Pokemon retail sales reached $10.8 billion in 2023
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Each year License Global gives us a look at the top global licensors, and once again, The Pokemon Company is included in the list.
Pokemon ranked seventh overall after bringing in $10.8 billion in revenue at retail in 2023. While that total decreased by $800 million compared to the previous year, one important aspect to consider is the lack of a brand new entry in the series when it comes to gaming. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet provided a notable boost in 2022. Pokemon may not have been as big as the likes of Hasbro, but earnings were higher than Mattel
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Best Pokemon games of all time, ranked
Posted on 4 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, DS, Features, Switch | 0 comments
Today, we’re going over the best Pokemon games of all time – more specifically, the top 10 main series Pokemon games. Spin-offs don’t count for this particular list, but there are definitely plenty of those that are more than worth playing in the modern day.
The Pokemon series is, in a way, difficult to write about. At present, the series isn’t quite in a lull, per se, but it’s also most certainly not at its peak. Developing games is difficult, and for a never-ending media franchise like Pokemon, deadlines can be tough to meet. Over the past few years, titles like Sword and Shield and especially Scarlet and Violet have drawn criticism for several reasons. Though the design quality of individual Pokemon has remained strong, things like the graphics, performance, and postgame content have become somewhat inconsistent. This leads us to ask: what do you think are the best Pokemon games of all time? We’ve made our own list, so be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Build-A-Bear making Fuecoco plushie
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Heads up Pokemon fans: a Fuecoco plushie was just made available at Build-A-Bear to expand the Pokemon lineup once again.
When making the purchase online, you’ll get more than just the plushie (which also has a 5-in-1 sound). Each order includes a shirt and sleeper as well.
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Build-A-Bear making Munchlax plushie
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
It’s that time once again – Build-A-Bear is expanding its Pokemon line with another plushie, this time for Munchlax.
Munchlax can be found in stores and online. For those going the online route, there’s an exclusive bundle. Each order includes the main plushie with 5-in-1-sound, Heavy Ball hoodie, and Bib and Tamato Berry Wristie.
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10 of the best Shiny Pokemon of all time
Posted on 6 months ago by Ethan in Features, General Nintendo, Switch | 0 comments
We’ve compiled a list outlining ten of the best Shiny Pokemon of all time. Before we begin, do keep in mind that this isn’t an objective list. There are far more than ten out there there, so we won’t be able to cover all of the great shinies on this list alone.
Shiny Pokemon were first introduced in Pokemon Gold and Silver, and since then they’ve been sort of hit-or-miss. For every great-looking Shiny coloration, there’s another one out there that’s incredibly disappointing (we’re looking at you, Ceruledge). That being said, there are plenty of Shiny Pokemon worth hunting – and that’s what we’re here for today.
Switch is mainline Pokemon’s most successful platform, highest sales
Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
As we start to wind down on the Switch era, an interesting tidbit has come to light regarding the mainline Pokemon games. Nintendo’s latest console is where the franchise has achieved the most success and highest sales.
Pokemon games have managed to sell over 96 million copies on Switch. Pokemon Sword and Shield are the current best-sellers at 26.27 million. However, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are right behind at 24.92 million. And speaking of Scarlet and Violet, they’re the fastest selling entry in the series and the third best-selling title overall.
The complete history of Mythical Pokemon events
Posted on 6 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, DS, Features, GBA, Switch | 0 comments
One of the most common criticisms of modern Pokemon is its handling of Mythical Pokemon. Though the recent Mochi Mayhem DLC in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is a welcome exception, several important Mythical Pokemon have drawn attention for their distinct lack of backstory. Otherwise well-designed creatures like Diancie, Volcanion, Zeraora, and Zarude are somewhat notorious for doing absolutely nothing in the games they were introduced in. Today, we’re going over all the interesting Mythical Pokemon events the games have had to offer and coming up with new ones for the Mythical Pokemon that didn’t receive one.
Every Shiny-locked Pokemon in 2024
Posted on 7 months ago by Ethan in 3DS, Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Shiny hunting is one of the best ways to squeeze additional hours out of Pokemon games. Almost every single Pokemon is obtainable in its Shiny form in one way or another. That being said, there are a handful of Pokemon – mostly of the Legendary and Mythical varieties – that are completely unavailable in this form without hacking. If you’re curious, we’ve compiled a list of every Shiny locked Pokemon in 2024.
Build-A-Bear reveals Bidoof plushie
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Build-A-Bear Pokemon line continues on, and it’s now been revealed that a new Bidoof plushie is happening.
Bidoof is a brown rodent-like Normal-type Pokemon which first debuted in the Generation IV titles, Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. It has featured in a number of games throughout the series since its debut, and even starred in its own anime spinoff short, Bidoof’s Big Stand, in 2022.
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Pokemon Works subsidiary established in same building as Ilca
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Pokemon Company has established a new Pokemon Works subsidiary, and fans are speculating about what it could mean for the future.
At least at the moment, there’s not much to go on. Pokemon Works is only known to be operating in Shinjuku, and is in the same building as Ilca. Ilca, of course, is behind the Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Switch remakes, which launched in 2021.
