New Pokémon Spin-off Could Emerge in Upcoming Direct
Get ready Pokémon fans, an exciting new game outside the main RPG series could soon be announced, possibly one of several beloved spin-offs like Pokkén, Mystery Dungeon, Rangers, Stadium, Colosseum, or a revamped version of Snap! Keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming Direct in September (if confirmed).
Carlos Mendoza · 1 min read
Upcoming Pokémon Spin-off Speculation Awaits Rumored September Nintendo Direct
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo are reportedly preparing to unveil a new Pokémon game. This upcoming title is not expected to be a mainline RPG from Game Freak; instead, current speculation points to a spinoff. This development would be unsurprising to fans, given the Pokémon franchise's extensive history of side games. While details remain unconfirmed, an announcement is anticipated during a rumored Nintendo Direct in September. Reports have not specified the type of spinoff, noting possibilities range from a new Pokkén installment to another Pokémon Snap title. Nintendo has yet to confirm any details regarding an upcoming Direct or game announcement.


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Game info
- Official Name
- Pokkén Tournament
- Brief Summary
- Pokkén Tournament was developed with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Inc., the producers of one of the top achievements in fighting games, the Tekken series. True to its legacy, this game brings tight gameplay and incredible control to never-before-seen battles between Pokémon. The gameplay is designed to be enjoyed by a wide range of people—even those who have never played a fighting game or an action game before can easily pick it up and play! Key Word: Pokke, pokkén, pokken, poken, pokén
- Platforms
- Wii U, Arcade
- Released
- July 16, 2015
- Genre
- Fighting, Arcade
- Play Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Content Rating
- 7
- Languages
- Chinese (Traditional), German
- Genre
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, The Pokémon Company
- Genre
- Nintendo, Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Ratings
- 69/100 (47 reviews)



