➀ The Pokémon series, despite being the highest-grossing media franchise, has seen a decline in sentiment over the years, especially with Game Freak's releases. ➁ Pokémon Legends: Z-A's launch sales in the UK are 40% lower than Pokémon Legends: Arceus, despite being the second biggest Switch 2 game of the year. ➂ The game's performance is worth noting, especially considering the potential player base and the recent budget leaks.
Recent #Pokémon news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Razer has announced the expansion of its Pokémon-themed peripheral collection to new markets including the US, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand; ➁ The collection includes themed versions of Razer's popular gaming peripherals such as the BlackWidow V4 X keyboard, Cobra mouse, Kraken V4 X headset, and Gigantus V2 mouse mat; ➂ The peripherals feature designs inspired by Pokémon characters and are now available for purchase.
➀ The Pokémon Trading Card Game's mobile adaptation, Pokémon TCG Pocket, has surpassed 100 million downloads; ➁ The Triumphant Light update introduces new cards and gameplay mechanics; ➂ Special promotions and ranked matches are announced for Pokémon Day 2025.
➀ Pokémon Scarlet/Violet has broken sales records in Japan, becoming the best-selling Pokémon game of all time with over 8.3 million copies sold. ➁ This record was previously held by Pokémon Red and Green, released 30 years ago. ➂ Despite criticism, the Pokémon series continues to sell more copies than ever, with Scarlet/Violet selling 25.69 million copies globally.
1. Pokémon TCG Pocket, a new mobile game, will be released on October 30, 2024, for iOS and Android. 2. The game allows players to open card packs, build decks, and battle with other collectors. 3. It introduces 'Immersive Card' designs and offers free daily packs, with potential microtransactions.