Latest news with #GameFreak
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Upcoming Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak Event Has Been Announced
Then, it is perhaps fitting that, in the week of 2-4 June, all Pokémon Scarlet and Violet gamers were treated with a strange twist on the Mass Outbreak event, with an appearance from the Virtual Pokémon, Porygon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Trainers from all around Paldea, Kitakami, and The Terrarium will witness an unusual overflow of these geometric cyan-and-magenta Pokémon. This event is more than a regular in-game activity, serving as a digital celebration of the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch on June 5. This three-day event perfectly binds Pokémon's past and future while putting the spotlight on a creature that has long been a symbol of tech advances for the series. Beyond Nostalgia: Porygon as a Symbol Porygon was introduced in the original Pokémon Red and Blue and, more than anything, stands as a representation of digital progress within the world of Pokémon. At first, Porygon was a rare and strange Pokémon to obtain, a prize in the Game Corner; now, it has grown in both popularity and lore-traditions with two evolutions: Porygon2 and Porygon-Z. 3 DAYS ONLY Porygon "Nintendo Switch 2" Outbreak Event in Pokemon Scarlet Violet This Mass Outbreak is not just a nostalgic wink; it breathes thematic relevance in the shape of a new gaming era. The angular design and bright colors of Porygon say just as much about the Joy-Con controllers of both the original Switch and the new one, whilst ushering in this time of change. More Opportunities, More Shiny Potential The real allure for fans and collectors is the heightened possibility of shiny Porygon. Such limited-time outbreaks act as rare biomes spanning across all the major regions in the game, without the need for DLC Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. Trainers just need to link to the net, have the Poké Portal News up to date, and straight away into the hunt they go. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now From the undulating hills of Paldea through autumnal forests of Kitakami and patent biospheres of The Terrarium, Porygon awaits you. And maybe this time, it will shine just a little bit brighter. A Glimpse Into Future Timing isn't random: A performance update for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Switch 2 is launching alongside the new hardware. With this patch, higher frame rates, and better visuals are guaranteed, further evidencing Nintendo's commitment to polishing the latest iteration of this franchise as it settles onto new hardware. In more ways than one, this Porygon outbreak marks that occasion: a battery. By celebrating a Pokémon entrenched in digital lore to herald a hardware evolution, Game Freak and The Pokémon Company are finally ushering us into the era where Pokémon is not just about catching creatures; it is about growing alongside the technology that makes those adventures possible. With very little time left for Switch 2, there's a chance that the players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will actively take part in a digital goodbye-and-welcome by way of one of the most classic and technically inspired Pokémon of the franchise.
The Verge
5 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
Nintendo's Switch era took Pokémon collecting to the next level
Though the first Nintendo Switch era of Pokémon games was undeniably rocky at times, it brought the series' trading and organization systems into a new level of maturity. It wasn't always easy to complete Pokédexes in remakes like Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and new entries like Sword and Shield. But those games helped The Pokémon Company create a more seamless way to move your monsters from one title to another, or swap them with friends. And with the Pokémon franchise about to make its big debut on the Switch 2 with the cross-generation game Pokémon Legends: Z-A, it feels like The Pokémon Company is getting ready to take the trading system to the next level. In the Pokémon games, filling up your Pokédex has always been an exercise in patience, planning, and understanding that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company want you trading with other players rather than trying to catch 'em all on your own. The games' trading mechanics evolved as the series jumped from the Game Boy to new hardware. By Generation IV (the DS games), players could swap monsters remotely over the internet without needing to use wired link cables. And after years of many legendary and mythical pokémon only being obtainable through in-person events, The Pokémon Company and Game Freak used Pokémon 's Generation V to introduce a serial code redemption system that made snagging super-rare monsters infinitely easier. Bringing pokémon you first caught on older titles like the GBA's Pokémon Emerald up to more modern ones like the 3DS's Ultra Sun was still a very tedious process. But with each generation of games, The Pokémon Company was clearly building out a digital system that allowed players to experience their Pokémon adventures as one massive, continuous journey. That project continued in the Switch era with 2018's Let's Go games, 3D remakes of Pokémon Yellow that featured new mechanics inspired by Pokémon Go. It was wild to see Nintendo using a console title to capitalize on the success of a mobile application. But the way the Let's Go games connected with Pokémon Go and the Pokémon Home cloud storage service spoke volumes about Nintendo and The Pokémon Company's vision for the franchise's future. Like the 3DS's Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter companion applications, Pokémon Home gave players an online space to stash their 'mons and a way to move them between games. Home's ability to connect with Bank made it useful for longtime fans looking to keep their favorite monsters with them. But the application was also clearly meant to help newer players — people drawn to the franchise by games like Scarlet / Violet and Legends: Arceus — start building collections that would keep them invested (both emotionally and financially) in the series. By requiring subscriptions, Pokémon Home and the Switch Pokémon games' online features helped Nintendo come into its own as a services company. Since Nintendo Switch Online's launch in 2018, Nintendo has sweetened the deal by gradually adding more of its classic games to the service, along with other features, like a streaming music app. It's been a little frustrating to watch the company choose not to put most of its older pre-DS Pokémon games online. But much like Nintendo and The Pokémon Company's tradition of making it impossible to complete the Pokédex without having access to both versions (e.g., Red / Blue) of the same game, this has felt like a calculated movie on the company's part to keep players thinking about spending more money. Especially with Pokémon Go and the various Switch remakes in the mix, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company built out an ecosystem of modern games that give players a way to catch virtually every single one of the franchise's creatures. And while none of the past Switch games have been focused on cataloging all the pokémon, that feels like something that could change as Pokémon moves to the Switch 2. Like Arceus before it, Legends: Z-A (a Switch game that's also getting a Switch 2 edition) will likely feature a limited selection of 'mons in order to put more focus on new gameplay mechanics and a fresh story. But as the Switch 2 becomes Nintendo's flagship platform, we could and arguably should see the Pokémon series evolve in some surprising ways. Legends: Z-A looks like a significant upgrade from Scarlet / Violet, but the franchise's potential to change more radically feels like something Nintendo has to be thinking about as it prepares for the next generation of mainline (rather than spinoff) games developed specifically for the Switch 2. Something as simple as bringing the classic games to NSO with Pokémon Home compatibility would make buying into the larger ecosystem with its various subscriptions a much more interesting prospect. It would be a huge win for Pokéfans still hanging out on the original Switch, and it would make upgrading to the Switch 2 feel even more like following the franchise into the future.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Bug Mass Outbreak Event guide- Start time, rewards, and more
As May draws to a close, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trainers are in for a busy and buggy weekend. From May 30 at 5 PM PT to June 1 at 4:59 PM PT, a special Bug-type Mass Outbreak Event is set to take over the regions of Paldea, Kitakami, and the Blueberry Academy's Terarium. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Centered around silk-spinnings, this event not only presents a top chance at Shiny hunting but also a celebration of some of the franchise's less-celebrated Pokémon types. Creepy Collectibles: What to Expect Mass Outbreaks are old hat for Scarlet and Violet players, providing rare Pokémon in abundance all over the map. This weekend's event, however, focuses on a "silken" theme bringing Tarountula to Paldea, Spinarak to Kitakami, and Venonat to the Terarium. These web-slinging, silk-based Pokémon will spawn at double the rate, rendering them perfect catches for players trying to finish filling up their Pokédex or nabbing highly sought-after Shiny forms. With increased Shiny rates during the event, trainers have a much higher opportunity of encountering those elusive color-swapped variants. New Limited Time SHINY Events in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Double the Challenge If silk is not your style, don't fret—this weekend is not strictly for Bug enthusiasts. Parallel to the Mass Outbreak is a returning Seven-Star Tera Raid starring Garchomp the Unrivaled. This powerful Ground Tera-type adds an additional level of challenge and reward, providing competitive trainers with a worthy opponent. Whether you're playing for the rush or the high-IV beast, this double event weekend has something for every type of trainer. Tips and Tricks For those not familiar with Mass Outbreak mechanics, here's the brief summary: the more Pokémon you knock out or catch per mass outbreak, the better your chances of seeing a Shiny. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Add that in with Sparkling Sandwich boosts and natural event bonuses, and the odds can rise to around 1 in 512—a significant departure from the typical base rate. Targeting Venonat, Spinarak, or Tarountula with this strategy in their respective area might have astounding yield both in terms of quantity and quality. LIMITED TIME! SHINY Bug MASS OUTBREAK Event for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mystery Gift: Porygon2 on the Horizon Even after the weekend ends, players still have a reason to sign in soon. As a prize following the South Korea Pokémon Trainers Cup Finals on June 7–8, Game Freak will hand out a Mystery Gift code for Porygon2. While this isn't tied to the Bug Outbreak, it shows how Game Freak keeps adding new content and giving out rewards. Whatever your motive ,the Shiny hunt, the competitive battle, or simply to witness hordes of silk-spinning Pokémon in play – this Bug-type Mass Outbreak Event of this weekend is one you don't want to miss. So grab your Poké Balls, stock your sandwiches, and be set to spin your own web of success in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Metro
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Pokémon Gen 10 on Switch 2 is an 'oceanic adventure' as leaks reveal new info
A leaker has claimed they know what real world location the next mainline Pokémon games will be based on, and it involves a lot of sailing. Pokémon is bringing back the Paris-inspired Lumiose City from Pokémon X/Y in upcoming game Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but rumours suggest the next set of mainline games will head in an entirely different direction. Following 2022's Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which added the likes of Quaxly and Sprigatito, we're officially heading into the tenth generation of Pokémon games, aka Gen 10. The games have not been officially announced, but they're expected to be released on the Switch 2 at some point relatively soon – with many fans expecting a 2026 launch. Now, according to a leaker, Nintendo is planning to launch Scarlet and Violet's successor on the Switch 2 next year, and the game's setting will apparently also be inspired by European geography and fauna. As posted by Centro Leaks on X, the next Pokémon games, codenamed Gaia, are said to 'take place in the Cyclades' – a cluster of Greek islands in the Aegean sea. 'Get ready for an oceanic adventure,' they added in the post, with a screenshot of a map of the actual Cyclades. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet took inspiration from Spain and Portugal for the Paldea region, while Sword and Shield's Galar region was based on the UK – so it's certainly possible that Greece could be next on the list. Get ready for an oceanic adventure 🏝️ It's true, we can confirm that Pokémon Gen 10, codenamed Gaia, will take place in the Cyclades!The game is planned for release next year exclusively for Switch 2 🛴 — Centro LEAKS (@CentroLeaks) April 25, 2025 The problem with the rumour is that Centro Leaks isn't considered particularly reliable in fan circles, but existing evidence also points towards a potential island setting. In files pulled from last year's 'teraleak' at developer Game Freak, an alleged exchange was highlighted between several employees, including the studio's director Shigeru Ohmori, where they said the next game after Scarlet and Violet would have 'an island theme'. The exchange, which is about concerns of overlapping ideas between projects, also suggests the next game will feature 'one of many islands' – hinting at some kind of sea traversal. A painting in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet also led to some speculation that the next region could be inspired by Italy or Greece, based on the image's architecture. Game Freak has been known to hide small references to the next game before, with Redditors having retroactively found hints to Gen 9 in Sword and Shield. If the island setting is true, this wouldn't be the first time Pokémon has adopted the theme, with Pokémon Sun and Moon's Alola region being inspired by Hawaii. A Greek take could be interesting though, especially with all the nation's mythology to mine. More Trending It also makes sense that the next mainline games will launch next year, as there's usually a three-year gap between core titles. If it does come out in 2026, that will be four years after Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but the existence of Pokémon Legends: Arceus and its upcoming sequel Legends: Z-A has perhaps caused a slight schedule shift. That and complaints that Game Freak's tech is still behind the curve of other first party Nintendo games. Beyond Pokémon Legends Z-A, a new battle-focused spin-off called Pokémon Champions is also in development for Switch and mobile. A release date has yet to be announced. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 had more players on Steam than any Final Fantasy MORE: Nintendo reveals reason for Switch 2 summer launch and it sounds a bit weird MORE: The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered price cut already available for PC
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo Ratchets Up Hunt For Mysterious User Behind Massive Pokémon Leak
All hell broke loose in the Pokémon community last October when leaked internal documents, game builds, and more from developer Game Freak appeared online. Fans got a front row seat to everything from upcoming project codenames to a rapidly meme-ified Typhlosion backstory. It may have been the biggest leak in Pokémon history and Nintendo is now demanding Discord turn over the personal account info for the user who dumped what has since been dubbed the 'Teraleak' on one of its servers. Nintendo filed a request for a subpoena on April 18 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Polygon reports. The Mario maker wants 'to obtain the identity of the Discord user 'GameFreakOUT,' who posted infringing content,' wrote one of its lawyers. The filing included a screenshot of the Discord server in question and user GameFreakOUT sharing the file link with the word 'enjoy.' Game Freak released a statement on October 10 that it had been hacked and over 2,000 pieces of employee data had been subjected to 'unauthorized access by a third party.' What it didn't mention was that a ton of confidential data related to its work on the Pokémon franchise was also seemingly accessed during the breach. That wasn't revealed until days later when unused Pokémon designs, lore entries, idle developer musings, and more began spreading on Discord, 4chan, Reddit, and eventually the rest of social media. One of the biggest discoveries from the leaks was references to Gen 10 Pokémon games for Switch 2 that were reportedly codenamed 'Gaia.' But the leak also purportedly contained very sensitive data that wasn't released by GameFreakOUT, like the alleged source code for the upcoming 2025 Switch 1 game PokémonLegends: Z-A. Nintendo's new subpoena suggests it may not yet have actually tracked down the Discord user in question, or is hoping to learn the identities of anyone else that was working with them. This isn't the first time the Mario maker has come knocking on the gaming hangout platform's door. Nintendo previously subpoenaed Discord for the identity of a user involved with sharing scans of an at-the-time unreleased The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom artbook. It's also been aggressive in getting the company to remove channels related to Switch emulators or otherwise involved in what it believes to be efforts to infringe on its copyrights. The 'Teraleak' is clearly no exception, even if Nintendo has been relatively quiet about those efforts up until now. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
