Derek's love of games came at an early age when his parents first brought home the Nintendo Entertainment System. From then on, countless nights were spent hunting ducks, stomping turtles, exploring ...

Katelyn has been a writer since they learned to hold a pencil, but was a latecomer to the world of gaming, gradually falling in love with video games over the course of high school and college. They ...

Pokémon has been bigger than ever this year, and that means more trainers will be hoping to unwrap a great gift featuring Pikachu, Eevee or another adorable pocket monster this holiday season. As a ...

It's been less than a year since Prismatic Evolutions rocked the Pokémon TCG and, though life in the hobby has been a rollercoaster ever since, it's safe to say that the newest Pokémon set, Phantasmal ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. For the better part of three decades, Pokemon's creatures have been called upon by their human trainers to do battle with each other at their command.

How much should a video game cost to make? It's a question that fans and developers alike grapple with, especially as the gaming industry continues pursuing expensive video games that end up hurting ...

The Nintendo Switch-era has been a frustrating one for Pokemon fans. The evolutionary line from Sword and Shield, to Pokemon Legends: Arceus, to Scarlet and Violet was one of slow but steady progress ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. News and opinion about video games, television, movies and the internet. When a new Pokémon game arrives on one of the ...

The first few battles are a disorienting experience. Before the player can figure out how to even select their attacks, the opponent has removed a chunk of their HP through a move that could burst ...

In February 2026, Pokémon will be celebrating its 30th anniversary, and details of the various commemorative events are finally emerging. 2026 also marks the 100th anniversary of Japan's NHK Symphony ...