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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pokémon Legends: Z-A ignites buzz as Mega Dragonite & bold evolutions leak ahead of release; here's what we know
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is an action role playing game that serves as the follow-up to 2022's Pokemon Legends: Arceus. The game will feature Mega Dragonite as a member of the title's roster of all-new Mega Pokemon. Pokemon Legends: Z-A was first announced on the Pokemon Presents event that occurred in July. The game will be a Nintendo Switch exclusive, but release on both the original Switch, and the recently-released Switch 2. The game is set in the Kanto Region's Lumiose City, which is based on Paris. It is set to release on October 16, 2025. Pokemon Legends: Z-A will also be the first Pokemon game released since Pokemon: Scarlet and Violet, which had a contentious reception at launch thanks to its performance issues and bugs. Pokemon Legends: Z-A will introduce Mega Evolutions The upcoming Pokemon game has garnered a lot of attention for its implementation of Mega Evolutions. Unlike the turn-based combat systems of traditional Pokemon releases, Pokemon Legends: Z-A will feature a more action-oriented system akin to the one introduced in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Rogue Mega Evolved Pokémon will need to be investigated and defeated in Pokemon Legends ZA#Pokemon #PokemonLegendsZA #Megaevolution Including the Mega Dragonite, Pokemon Legends: Z-A will have a grand total of 27 Mega Evolutions. Rogue variants of these mega evolved Pokemon can be encountered on the world map, where they can be investigated and defeated. Pokemon Legends: Z-A is the latest entry in a storied franchise Pokemon is among the longest running and most financially successful video game franchises that's still going strong today. The iconic franchise debuted with the launch of Pokemon Red and Blue for the Nintendo Game Boy. Since then, the franchise has gone from strength to strength on Nintendo's handheld releases, with hotly anticipated titles releasing for the Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, and finally, the Nintendo Switch. Pokemon has also been successful in branching out of its console gaming origins, with the 1997 Pokemon anime becoming a worldwide sensation, and there being a successful Hollywood adaptation of Pokemon: Detective Pikachu starring Ryan Reynolds.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pokemon Presents July 2025: What to expect from DJ Pikachu, Z-A Legends, Mega Evolutions & more
The Pokemon Company is expected to release multiple updates during its Pokemon Presents livestream today (July 22). The company has promised 24 minutes of reveals, gameplay footage and surprises across its gaming and entertainment universe. It is said that the 24-minute presentation may reveal fresh details about the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A and potentially unveil new initiatives, including the intriguing " DJ Pikachu ." Fans are hopeful for a deeper dive into its gameplay mechanics, setting, and new Pokémon or regional forms. Pokemon Presents July 2025: Timings, where to watch and what to expect The primary focus of this year's July presentation is widely believed to be Pokemon Legends: Z-A, a title that has already generated considerable excitement since its initial announcement. The event will begin at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. IST on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, Twitch and X simulcasts. Pokemon Legends: Z-A The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 title will take center stage, with new footage expected to showcase Lumiose City's reimagined layout, Mega Evolution mechanics, and a Battle Royale mode that pits trainers against each other in real-time. DJ Pikachu Pre-Show A teaser image of Pikachu behind DJ decks has sparked speculation about a Pokémon rhythm game or music-themed spin-off. The pre-show, titled 'Everyone Gather! DJ Pikachu Live,' begins one hour before the main event. Apart from this, it is also expected that the company will reveal Pokemon Champions which is a tactical battle simulator which was teased earlier this year. It is also expected that there will be new content for Pokemon GO, Pokémon Unite, Pokémon Sleep, and TCG Pocket, including a new Mega Evolution card set. Today's livestream may also reveal details about Netflix's stop-motion series. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pokemon Legends release date announced: Pre-order merchandise and more details we know so far
The Pokemon Company International has revealed new details for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, including its release date. The Japanese gaming studio has confirmed that the upcoming game will launch in October. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to be a new frontier for the Pokemon video game series. It will feature an RPG story set entirely within Lumiose City, blending action elements and a real-time battle system. This approach aims to deliver a gameplay experience distinct from previous titles in the franchise. The narrative focuses on an adventure "woven by people and Pokémon together." Apart from this, the company has also launched new merchandise featuring Mega Evolution that has been released on Pokemon Centre. This will allow fans to prepare for the upcoming game. The return of Mega Evolution, a mechanic first introduced in Pokémon X and Y, has also been confirmed for Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Pokemon Legends Z-A: Release date and availability Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to launch on October 16. This highly anticipated video game will be available for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 . Preorders for the game are set to begin on June 5, via the Nintendo eShop. Players who purchase either the physical or digital version for Nintendo Switch will have the option to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by acquiring an upgrade pack from the Nintendo eShop or My Nintendo Store. The company has also invited fans to watch the latest Pokemon Presents presentation on July 22. Trainers can tune into the official Pokémon YouTube channel for further news and updates from the world of Pokémon. The cover art for the game has also been unveiled, showcasing the main characters and their partner Pokémon battling a Mega-Evolved Pokémon in Lumiose City at night. Mega Evolution Merch to be available at Pokemon Centre Pokémon Centre is launching a year-long Mega Evolution celebration tied to the upcoming release of Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now New merchandise, including giant pins of Mega Charizard X and Y and a capsule apparel collection featuring Mega Venusaur, Mega Gengar, Mega Lucario, and more, will roll out throughout the year. Starting next month, anyone who preorders Pokémon Legends: Z-A at Pokemon Centre in the US, Canada, or the UK will receive a free random Sitting Cuties plush (Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile) while supplies last. More Mega Evolution–themed products and experiences will be announced soon on
Business Insider
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Nintendo's ‘Pokemon Legends: Z-A' out October 16, 2025
The Pokemon Company, which is jointly owned by Nintendo (NTDOY), Game Freak, and Creatures, announced that the 'Pokemon Legends: Z-A' and 'Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' games have been slated for release on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Preorders will begin Thursday, June 5, on Nintendo eShop. Players who purchase either the physical or digital version of 'Pokemon Legends: Z-A' for Nintendo Switch will have the option to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by purchasing an upgrade pack. Upgrade packs will be available on Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store. The company added that a Pokemon Presents presentation will occur July 22. Confident Investing Starts Here:
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is the first game its lead has directed, and he's focused on making the RPG a "good one" as it reportedly continues through its "final fine-tuning phase"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Pokemon Legends: Z-A's director has now been revealed, and while he's been involved with the beloved RPG series for over a decade, this will be his first game at the helm. Legends: Z-A's director is Haruka Tochigi, whose first credited role on a Pokemon game was in the 2014 Gen 3 remakes Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, where he was the lead of 3D map graphics. Since then, he has been involved in 3D map graphics for Pokemon Sun and Moon and Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee before becoming the field design and lighting lead for Legends: Arceus, as well as its CG director. Most recently, he was credited as a "section director" of 3D visuals on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. News of Tochigi's role has surfaced thanks to the 2024 Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards, which took place over the weekend. There, Pokemon Legends: Z-A won the vote for the most anticipated new game of 2025, beating both GTA 6 and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and a statement from Tochigi thanking fans for their support was read out. Over on Twitter, @Lewchube has provided a translation for this, revealing that Tochigi also reportedly stated that Legends: Z-A is "in the final fine-tuning phase now." Further responding to the win on Twitter (in a tweet that's been machine-translated), Tochigi reiterates his thanks and says he'll focus on making the upcoming RPG "a good one." We'll just have to wait and see what Tochigi has up his sleeve when the game launches later this year. Employing a newer face certainly isn't a bad thing – Legends: Arceus director Kazumasa Iwao's only experience leading a game prior to the 2022 RPG was in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and the open-zone adventure in Hisui was adored by many for being such a unique addition to the series. Legends: Z-A is also shaping up to be very different, with a real-time battle system that looks like it'll make us feel like we're in the Pokemon anime. A single frame in the new Pokemon Legends Z-A trailer gives hardcore shiny hunters and Nuzlocke runners hope for a huge quality-of-life change.
