For years, Pokémon fans have joked that the world’s most obvious theme park idea somehow didn’t exist yet. That’s finally changing. In early 2026, PokéPark KANTO will open outside Tokyo, becoming the ...

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Minecraft theme parks are also set to open in the U.S. and the UK sometime between 2026 and 2027. Verity Townsend is a Japan-based freelance writer who previously served as editor, contributor and ...

The idea of a real-life Pokémon park is pretty cool. Just imagine turning to your left to see Bulbasaur hanging out, a gleeful Pikachu and Eevie on your right, looking up as Pidgeo soars overhead. A ...

I got to play the upcoming Switch game. It takes place in one city, but its real-time feel is a whole new spin. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, ...

The Pokémon Co. International said it was “not involved” in the creation of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid video, adding it did not give the agency permission to use its ...

A viral U.S. Department of Homeland Security post featuring ICE raids set to the original Pokémon theme sparked swift backlash — and a rare public rebuke from the Japanese entertainment giant. By ...

Pokemon has targetted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for utilizing their well-known phrase in its deportation operations without getting consent from the main franchise. A Pokemon-themed ...

The Pokémon Company stated that it was not involved in the Department of Homeland Security’s latest video, which utilized the franchise’s theme song and anime footage. “We are aware of a recent video ...

The Pokémon Company International has confirmed it was not involved in the Department of Homeland Security’s ICE raid video that uses the “Pokémon” anime’s theme song and footage. “We are aware of a ...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security posted a video featuring Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids alongside footage of the TV show "Pokémon" and its theme song, often referred to as “Gotta ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Today, Pokemon fans got our first look at the star of the brand-new Pokemon spinoff. Beloved ...