Pokemon

Over the past week, photos circulated on the internet showing a table stacked with hundreds of rare Pokemon trading cards organized neatly in rows — almost as if they were stolen straight off the printing line. When someone attempted to sell the cards from Pokemon's Fusion Strike set to...

One of the biggest video game brands of all time could be the latest company to explore the use of non-fungible tokens in games or as a way to boost its connection with fans. Here’s the latest. What Happened: One of the bestselling video game brands of all time is Pokémon, which was...

Sadly, the story of our beloved Ash Ketchum and Pikachu is coming to an end after 25 years with "Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series." But don’t worry fans: the upcoming Pokémon series will include Liko and Roy as protagonists (and Pokémons Quaxly,...

Video game company Nintendo Co (OTC: NTDOY) got its start in 1889 as a playing card company. The company would transform into a video game giant in the 1970s and go on to be one of the most recognizable companies in the world. Here's a look at how the stock has performed since Pokémon...

When one thinks of an average gamer, the image that comes to mind is not usually that of an elderly person. Nor is it a person who plays with 64 devices at the same time. See also: From Bingo To Video Games: 85% Of Grandparents Now Play Games Weekly And, least of all, someone who uses all those...

The next time you think about clicking on a download button from an unverified but well-crafted Pokemon NFT card game website — think again! Threat actors could be at play.  What Happened: Given the popularity of Pokemon and NFTs, cybercriminals are using fake Pokemon NFT card game...

The Pokémon franchise has used its social media to announce heart-wrenching news for the anime's biggest fans: Ash Ketchum and his unconditional partner Pikachu’s story is coming to an end. This announcement comes after Ash, the series long-time protagonist, finally became a Pok...

The Pokemon Company celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021. The company continues to power forward with new products like video games, trading cards and collectibles. Here’s a look at how the franchise has also helped video game company Nintendo Co (OTC: NTDOY), a partial owner and...

Niantic, the company behind the Pokemon Go AR game, has unveiled a prototype of its outdoor augmented reality, or AR, headset.  What Happened: During the 2022 Snapdragon Summit, Niantic, which became independent in 2015 as part of Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL)...

Video game company Nintendo Co (OTC: NTDOY) hosted its Nintendo Direct event this week to highlight its upcoming games and plans for the future. Here’s a look at what’s in store for gamers and why it could be important for Nintendo shareholders. What Happened: Nintendo highlighted a...

Pokemon and Balmain are teaming up to bring Near Field communication (NFC) technology to the forefront of the fashion industry.  In addition to just announced Pikachu-themed jackets and accessories from Balmain in its latest collaboration, Pokémon fans can now collect one...

The gaming company that brought the successful “Pokemon Go” mobile app to life has its sights set on a professional sports league with a similar goal of getting people outside to play. What Happened: Niantic is working on a licensed game from the National Basketball Association (NBA)...

If you’ve ever played Mario Kart and dreamed of collecting coins and throwing shells at other players in real life, it could soon be your lucky day. Here’s when the Super Nintendo World theme park area and Mario Kart ride are coming to the U.S. What Happened: Universal Studios, a...

If you live by the motto “gotta catch ‘em all,” a large electronics company might have a new smartphone that will interest you. What Happened: A new folding smartphone from Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (OTC: SSNNF) could take fans of the Pokémon franchise to new levels....

Video game companies can see years of success with franchises that have multiple titles or annual releases. Franchises that last for years can prove lucrative for the companies that own them as well. Here is a look at the top 10 selling video game franchises of all time and the companies that...