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Pokémon Incredible News for 2021: Celebrating 25th Anniversary

What direction is the Pokémon series likely to take as it commemorates the 25th anniversary marked on the 27th of February 2021? Will there be new games or even remakes?

While answers to this question remain uncertain and vague to the Pokémon fans, we still anticipate some good news from Nintendo. It was on 27th February 1996, when the first games were released in this franchise in Japan, hence, marking the 25th year of existence this year.If you can recall, during the Pokémon 20th anniversary a lot happened. The Pokken and Pokémon Go were released, and there were also many crossover events in games that took place to mark that season such as Splatoon and Super Mario Maker.

However, it is still not that clear what Nintendo has in store for the Pokémon fans as they celebrate 25 years of enjoying this trading card game of its type. But, at least we have a few things that were announced to happen this year, which we will mention in this article. These promises from Pokémon Company will be clearer as the year elapses. But we are hopeful that there will be more interesting releases soonest from Nintendo. Now, Pokémon is among the top 3 trading card games that have gained a lot of International popularity over time. This makes it one of the best TCG in the market today. Did you know that as of March 2020 over 30.4 billion Pokemon cards have been sold? Yes, they did, and this isn’t a negligible achievement, Right?
While this may sound unrealistic, the truth is that this trading card game has continued to gain popularity over and again every year. Each Pokémon generation has had a tremendous impact on the fictional Pokémon world. Let’s answer this question first…

How Many Pokémon Generations Are There? As of now, there are eight Pokémon generations. And, this franchise is revolving around 898 species of collectible monsters that are fictional. Although, there are still more that are cropping up with time.You will note that a new region to be explored is always introduced in line with a birth of a new generation of Pokémon. Also, we have realized that between 70 and 160 monsters get added in each generation as a result of the introduction of a new region of exploration. Here are the 8 generations with their respective regions:
  • 1st Generation (1996-1999) Red, green, blue, and yellow – Kanto region
  • 2nd Generation (1999-2002) Gold, Silver, and Crystal – Johto region
  • 3rd Generation (2002-2006) Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald – Hoenn region
  • 4th Generation (2006-2010) Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver – Sinnoh region
  • 5th Generation (2010-2013) Black, Black 2, White, and White 2 – Unova region
  • 6th Generation (2013-2016) X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire – Kalos region
  • 7th Generation (2016-2019) Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Let’s go Pikachu and Eevee – Alola and Kanto region
  • 8th Generation (2019-present) Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus – Galar region
The 8th generation indicates the continuous release of the main series of games which is greatly contributing to its popularity. The Sword and Shield are the most recent Pokémon release among others.An 8th generation game, Legends: Arceus is expected to go beyond the Pokémon traditional formula during this season. In it, you will be able to explore the ancient Sinnoh as you play this very new game, even though, little is still known about it. 4 Top Most Popular Pokémon’s Trading CardsAccording to eBay: a multinational e-commerce website, these four Pokémon trading cards took the lead in the previous year. Their report is a clear indication that Pokémon has not yet lost its popularity even in recent years. These big-four are recognized worldwide.
  • Charizard
  • Pikachu
  • Mewtwo
  • Blastoise
For most of the gamers who grew up in the late 90s and early 2000s, this pocket monster as it’s known in Japan has a major influence on their gaming lives. Now, more than two decades down the line, Pokémon Company International has launched anniversary festivities to kick off this pocket monster’s birthday season. A lot is expected to happen around this franchise.That said, many of their events will happen this year and early next year. Also, Pokémon lovers can expect huge distributions for Pokémon Sword and Shield, and Pokémon Go. Any good news from Pokémon Company? Certainly yes! 

Incredible News Announced by Pokémon Company for Their 25th AnniversaryPokémon Company International has announced some of the events that will mark the occasion, as they celebrate 25 years of influence in the card games realm.They have announced that in late 2021, there shall be a release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, which are remakes of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl from 2006. Another incredible news is that of the open-world Pokémon legends: Arceus anticipated to surface in early 2022. This will feature many similarities with The Legends of Zelda: Breath of the World. It will be easier to create Sinnoh’s first Pokedex as well in this new game.Also, on 30th April 2021, the new Pokémon snap will be ready for release for Nintendo Switch, which has a new gameplay trailer. It will feature photo editing among other tools. 

As we mentioned earlier, this 25th anniversary seems to be pregnant with a lot of goodies as was the 20th anniversary. Isn’t that so exciting! More will be transpiring this season as we celebrate Pokémon's achievements in the trading cards game.

Pokémon Company is also looking forward to teaming up with a universal music group to create Pokémon-themed music that will be released this year as well. They are looking forward to collaborating with Katy Perry among other musicians. You will see more 25th anniversary-themed merchandise, which will be coming to Pokémon center. This calls for the fans to be on the lookout throughout 2021.Happy birthday to Pokémon!

Final Thought
Do you think Pokémon has done it all?Not really, there are many directions that they could be taking during this anniversary season.It’s interesting how Pokémon fans still are not sure what to expect from the Nintendo as we march through this year. One thing is sure that Pokémon fans have a lot to look forward to in 2021, from remakes to new games to the anime, to crossovers.

 

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Somehow, the game “Pocket Monsters” became Pokémon and grew into a cultural phenomenon that continues to entertain people of all ages. Below, we’ll explore how this happened by looking at the origins and evolution of this iconic franchise.

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Detective Pikachu Returns is a direct sequel to the first game Detective Pikachu that was released on 3DS in March 2018. The second game in the series, the upcoming Detective Pikachu Returns will be released on October 6th, 2023, exclusively on Nintendo Switch. The game is being developed by Creatures Inc. and is obviously going to be published by Nintendo.

In this article we will predict what to expect from the upcoming game and if it’s going to be a hit or miss for the fans of Pokémon as well as more casual players who like mysteries and detective stuff. Without further ado, let’s see what Pikachu has in store for us this time!

What’s the Story?
Story of the game. We will once again play as Tim Goodman wearing his iconic red hoodie. We came back to Ryme City to once and for all solve all the mysteries and finish unfinished business. There will be plenty of puzzles and cases to solve for both humans and Pokémon, and so far, there isn’t much more known about the game when it comes to the story. However, it will probably be straightforward and simplistic so you can focus on solving puzzles, and still being satisfied with the resolutions.We hope that the game will also be challenging at times because you want that feeling of accomplishment after solving a tougher riddle or case. In addition to that, because the first game came out over five years ago, here we could get some more modern cases that will reference the events and notions from real life like addressing the global pandemic, crypto miner games, or NFTs. As an example, we can see someone who will have their digital art stolen, and we need to crack this mystery wide open.

Visual Presentation
When it comes to the visuals, we only really saw a one-and-a-half-minute trailer, but the game looks kind of bad? We obviously know that it is still a Nintendo Switch game so nothing gorgeous will be happening here, especially with the potential release of Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, but the game is not about the graphics. Sadly, the environment does not look pleasing, and the background just falls flat from what we were able to see on the official YouTube Detective Pikachu Returns trailer.The textures do not look impressive, and the pixel count is quite low, but we can hope that what the game lacks in the visual presentation will make up for it in the story, character development, puzzles, and most importantly crimes to solve.

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The one thing that works on the benefit of the upcoming game is the humor and chemistry between Pikachu and Tim Goodman. Our detective, known for his bolts and brilliance, will have a lot of interactions with other characters and it will make playing the game and watching the interactions all around you more precious.

The Developers Behind the Game
Another notable thing is that the developers that are creating Pokémon Detective Pikachu Returns by the name of Creatures Inc. create every model for new Pokémon. That includes all the main Pokémon games, side Pokémon games, and Pokémon TCG. They have a great track record of creating Pokémon games overall, so it is an optimistic sign that the game will result in a new hit. The whole game will also be voice acted in various languages so you can immerse yourself in the story even more than ever.

Pokémon Detective Pikachu Returns – Hit or Miss?
Considering the simplicity and uniqueness of this combination of Pikachu and detective work, we think that the game will have a lot of fans and will earn its place as one of the most fun Pokémon titles on Nintendo Switch. However, due to its lack of visual presentation the game might not reach the mainstream appeal it could with better graphics. In addition to all of that there was also a Detective Pikachu movie starring Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu and Justice Smith as Tim Goodman. The movie was a big success, and we also know that the sequel is in Development according to IMDB, so if the movie sequel releases sometime next year, or in 2025 it could create some hype for more Detective Pikachu and the game might sell a lot better, based on the popularity of the movie and the actors involved in portraying the main protagonists. The first movie had some great reviews so we can only hope the second one will repeat the success of the original.So, when it comes to the sequel to the game from 2018, we think that Pokémon Detective Pikachu Returns has a high chance of capturing the hearts of many players all around the world, and that success is needed so the entire spin-off franchise about coffee drinking lightning creature could continue going forward!

 

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First release: February 27, 1996
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What direction is the Pokémon series likely to take as it commemorates the 25th anniversary marked on the 27th of February 2021? Will there be new games or even remakes?

While answers to this question remain uncertain and vague to the Pokémon fans, we still anticipate some good news from Nintendo. It was on 27th February 1996, when the first games were released in this franchise in Japan, hence, marking the 25th year of existence this year.If you can recall, during the Pokémon 20th anniversary a lot happened. The Pokken and Pokémon Go were released, and there were also many crossover events in games that took place to mark that season such as Splatoon and Super Mario Maker.

However, it is still not that clear what Nintendo has in store for the Pokémon fans as they celebrate 25 years of enjoying this trading card game of its type. But, at least we have a few things that were announced to happen this year, which we will mention in this article. These promises from Pokémon Company will be clearer as the year elapses. But we are hopeful that there will be more interesting releases soonest from Nintendo. Now, Pokémon is among the top 3 trading card games that have gained a lot of International popularity over time. This makes it one of the best TCG in the market today. Did you know that as of March 2020 over 30.4 billion Pokemon cards have been sold? Yes, they did, and this isn’t a negligible achievement, Right?

 

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