Tag Archives: pokemon

Niantic uses Pokémon Go player data to build AI navigation system

Last week, Niantic announced plans to create an AI model for navigating the physical world using scans collected from players of its mobile games, such as Pokémon Go, and from users of its Scaniverse app, reports 404 Media. All AI models require training data. So far, companies have collected data from websites, YouTube videos, books,… Read More »

Pokémon Concierge Trailer Previews Charming Stop-Motion Animated Series

The first Pokémon Concierge trailer has been released by Netflix, previewing the stop-motion animated series. The show is set to debut on the streaming service on Thursday, December 28. The trailer introduces the main character Haru and a variety of the Pokémon who will appear throughout the show, including fan favorites like Psyduck and Dragonite… Read More »

Pokémon Announces First-Ever San Diego Comic-Con Panel

The Pokémon Company International has announced its first-ever San Diego Comic-Con panel celebrating the “legacy and future” of the Pokémon anime. “Pokémon: Bringing Iconic Animation to Global Audiences” will take place on Thursday, July 20 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. PDT in Room 6BCF of the San Diego Convention Center. The panel will highlight… Read More »

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Revealed, Will Include 2 Parts & New Pokémon

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are about to get even bigger. The Pokémon Company announced that the two titles are getting two expansions: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask and Part 2: The Indigo Disk. The former is slated for fall 2023 and the latter is coming just after in winter… Read More »

Recommendations: Great Christmas Anime Episodes Worth Watching

Christmas is coming, so it’s time to watch all sorts of holiday specials to get into the festive spirit. Alongside Rankin/Bass classics and the plethora of live-action Christmas films, there are more than a few anime specials that are worth checking out. Let’s take a gander at a few of the most fun Christmas-focused anime… Read More »

“Pikachu, Use Thunderbolt!” Out Now, “The Big Hit Show” Chapter 4 Deconstructs Pokémon, the Electrifying Pop Culture Phenomenon

Hello trainers! Spotify and Higher Ground premiered the fourth and final chapter of The Big Hit Show, their documentary-style podcast that dissects pieces of pop culture that have defined the internet era and forever changed American culture. Available to stream now, get ready to catch ‘em all as season four of The Big Hit Show explores the the biggest hit… Read More »

It Came From The Archives! “5 Newbie Impressions Of The Pokémon TCG”

(If you still haven’t tried this game, and you’re a TCG nerd like Brandon Scott, then here’s an article reminding you what you’re missing out on right now. It’s free to play online!) Originally Published: July 7th, 2021 [embedded content] Frequent readers will be familiar with my love of Magic: The Gathering. But I’ve recently been… Read More »

Pokémon Unite Releasing on Mobile Devices in September

Mobile phone users can finally rejoice as Nintendo and TiMi Studio Group announced on Wednesday that Pokémon Unite would be coming to mobile phones next month. RELATED: Pokémon Unite Update Buffs Greninja, Adds Blissey The hit multiplayer online battle arena game will be making its way to mobile devices on September 22, 2021. Preregistration for the… Read More »

Pokémon Unite Update Buffs Greninja, Adds Blissey

The latest update to the multiplayer online battle arena game Pokémon Unite is here and brings with it a brand new Pokémon in the form of Blissey. RELATED: Pokémon Unite Update Nerfs Eldegoss, Buffs Charizard and Wigglytuff Alongside the addition of the latest Pokémon, the update is also giving a slight upgrade to Greninja, who sees his… Read More »