The Pokémon Company , formerly known as Pokémon Center Co., Ltd. , is a Japanese company responsible for brand management, production, publishing, marketing, and licensing of the Pokémon franchise, which consists of video games, a trading card game, anime television series, films, manga, home entertainment products, merchandise, and other ventures.
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The Tetris Company has publicly distanced itself from a White House website feature that reskinned the classic puzzle game as "Build the Wall" with anti-immigration theming. The publisher emphasized its commitment to connection over division and warned it takes copyright infringement seriously.
The Pokémon Company has announced Pokémon: Wild Card, the franchise's first theatrical animated film since 2020, set to arrive in 2027 and beyond. Produced by CloverWorks and directed by Katsuhiko Kitada, the 25th movie in the series will center on a Pokémon TCG player and their Mimikyu partner, marking the first animated film without Ash Ketchum.
The 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP convention delivered a cascade of franchise announcements, from the first animated film in seven years to the 2027 Worlds heading to Singapore. New Z-Mega Evolutions arrive in Pokémon Champions this September, while Armored Mewtwo returns to Pokémon GO after a six-year absence.
The Pokémon Company has cancelled European orders for its 30th Anniversary trading cards following a cyber incident at logistics provider CEVA. The breach may have exposed customer names, addresses, phone numbers, and order details to unauthorized parties. Unlike Valve's response to the same CEVA breach affecting Steam hardware buyers, The Pokémon Company is fully cancelling impacted orders rather than fulfilling them.
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally demanded the U.S. government stop using characters from Mario, Pokémon, and Naruto in official social media posts without permission. The requests, made at least twice in June 2025 through diplomatic channels, cite copyright concerns and potential brand damage from pro-war content. Japanese fans have amplified the pressure through a petition that reached the Cabinet Office and drew international media attention.
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has pledged to address the rampant scalping issue plaguing the Pokémon Trading Card Game, acknowledging the crisis at a recent AGM. Despite printing 10 billion cards in 2025, demand outstrips supply, fueling a lucrative resale market marked by scams and violence. Furukawa promises tighter platform cooperation and enhanced delivery methods to combat these issues.
Nintendo's high-stakes lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair over patent infringement may result in a surprisingly small $30,000 payout if won, according to IP expert Florian Mueller. The lawsuit, centered on Palworld's mechanics similarities to Pokémon, has already led to changes in Palworld's gameplay. Despite this, the potential payout is deemed "chump change" compared to Nintendo's litigation expenses.
A man from Iowa, Kyle Lee Owens, is suing Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for $341,000 after being denied the title of Pokémon Professor due to a background check revealing past misdemeanors. Despite passing the initial test, Owens' application was revoked, citing failure to meet the company's higher standards. He claims this denial has resulted in lost economic benefits and is seeking reinstatement.
Nintendo's bid to patent Poké Ball-style capture mechanics for touchscreen devices has been denied by the Japan Patent Office, dealing a blow to its lawsuit against Palworld, a monster-taming survival game set to release on phones and tablets later this year. The decision cites lack of an "inventive step." This setback continues the ongoing saga since 2024, highlighting the challenges Nintendo faces in leveraging patents to protect its intellectual property in the gaming space.
Nintendo introduces the Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle, offering a choice between Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and the surprisingly successful Pokémon Pokopia, all for $499.99, effectively a $50 game cost. This deal is set to expire on September 1, when the base Switch 2 price increases to $30 without a game included.
Pokémon Go's latest event, "Choose Your Path," introduces a unique timed research quest with branching paths, offering exclusive rewards and bonuses. Players can influence the event's outcome through their choices, affecting the availability of certain Pokémon. This interactive approach promises a fresh experience for trainers worldwide.
Pokémon Champions producer Masaaki Hoshino addresses fan critiques about graphics, revealing limitations and efforts to improve the game's presentation.
