Pokémon Horizons, the anime series that has charted a new course for the franchise, delves into a new arc titled ‘Wonder Voyage’, which promises to expand the boundaries of Pokémon storytelling by integrating elements from other popular games like Pokémon GO, Unite, and the successful Pokémon Pokopia. This new chapter, set to arrive on May 22, 2026, marks a milestone by leaving behind Ash as the protagonist, indicating a significant evolution in the franchise’s narrative. Capitalizing on the success of Pokopia, ‘Wonder Voyage’ is chronologically set after the events of Laqua and […]
Pokémon Horizons, the anime series that has charted a new course for the franchise, delves into a new arc titled ‘Wonder Voyage’, which promises to expand the boundaries of Pokémon storytelling by integrating elements from other popular games like Pokémon GO, Unite, and the successful Pokémon Pokopia. This new chapter, set to arrive on May 22, 2026, marks a milestone by leaving behind Ash as the protagonist, indicating a significant evolution in the franchise’s narrative.
Taking Advantage of Pokopia’s Success
‘Wonder Voyage’ is set chronologically after the events of Laqua and features the main group of characters coming together to investigate a mysterious ailment affecting several Pokémon. This premise allows for the exploration of new locations and gameplay mechanics, which, along with the inclusion of legendary characters from the Paldea region such as Koraidon, Miraidon, and Ogerpon, opens up a range of narrative possibilities that extend beyond the main saga.
The first promotional poster for the series has revealed not only the inclusion of new characters, such as one alongside a Ditto, but also the confirmation of references to other games like Legends Z-A, suggesting that Mega Evolution could play a significant role in this new stage. This synergy with other titles within the Pokémon universe promises to introduce fresh dynamics that could enrich the viewer’s experience.
Additionally, it is expected that ‘Wonder Voyage’ will be available on the Netflix platform at some point in 2026 or 2027, thus continuing the close relationship between the series and the streaming platform. This ambitious step forward reflects the franchise’s commitment to evolve and adapt to fans’ preferences, always keeping the essence of Pokémon alive.
What Mario Kart World started and Donkey Kong Bananza smoothed out, Pokopia is taking advantage of: just when we thought Switch 2 was going to enter a dangerous valley without games before the inevitable Mario or Zelda, Pokémon has shown that it can revitalize anything: What was missing from Animal Crossing? Exactly: Pokémons. That, and an absolutely gigantic island where everything from Pikachus to Timburs come to greet your human Ditto protagonist. And if you think that’s a strange concept, you haven’t seen anything yet. Join us as we review the 5 weirdest games in the history of the franchise! After […]
What Mario Kart World started and Donkey Kong Bananza smoothed out, Pokopia is taking advantage of: just when we thought Switch 2 was going to enter a dangerous valley without games before the inevitable Mario or Zelda, Pokémon has shown that it can revitalize anything: What was missing from Animal Crossing? Exactly: Pokémons. That, and an absolutely gigantic island where everything from Pikachus to Timburs come to greet your human Ditto protagonist. And if you think that’s a strange concept, you haven’t seen anything yet. Review with us the 5 weirdest games in the history of the franchise! After this, Pokémon Red is going to feel small.
Pokémon: Catch The Numbers!
Did you think that all Pokémon games were released for Nintendo? You are very mistaken! Sega released three games from the saga on its educational console Pico, including an educational title to learn Hiragana and Katakana, another mini-games title (Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!), and finally, the one that concerns us. Catch The Numbers! was never released outside Japan and was based on the anime: Team Rocket has stolen all the Pokémon from Ash, Misty, and Brock except Pikachu and Togepi, and the player must solve various math problems to recover them. Just what you wanted when playing Pokémon: a square root!
Magikarp Jump
With the arrival of mobile phones and apps, Nintendo was not quite sure what to do with one of its flagship franchises. Thus, after the unexpected success of Pokémon Go, it tried to replicate that with Magikarp Jump, which had notably less appeal. In the game, players had to train Magikarp to compete in various jumping contests, improving its height by training it and making it eat berries. In the end, it did not evolve into Gyarados and, honestly, no one cared too much about this strange spin-off. What can we do.
Pokémon Smile
Half game, half app for kids to brush their teeth, Pokémon Smile had a relative success when it was released in the middle of the pandemic, in June 2020. Using augmented reality, children (and not so children) can brush their teeth in front of the camera and start defeating the bacteria that kept the captured Pokémon in their teeth. By rescuing it, the player has the option to catch it and level it up. For what? Who knows, because there are no tooth brushing battles or anything like that. It was so popular that they ended up releasing another spin-off to learn self-care, Pokémon Sleep. Let’s see when we get a Pokémon Pay My Taxes.
Pokémon Café ReMix
If there are cat cafés, why shouldn’t there be Pokémon cafés? In this case, you will have a café that you have set up alongside Eevee, where Pokémon come in to ask for their daily meal. Your job will be to prepare it for them, but more in a puzzle style than in Overcooked, fortunately. Little by little, you will be able to get more creatures and even level them up, potentially having true legendary customers. Very cute, very cozy… And it continues to receive updates to this day. A poke-caffeinated, please?
The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon
Probably even the biggest Pokémon fans raised an eyebrow thinking “What the hell is this?”. However, it is something that existed for Nintendo 3DS, which Japanese users could download for free and served as advertising for the seventeenth movie in the saga. The game consisted of simply choosing a stage to play, selecting the Pokémon that would play it, and putting them through a few mini-games where, normally, you would lose one or several of your creatures. It had 16 levels and 4 additional extras, because here, for being free and simple, nothing is done halfway. You either get them all or none at all, come on.
The upcoming week is key for Pokémon and Nintendo fans, as Pokémon Day will be celebrated on February 27, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the franchise. This event not only promises to bring exciting news about the franchise but will also feature a special Pokémon Presents, where multiple significant announcements are anticipated. The curiosity of everyone about Pokopia Apart from Pokémon Presents, on February 24, Nintendo will hold a Treehouse: Live event. During this presentation, players will be able to enjoy new gameplay of two highly anticipated titles: ‘Super Mario Bros […]
The upcoming week is key for Pokémon and Nintendo fans, as Pokémon Day will be celebrated on February 27, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the saga.
This event promises not only exciting news about the franchise but will also feature a special Pokémon Presents, where multiple significant announcements are anticipated.
Everyone’s Curiosity About Pokopia
Aside from the Pokémon Presents, on February 24, Nintendo will hold a Treehouse: Live event. During this presentation, players will be able to enjoy new gameplay from two highly anticipated titles: ‘Super Mario Bros Wonder—Nintendo Switch 2 Edition’ and ‘Pokémon Pokopia.’
The latter is presented as a fusion between the worlds of Animal Crossing and Minecraft, which has sparked the interest of many. Details about this new game will be revealed at the event, which will last nearly 80 minutes and can be followed live on Nintendo’s YouTube channel.
The Treehouse will also include news about ‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’, such as new minigames and new levels with bosses, raising players’ expectations. In addition, the return of ‘Pokémon Fire Red’ and ‘Leaf Green’, which will be released on February 27 for Nintendo Switch adds even more excitement to the anniversary celebrations.
With so many exciting announcements on the horizon, the gaming community is gearing up for a week full of news and what that entails: opening the wallet.
A new Pokémon game, titled Pokémon Pokopia, has captured the attention of fans after its recent presentation in an extended trailer. This title will combine elements of life simulation and adventures in an environment where players will live in an abandoned village alongside Pokémon that will be their neighbors. The premise revolves around restoring the village by attending to the needs of the resident Pokémon. Two particularly unique Pokémon Pokémon Pokopia will allow participation of up to four players in the same city, enhancing collaboration to complete Pokémon requests […]
A new Pokémon game, titled Pokémon Pokopia, has captured the attention of fans following its recent presentation in an extended trailer. This title will combine elements of life simulation and adventures in an environment where players will live in an abandoned village alongside Pokémon that will be their neighbors. The premise revolves around restoring the village by attending to the needs of the resident Pokémon.
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Pokémon Pokopia will allow participation of up to four players in the same city, enhancing collaboration to complete Pokémon requests and build the environment. The Game Share feature will make it easier for friends without the game to join the experience, whether on the new Switch 2 console or the original one.
One of the main attractions of the game is the inclusion of a new mentor Pokémon, Professor Tangrowth, who will guide players on their adventure. Additionally, variants of well-known Pokémon such as Pikachu and Snorlax have been revealed, which will appear in a darker and bioluminescent environment, adding an air of mystery to the game.
The trailer also highlighted customizable features for players, allowing them to modify their appearance with different hairstyles and skin tones. A new camera feature will allow players to capture moments in the game and take selfies with neighboring Pokémon, adding a personal touch to the experience.
However, one aspect has generated some discontent among fans: Pokémon Pokopia will be available on a game card for the Switch 2 that will require both a physical cartridge and a digital download to play. This decision has sparked criticism, making the physical version a less attractive product.
Despite this inconvenience, the potential of Pokémon Pokopia to differentiate itself from other life simulation titles and the promise of new variants could capture the attention of the most loyal fans of the franchise.
