Drew Swanson is a Features Article Editor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He is a lifelong gamer with a passion for a variety of genres. A connoisseur of everything from JRPGs and ...

Often cited as one of the world's most valuable media franchises, Pokémon is a household name that's been a Nintendo staple since the Game Boy. The beloved series is home to hundreds of amazing ...

Before Pokemon went full open-world in 2022’s Scarlet and Violet, Game Freak dabbled with open-world systems in Pokemon Sword and Shield. The 2019 release brought many firsts to the franchise, ...