligible Trainers in Championship Point–earning regions who earn at least 200 Championship Points in Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC), the Pokémon Trading Card Game, or Pokémon GO during the 2026 season will receive Ace Trainer status, the commemorative promo card, and…

The Paldea Power Play Part One event is now live in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, featuring a 7-star Grass Tera Type Glimmora with the Mightiest Mark in black crystal Tera Raid Battles through August 13, 2026. At the same time, special mass outbreaks of Glimmet and Glimmora are taking place across Paldea and Kitakami with boosted Shiny encounter rates, giving Trainers more opportunities to…