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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to evolve Poltchageist into Sinistcha

Tonight, on Masterpiece Teacup

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Poltchageist location

Hunting down the tea

Pokemon Go Promo Codes

Berries don't grow on trees after all

Sweet Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to get Dipplin and evolve Applin

Dipplin for apples

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift Codes

Never miss out on a Pokemon freebie with our full list of codes.

Pet Capsules Simulator codes

Get free pets and coins with these codes.

TOP OF THE DROPS The best PlayStation Plus games on PS4 and PS5 in September 2023

Our top picks for Sony's money-saving subscription service!

The best Nintendo Switch games to play in August 2023

Here are some of the best Switch games to try out.

ADVENTURES ABOUND Pokemon Go to feature Pokemon from Scarlet and Violet starting September 5

Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Lechonk, Quaxly, and more make their debuts.

NEW POKE INBOUND! Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC to add Poltchageist, a haunted tea caddy

Introducing the matcha green tea-themed Pokemon.

The Pokemon Company donates $200k to Hawai'i following Championships 2024 location reveal

This comes as the island of Maui continues to suffer from wildfire damage.

POKEMORE The Pokemon Company is having “more conversations” about producing regular, but quality, releases

“I think we’re still operating in that way, but there’s more and more conversations, as the development environments change, about how we can continue to do this."

It's A Start Pokemon Scarlet and Violet welcomes back all past starters in its DLC

Yes, even your favourite one.

POKEDEX FILLING FUN Get ready to catch Pokemon from the Paldea region in Pokemon Go

New critters are coming to the game.

NEW POKE LANDS Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's first DLC, The Teal Mask, takes you to the land of Kitakami in September

Go on a new adventure.

8-8 POKES Watch today's Pokemon Presents here

We're getting an update on all things Pokemon today in a dedicated livestream, which you can watch here.

POKE STUFF Special Pokemon Presents presentation will be held next week on August 8

Expect new details about upcoming games and products.

Best gifts in Hello Kitty Island Adventure

Make sure you pick out the perfect present.

Pawmot In My Pocket A Pokemon Presents could be coming this August, suggests datamine

No word on what it might show, though.

DASH AND DODGE If you’ve got a Netflix account, you can play a free new Sonic game right now

Sonic Prime Dash has sprinted onto Netflix.

GOTTA CATCH ‘EM ALL Pokemon Scarlet and Violet starter, Sprigatito, is now available as a Build-a-Bear

With no voice-box, though.

MAMMA MIA Nintendo Direct June 2023 - here’s all the announcements you might’ve missed

Strap in. There's a lot to unpack.

MOBA FOR DUMMIES Minecraft Legends could be you and your kids’ next Game Pass favourite

The Easter holidays may have only just come to a close, but ahead of the summer – and those long, school-less weeks – you should remember Minecraft Legends.

TOAD LESS TRAVELLED There’d be no Mario Kart 8 Deluxe without Mario Kart Wii – here’s why

Often overlooked, but never without influence, Mario Kart Wii is a more important part of the series' history than you might think.

MAMMA MIA A short history of how Mario, gaming’s most famous Italian, almost wasn’t Italian

What if Mario had been designed as a generic European guy? What then?

FARTHOUSE Nuts to Mario: How a £10 discount made me a 'Wario Kid' for life

Don't forget the Wario fans – there are dozens of us! Dozens!

SUPER STAR Kirby and the Forgotten Land was a “Breath of the Wild moment” for the series, says developer

It was a pivotal moment for the Kirby franchise, but that doesn't mean the future of Kirby is solely 3D.

Dig Your Claws In The Lion King pounces into Disney Dreamlight Valley next week

A new realm and some feline friends.

MAMMA MIA Super Mario Bros. Movie’s Chris Pratt defends voice-casting decisions

The Marvel superhero, now cast as everyone’s favourite plumber, insists we give the movie a chance.

ROAD BLOCKS Lego 2K Drive: I’m in for a new Lego Racing game no questions asked – but what we really need is Lego Island

Could this rumoured new game be the start of Lego returning to its more experimental era? If so, then I have an idea...

LUCKY RABBID FOOT Please, Nintendo, let Mario take on more mature genres

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope has reminded us of all the potential out there for the Mario franchise outside well-trodden sports games and safe spinoffs.

SPAIN IN THE NECK Best of 2022: Pokemon Scarlet and Kelsey’s other GOTY picks

My GOTY is broken, but I don't care.

DRILL DOWN INTO IT How to evolve Dunsparce into Dudunsparce in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Two or three segments, which will you get?

OHANA MEANS FAMILY Stitch teased in latest Disney Dreamlight Valley promo

Could this adorable little monster be our new neighbour?

INFINITY AND BEYOND Disney Dreamlight Valley will introduce Toy Story’s Woody and Buzz Lightyear in December

The duo will be added to the game as part of its second major content update.

GETTING PHYSICAL Xbox Game Pass has a multiplayer gem that is much better than you think it is

It’s on PS Plus Extra too! This fun, physics-based 3D platformer is a laugh when played with the right people.

One is a duck Best Starter Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Evolutions detailed and does the choice matter?

The initial choice of Pokemon feels like a really tough one, but is it worth agonising over?

LEGO Star Wars Skywalker Saga Codes: Full list of all Secret Unlockables (2022)

These codes were hidden and delivered to us on an R2 unit.

MOUTHFUL OF SALES Kirby and the Forgotten Land reportedly the best-selling game in the Kirby series

Overtaking Kirby’s Dream Land.

THE COMET IS COMING 15 years later, Super Mario Galaxy is still the series' most stellar entry

The Wii game occupied a tricky space for Mario, no pun intended, but Nintendo managed to leverage the software to deliver an absolute blinder.

LOADING... Disney Dreamlight Valley not loading? Here’s what you can do while waiting on a fix

There’s also in-game compensation on the way, too.

chasing scars Dreamlight Valley is a waking nightmare and Disney must be stopped

Disney's attempt to bottle Animal Crossing's lightning has created a product of pure, unfiltered evil – but did you expect any less?

W-AAA-HHH Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope review – a Nintendo Switch exclusive with the alluring charm of a GBA classic

Ubisoft and Nintendo join forces once again to surprise us all with the most unlikely – and lovely – Nintendo Switch team-up.

HIT THE BRICKS Lego Bricktales review: A near-perfect video game representation of joyous Lego creativity

Lego Bricktales carries the energy of the finest and most experimental Lego video games of the 90s – and it’s a wonderful low-key game of the year contender.

Bunny Boxing MultiVersus tier list: Best characters ranked for 1v1 and 2v2

Looking for a main in MultiVersus? Here are our picks for the best solo and team characters.

squid game Splatoon 3 review: you’ll buy it for the multiplayer – but its single-player story mode is an absolute blast

Splatoon 3 feels quite samey, but a high level of polish and the series’ best single-player offering to date elevate this sequel.

Sorry, Squid Splatoon 3 players are getting banned before the game is even out

Some players that have patched their game to access areas they aren't meant to have been receiving console bans as a result.

Gotta go too fast Sonic Frontiers ad prematurely reveals November 8 release date out of nowhere

The ad was sweeped under the rug, but not before the internet got a look.

block and load Dragon Quest Builders 2 showed us the potential of Minecraft clones – so where's Dragon Quest Builders 3?

It's been four years since the best Minecraft clone hit the market, and the genre still goes largely unloved. What gives?

Jingle all the way MultiVersus Reindog Guide: Combos, strategies, and matchups you should know

Reindog is a support character you shouldn't sleep on, in both 1v1 and 2v2 modes.