<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ AU in Game-freak ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/au/tag/game-freak Mon, 11 May 2026 10:10:40 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Pokemon and Palworld clone Pickmos quietly returns to Steam after promising "controversy-free experience," with certain familiar monster designs now missing ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/survival/pokemon-and-palworld-clone-pickmos-quietly-returns-to-steam-after-promising-controversy-free-experience-with-certain-familiar-monster-designs-now-missing/ xYnCrTNedmAjWE2krGcY7W Mon, 11 May 2026 10:10:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Pokopia update is the cozy life sim's biggest yet as fans celebrate "massive solve" that stops Pokemon from disappearing "to the shadow realm," softlock fixes, and more ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/new-pokopia-update-is-the-cozy-life-sims-biggest-yet-as-fans-celebrate-massive-solve-that-stops-pokemon-from-disappearing-to-the-shadow-realm-softlock-fixes-and-more/ 3RZZF3xgr3sbFZpR3ikDu9 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:46:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon Pokopia speedruns are already a thing, and they somehow don't use the cozy life sim's fastest ability ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-pokopia-speedruns-are-already-a-thing-and-they-somehow-dont-use-the-cozy-life-sims-fastest-ability/ PPPndh2NT74XfNbawiD9BX Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:35:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon Pokopia player decides Animal Crossing: New Horizons-style banishment isn't enough for their least favorite 'mons, straight-up jails them instead: "They are (mostly) comfortable" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-pokopia-player-decides-animal-crossing-new-horizons-style-banishment-isnt-enough-for-their-least-favorite-mons-straight-up-jails-them-instead-they-are-mostly-comfortable/ gf56hiKc52yEFxFMCniC6i Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:12:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon Pokopia sends monthly Switch 2 sales flying by 154% in the UK as the cozy Animal Crossing-like hands Nintendo a needed system seller ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-pokopia-sends-monthly-switch-2-sales-flying-by-154-percent-in-the-uk-as-the-cozy-animal-crossing-like-hands-nintendo-a-needed-system-seller/ LsQvgAPuk7EisTLe5qrD4H Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon Pokopia players turn to "broken" Minecraft tactics to make gathering one of the game's rarest materials a breeze: "I mined 1,200 Pokemetal in about 90 minutes" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-pokopia-players-turn-to-broken-minecraft-tactics-to-make-gathering-one-of-the-games-rarest-materials-a-breeze-i-mined-1-200-pokemetal-in-about-90-minutes/ xwhLgs5GZY6VezL6NbBwRR Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:26:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon Pokopia's hard-hitting maturity is the perfect way to celebrate 30 years of Pokemon ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-pokopias-hard-hitting-maturity-is-the-perfect-way-to-celebrate-30-years-of-pokemon/ nzGQzYJurempymAYS8Dh23 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon Pokopia once again overtakes Resident Evil Requiem on Metacritic as the best game of 2026, with a score of 90 that's going to be hard to beat ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-pokopia-once-again-overtakes-resident-evil-requiem-on-metacritic-as-the-best-game-of-2026-with-a-score-of-90-thats-going-to-be-hard-to-beat/ AiBzGRfNYitPG2R7WdwXEa Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:31:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft griefing returns in Pokemon Pokopia as player ruins "public island for co-op building" with 0 guilt: "Very sad to see the efforts of around 100 people go to waste" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/minecraft-griefing-returns-in-pokemon-pokopia-as-player-ruins-public-island-for-co-op-building-with-0-guilt-very-sad-to-see-the-efforts-of-around-100-people-go-to-waste/ 9AySwxUVsfQpLWd6bupL4 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:22:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Pokemon Pokopia update addresses early-game softlocking and more, because we all deserve to meet Mosslax ASAP ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/new-pokemon-pokopia-update-addresses-early-game-softlocking-and-more-because-we-all-deserve-to-meet-mosslax-asap/ 2YRUPBMgHbH45SNh5E7o8b Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:46:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Welcome back ACNH treasure islands": Pokemon Pokopia fan creates Cloud Island you can use to get some of the cozy game's rarest goodies, and it's reminding us all of our Animal Crossing days ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/welcome-back-acnh-treasure-islands-pokemon-pokopia-fan-creates-cloud-island-you-can-use-to-get-some-of-the-cozy-games-rarest-goodies-and-its-reminding-us-all-of-our-animal-crossing-days/ qEWjKes7UkysDDveEvsuEh Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokopia players say its water physics are "just as bad" as they are in Minecraft, prompting all sorts of liquid chaos: "How do I even begin to fix this" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokopia-players-say-its-water-physics-are-just-as-bad-as-they-are-in-minecraft-prompting-all-sorts-of-liquid-chaos-how-do-i-even-begin-to-fix-this/ TotL4TeL79mcVKrQv5hd6R Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:41:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon Pokopia seemingly hints at a tragic fate for a specific NPC from FireRed and LeafGreen: "The sea is really rough today" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-pokopia-seemingly-hints-at-a-tragic-fate-for-a-specific-npc-from-firered-and-leafgreen-the-sea-is-really-rough-today/ xqJxUGbku3Jf6kaCfwHYvh Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:25:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ After 48 hours, I've realized Pokopia is my ideal Pokemon game and humans were the problem all along ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/after-48-hours-ive-realized-pokopia-is-my-ideal-pokemon-game-and-humans-were-the-problem-all-along/ wEQzC4g3TZEHVwW8q9FfYM Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokopia sold 2.2 million copies in less than a week, already making it one of the best-selling Switch 2 games and Pokemon spin-offs ever ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokopia-sold-2-2-million-copies-in-less-than-a-week-already-making-it-one-of-the-best-selling-switch-2-games-and-pokemon-spin-offs-ever/ 8F39fR7w6Bj8Y8pACwjpog Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:16:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best games of 2026, so far ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/best-games-of-2026/ cdnDECudKvUvfZVKSc8gRV Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:28:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It can't even be Pokemon Minecraft, you can't even craft": Pokopia leaves co-op fans disappointed, saying GameShare between Switch 2 and its predecessor "might as well not exist" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/it-cant-even-be-pokemon-minecraft-you-cant-even-craft-pokopia-leaves-co-op-fans-disappointed-saying-gameshare-between-switch-2-and-its-predecessor-might-as-well-not-exist/ kpTZb27GKdLMTkWc9vi3QU Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:41:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I thought nothing could replace Animal Crossing for my nightly cozy vibes, but Pokopia's delightfully unhinged dialogue is very tempting: "It's a pretty nice butt, don't you think? So shiny!" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/i-thought-nothing-could-replace-animal-crossing-for-my-nightly-cozy-vibes-but-pokopias-delightfully-unhinged-dialogue-is-very-tempting-its-a-pretty-nice-butt-dont-you-think-so-shiny/ AkZpPfDCfB5HDPzR2mipM3 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:40:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Bro am I talentless": Pokemon Pokopia players are already blowing fellow fans' minds with their builds, proving they're just as creative as the Animal Crossing and Minecraft community ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/bro-am-i-talentless-pokemon-pokopia-players-are-already-blowing-fellow-fans-minds-with-their-builds-proving-theyre-just-as-creative-as-the-animal-crossing-and-minecraft-community/ tGYLYTphHJvCG9h5yKUkvN Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:56:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ These five Pokemon Scarlet and Violet features helped to open up this RPG series forever, ushering in a new monster catching era ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/five-pokemon-scarlet-violet-features-that-evolved-the-series/ j3shDgomyJMEfBTsuvxmiU Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These five Pokemon Sword and Shield features made huge changes, taking the RPG series from handheld to the big screen for good ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/five-pokemon-sword-shield-features-that-evolved-the-series/ qDRuAX8c6qTSf2fqi4arh9 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokopia players can't fathom just how big the Pokemon spin-off is so far: "More feature rich and wider in scope than Animal Crossing has ever been" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokopia-players-cant-fathom-just-how-big-the-pokemon-spin-off-is-so-far-more-feature-rich-and-wider-in-scope-than-animal-crossing-has-ever-been/ 4gkCTU6VBKY8UHAvTT5GuS Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:45:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ After 30 years, Pokemon Pokopia finally answers an important question for "the hardcore lore freaks" – whatever happened to that one NPC builder in Vermillion City? ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/after-30-years-pokemon-pokopia-finally-answers-an-important-question-for-the-hardcore-lore-freaks-whatever-happened-to-that-one-npc-builder-in-vermillion-city/ pZjtvrrMpXYQJMDHTp45K9 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:38:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon Winds and Waves hints might have been hiding in Scarlet and Violet all along, fans theorize, and now folks reckon we may have an unsolved mystery on our hands ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-winds-and-waves-hints-might-have-been-hiding-in-scarlet-and-violet-all-along-fans-theorize-and-now-folks-reckon-we-may-have-an-unsolved-mystery-on-our-hands/ Zq2zhki3MLUvAn7VA6ywxd Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:34:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Every Pokemon has a history": The real-life Pokemon Rescue team determined to save fans' old 'mons isn't just dedicated to game preservation, but saving memories ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/every-pokemon-has-a-history-the-real-life-pokemon-rescue-team-determined-to-save-fans-old-mons-isnt-just-dedicated-to-game-preservation-but-saving-memories/ AeFQQDM48faLEVZYiAPKWM Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These five Pokemon Sun and Moon features helped the RPG take on bold new forms and let us off the leash to explore ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/five-pokemon-sun-moon-features-that-evolved-the-series/ DLdtuXiRvCBi5Zs3bUmT3a Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Before Pokemon Winds and Waves, adorable spin-off Pokopia seemingly crushes hopes for a new Type fans have been begging to see for years: "Sound type is DEAD" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/before-pokemon-winds-and-waves-adorable-spin-off-pokopia-seemingly-crushes-hopes-for-a-new-type-fans-have-been-begging-to-see-for-years-sound-type-is-dead/ yqDEXxQUScLsNYySSF69Q7 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:02:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon Pokopia's Animal Crossing comparisons get even stronger as devs reveal "special limited-time in-game events" starting with a Gen 2 picnic collection ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-pokopias-animal-crossing-comparisons-get-even-stronger-as-devs-reveal-special-limited-time-in-game-events-starting-with-a-gen-2-picnic-collection/ H9DrNB3wkMMdQPFhaEyEdk Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:07:09 +0000 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:08:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ These five Pokemon X & Y features helped evolve the series into 3D, setting the standard for future entries ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/five-pokemon-x-y-features-that-evolved-the-series/ QJhRV7a8bNrkbLhyuPagX4 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon Pokopia features a riff on Minecraft's iconic Redstone system, and fans are already dreaming up the possibilities: "This is like super advanced" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-pokopia-features-a-riff-on-minecrafts-iconic-redstone-system-and-fans-are-already-dreaming-up-the-possibilities-this-is-like-super-advanced/ wZmGojee5Py3jWBARuXqfU Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon being "a game for children" is "a misunderstanding," Game Freak veteran once said – and it rings more true than ever as the RPG series turns 30 ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-being-a-game-for-children-is-a-misunderstanding-game-freak-veteran-once-said-and-it-rings-more-true-than-ever-as-the-rpg-series-turns-30/ TsefQ8URgwUPqpJeUbgCcm Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:23:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ As Pokopia ties for the series' best game according to Metacritic, fans are left confused by its competition: "…Pokemon Y was the highest-rated Pokemon game?" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/as-pokopia-ties-for-the-series-best-game-according-to-metacritic-fans-are-left-confused-by-its-competition-pokemon-y-was-the-highest-rated-pokemon-game/ LfrYdUmogEqiacRxHppTH9 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:56:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ These five Pokemon Black & White features took a fresh approach to evolving the series, setting the standard for generations to come ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/five-pokemon-black-white-features-that-evolved-the-series/ nXFbYgyVGM5x2GpTnfDb23 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These five Pokemon Diamond, Pearl & Platinum features paved the way for the monster catcher's online future ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/five-pokemon-diamond-pearl-platinum-features-that-evolved-the-series/ aKS7HBbftbZj5YVSXx4zd9 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 22 years later, Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's Switch re-releases patch out a glitch that could make certain legendary 'mons disappear from your game permanently ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/22-years-later-pokemon-firered-and-leafgreens-switch-re-releases-patch-out-a-glitch-that-could-make-certain-legendary-mons-disappear-from-your-game-permanently/ yTSgo8TUVgDAyeXJ7RDaUH Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:17:14 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:17:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ After Pokemon Winds and Waves reveal, series boss has a very straightforward plan for future releases: "I believe what we must continue to do is keep making fun games" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/after-pokemon-winds-and-waves-reveal-series-boss-has-a-very-straightforward-plan-for-future-releases-i-believe-what-we-must-continue-to-do-is-keep-making-fun-games/ ET2mTbaWufzNwB8YsdW2qf Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:33:18 +0000 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:38:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I lost 5 hours of progress because of this": Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch releases include an extremely easy way to reset your game, which is amazing or terrible news depending on who you ask ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/i-lost-5-hours-of-progress-because-of-this-pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-switch-releases-include-an-extremely-easy-way-to-reset-your-game-which-is-amazing-or-terrible-news-depending-on-who-you-ask/ rDhpKaXSrKtPod54VMT9bE Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:25:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ These five Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald features added tremendous life to the series in the jump to Game Boy Advance ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/five-pokemon-ruby-sapphire-emerald-features-that-evolved-the-series/ csiKrPYxkV46ZB2pvcCc8g Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:32:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ As Pokemon Winds and Waves' Pombon quickly racks up adoring fans, everyone hopes the fiery Pomeranian can avoid a major starter curse: "Please keep Pombon on 4 legs please I'm begging" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/as-pokemon-winds-and-waves-pombon-quickly-racks-up-adoring-fans-everyone-hopes-the-fiery-pomeranian-can-avoid-a-major-starter-curse-please-keep-pombon-on-4-legs-please-im-begging/ 8SHH7uTCGLcyYKqKWU4WjH Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These five Pokemon Gold, Silver & Crystal features allowed the sequels to evolve from one-off to true worldwide megahit, enduring even today ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/five-pokemon-gold-silver-crystal-features-that-evolved-the-series/ VTWqNPKF9UFSeT5J6EKCYG Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon Winds and Waves each have exclusive outfits for your main character, but all I can see is the hoverboard you seem to be carrying ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-winds-and-waves-each-have-exclusive-outfits-for-your-main-character-but-all-i-can-see-is-the-hoverboard-you-seem-to-be-carrying/ swGpsX45QFLYqZ33RionKa Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:17:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon Winds and Waves trailer gives us our first glimpse at the new starter Pokemon: a fire pomeranian, grass bird, and water gecko who I'm prepared to die for ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-winds-and-waves-trailer-gives-us-our-first-glimpse-at-the-new-starter-pokemon-a-fire-pomeranian-grass-bird-and-water-gecko-who-im-prepared-to-die-for/ rE9Q79YZHtGgZpKL77TsH9 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:35:33 +0000 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:21:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon Winds and Waves trailer impresses, but fans are ripping into new Pikachu characters Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu: "They're the elderly couple that perpetually lives on cruises" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-winds-and-waves-trailer-impresses-but-fans-are-ripping-into-new-pikachu-characters-mr-windychu-and-ms-wavychu-theyre-the-elderly-couple-that-perpetually-lives-on-cruises/ 5eCCLbnweMUYPeuwozdT2b Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:30:57 +0000 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:24:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen re-releases will be compatible with Pokemon Home after all, so you can once again bring GBA-era creatures to your modern collection ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-re-releases-will-be-compatible-with-pokemon-home-after-all-so-you-can-once-again-bring-gba-era-creatures-to-your-modern-collection/ kh7to2zdF45ujd2gsYgnaU Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:06:15 +0000 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:14:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon Winds and Waves: Everything we know about the next Pokemon game so far ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon-winds-and-waves-guide/ aH285TGWjBvZb8Uj7EoLcY Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:54:17 +0000 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:31:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We had no idea this would be such a phenomenon": As Pokemon Red and Blue turn 30, here's how Game Freak created one of the most important RPGs of all time ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-red-blue-making-of-30th-anniversary/ Sg4it4Ad9i6n76bEFijGAW Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:17:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gen 10? Pokemon fans are manifesting new Mystery Dungeon and Ranger games instead: "Hoping praying begging manifesting summoning wishing asking wanting craving needing yearning conjuring" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/gen-10-pokemon-fans-are-manifesting-new-mystery-dungeon-and-ranger-games-instead-hoping-praying-begging-manifesting-summoning-wishing-asking-wanting-craving-needing-yearning-conjuring/ cMdpvbKVzJDh2xyAji4XsE Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:09:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ From Pokopia to Gen 10, here are my top 7 Pokemon Day 2026 predictions to kick off the 30 year celebrations with a bang ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/from-pokopia-to-gen-10-here-are-my-top-7-pokemon-day-2026-predictions-to-kick-off-the-30-year-celebrations-with-a-bang/ ivEtmpVrSqkoXKn5Y5Vi23 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokemon lead gets "nostalgic" about FireRed and LeafGreen, remembers being "absolutely thrilled" by its advancements in wireless multiplayer: "Now that's the power of science!" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-lead-gets-nostalgic-about-firered-and-leafgreen-remembers-being-absolutely-thrilled-by-its-advancements-in-wireless-multiplayer-now-thats-the-power-of-science/ hNieoKHqQC69zjQAhLBpoX Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:04:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ A week before Pokemon Day, FireRed and LeafGreen get a surprise reveal for Nintendo Switch, and they'll be launching next week on the series' anniversary ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/a-week-before-pokemon-day-firered-and-leafgreen-get-a-surprise-reveal-for-nintendo-switch-and-theyll-be-launching-next-week-on-the-series-anniversary/ xAUQtrdzaDQy9QoYiFHdWj Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:35:55 +0000