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Pokemon developer to launch Beasts of Reincarnation in August, promising "one-person, one-dog action" for its first non-Nintendo game in years

"This game doesn’t require you to fight solely through action," though

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What is Pokopia? Inside the calming Pokémon game that ditches battles for gardening

We explore the cosy world-building spin-off with Game Freak’s Shigeru Ohmori and his fellow developers – and learn how it began with a Pokémon-hunting dream

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Pokemon devs "wanted to create a different type of game that's not an RPG" with cozy life sim Pokopia, but that whole idea "was a challenge"

After Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Pokopia senior director Shigeru Ohmori wanted to "create a different type of game than usual"

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Beast of Reincarnation's battles are about "the joyful dilemma of choice", building on the director's Pokemon battle planning expertise

Interview | Beast of Reincarnation's Kota Furushima tells me about combat, working together with your dog companion, and the post-apocalyptic journey that awaits

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Pokemon Ultra Beasts are "a manifestation of my own resentment," Game Freak artist says after his designs were rejected by art director: "This doesn't mean that I hate Mr. Sugimori or anything like that"

No, nothing like that…

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The Pokemon Company teases "special" 30-year celebration for February 8 – by putting Jigglypuff in a recording studio for Super Bowl LX

Jigglypuff is cooking something up, and it ain't a clutch Rest

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Pokemon studio's action RPG Beast of Reincarnation is not open-world, has difficulty settings unlike Soulslikes, and combat is about parrying to tag in a dog you power up with pets

You pet the dog 10/10

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Pokemon dev Game Freak says it wasn't trying to make an anti-Pokemon game with its flashy new action RPG Beast of Reincarnation: "It just happened"

"We never had a strong feeling like, 'let's make something in a different genre and style to what we've done before'"

GamesRadar

It's shocking what Game Freak has been able to do when it steps out of Nintendo's shadow

I've analysed Game Freak's latest showcase for its upcoming action-RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, and found myself intrigued by it. With its post-apocalyptic setting and action-packed gameplay, this game has the potential to be a hit and convince Game Freak that it doesn't need Pokémon anymore to be successful.

Windows Central

Beast of Reincarnation director says Game Freak's priority is delivering a quality 'gameplay experience' rather than graphical fidelity — but the game still certainly appears to be a visual upgrade compared to Pokémon

Beast of Reincarnation game director Kota Furushima has said Game Freak is more focused on delivering on the gameplay experience rather than graphical fidelity.

TechRadar

Game Freak action RPG Beast of Reincarnation isn't just being made by the Pokemon studio, as the devs "managed to seek out a lot of partner companies to work with us"

"We're lucky to have a lot of people working on it externally as well"

GamesRadar

It's been 9 years of no word on a new Nier, but Pokemon creator Game Freak's upcoming action RPG might just scratch the itch

Nier-ly there.

PC Gamer

The Pokemon developer's new action RPG pits one woman and her dog against a "harsh and unforgiving" world: "To convey the severity of their journey, a stylized or cartoonish world felt inappropriate"

Big in 2026 | Beast of Reincarnation's game director Kota Furushima talks building a new RPG world, and the power of canine companionship

GamesRadar

Xbox reveals first detailed look at Beast of Reincarnation — a new action-RPG IP by the creators of Pokémon, coming soon in Summer 2026

During the first Xbox Developer Direct of 2026, Game Freak took the stage to showcase their new IP, Beast of Reincarnation, to the world. Here's what we have learned about this upcoming Xbox title.

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Everything announced at the Xbox Developer Direct 2026

All the announcements, reveals, and news about Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, and Kiln

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Beast of Reincarnation: Everything we know about the Pokemon developer's flashy new action RPG

This "one-person, one-dog action RPG" has flashy combat, a gorgeous post-apocalypse setting, and it's out soon!

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Pokemon dev Game Freak sets summer 2026 release window for its new "one-person, one-dog action RPG" coming to PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC

Beast of Reincarnation has an official release window, and it's not too far off

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The Secretlab Pokemon Collection gaming chairs are shaping up to be a serious threat to my bank balance

Gotta catch 'em all? Not at that price!

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How to watch the Xbox Developer Direct – including the first look at Fable and Forza Horizon 6 gameplay

Pokemon developer Game Freak will also be showing off its new action RPG

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Former Pokemon world champion says this superpowered mole "has the potential to run the metagame" in the future, but only when it breaks free from Legends: Z-A and its ability jail

Mega Excadrill could be an unstoppable force in Pokemon Champions

GamesRadar

Pokemon Red and Green boss says the iconic RPGs required "a great deal of trial and error" to realize Game Freak's "simple concept," fuelled by childhood nostalgia

Game Freak only had "limited resources" to work with, too

Windows Central

Upcoming Xbox Developer Direct show promises the "first deep dive" into Fable — "It’s time to show you more. Much more."

Xbox outlines what to expect from its January Developer Direct, with extended gameplay showcases for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and a closer look at Game Freak’s new project.

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Fable will get its "first deep dive" alongside Forza Horizon 6 gameplay and more during Xbox Developer Direct later this month

Plus a look at Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation

GamesRadar

Pokemon Z-A missed its chance to unravel the franchise's creepiest mystery

Opinion | Lumiose City's "ghost girl" is still out there

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25 years on, Pokemon Crystal is still the blueprint for modern Pokemon

Anniversary | After a quarter of a century, Pokemon Crystal deserves to be remembered for revolutionising the series

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