Game Overview:
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are open world role playing games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company.
They are the first instalments in the ninth generation of Pokemon games.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are now officially the highest selling Pokemon games in Japan to date, overtaking the series' debut outing in 1996.
Launched in November 2022 for the Nintendo Switch, it's currently the third best-selling title in the franchise to reach this milestone.
With 24.36 million units sold, they ranksonly below Pokemon Red, Green, and Blue and Pokemon Sword and Shield.
The Pokemon Company took criticism for Scarlet and Violet "seriously", and is "acting on it" for future instalments, it's been claimed.
The epilogue will see players returning to the Land of Kitakami, where the expansion's first part was set.
Players venture to Blueberry Academy, learn to fly with Miraidon or Koraidon, and encounter returning Pokemon in the new DLC.
New features include flying with Koraidon/Miraidon and the Synchro Machine to experience the world through the eyes of a Pokemon.
Players will venture to Blueberry Academy outside of Paldea, exploring its Terrarium and ultimately challenging the Elite Four.
The first part of the paid DLC expansion features a new area in Kitakami, new and returning Pokemon and mysteries to solve.
The Pokemon Company's COO has revealed that the company has been having conversations about the non-stop release cadence of Pokemon games.
The likes of Totodile, Chimchar, Squirtle, Snivy, Treecko, and other starter Pokemon from past generations have been revealed for the two-part expansion.
By entering "GETY0URMEW" in the Mystery Gift section, players can claim a free Mew with a unique Nature and Tera Type until September 17th.
A release date for Part 2: The Indigo Disk still hasn't been confirmed, though new details have been shared on both parts of the expansion.
The Pokemon Company will reveal new information on upcoming Pokemon releases in a 35-minute presentation next week.
Datamining of mobile title Pokemon Masters EX after a recent update suggests The Pokemon Company has a presentation scheduled for early next month.
Nintendo has offered an extensive look at Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's upcoming two-part expansion.
The new Pokemon has a "splendid aura is reminiscent of the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos", but its "name and true nature are shrouded in mystery."
Pre-purchasing the newest DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet might end up with you losing your save file.
The Pokemon Company previously confirmed that the upcoming expansion will add over 230 new Pokemon that currently aren't in the game.
Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti are three brand-new Pokemon that are available in The Teal Mask when it launches this Fall.
Part 1, The Teal Mask, launches in Fall 2023, while Part 2, The Indigo Disk, is out in Winter with new areas and Legendary Pokemon.
The roughly 20-minute long livestream will feature "exciting Pokémon news" in celebration of Pokemon Day later this month.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet sold 20.61 million units as of December 31st, 2022, and are Nintendo's seventh best-selling first-party titles.
Greninja will join the games' rosters for the first time as part of a 7-star Tera Raid, while Bronzong and Lucario will be available as 4 and 5-star Raids.
Update Ver. 1.2.0 for the Nintendo Switch titles will have bug fixes and add functionality, with more details to be revealed soon.
Since its inception in 1996, the Pokemon franchise has now introduced players to 1,000 different species of Pokemon.
Over the course of the last two weeks, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet sold over 291,000 physical copies, while the Nintendo Switch moved over 250,000 units.
The Tera Raid Battle event will run from January 6 to January 8, with Hydreigon coming to Pokemon Scarlet and Dragapult to Pokemon Violet.
The next 1-5 star Tera Raid Battle event will go live on December 23, while the next 7 star event will kick off on December 30.
Infinity Ward's shooter also topped US charts for the month, followed by God of War Ragnarok, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and Sonic Frontiers.
The RPG duo sold over 310,000 physical units in Japan in its third week. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope also debuts in the top 10.
The new duo of Pokemon games follows up on its impressive debut with a strong second week, selling over half a million physical copies.
Nintendo's goal is always to provide "a positive experience with our games". It's currently "working on improvements" for both titles.
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Nintendo recently announced that the RPG duo sold a total of over 4.05 million units in Japan within 3 days of release, including digital sales.
The recently-launched open world RPG duo has smashed all Nintendo sales records, collectively selling 10 million units within 3 days of launch.
Ugly and janky as sin, but just as addictive and well designed.
God of War Ragnarok dropped to fourth place and Sonic Frontiers to tenth place, with sales declining week-on-week for both.
Game Freak's latest Pokemon titles are collectively the biggest physical game release of 2022 in the UK, beating out FIFA 23.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet seem to have gotten off to a predictably excellent start, seeing record pre-order numbers.
The series' first ever fully open world outing has launched worldwide for the Nintendo Switch. Check out its launch trailer.
The ninth generation titles launch on November 18th for Nintendo Switch and feature a seamless open world, new Pokemon, and much more.
The first post-launch Tera Raid Battle event will focus on Eevee, while Black Crystal Tera Raid Battles in December will bring Charizard to the game.
The trailer also offers a cryptic glimpse of two new "monster" Pokemon known as Great Tusk and Iron Treads, among other things.
Game Freak's open world Pokemon titles will be receiving yet another trailer ahead of their launch on November 18th for Nintendo Switch.
Gimmighoul can take two forms- one, where it roams around freely, and another, where it hides its tiny form inside of a treasure chest.
Legendary Pokemon Koraidon and Miraidon will serve as your gliders, boats, bikes, and more on your journey through Paldea.
First discovered in the Paldea region, the Ghost Dog Pokemon is extremely friendly but saps the life-force out of those nearby.
A new trailer will go live tomorrow that'll unveil a new Ghost-type Pokemon for the upcoming RPG duo.
Check out the "Supercharged Streamer" and her partner Pokemon in the battle ahead of the game's release on November 18th.
The next mainline Pokemon titles are out on November 18th for Nintendo Switch. Here's everything you need to know before launch.
The Electric-Type Pokemon contracts and expands in size, generating electricity and unleashing it through the two bumps on its head.
Iono is the Electric-Type Gym Leader of Levincia, but she's also a renowned streamer and influencer.
The Pokemon Company and Nintendo are continuing to ramp up the upcoming RPG duo's marketing, with another trailer arriving tomorrow.
Character customization, the Camera and Profile apps, Pokemon Picnics, and even a Tera Raid battle are showcased in the 14-minute overview.
The Pokemon Company says that a new trailer for the upcoming RPG duo will go live on October 6 at 6 AM Pacific Time.
More details about the recently-revealed Wiglett have been unveiled with a new trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
The Pokemon Company has revealed another new Pokemon that will be introduced in the upcoming RPG duo, though details on it are scant.
The special edition Switch OLED model will launch on November 4, two weeks before the games launch. It will release at a suggested retail price of $359.99.
Ceruledge, Amarouge, and Klawf were all spotted in the recent Pokemon trailer, and have now received more details.
These two new features will allow players to send out one of the Pokemon from their team to battle wild Pokemon on their own, without needing any orders from you.
These will be the three main stories you'll be following throughout the game, and can be tackled across the open world in whatever order you wish.
New details on the upcoming RPG duo will arrive tomorrow at 6 AM PDT, The Pokemon Company recently confirmed via Twitter.
The elusive Pokemon paints patterns to lure others or stake claim over the territory of other Grafaiai, the color based on the Berries eaten.
A new Dragon/Normal Type called Cyclizar is also revealed, which can use Shed Tail to swap places with another Pokemon in one's party.
The upcoming RPG duo's Nintendo eShop pages have been updated and now mention a 10 GB storage requirement.
Explore the Paldea region, fight new Gym Leaders in whatever order you wish, navigate terrain with Koraidon and Miraidon, and much more.
The upcoming broadcast will bring "updates on Pokemon apps and video games, including Pokemon Scarlet and Violet".
Fox has collaborated with Game Freak on a number of projects in the past, and recently confirmed that he contributed to the music of the upcoming Pokemon games as well.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will feature 4-player co-op, and allow players to tackle all of its content in whatever order they please.
Game Freak's next mainline Pokemon titles, which release in late 2022 for the Nintendo Switch, are finally getting some new details.
Variety show PokéDoko claims it will have the "latest information on Pokemon games" soon, suggesting an update could be around the corner.
Gen 9 is almost here- here's what we're expecting of it.
The upcoming Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will feature support for Pokemon Home, but it seems you won't be able to bring in all previous species.
Pokemon Gen 9's starters are the Grass-type cat Sprigatito, the Water-type duckling Quaxly, and the Fire-type Fuecoco.
The Pokemon Company has announced Gen 9 titles for the Pokemon game- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will launch for the Switch later this year.
The 14 minute-long presentation will air on YouTube, and provide the "latest information" along with celebrating Pokemon Day.
