Jamal Michel
Stories
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Pokémon Legends Z-A is a game of epic proportions, best played on the Switch 2
Pokémon Legends: Z-A feels like a mega evolution for the whole series — a colossal achievement that runs splendidly on the Switch 2 after the buggy disappointments of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
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2025 Pokémon World Championships show how competitive the game still is
The annual event pits some of the trading card and video game's most seasoned players against each other — and it demonstrates how Pokémon has maintained its grip on pop culture.
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A new mode in MLB video game celebrates historical Black all-stars
Long-running baseball video game MLB The Show features a new mode that celebrates historical Black all-stars.
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Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS stores closing means game over for digital archives
Starting March 27, you won't be able to buy digital games for the Wii U and 3DS. Video game archivists and fans are racing to preserve titles that may soon disappear.
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From Charizard to Mimikyu: NPR staff's favorite Pokémon memories on Pokémon Day
The original Pokémon games came out 27 years ago. Trainers across the world now celebrate the date as Pokémon Day.
