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Taking the Pokemon games’ trademark blend of exploration and battling and transporting it to a truly open world for the first time in franchise history, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have proven to be somewhat controversial releases for the storied series. While the dueling releases have been clear commercial successes, selling over 10 million copies in three days and becoming the biggest launch in Nintendo history, the poor performance and technical glitches present throughout Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have frustrated many players....

Hype for the imminent release of the next generation of Pokemon games has been higher than ever throughout the past few weeks, with multiple new official trailers, new Pokemon reveals, and a surge of leaked content getting fans pumped to begin their journeys across the Paldea region. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have been dominating social media more and more as the release date approaches, with the games frequently trending on Twitter and fans on Reddit sharing a plethora of art projects to commemorate the new games and say goodbye to the previous generation, Pokemon Sword and Shield....

In early September, Nintendo and Game Freak shared a Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer that unveiled three new Pokemon. Two of those Pokemon were Armarouge and Ceruledge, bipedal and humanoid Pokemon that appear to be sporting armor and a sword, respectively. Armarouge is a Fire/Psychic Pokemon with an arm cannon and Ceruledge is a Fire/Ghost Pokemon that prefers close combat. It seems there could be more to Armarouge and Ceruledge than what’s been shared so far, though....

This combination is Fairy/Dragon, which has been discussed and requested by fans since the introduction of the Fairy type in the sixth generation of Pokemon games. Fans generally speculate that a creature of this type would be both powerful in battle and adorable to look at. There are a number of reasons why Game Freak would be wise to consider including a Fairy/Dragon Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet’s Pokedex....

From Charmander and Squirtle to Litten and Popplio to the holy franchise mascot Pikachu, Pokemon starters have always been the cute friendly way to introduce kids into the Pokemon universe, no matter which game is their first. With the exception of Pokemon Yellow and the Pokemon: Let’s Go games (essentially remakes of yellow), the formula has always stayed tried and true. Players embody a young trainer who gets to choose his or her first Pokemon....

To start, players that are on the hunt for Pokemon Sword and Shield’s Galarian Moltres should head to The Isle of Armor. Upon arrival, fans should fast travel to the Fields of Honor, and they will find their characters staring out to sea when they rematerialize. After a short time, Galarian Moltres will appear flying above this body of water, and now the pursuit for the Legendary bird can really begin....

It is currently unclear whether the upcoming reveal will be in the form of a Direct presentation, or through Pokemon’s various social media pages. Given that major information about the game such as release date and significant changes were already revealed, it is likely that the upcoming announcement will detail new gym leaders, new Pokemon, or maybe even a new gameplay mechanic. RELATED: Pokemon Sword and Shield Devs Did Not Reuse 3DS Models...

RELATED: Every Rank In Pokemon Unite Pokemon Unite’s Energy Amplifier, in particular, is what fans call a situational held item. While it can be very useful, that will be utterly dependent on what happens during a match, particularly when it comes to Unite Moves. As for how to get it, the held item can be purchased in the game shop for one thousand Aeos Coins or 625 Aeos Tickets....

Zeraora is a mythical Pokemon that made its debut in the movie The Power of Us. As part of a promotional event, Zeraora was then available for download for a limited time on the Pokemon games Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. As an event-only Pokemon, Zeraora is highly coveted but extremely hard for trainers to get their hands on. In Pokemon Unite, Zeraora retains its status as an elusive creature that is only available during a limited window....

Before delving too deep into the game’s complexities, players will first have to unlock more Pokemon in Pokemon Unite. Trainers who have a good selection of Pokemon to choose from can start to really strategize and play the game on a deeper level. Any gamer who collects a few Unite Licenses and makes it through the basic tutorials will be ready to move on to advanced topics. RELATED: Pokemon Unite Sees Impressive Launch Day Viewership on Twitch...

The 1989 WSOP Main Event World Champion defeated Mike Gorodinsky (GPI No. 2493), a former WSOP bracelet himself, heads-up in the Razz World Championship event for #14. This is Hellmuth’s second career bracelet victory in a Razz event - he won the $2,500 buy-in Razz prelim event at the 43rd WSOP in 2012. The man knonwn as the Poker Brat was one spot away from securing bracelet #14 at last year’s WSOP, losing to Ted Forrest (GPI No....

Pokimane’s 2020 has been filled with ups and downs. From her signing a multi-year deal with Twitch to having a fellow streamer banned for bullying her, Pokimane, real name Imane Anys, has continued to be incredibly popular. After a brief hiatus this year that kept Pokimane from streaming because of burnout, she returned and has enjoyed even more success. So much so that she doesn’t need much from the viewers that watch her anymore....

With the title’s second coming on a new console, many could be forgiven for thinking of this game as a simple port. Much like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, however, this is very much a definitive edition on Switch. Addressing some of the concerns pointed out in existing reviews of Pokken Tournament, the end result is a better fighting game that’ll satisfy Pokemon fans and fight aficionados alike. With that said, it’s still not without its flaws....

After warning the protesters, who are angry about the country’s COVID-19 restrictions, to either leave on their own accord or face charges, police officers took action on Friday. Two of these arrests have been made public, with more expected to come throughout the day. These arrests could mark a critical turning point in the trucker protests, which have been occurring throughout Canada over the past three weeks. They have resulted in blockades that shut down border crossings into the U....

Five years ago, Atkinson, a former striker for Premier League team Aston Villa, was arrested in Telford, outside the central English city of Birmingham. The BBC reported that Atkinson had been suffering from an illness that affected his physical and mental health and was dealing with a mental health crisis when he was arrested. Neighbors said Atkinson was yelling that he was the Messiah outside of his father’s house....

“I want to report there’s a young lady in my friend’s bed,” one caller, believed to be Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette, said on one of the calls, according to the San Jose Mercury News. “He’s not here. She’s going to wait in his bed. She’s not leaving. We asked her to leave. We told her he won’t be here tonight. She said she’s not leaving until she sees him....

Ditto has always been an important Pokemon due to its ability to breed with almost any Pokemon. That usefulness remains in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Though changes to Hyper Training make breeding less important in the game, players still get a lot of value out of obtaining a six-IV Ditto. RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Ditto Location Players can get one legally, but it may take a lot of grinding and will definitely take a lot of luck....

Nevertheless, finding it in Paldea can be challenging because it and its full evolution line are rare spawns. Pikachu’s evolution line includes its pre-evolution, Pichu, and its final evolution, Raichu. Raichu is a standout Pokemon with more offensive prowess than its predecessor, but getting one is more complex than leveling up Pikachu. Here’s how to get Pikachu and evolve it into Raichu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Get Greavard and Evolve it Into Houndstone...

RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Best Pokemon From Hoenn With new games, comes a new region for players to explore and hundreds of Pokemon to catch and train. The Paldea region has introduced an impressive 107 new Pokemon this time around. The first batch of these Pokemon to be revealed were the starters Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and Quaxly. Out of the three adorable monsters, the Water-type starter Quaxly has been the center of many memes due to his stylish appearance and quirkiness....

RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Beginner Tips & Tricks The entries in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are no different in that there are some truly wild stories in both games. A lot of them don’t make sense if one were to consider how society is run in these universes if the Pokedex entries are taken literally. The Pokedex entries are odd, but fun to laugh with as well, so let’s go through some of the zaniest ones in these Pokemon games....