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Pokémon Unite shutting down in Belgium and Netherlands next year
In-game items will no longer be available for purchase from October 31, 2024
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Opinion
Nintendo's patents were designed to take on Palworld | Opinion
MBHB associate Andrew Velzen digs deeper into the rights thought to be at the heart of the Pokémon/Palworld legal dispute, and the timings behind them
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Pokémon Sleep surpasses $120m in revenue
Japan remains in top spot for player spending, having reached $88.4 million since launch
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The Pokémon vs Palworld legal battle we did (and didn't) expect | GI Microcast
Latest episode available to download now
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Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sue Palworld developer Pocketpair
UPDATE: Pocketpair responds, says it's "not been notified" of which patents it's accused of having infringed
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The Pokémon Company wins $15m copyright lawsuit against Chinese Pokémon clone
Companies behind Pocket Monster Reissue ordered to pay millions in damages
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Jessie, Misty, and Jigglypuff Pokémon voice actor Rachael Lillis dies aged 55
Co-star Veronica Taylor, who voices Ash, called her "an extraordinary talent"
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet sells 25m units | News-in-brief
Released in November 2022, the games are the third in the Pokémon franchise to pass this milestone
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Pokémon Sleep earns $100m in first year revenue
The sleep-tracking app saw 9.8 million downloads during the same period
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Feature
What can developers learn from the Palworld vs Pokémon debate?
Legal experts weigh in on claims that Pocketpair's smash hit infringes on The Pokémon Company's IP rights, and how such disputes are resolved
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Pokémon Company to investigate potential IP rights infringement amid Palworld debate
Company did not name Pocket Pair's game directly but says it has "received many inquiries" regarding a January release
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Pokémon TV app will be going offline
It will officially shutdown on March 8 and users will be able to watch episodes across streaming services
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Pokémon Company donates $346,000 for earthquake relief | News-in-brief
The donation will go towards the Japanese Red Cross for disaster relief, and support will be given to children affected via the Pokémon With You Foundation
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Report: Pokémon earned $11.6bn in licensed products revenue last year
The Japanese firm saw sales rise 36.5% compared to 2021
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Pokémon Company pledges $200,000 to Hawaii wildfire relief | News-in-brief
The donation will go towards first responders, food, and shelter support on the island
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Netflix working on stop-motion Pokémon series | News-in-brief
Announced yesterday, Pokémon Concierge is produced in partnership with The Pokémon Company and animation studio Dwarf
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Brokémon: Gotta Patch 'Em All | Podcast
Latest episode available to download now, also discusses the breakdown of the Blizzard-NetEase partnership
Feature
It’s time for Pokémon to end the three-year cycle | Opinion
As two Pokémon games, released either end of the year, deliver huge numbers. Now is the moment to give the developers more time
Feature
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet | Critical Consensus
A fun open-world RPG that mixes new and old ideas, but critics say it's hampered by performance issues
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Pokémon Company sues over Chinese game Pocket Monster Reissue
Copyright infringement claim filed in Shenzhen court for mobile game that has been running for seven years
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Pokémon Company to donate $25m to support youth organizations
The firm said that it's dedicated to being "a positive force in the lives of children and create a more equitable, inclusive world in which all can flourish"
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Pokémon software has shipped over 440 million units to date
Since its 1996 launch, the trading card game series has had over 43 billion cards produced
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Net profit at The Pokémon Company up 123% year-on-year
The Japanese firm saw its sales rise 70% over the last fiscal year
Feature
Now is not the time for Pokémon to take a break | Opinion
The Pokémon series has evolved rapidly over the Switch generation, and there's more riding on a new generation than just game sales