Starting today, Zeraora can be found in Max Raid Battles for Pokemon Sword/Shield. This is being done to celebrate the new Expansion Pass release. If one million defeat Zeraora, everyone will receive a shiny version of the Pokemon.
The Max Raid Battle promotion will last until June 28.
It’s been announced that another Pokemon Presents will air next week, June 24. During the broadcast, fans can expect news about another big project for the Pokemon series.
During today’s Pokemon Presents presentation, it was announced that Mega Evolution is coming to Pokemon GO. This will be available later in 2020.
In other news, Galarian Farfetch’d is now appearing in Pokemon GO. Players will also receive special avatar items themed after the training clothing they can wear in The Isle of Armor from Pokemon Sword/Shield.
New Pokemon Snap is in development for Switch, The Pokemon Company has revealed. This is the first time the series is being resurrected since the debut entry on the N64.
New Pokemon Snap will let players research various Pokemon in their natural habitats.” You can build up your Pokedex by taking photos and find “new, never-before-seen Pokemon expressions and behaviors”.
Here’s the first trailer:
The Pokemon Company has announced Pokemon Cafe Mix, a new puzzle game. It’s a new project for both Switch and mobile.
In the title, you’re the owner of a cafe that Pokemon visit. Fulfill their orders by taking on puzzles. You’ll also link icons by swirling them around.
Pokemon Cafe Mix will be out soon as a free-to-start game. We have the first trailer below.
The Pokemon Company has announced Pokemon Smile, a mobile app involving tooth brushing. It’s intended to teach healthy tooth brushing habits through fun. If you do well, you can catch Pokemon.
Pokemon Smile is available for iOS and Android for free. We’ve included a trailer below.
The latest update for Pokemon Home is starting to go live. Version 1.2.0 is starting to be distributed on iOS and Android, and Switch should follow shortly.
Today’s update naturally contains compatibility for The Isle of Armor. Another highlight is that, with the GTS, search conditions can’t be set under “Pokemon wanted.”
Below are the full patch notes:
Today’s Pokemon Presents presentation will be starting not too long from now. The broadcast kicks off at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.
During the 11-minute presentation, we should be hearing more about the Pokemon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass. Other news should be included as well.
You can watch Pokemon Presents as it happens below. We’ll have coverage during and after the presentation.
Publisher Focus Interactive and developer Lightbulb Crew today announced that Othercide, a new tactical-RPG horror game, is heading to Switch. A release is planned for this summer on Nintendo’s console.
Here’s an overview of Othercide:
A second round of downloadable content is on the way for Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix, SEGA has revealed. New songs and models are expected to drop starting on July 16 in Japan, though players in the west should have access around the same time.
Here’s the full lineup, courtesy of Gematsu:
