October 6th, 2025

Nintendo clarifies its stance on generative AI, says it has not had any contact with Japanese government over its usage
Author: Peter Glagowski
Categories: News

Over the weekend, a member of Japan’s House of Representatives posted a statement on social media stating that Nintendo was specifically avoiding the usage of generative AI to “protect its IP.” Satoshi Asano, who currently represents Ibaraki 5th district, specifically wrote (in a now deleted post) the following:   “Nintendo…

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October 5th, 2025

Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour for Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Author: Jennifer Burch
Categories: Guides, Mobile

Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…

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October 4th, 2025

Pokémon GO Max Mondays for Monday, October 6th, 2025
Author: Jennifer Burch
Categories: Guides, Mobile

During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…

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October 3rd, 2025

The Pokémon Center Online in Japan will be selling life-sized plushes of Legends: Z-A’s starters in mid-October
Author: Peter Glagowski
Categories: News, Merchandise

In honor of the impending release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A this month, the Pokémon Center Online will be selling life-sized plushes of the latest Legends’ games three starter Pokémon in just a few weeks. For those out of the loop, that includes Tepig, Totodile, and Chicorita. You can soon bring…

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