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Apple unveils foldable iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro series

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Latest: Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro with A20 Pro chip and variable aperture

Following the ‘Surprise and Shine’ keynote on September 9, 2026, Apple began a leadership transition with John Ternus succeeding Tim Cook as CEO. During the event, Apple debuted its first foldable smartphone, the ‘iPhone

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LEGO and Pokémon brand collaborations

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Latest: LEGO and The Pokémon Company expand building set collaboration

The LEGO Group has expanded its retail presence and product collaborations with Pokémon through technological innovation and global events. Retail expansion includes the opening of a new LEGO Store in Szczecin, Poland,

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Pokémon Pokopia Expansion and Sales Milestone

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Latest: Pokémon Pokopia reveals Expansion Pass Part 2 details

Version 2.0.0 of Pokémon Pokopia launched on 4–5 August 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, adding the free Dive move, underwater building tools, and a suite of QoL features. The mythical Water Pokémon Manaphy teaches Dive, whic

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Pokémon 30th anniversary drives events and market shifts

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Latest: Pokemon Card Game 30th Anniversary FUTURISTIC BOX lottery sales announced

The Pokémon 30th-anniversary celebrations are expanding through diverse product launches, retail events, and significant shifts in competitive gaming. The ‘Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration’ expansion is set for a simultaneo

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tonies SE product and content expansion

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Latest: Tonies launches new Bluey collection for Toniebox

tonies SE continues to expand its interactive audio ecosystem through new hardware and content partnerships. In late July 2026, the company announced the Toniebox Lite, a compact audio player for children aged one and u

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Google Fitbit Air product rollout

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Latest: Google Fitbit Air launches as screenless health tracker

Google is expanding the availability and features of its Fitbit Air, a screen-free fitness tracker. In August 2026, reports indicated the device was scheduled for an October launch in India, with some retailers allegedly

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Disney+ and Pokémon stop-motion series partnership

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Latest: Disney+ and Pokémon announce global stop-motion series partnership

The Pokémon Company and Aardman Animations have announced a partnership to produce a stop-motion animated series titled ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu’. The series will be distributed exclusively

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Nintendo Switch 2 & Pokémon GO 10-Year Fest

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Latest: Pokémon Go players express frustration over Mewtwo events and server issues

Capcom’s Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition launched on the Nintendo Switch 2 on 23 June 2026, running a stable 60 fps with optional 120 fps in handheld mode. Reviewers noted the console’s lack of docked variable-refr

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Pokémon themed exhibitions in Japan

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Latest: Japan Olympic Committee to host Pokémon sports exhibition

Various Pokémon-themed exhibitions are scheduled to take place across Japan in late 2026. In Toyohashi, the Toyohashi City Natural History Museum will host the “Pokémon Observatory” exhibition from September 21 to Decem

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Pokémon franchise TCG expansions and film announcement

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Latest: The Pokémon Company announces Pokémon: Wild Card film and game update

The Pokémon franchise has announced several upcoming projects centered on the Trading Card Game (TCG). In late August 2026, DeNA, Pokémon, and Creatures Inc. revealed that the mobile application ‘Pokémon Trading Card Ga

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Gamescom 2026: Record attendance and security concerns

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Latest: Gamescom 2026 showcases indie game innovation and global expansion

Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, concluded with record-breaking figures, attracting 368,000 visitors from 131 countries and 1,743 exhibiting companies. This represented an 11% increase in exhibitors compared to 2025. I

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2026 Pokémon World Championships and 2027 Singapore Reveal

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Latest: Pokémon World Championships 2026 faces crowd chaos in San Francisco

The 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco concluded with significant competitive results and logistical challenges. Key tournament winners included Takuma Yamazaki (VGC Masters), Andrew Hedrick (TCG Masters),

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Pokémon and NOT A HOTEL Hokkaido collaboration

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Latest: Pokémon and NOT A HOTEL announce giant Poké Ball accommodation

The Pokémon Company and NOT A HOTEL have announced a collaboration to launch a Poké Ball-themed accommodation in Hokkaido, Japan, scheduled for September 2026. Titled ‘Stay in a Poké Ball’ or ‘A Poké Ball You Can Stay In

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Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution expansion rollout

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Latest: Pokémon TCG Pocket to introduce dual-type cards in October

Following the July 2026 rollout of the “Pitch Black” and “Storm Emerald” expansions, The Pokémon Company has announced further developments for both physical and digital formats. In the Japanese physical market, a new H

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Disney and Pokémon distribution partnership

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Latest: Disney+ and Pokémon announce global distribution partnership

Disney and The Pokémon Company have established a distribution partnership for various anime content. Initially, the first season of the Pokémon anime, the Indigo League arc, began streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in the Un

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Pokémon merchandise releases in 2026

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Latest: Pokémon merchandise releases announced by Sega Prize and Takara Tomy

In August 2026, the Pokémon Center released a Halloween-themed collection featuring Ghost-type characters such as Gengar, Mimikyu, and Mewtwo. This collection included apparel like sweaters and pajamas, as well as home g

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Pokémon TCG Pocket content updates and expansions

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Latest: Pokémon TCG Pocket releases Team Rocket's Ambition expansion

The mobile game Pokémon TCG Pocket is undergoing a series of updates and content expansions. In late July 2026, the game was scheduled for a substantial 3.5 GB update to upgrade its Unity development environment, which i

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Pokémon Switch release and update rumors

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Latest: Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald reportedly coming to Switch in 2026

Reports suggest that the third-generation Pokémon titles—Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald—may be released for the Nintendo Switch and potentially the Switch 2 in late 2026, specifically between September and October. Industry

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Pokémon franchise expansion and brand collaborations

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Latest: Polaroid and Pokémon reveal collaborative instant camera collection

The Pokémon franchise is expanding its presence through diverse media, gaming, and consumer product collaborations. Polaroid and The Pokémon Company International announced a limited-edition collaboration to mark the f

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Japan trading-card market regulation

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Latest: Pokémon Company implements measures to combat scalping and unauthorized sales

In late July 2026, the Japanese government intensified scrutiny of the rapidly expanding trading-card sector. A parliamentary working group and task force, chaired by legislator Seiji Kihara, held its inaugural meeting o

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Amazon Nintendo and Pokémon product discounts

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Latest: Amazon offers 15% discount on Nintendo gift cards

Amazon has implemented promotional discounts on Nintendo and Pokémon products. Initial offers included reduced pricing on Pokémon TCG Mega Evolutions Perfect Order 3-Packs and discounted Nintendo gift cards for Amazon Pr

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McDonald's Japan Pokémon 30th anniversary promotion

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Latest: McDonald's Japan announces new Happy Set collaborations and seasonal menu items

McDonald’s Japan’s 30th-anniversary tie-in with Pokémon began in mid-July 2026 with discounted 15-piece Chicken McNuggets, starter-generation-themed burgers, and temporary PokéStops in Pokémon GO. A full burger range was

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Pokémon Sleep scheduled in-game events

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Latest: Pokémon Sleep announces August 2026 collaboration and Good Sleep Day events

Pokémon Sleep has announced a series of in-game events scheduled for August and September 2026. In August, a collaboration week running from August 17 to August 24 will feature increased appearance rates for Pokémon inc

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Pokémon Winds and Waves leaks

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Latest: Pokémon Winds and Waves leaks reveal Elite Four details and new leadership

Speculation regarding the unreleased Pokémon Winds and Waves continues to grow through various online leaks. Earlier reports suggested new starter evolutions, a possible Ice/Psychic-type line for Psyduck, over 300 new sp

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Pokémon Bank service discontinuation

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Latest: Pokémon Bank service to shut down in February 2027

The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Bank, the Nintendo 3DS cloud storage service active since 2013, will officially end its service on February 25, 2027. The shutdown will terminate the ability to transfer Po

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Pokémon Pokopia commercial success and expansions

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Latest: Pokémon Pokopia surpasses 5 million units sold on Nintendo Switch 2

Initial coverage highlighted how players of Pokémon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch 2 exploit a variety of in‑game tricks to accelerate resource gathering and construction. Guides detail the use of production‑oriented Pok

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Pokémon franchise 30th anniversary celebrations

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Latest: The Pokémon Company announces livestream panels for PokémonXP 2026

The Pokémon Company has announced several initiatives to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the franchise. In the Asia-Pacific region, a ‘PokéXciting!’ anniversary tour is scheduled to take place between September 2026 a

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