Pokemon is an absolutely massive franchise, to the point of arguably being the biggest in gaming. Every year, Game Freak (and Nintendo) seem to drop an official entry, even if they might not always be ...

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It’s no secret that Pokémon games tend to follow the same trends, mimicking each other and retreading a lot of the same ground. This is what inspires so many ROM hacks, or fan-projects that try to ...

One thing the classic "Pokémon" games understood perfectly was post-game content. Games like "Pokémon Emerald," "Platinum," and "Crystal" gave players new regions, battle facilities, and different ...

Including all 1025 Pokemon from all 9 generations in a single ROM hack is no easy task, especially since the newer generation creatures also require modern moves, abilities, and mechanics to be ...

We've seen countless methods over the years in which players have made wild contraptions to help grind battles and progression, and this latest from YouTuber Professor Rex is pretty elaborate. As ...

Alpha Pokemon are larger-than-usual Pokemon with glowing red eyes in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. They are far more aggressive than the average Pokemon, often chasing after trainers for even remotely getting ...

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Okay, this might be one of the most genius marketing collaborations ever: the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (better known as CMLL) has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to promote Pokémon Legends: Z ...

Hamza is a gaming enthusiast and a Writing Specialist from Pakistan. A firm believer in Keyboard/Mouse supremacy, he will play Tekken with WASD if you let him. He has been writing about games since ...