Pokemon CEO says Pokemon “will go downhill” if “we become complacent”
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As the franchise celebrates its 29th anniversary today, The Pokemon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara has reflected on the future. This comes as part of an interview with BBC.
Pokemon has maintained its popularity since its Japanese debut in 1996. Even over the past few years, it’s clear that interest isn’t waning. We’ve seen the smash hit that was Pokemon GO, the craze over Pokemon cards, and the dedicated video games are still selling incredibly well.
Nintendo Download – February 27, 2025 (Europe)
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announce Tera Raid Battles with Meowscarada, Skelidirge, Quaquaval
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Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet have announced not one, but three upcoming Tera Raid Battles with Meowscarada, Skelidirge, and Quaquaval.
All three will be showing up in 7 Star Raids. Additionally, they’ll come with the Mightiest Mark. Each of these Pokemon can be caught once per save file.
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A reveals first details and gameplays trailer
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A year after it was announced, Pokemon Legends Z-A has finally reemerged. The game was just highlighted on Pokemon Presents 2025, an annual showcase that celebrates the franchise’s anniversary with the latest news and announcements.
Chikorita, Tepig, Totodile are the starters this time. Wild zones set up that give Pokémon habitats where they can thrive. Catching Pokemon works similarly to how things were in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. However, there’s a new style of battling – moves can have a shorter or longer reach as well as a different area of effect. Also, as previously teased, Mega Evolution is included.
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Pokemon Champions announced for Nintendo Switch, mobile
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During a Pokemon Presents presentation today, a brand new game was announced titled Pokemon Champions. It will be available on Nintendo Switch and mobile via iOS and Android.
Pokemon Champions is a new battle-focused game. Connectivity is supported with Pokemon Home, meaning you’ll be able to team up with creatures who’ve joined you in previous titles.
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Nintendo Download – February 27, 2025 (North America) – Glover, Yu-Gi-Oh, more
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It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of February 27, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Glover, Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Zelda-inspired Star Overdrive just got a Nintendo Switch demo
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Starting today, Star Overdrive fans can try out a demo early with a demo that just arrived on Nintendo Switch. It’s accessible via the official Nintendo eShop page.
There’s a good chunk of gameplay here as the team says players can access the first hour or so of content. This includes a glimpse of the story plus a taste of the game’s puzzles, combat, and ability to free-ride on their hoverboard in the tutorial zone of a vast alien world.
More: Caracal Games, Dear Villagers, demo, Star Overdrive
Famitsu sales (2/17/25 – 2/23/25)
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Pokemon Presents 2025 live stream
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With the Pokemon Presents 2025 presentation happening later today, we’re putting up this post to share the official live stream. The event begins at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
Pokemon Presents always happens on Pokemon Day, which celebrates the series’ anniversary. There’s no word on what will be shown, but fans should have a pretty good idea on what to expect. Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which was announced exactly a year ago, should receive a substantial update today – among other things such as the latest on currently available mobile / live service titles. Will there be any surprises? That remains to be seen.
Here’s where you can watch the 2025 Pokemon Presents live stream:
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Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 officially announced for Nintendo Switch [update: full trailer]
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January 22: CyberConnect2 today officially announced Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3, and we also have a release date. The game is scheduled for May 29, 2025. A physical release containing the series’ games is also planned for the same day in Japan, but they’ll be available individually as well.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 is another tactical RPG. CyberConnect2 says this is the conclusion of the story with “a brand-new, strategic battle system, enhanced Taranis training during intermission, and tactical route progression and event battles”.
