I was six when my Pokémon journey began. In 2004, I got a Game Boy Advance SP and went to a local toy store with my parents to get two games — I chose Sonic Advance 2 and Pokémon LeafGreen.

Pokémon FireRed on Switch 2 is a nostalgia-drenched dopamine hit, but it's also a missed opportunity that could be so much more.

Pikachu's Beach from Pokémon Yellow wasn't accessible when the game launched in North America ...

With how disillusioned I’ve become with Pokémon as a franchise, it is rare that I get genuinely excited about anything remotely related to the brand. When once a new game would have me chomping at the ...

When it comes to using the best retro consoles, I'm constantly swapping in and out systems and gadgets. To celebrate Pokémon's 30th Anniversary, it feels only right that I use th ...

Apart from reported name censorship, another update to the Switch versions of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen has been spotted much later in the returning adventures. As highlighted by Pokémon fansite ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Whenever your Pokemon buddies are in need of healing, you can always depend on that friendly Pokemon Center nurse. These NPCs always had identical ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Are you hoping to find a Pikachu in Pokemon Legends: Z-A? The most popular Pokemon in the series and Ash Ketchum's best bud is in the game, and ...

Scott Baird is a contributor with over a decade's experience writing about video games, along with board games and tabletop RPGs. Scott has previously worked for Dexerto, Cracked, Dorkly, and Gamepur.