To me, and I’m sure many others, the Pokémon franchise as a whole has always been “cozy.” Set in a (mostly) idyllic world with cute best friends who are always by your side, how could it not give you ...

Pokémon Day is always a big event within the creature collector fandom, and with 2026 marking the 30th anniversary of the franchise, some big announcements are likely in the works for the celebratory ...

First shown off in Japanese in July 2025, and revealed in English two months later, Mega Venusaur ex is officially the highest HP Pokémon card ever printed, with a mighty 380 hit points. This grass ...

Mathematics Major by degree, Content Writer by profession, and Gym Rat by obsession. Diagnosed with Multiple Hobby Disorder: one day I’m grinding on Roblox, Pokémon, or Genshin; the next I’m sketching ...

Pokémon is a global sensation that chronicles the adventures of Ash Ketchum and his electric partner, Pikachu, as they embark on a quest to become Pokémon World Champions. They encounter various ...

Tom Bowen is a senior editor who loves adventure games and RPGs. He's been playing video games for several decades now and writing about them professionally since 2020. Although he dabbles in news and ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. For the past few years, developer Game Freak has been experimenting with the Pokemon formula. 2021's Pokemon Legends: Arceus redefined what it meant ...

How much should a video game cost to make? It's a question that fans and developers alike grapple with, especially as the gaming industry continues pursuing expensive video games that end up hurting ...

In 2013, Pokémon X and Y transformed the franchise with a massive visual overhaul as the first 3D entries in the main series. The games also introduced Mega Evolution, a feature that made strong ...

Pokemon Legends: Z-A offers a true slice-of-life Pokemon experience thanks to its anime-style real-time combat system and wholesome worldbuilding elements. While its single-city setting can sometimes ...

It's time to dig out your old Pokémon cards. Some financial experts believe they're an excellent investment. When Pokémon cards burst on the scene in the late 1990's, most players and collectors never ...