Tag: Mobile
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Has Already Generated $120 Million Since Launch
That's a lot of Pokè Gold
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, the new mobile app taking the world by storm, has reportedly generated a total of $120.8 million since its initial launch on 30th October 2024 – that's an awful lot of Poké Gold! As reported by PocketGamer (thanks, GamesIndustry), TCG Pocket is averaging out at around $6.4 million in...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Adds Anticipated Feature Early 2025, But There's A Catch...
Trading arrives but it will be "gradually" expanded upon
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has got off to a flying start on mobile devices, but one feature trainers have been unable to access at launch is trading. It was previously mentioned trading would not be available on release, and now in an update, The Pokémon Company has confirmed it will...
News Pokémon Unite Developer Releasing New Monster Hunter Game For Mobile Devices
Featuring the "core gameplay experience" of the series
Capcom has today revealed its new Monster Hunter game for mobile devices, and unlike previous spin-off titles for the same platform, this one will offer up a "core gameplay experience" similar to the mainline series. Introducing Monster Hunter Outlanders - it's a collaboration with the Chinese...
News Pokémon Sleep Development To Shift To Internal Subsidiary
Select Button is the current main dev
The Pokémon Company has announced that development on the mobile app Pokémon Sleep will be shifted away from its main developer, Select Button. Shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Serebii, the app will now be moving from a co-development between TPC and Select Button — which also worked on Magikarp Jump —...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Now Has "Over 30 Million Downloads Worldwide"
"How many packs have been opened, then?"
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket and unsurprisingly it's already pulling in some absolutely massive numbers across Android and Apple devices. After reaching a whopping 10 million downloads in its first 48 hours, after just over a week it's now surpassed 30 million downloads worldwide. Pokémon Trading...
News 'Nintendo Music' Smartphone App Surpasses One Million Downloads
It got a surprise release last week
The new smartphone app 'Nintendo Music' has been available for almost a week now and it appears we've already got the first update about how it's performing. According to Sensor Tower, this new app for "active" Switch Online subscribers is estimated to have been downloaded by 265,000 smartphone users within the...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Reportedly Already Bringing In The Big Bucks
Earning 3x more per day than Pokémon GO, apparently
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket arrived on mobile last week, and, after racking up an impressive 10 million downloads in its first 48 hours, it has reportedly been pulling in some beefy revenue numbers over the weekend (thanks, VGC). As r
Other trainers have labelled it a "playground rumour"
The new gacha title Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket launched on smartphones earlier this week and one of the main talking points within the community right now seems to be about booster packs with "bent corners". You see when you open digital card packs in this game, you select a booster from...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Surpassed 10 Million Downloads In Its First 48 Hours
Holo moly!
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket launched worldwide earlier this week, and it's clear that the app has been quite the success, surpassing 10 million downloads in its first 48 hours (thanks, Serebii.net). Of course, the 10 million figure should really come as no surprise — it's Pokémon and it's free, what's not to like? — but it's...
News Nintendo Music's Next Batch Of Tracks Will Arrive Next Week
Bring on the tunes!
After just 24 hours on the block, Nintendo Music only went and dropped its first update, throwing a bunch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder tunes into the already pretty impressive line-up. What's more, it looks like our next batch of new tunes will arrive next week. Nintendo's Japanese Twitter account announced Wonder's arrival...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Teases New Promo Cards And Events
"Please stay tuned for more info!"
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket launched on smartphone devices earlier this week, and now that it's available, The Pokémon Company is already teasing some promo cards and events. We don't have specific details just yet, but it seems this first event could feature a promo Lapras EX card and a 'Wonder Pick'...
Review Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket (Mobile) - A Breezy, Beautiful Take On TCG, Gacha Aside
Ironically, no trading allowed
Digital card games like Marvel Snap have seen a lot of success in recent years with short, satisfying matches that you can finish in a few minutes. The mobile release of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket almost seems like a direct answer to this trend. From uncomplicated card text to simplified rules, it axes much of...
News 'Nintendo Music' Is A New Mobile App Exclusive To Switch Online Members
Music to our ears
Nintendo has launched a dedicated mobile app called 'Nintendo Music' for Switch Online members, allowing users to stream and download a variety of music tracks from the firm's wide range of franchises. Available now on iOS and Android, the app contains music from new releases along with retro classics from Nintendo's library, and...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Launches Worldwide Today
"Rolling out" across the globe right now
Today marks the launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket and it's now available to download on mobile devices. The Pokémon Company has also shared a notice mentioning how it's still in the process of rolling out around the globe on both Android and Apple devices, and may only be available in select...
News 'Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete' Arrives On Mobile This December
But you'll have to cough up some Bells to play
After the announcement that Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp's online service would end on 28th November, we knew it was only a matter of time before the confirmed paid replacement came along. And here it is! Nintendo has today announced Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete, a paid alternative to t
News HAL Laboratory's Lovely Physics Puzzler 'Part Time UFO' Has Been Delisted On Mobile
Switch version is still available
The mobile version of HAL Laboratory's Part Time UFO has been delisted from storefronts as of today, the game's official Twitter has announced. But don't worry, the Switch version isn't going anywhere. Shared on Bluesky by AK, Part Time UFO's original mobile release is no longer available to download on mobile...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Surpasses Six Million Pre-Registrations
"Launch day bout to go wild!
Ahead of the launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket on Google Play and the App Store later this month, The Pokémon Company has announced over six million people have now pre-registered for the game worldwide. In other words, there seems to be plenty of excitement about this one. In case you missed previous...
News Nintendo Switch 'Parental Controls' App Returns After An Extended Outage
But some data has been "lost"
If you make use of Switch's parental controls app, you might have noticed the service suffered an outage that lasted for roughly a week. It seems Nintendo has now restored the service and it should be back up and running again. Unfortunately, playtime data between the 13th - 15th October 2024 has been lost and is...
News Sonic Rumble Mobile Game Won't Use Gacha As "Such Mechanics Tend To Be Shunned Overseas"
"Players should be able to enjoy the game on an equal footing"
Remember earlier this year when SEGA announced the strangely Fall Guys-esque free-to-play mobile game Sonic Rumble? Yeah, we do too (unfortunately), but today, we've learnt a little more about the game, making it appear somewhat more attractive: namely, there will be no gacha or...
News Pokémon Unite Ending Service In Select European Markets Next Year
"We have made the difficult decision"
The free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite has established a significant fanbase since its arrival on the Switch and mobile in 2021, but it will now be exiting select markets. In an official announcement, The Pokémon Company has revealed Unite will end its service in Belgium and the Netherlands as of 30th November...
News Pokémon Sleep Is Now Compatible With Smartwatches
Meet even more Pokémon in your dreams
The free-to-play mobile game Pokémon Sleep has this week received an update allowing you to now pair your smartwatch. To enable this feature, you'll need to link your account to Apple Health or Health Connect. Below is a list of compatible devices. You can get detailed instructions on how to pair your...
Video Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Gets New Gameplay Trailer, Out October
"Enjoy the Pokémon TCG in a more casual way"
Following a release date announcement at the World Championships in August, The Pokémon Company has now released a gameplay video for its upcoming mobile title Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. This new video takes trainers through the steps of joining in on the fun. It's as simple as opening a...
News Pokémon Wins $15 Million Copyright Lawsuit Against Chinese Mobile Game Developers
'Pocket Monster Reissue' banked around $42 million in one year
The Pokémon series has spawned all sorts of questionable copycats over the years and while many projects come to an end with a quick takedown notice, sometimes these imitations end up extending their life or even profiting in some way or form. With this in mind, The Pokémon Company...
News Pokémon Sleep Has Double The Number Of Monthly Users In Japan Than The US
That's a lot of Zs
Pokémon Sleep has been pretty successful worldwide since its release in July 2023, and now that the game has been out for over a year, analysts in Japan have been looking into the figures. Over in Japan, Pokémon Sleep is currently the most downloaded mobile app in the Health & Fitness category and has the largest revenue...
News Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp To End Online Service In November
But an offline replacement is on the way
Nintendo has announced that Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will reach end of service on 28th November 2024 at 3pm BST / 7am PT / 10am ET. The announcement was posted on Nintendo's website and communicated via social media, in which the firm stated it "would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who...
Round Up Everything Announced At The 2024 Pokémon World Championships Closing Ceremony
Updates for GO, Unite, TCG Pocket and more...
At the 2024 Pokémon World Championships closing ceremony, The Pokémon Company CEO and President Mr. Tsunekazu Ishihara shared updates for Pokémon GO, Pokémon Unite, the Pokémon Trading Card Game (and Pocket), and also the future World Championships locations. Here's the full rundown: Pokémon GO...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Launches This October, Pre-Registration Now Live
Announced at the World Championships
Update [Mon 19th Aug, 2024 05:00 BST]: At the closing ceremony of the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company President and CEO Mr. Tsunekazu Ishihara announced Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket will launch for Android and iOS devices on 30th October 2024. Pre-registration is now open!...
News The Pokemon Company Will Be One Of The 'Line-Up Highlights' At Gamescom
However, Nintendo won't be attending this year
Gamescom will take place in Germany next month and although Nintendo won't be attending the event, it seems The Pokémon Company will feature as one of the "line-up highlights" between 21st - 25th August 2024. Alongside Pokémon, some other companies mentioned include Sony, Square Enix, THQ Nordic,...
News Pokémon Sleep Has Reportedly Made $100 Million In Its First Year
Catching Zs and catching $s
Pokémon Sleep, the sleep-tracking app where you can catch 'em all by catching Zs, has reportedly brought in an impressive $100 million in its first year (thanks, VGC). This is according to AppMagic data recently published by PocketGamer.Biz which reports that the lion's share of the revenue has come from users in Japan,...
News Game Freak Launches A New Mobile Title, But It's Not Pokémon
In for a penny, in for a pand
Developer Game Freak has been known to dabble in projects outside of the Pokémon franchise, producing the likes of the excellent Pocket Card Jockey and Little Town Hero, and now it's just launched a new mobile game called Pand Land (thanks, Siliconera). If you remember,
News Bleach's Free-To-Play Mobile Hack-And-Slash Is Coming To The Switch eShop
Arriving later this week
Following a rumour, the free-to-play mobile title Bleach: Brave Souls has now been confimed for the Switch. Brave Souls, which is based on the highly popular manga and anime, originally debuted on smartphones in 2015 and was eventually released on the PlayStation 4 and PC. It has now generated more than 90 million downloads...
News The Pokémon Company And DeNA Form A New Subsidiary
Focusing on Pokémon TCG Pocket
The Pokémon Company and DeNA have announced that a new subsidiary company has been formed. Well, we say "new", but in reality DeNA Digital Production Co., Ltd has simply changed its name to Pokemon Card D Studio. The studio will focus on the development and support for the upcoming mobile title Pokémon Trading Card...
Random The Pokémon Company's April Fool's Joke Is A Right Snoozefest
No, literally
April Fool's Day is now in session and many gaming companies are getting in on the action with their own amusing, harmless pranks. One such company is, of course, The Pokémon Company, which has decided to lean into the sheer absurdity of its Pokémon Sleep app to reveal the 'Pokémon Sleep Champion Tournament 2024'. The video itself,...
News Leaked Trailer For Sonic's New Mobile Game Gives Off Major 'Fall Guys' Vibes
Are those... Chao?!
A trailer for a new Sonic mobile game dubbed 'Sonic Toys Party' has seemingly leaked and is currently being showcased by The Sonic Show on YouTube (update: the video has since been taken down via a copyright claim, but we've replaced it with an alternative from Sonic Station). Not only does the game's logo bear a strikingly...
News Super Mario Run Receives A New Update (Version 3.2.0), Here's What's Included
Download it now
Nintendo's 2016 mobile runner Super Mario Run got some surprise updates last year, and it looks like patches are set to continue in 2024 with the latest one (Version 3.2.0) now available. This one apparently adds features for an event and addresses various bug fixes. Here's the rundown: Super Mario Run update version 3.2.0 patch...
Random Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Fixes Longtime Card Back Error
Better late than never?!
If you've ever looked at the back of a Pokémon trading card, you might have noticed how the button is attached to the white segment of the ball. In other parts of the series (as well as Japan's Pokémon cards), it's the other way around, with the button attached to the red half of the ball. Interestingly, it seems The...
News New Card Collecting App 'Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket' Launches This Year
A new way to collect, battle and trade
Well, the first Pokémon Presents of 2024 has been and gone. If you missed it, there wasn't all that much to be seen (bar the announcement of a new Legends game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A) though there was the reveal of an upcoming TCG app that has got us excited too. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is being
News Switch Online's Mobile App No Longer Compatible With Older OS
The new update has arrived
If you're still making use of Switch Online mobile app, and happen to be using an older device, you might want to read on. As highlighted by My Nintendo News, Nintendo's latest version of the app (Version 2.9.0) will no longer support iPhone users running on anything below iOS 15. The latest version of the Switch Online...
News Pokémon GO Is Changing How Android Users Redeem Offer Codes
"We are hoping this will be an easy transition"
If you're an Android user and are still playing Pokémon GO regularly, as of next week, Niantic will be changing how trainers with these particular devices redeem "offer codes". After 13th February 2024, Android devices will be "unable to redeem offer codes within the app". From here on out, all users...
Feature Pikmin Bloom Devs On The Joy Of "Human Connection" And The Absence Of Bulborbs
"Our Pikmin aren’t going to die"
While having a strong and deservingly passionate fanbase, it's fair to wonder if the Pikmin series has ever received the commercial success it deserves. Yet, Shigeru Miyamoto-san and Nintendo continue to nurture these little fellas and let them bloom however they like. The Nintendo Switch has just given us the...
News Super Mario Run Scores A Super Mario Bros. Wonder Event Update
"Wonder Flowers are blooming"
Nintendo's mobile runner Super Mario Run has received a new special update which brings the "Wonder Flowers" from Super Mario Bros. Wonder to smart devices. Players can find these Wonder Flowers in the Toad Rally mode between now and 14th March 2024. Here's the official rundown: "In Toad Rally, your gauge will fill...
News Pokémon GO Celebrates Scarlet & Violet's New DLC With Free Avatar Items
Ready up for The Indigo Disk
To celebrate today's Indigo Disk DLC launch for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Niantic's mobile AR game Pokémon GO is giving out free themed outfits. As detailed on the official GO website, these new avatar items are inspired by the main characters' outfits, and are available for free: "Trainers, To celebrate the...
News Super Mario Run Celebrates Mario Wonder's Launch With Free Stage Unlocks
Play one paid stage for free every day
To celebrate the recent launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch, Nintendo has announced it will be hosting a special event in the mobile title Super Mario Run. During this timed event, anyone who hasn't purchased the game yet can play a paid stage of the title for free. This stage will be changed...
News Pokémon GO Introduces Brand New Multiplayer Feature 'Party Play'
But you need to be "close-by" others to use it
Pokémon GO developer Niantic has announced and released Party Play, a brand new multiplayer feature that allows you to team up with your friends — as long as they're close by. The feature is live now in Pokémon GO and enables you and up to three friends to party up and play together. Teaming up...
Soapbox My Most-Played Game Of 2023 Isn't On Switch, But It Must Be On The Cards
Ready to snap
Before I get started, the me get this out of the way: the Switch is definitely my most-played console of the year. Between The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Fire Emblem Engage and Pikmin 4 (the less said about Vampire Survivors, the better), the hundreds of hours that I have poured into Nintendo's hybrid hardware far outweighs...
News Mario Kart Tour's Final New Update Races Our Way Next Week
Before Tours start getting recycled
It was announced earlier this week that Mario Kart Tour would receive no new content updates as of the upcoming October 'Battle Tour'. That means that the next update, the 'Anniversary Tour', will be the final fresh one that we are going to see in the game. This is set to kick off on 20th September and will see...
News Mario Kart Tour Will Receive No New Content After October's 'Battle Tour', Says Nintendo
After four years of support
In a message sent out to Mario Kart Tour players today, Nintendo has announced that the mobile racer will no longer see any new content coming its way following next month's 'Battle Tour'. The message confirms that "no new courses, drivers, karts, or gliders will be added" after October's season, and that all future...
News Pokémon GO's Pokédex Is Now Bigger Than Any Mainline Entry
You're gonna need a bigger storage box
Niantic's mobile title Pokémon GO now officially has the most Pokémon to collect, placing it ahead of the mainline entries. With the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Paldea region update going live this week, the total number of pocket monsters you can catch in the mobile hit has now been bumped up to 814. As...
News Nintendo Launches Mobile Browser Game 'Pikmin Finder'
Harmless fun
Nintendo and Niantic have quietly launched a browser-based AR game titled Pikmin Finder to coincide with the Nintendo Live event in Seattle. Accessible via any mobile browser application, Pikmin Finder needs to be played via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet to be fully appreciated (which we imagine is to give folks waiting in...
News Mario Kart Tour Gets Chilly In The Upcoming 'Sundae Tour' Update
Dry Cones
We are approaching the final corner of the Madrid Drive-centric chapter of Mario Kart Tour and we have now had a sneak peek at what is coming next. The 'Sundae Tour' is next on the menu, with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC track, Sky-High Sundae, taking the spotlight. This one is set to kick off on 9th September so you still have a few days...
