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· Bryan Ke
“Pokemon Go” developer Niantic announced its new AI model on Nov. 12, created using data players have sent over the years. The large geospatial model (LGM), built using the San Francisco-based studio’s visual positioning system (VPS), helps computers “perceive, comprehend and…
· Bryan Ke
The beloved Pokemon franchise will have to wait another year for a shot at a National Toy Hall of Fame recognition after losing out to Mattel’s Phase 10 and Hasbro’s My Little Pony and Transformers in 2024. The National Toy Hall of Fame, housed in The Strong National Museum of…
· Bryan Ke
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company (TPC) have begun legal action against Pocketpair, the developer of the popular open-world survival game “Palworld.” The companies filed a lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court on Wednesday, seeking an injunction and damages from Pocketpair for…
· Ryan General
Rachael Lillis, the voice actor behind Misty and Jessie in the English dub of the “Pokemon” anime series, died on Aug. 10 at age 55 after a battle with breast cancer. The news was shared by her colleague Veronica Taylor, the voice of Ash Ketchum, and confirmed by her sister…
· Bryan Ke
King Charles made a surprising “Pokemon” reference while hosting a Japanese state banquet attended by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Tuesday. “I am only sorry to report that I haven’t had any better luck with more recent attempts at fishing – the Pokemon phrase ‘gotta…
· Bryan Ke
A man accused of stealing $30,000 worth of coveted Pokemon cards from a Miami game store was successfully arrested after being tackled by jiu-jitsu coaches. Key points:
· Ryan General
Tokyo police arrested a yakuza lieutenant for his role in a December 2022 office break-in that netted stolen Pokemon cards. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
The last player remaining on the “Pokemon X and Y” server has reportedly logged out, signaling the official end of “Pokemon” on the Nintendo Network. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
The Pokemon Company and Toyota unveiled a life-size replica of Miraidon, one of the two legendary Pokemon in “Pokemon Scarlet and Violet” that can transform into a motorcycle, in Tokyo this weekend. In the know: Toyota Engineering Society, in partnership with the Pokémon…
· Carl Samson
The Pokemon Company has released a new trailer for “Pokemon Legends Z-A,” its next major game in the popular franchise landing on the Nintendo Switch. About the game: Unveiled at the Pokemon Presents event on Tuesday, “Pokemon Legends Z-A,” developed by Game Freak, is the sequel…
· Bryan Ke
Charlotte, North Carolina, held the world’s largest Pokémon Regional Championship at the Charlotte Convention Center in Uptown over the weekend. What happened: Over 3,000 players reportedly competed at the tournament across three different games, including the Trading Card Game…
· Ryan General
Set to debut at Fendi boutiques on Jan. 4, 2024, the collaboration features Dragon-type Pokémon characters such as Dragonite, Dratini and Dragonair on Fendi classics like the Peekaboo, the Shopper and the Baguette
· Bryan Ke
“Pokémon Horizons: The Series,” the first in the franchise to take place in a post-Ash Ketchum world, will be available on Netflix starting Feb. 23, 2024, The Pokémon Company announced on Wednesday. More trailer: Accompanying the release date announcement on Wednesday is another…
· Ryan General
The centerpiece of the collection is an 18K yellow gold Pikachu necklace retailing for $29, 000
· Ryan General
Pokémon Concierge” offers a refreshing take with its cozy, plush-toy aesthetic and a more laid-back approach
· Carl Samson
New Orleans has been announced as the North American location of next year’s Pokémon International Championships. Venue: The three-day tournament will take place at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on June 7-9, 2024. The venue provides the largest single…
· Michelle De Pacina
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage showing two officers playing “Pokémon Go” in their squad car after ignoring a robbery call in 2017. The video: In the roughly three-hour video, officers Louis Lozano and Eric Mitchell can be heard talking about…
· Bryan Ke
A lost first-person “Pokémon” game that Nintendo immediately shut down after it became popular has reportedly been restored and is now playable through the Internet Archive. Details to know: The game, titled “Pokémon 2000 Adventure,” was launched as a promotional material tie-in…
· Carl Samson
A collaboration between The Pokémon Company and the Amsterdam-based Van Gogh Museum is underway, according to a teaser video released on Tuesday. What it is: What the collaboration entails is still unknown — more information will be available on Sept. 28. In the teaser, Pikachu…
· Ryan General
After unveiling all the artwork, Project Voltage will then start releasing 18 brand-new music tracks featuring Hatsune Miku on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. (JST)
