Behind all of their astronomical success, Pokémon games have always been an exercise in expectations vs reality. Expectations: exploring a vast land filled with adorable and dangerous creatures, ...

When Pokémon Legends Arceus was first announced, many people jokingly—but understandably—called it “Breath of the Pokémon.” It was a fair comparison, with the melodic piano playing over a sweeping pan ...

Smangaliso Simelane is happiest when he's tapping on his keyboard or gripping a controller. He has been writing about video games since 2020 and he's not about to stop any time soon. He mostly enjoys ...

Up until now, the mainline Pokémon games have been strictly turn-based RPGs following a young protagonist on a quest to become a powerful Pokémon trainer. Each successive game has layered on a slate ...