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CNET
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Pokemon Presents Announced for July 2025 With Pikachu Speaker Tease
It's that time again, trainers: Grab your Pokedex and get ready to catch some new pocket monsters, because we're about to hear everything on the latest developments in the world of Pokemon. The Pokemon Presents July 2025 stream is the first one since Pokemon Day in February. That stream ended up being pretty massive, featuring game announcements and content updates that we heard whispers about from GameFreak's infamous 2024 data breach. While we don't know what to expect this time around, it's safe to assume that we'll hear about the next mainline games, mobile titles, live service updates and more. Here's how you can watch the upcoming Pokemon Direct -- and what you can expect to see once you tune into the stream. We've seen an official trailer for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, but the upcoming Pokemon Presents stream could divulge more information about the game. Nintendo/Screenshot by CNET How to watch July 2025's Pokemon Presents stream The upcoming Pokemon Presents stream will take place on Tuesday, July 22 at 9 a.m. ET. The stream will go live on the official Pokemon YouTube channel. Not sure when July's Pokemon Presents will go live for you? Here's when the event starts in your time zone: ET: July 22 at 9 a.m. July 22 at 9 a.m. CT: July 22 at 8 a.m. July 22 at 8 a.m. MT: July 22 at 7 a.m. July 22 at 7 a.m. PT: July 22 at 6 a.m. We don't know exactly how long the event will run, but previous Pokemon Presents streams have ranged from 10 to 20 minutes long, depending on how many announcements are prepared for the stream. Pokemon Go just celebrated its ninth anniversary -- we can expect to hear more about this mobile game (among others) during the upcoming Pokemon Direct. Nintendo/Screenshot by CNET What can you expect from Pokemon Presents July 2025? This Pokemon Presents stream is positioned at a strange time -- Pokemon Legends: Z-A for the Nintendo Switch 2 has already been announced and we have plenty of info (and gameplay footage) available for that game. We might still get a segment that expands on new gameplay mechanics or Pokemon that players will be able to find in this version of the Kalos region, especially Mega forms we haven't yet seen. The official Pokemon Company Japan X account teased this Pokemon Direct with a rather foreboding photo of Pikachu standing in front of some DJ equipment, so we might just hear about a Pokemon rhythm game. Between that, New Pokemon Snap and the return of Mystery Dungeon, I'm loving the reintroduction of bizarre offshoot games. It's also possible that generation 10 will be announced during the presentation. There are usually three years between mainline Pokemon titles, and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet released in 2022. Unless GameFreak is looking to polish the next big games with some extra development time, we're probably due to hear about the next generation of Pokemon games extremely soon. Pokemon Day 2025 featured an announcement for Pokemon Champions, a dedicated Pokemon battling game, but we haven't heard much about the game since. We could very well get an update about that game during this stream, explaining more about how the game will integrate the series' long list of battle mechanics and giving us a better idea of when we'll see a full release. Otherwise, the backbone of this presentation will very likely be composed of routine updates and new features for Pokemon mobile and live service games. We can expect to hear about new Pokemon coming to Pokemon Cafe Mix, Pokemon Masters Ex and Pokemon Sleep, with the potential for new playable pocket monsters to be revealed for Pokemon Unite. With Pokemon Go changing hands from Niantic to Scopely, it's also possible that the extremely popular AR game will have announcements that shake up core gameplay features for Pokemon trainers worldwide. The recent addition of the Gold Bottle Cap was already a massive change for the status quo. I'd be willing to bet that the next Pokemon TCG Pocket set will be revealed during this Pokemon Presents as well. New expansions are usually teased at the end of each month, which lines up with this stream. The last Pokemon Presents included info about a massive set expansion, too, so the precedent is already set for this reveal. If you're excited for non-gaming Pokemon content, there's also a chance we'll see some Pokemon Concierge during the Pokemon Presents July stream. The second season for this slice-of-life Pokemon hotel series is set to release on Netflix in September, so we might catch a scene or two teasing the show and get an official release date.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Tera Raid Battle Event, release date and what to expect
Image via: x/@SerebiiNet Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trainers, brace yourselves for one of the toughest Tera Raid battles yet. Kommo-o the Unrivaled has arrived and he's not going easy on anyone. This Seven-Star Tera Raid Boss is set to rattle Paldea's dens with his powerful scales and unyielding spirit. A New Challenge Enters the Ring: Kommo-o the Unrivaled After the Electric-type Mass Outbreak, Game Freak is heating things up this July with Kommo-o the Unrivaled Black Tera Raid Crystal drop. That's right, this Dragon/Fighting pseudo-legendary from Pokémon Sun and Moon will be appearing as a Fighting-type Tera in two rounds of global Tera Raid battles. First Round : July 11 to July 13, 2025 Second Round : July 18 to July 20, 2025 Both will run from 8:00 PM ET Thursday to 7:59 PM ET Sunday. Know Your Opponent: Kommo-o's Strengths and Strategy Kommo-o isn't your typical raid boss—it's a hard-headed opponent, even for experienced trainers. Called the Scaly Pokémon, Kommo-o is a mixed attacker with powerful moves such as Clangorous Soul boosts all of Kommo-o's stats Clanging Scales hits hard while slightly lowering its own Defense Aura Sphere and Earthquake for reliable, wide-type coverage Its high physical defense and potential self-buffs make it a formidable foe. With the Fighting Tera type, anticipate Kommo-o to brawl like a beast while absorbing your standard counters. Abilities to Watch: Soundproof, Bulletproof, and Overcoat One of Kommo-o's biggest surprises comes from its abilities, which can totally flip the raid on its head: Soundproof negates sound moves like Metal Sound or Screech. Bulletproof shields it from bullet and bomb moves such as Aura Sphere or Acid Spray. Overcoat protects it from weather-based chip damage such as Sandstorm. This is why ability removal or redirection is critical. Bring Pokemon with Skill Swap, Worry Seed, or even Gastro Acid to turn off its passive advantages. How to Win If you're here to bring Kommo-o with the prized Mightiest Mark onto your squad, you're gonna need a plan. This is what does the trick: Fairy-type Pokémon are your all-star here. Kommo-o's Dragon/Fighting typing means that it is 4x weak to Fairy moves. Strong choices include: Azumarill (Belly Drum), Flutter Mane (Moonblast), or Dachsbun (high Fairy resistance and utility). Buff removal is essential. Kommo-o will probably Clangorous Soul or Swords Dance early, so bring Haze, Clear Smog or Charm to reset its boosts. Plus, teaming up online with friends gives you an advantage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Teaming up in damage dealer/healer/support roles is a common way to defeat Seven-Star bosses. NEW 7 Star KOMMO-O RAID Event for Pokemon Scarlet Violet! Bonus Opportunity The event's second weekend (July 18–20) will once again see Blissey in Tera Raid dens providing additional XP Candy and rewards. So even if Kommo-o turns out to be overly formidable, trainers can still walk away with premium raid rewards. Kommo-o the Unrivaled isn't merely a raid—it's a salute to everything that makes Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Tera system so thrilling. Strategic depth, varied counters, and unique mechanics collide in this Seven-Star showdown. Whether you're a completionist or a competitive trainer, this mid-July event is your chance to prove your mettle and add one of the most powerful Pokémon to your roster. Prepare your Fairy-types, summon your crew, and enter the lairs. The Mightiest Mark is calling. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Tokyo Weekender
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Weekender
Pokemon Green: The Game the Rest of the World Never Got
If you grew up throughout the 90s, chances are you played at least one Pokemon game on Game Boy, namely Pokemon Red or Blue. Released in America in September of 1998, and throughout Europe and other countries shortly after, these two colored cartridges took the gaming world by storm. What many didn't know at the time, though, was that Pokemon Red had already been released in Japan two years before, along with another title that would never be sold outside the country: Pokemon Green. In the decades since then, with the advent of high-speed internet and accessible international travel, Pokemon Green is no longer a land-locked title, and copies can be found for sale online and in person in many parts of the world. But why was this game never released internationally? And more importantly, what's different about it? List of Contents: Where It All Began Blue to the Rescue But Why No Green? Related Posts Where It All Began Before the trading card game and the anime series that I used to watch in the mornings before catching the bus to school, Pokemon was originally a video game developed by Game Freak for the Nintendo Game Boy. Released in Japan in February of 1996, there were two options to choose from: Pokemon Red and Pokemon Green, starring Charizard and Venasaur on the box art respectively. For titles that are now 30 years old and designed to run on systems you could hold in the palm of your hand, these games were incredibly ambitious for their day. With 151 Pokemon to catch, a storyline that took more than 20 hours to complete on average and the ability to trade Pokemon with other people that owned the game, it did a lot. But this level of ambition didn't come without its problems, particularly for the green version. From crashes to character sprites loading incorrectly, Pokemon Green was rife with programming inconsistencies that would cause the game to, at times, behave erratically or stop working entirely. So infamous are the many glitches of this particular title that entire video series have been created to document the many ways in which these errors can be replicated and exploited to achieve strange and often hilarious results. Blue to the Rescue Realizing that their game needed some polish, Game Freak got back to work and in October of 1996, Pokemon Blue was ready in Japan, essentially as a new and improved version of its predecessors with better graphics and the bugs ironed out. Interestingly though, customers couldn't just wander down to their local games store and pick up a copy. At least, not at first. Initially, Pokemon Blue was made available only via mail order through CoroCoro Comic, a monthly magazine for children that relied on an honor system by which customers would pay after they received the game in the mail. With the glitches of the first two games sorted out and the graphics improved, Game Freak then set about developing the international versions of the game. By combining the data sets of the Japanese Pokemon Red and Green (in-game narrative, Pokemon spawn rates, etc) with the new and improved programming and graphics of the Japanese Pokemon Blue, along with translations and dialogue adjustments to appeal to international audiences, the English versions of Pokemon Red and Blue that we know today were then released in America and the rest of the world. But the changes weren't just limited to the game's programming. In Japan, the original Pokemon game cartridges were released in an understated matte gray with a colored sticker on the front, while the international versions were far more eye-catching, with the entire cartridge being colored to match whichever version of the game was inside. But Why No Green? From the outside looking in, there doesn't appear to be any reason why an updated version of Pokemon Green couldn't have been released alongside either Pokemon Red or Blue internationally. But thanks to the Wayback Machine, we can see that in a post on Game Freak's website back in 1999, the decision to proceed with red and blue as opposed to green may have been a marketing tactic to appeal further to the American consumer, with the colors designed to match that of the American flag. Whether or not this played into the success of the franchise with Western audiences, though, we may never know, as this decision is scarcely elaborated on anywhere else. Looking back, even with all of its problems, it's safe to say that Pokemon Green walked so that its international counterparts could run. For anyone interested in trying out the somewhat janky predecessor to some of the most influential titles in gaming history, copies of Pokemon Green can still be found relatively easily. If you're in Japan, most retro gaming stores will have a used copy either with the box or without, and there are just as many to be found online if you're shopping from overseas. Just be aware that all genuine copies of the game are in Japanese, which makes it perfect for brushing up on your language skills while doing your best to catch 'em all (without any glitches, hopefully). Related Posts Lego Pokemon Sets To Release in 2026 What Generation I Pokémon Are You Based on Your Zodiac Sign? How to Find Tokyo's Secret Nintendo Bar: 84 Hashi Cafe
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
As Donkey Kong Bananza reveals full-blown voice acting, Pokemon fans are wondering when they will be spared from the awkward silences
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. As Donkey Kong Bananza was revealed to have a pretty substantial amount of voice acting, Pokemon fans are once again looking at their plate and realizing the RPG series may be lagging behind somewhat. I don't think I need to recount the story of Pokemon's run on Nintendo Switch, from the Dexit controversy of Sword and Shield, to the disastrous launch of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, which still run very poorly on Switch 1. While both pairs of games still sold extremely well, it did create a level of unease and dissatisfaction within the Pokemon fandom as fans reckoned the franchise deserved better than what we were getting. And while the free update on Switch 2 for Scarlet and Violet has shown there's a strong Pokemon game under all the mess, fans are looking at Nintendo's other series' with a bit of envy. The Nintendo Direct dedicated to Donkey Kong Bananza revealed that Pauline is a new companion character, with full-blown voice acting at that. Naturally, Pokemon fans were shocked that the funny punching gorilla game got voice acting before the series of dialogue-heavy RPGs did. Nintendo streamer ActualAero reshared a clip of Pauline talking on their Twitter, saying: "Game Freak I'm being so serious when I say if you debut the milestone Pokemon generation X on Nintendo Switch 2 with silent, awkward [as fuck] cutscenes like this again we're gonna have problems." They post a clip from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, featuring your main rival Nemona speaking and laughing in complete silence. And as awkward as that scene is, it's far from the worst, with Piers' singing scene from Sword and Shield being a different beast entirely. Saying that, I'm not sure it's something that's likely to happen anytime soon, as even a game as prolifically broken as Scarlet and Violet still became the sixth best selling Switch game ever made, so from Game Freak's perspective, I can't imagine there's too much incentive to add voice acting to the upcoming tenth generation of Pokemon. But Pokemon fans do deserve better, so let's have a bit of hope. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet speedruns are in a different league on Switch 2, with a day-one attempt already coming in around half an hour faster than the old world record.
Geek Girl Authority
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Nintendo Switch 2 Archives
Categories Select Category Games GGA Columns Movies Stuff We Like The Daily Bugle TV & Streaming Games Stuff We Like Think Pieces Video Games Pokémon Scarlet & Violet now play a lot better with the Switch 2 release. But the new console hasn't fixed the series' lacking graphics yet.
