Best Pokémon Mobile Games Podcasts (2025)

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PvP Corner 228 - Open Great League teams and an empty mail bag! 54:44

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Welcome to PvP Corner with FishOnAHeater and DPhiE250! Today’s topics include: Open Great League teams and Jungle Cup makes another appearance Congratulations to Hikihami for winning the Pokémon GO Lille Regional Championships (we love your team!) Brisbane and Gdańsk Regional Championships this weekend! Good luck to FishOnAHeater! The Mailbag is em…

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Squad Busters, Sandsoft, Boss Fight, the ‘billion dollar blueprint’, Google Play opens up, Pokémon Go, more 18:16

4d ago18:16

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: Reaction to three closures: Squad Busters, Sandsoft and Boss Fight Akın Babayiğit’s ‘billion dollar blueprint’ Google opens up the US Play store EA’s mobile revenue Pokémon Go post-Scopely takeover Handy data nuggets and soft launch news A plug for Off The Record London on November 19 #2…

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Why Pokémon Legends Z-A Works (Even If You Think It Doesn’t) 43:45

5d ago43:45

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Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dive headfirst into the discourse surrounding Pokémon Legends ZA, defending its art style, dissecting its world design, and breaking down why it’s the best-looking Pokémon game yet. The two debate the $70 price tag, highlight how the game’s story and characters outshine its supposed “graphics problem,” and compare …

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Layoffs in Finland, boomtime in Istanbul, Unity webshops, The Sims, AWS, Nintendo, more 18:19

11d ago18:19

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week, thoughts on: Layoffs in Finland, boomtime in Istanbul Unity enters the webshop race EA's strange Sims strategy That AWS outage Nintendo’s baffling approach to mobile Data and jobs news nuggets A plug for Off The Record London on November 19 #19, 23/10/25. Supported by Xsolla. • Hang on, …

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Pokémon ZA Is Unhinged (And We Love It) 54:13

13d ago54:13

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This week, Jim, Megan, and Christian dive headfirst into Pokémon Legends: ZA, breaking down everything from its wild NPC dialogue to its surprisingly adult tone and darker storytelling. The crew debates whether the $70 price tag is justified, compares the world-building to Arceus and Scarlet/Violet, and confesses which Pokémon have been jump-scarin…

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345 - To the Next Level 1:08:11

15d ago1:08:11

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It’s time to take Pokémon GO to the next level - and your Trainer, too! Let’s GO WILD to prepare for the upcoming Wild Area event! …and more on this episode of GOCast! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:00 - News 00:47:08 - PokéPoll 00:55:58 - Email/Voicemails News Links: Pokémon GO’s new leveling journey - https://pokemongo.com/en/post/pgo-leveling-…

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PvP Corner 227 - The PvP Podcast that is celebrating its 5 year anniversary 1:30:54

16d ago1:30:54

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Welcome to PvP Corner with FishOnAHeater and DPhiE250! Today’s topics include: We finally got the Great League Remix bans! Let’s chat about teams for this week. Halloween and Wild Area event information from a PvP perspective DPhiE250 talks about her experience at the Milwaukee Regional championships Three pieces of mail from the mailbag including …

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Supercell, Metacore, Playdigious and Appcharge insights, data and soft launch nuggets, more 18:41

18d ago18:41

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: - What's going on at Supercell London - Metacore's Merge Mansion, older players and market changes - Playdigious on how to port PC/console games to mobile and actually succeed - Appcharge hires Xsolla exec - Data nuggets, soft launch games and our next Off The Record event #18, 16/10/25.…

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The Great Pokémon Leak and the Moon Society of Clefairy 45:03

20d ago45:03

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The Pokémon world just exploded and we’re here for every chaotic detail. Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dig into the massive Pokémon Legends: ZA leaks (without spoiling the story), breaking down the new Mega Evolutions, rumored Gen 10 games, and the wild idea of a full-on Pokémon MMO. Plus, we unpack the latest updates to Pokémon TCG Pocket, che…

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344 - Matcha My Gamefreak 1:05:21

21d ago1:05:21

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The Halloween season is here with a one-two punch set of events! Gigantamax Garbodor proves that one Trainer’s trash is another Trainer’s Pokémon! …and more on this episode of GOCast! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:58 - News 00:31:20 - PokéPoll 00:47:08 - Email/Voicemails News Links: Halloween 2025 Part 1 - https://pokemongo.com/news/halloween-pa…

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PvP Corner 226 - Welcome to the Jungle (Cup) 1:19:57

22d ago1:19:57

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Welcome to PvP Corner with FishOnAHeater and DPhiE250! Today’s topics include: It's a jungle out there in Jungle Cup! We are approaching Halloween - anything out there for PvP? Battle Frontier has started its newest cycle! Inadequance hosted an LAIC meta tournament with a cash prize Milwaukee and Belo Horizonte Regionals are this weekend! Three let…

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When Pokemon Die, Do They Become Gastlys? 22:09

25d ago22:09

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It’s one of those weeks where the Pokémon world feels like a fever dream. GameStop points the finger at The Pokémon Company over the shiny code fiasco, the new TCG Pocket set has collectors in open revolt, and OpenAI’s “Sora 2” has fans literally animating Pokémon movies out of thin air. If thats not enough, how about some chat about Pokémon graves…

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Epic, AppLovin, Supercell, Playdigious and Destiny news, loads of interesting data nuggets, more 21:33

25d ago21:33

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: - Epic Games' move into webshops (will Unity be next?) - AppLovin's alleged data collection probe - Supercell's spiky letter to EU regulators - Griffin buys Playdigious from Fragbite, 8SEC closes - Destiny: Rising dodges a Diablo Immortal-style firestorm - Loads of top grossing and top d…

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343 - Wow, That's Ray-Crazy 1:17:49

29d ago1:17:49

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Pokémon GO Wild Area brings a grim new debut with a gigantic snarl! Time to take out a loan, a Mega Rayquaza Raid Day is on the horizon! …and more on this episode of GOCast! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:17 - News 00:37:09 - PokéPoll 00:58:35 - Email/Voicemails News Links: New Eternatus Avatar Items - https://pokemongo.com/news/eternatus-avatar-…

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PvP Corner 225 - Fish, Do You Play This Game? 47:39

30d ago47:39

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Welcome to PvP Corner with FishOnAHeater and DPhiE250! Today’s topics include: Fantasy Cup team ideas and a peek at GL Jungle Cup Fish discovers that Mega Rayquaza has already been in Pokémon GO DPhiE and Fish have been doing lots of practice tournaments in preparation for regional tournaments It’s a light news week! Be sure to send in your emails!…

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Why Is There No Possum Pokemon Yet? 36:47

1M ago36:47

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Megan, and Christian dive deep into the latest Pokémon TCG chaos. From a bizarrely short-lived TCG Pocket Deluxe Packs EX set to the jaw-dropping $11,000 pull rates for Mega Gardevoir and Mega Lucario, we break down the craziness in the TCG space. Plus, the scalper-fueled mess of shiny giveaways, and a surpri…

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EA sells to Saudi Arabia, MTG reshuffles plus data and soft launch news 17:56

1M ago17:56

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: - Industry reaction to that $55bn EA deal, and what might come next - MTG reshuffles, studio founders depart - News nuggets from our data and soft launch columns - A plug for our next Off The Record event in London #16, 02/10/25. Supported by Xsolla. • Hang on, what's going on here? Ever…

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342 - An Apple a Day 1:30:28

1M ago1:30:28

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Dip your toe into autumn with the Harvest Festival event! Two new debuts will truly be the apple of your eye! …and more on this episode of GOCast! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:35 - News 00:23:17 - PokéLore 00:31:18 - PokéPoll 00:52:35 - Email/Voicemails News Links: Dancing in the Moonlight - https://pokemongo.com/en/post/dancing-in-the-moonligh…

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E44: Incentive UGC Determinism for the Future of Gaming (w/Alex Seropian) 45:55

1M ago45:55

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UGC is about to change forever. In the same way all technologies govern and enable the creative, MTX will do the same for Fortnite. Or will it? Alex Seropian (Look World North, The Forth Curtain) joins the cast to discuss UEFN's ability to enable creators to monetize islands directly. We discuss: What new games will emerge with MTX? Is UGC IP defen…

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PvP Corner 224 - Pittsburgh Recap and Duraludon, Oh My! 1:12:45

1M ago1:12:45

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Welcome to PvP Corner with FishOnAHeater and DPhiE250! Today’s topics include: Open Great League teams and Fantasy Cup speculation Battle Frontier is starting up again next week! Let’s discuss the new metas DPhiE250 recaps her experience in Pittsburgh. Congratulations to LNDsTSteinar for winning the Pittsburgh Regional Championships! Four pieces of…

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Netflix, Google, Nintendo and Supercell news plus data, jobs and events intel 19:10

1M ago19:10

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A concise inside view of the mobile game business. This week: - What's going on at Netflix games - Google Play's new features and its comment on that 30% cut - Nintendo's surprise new mobile game - Two big moves at Supercell - News nuggets from our data and jobs columns - A plug for our next Off The Record event in Leamington #15, 25/09/25. Support…

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Palworld Farm Reveal, Pokémon Museum Event, and LEGO Starter Sets 48:16

1M ago48:16

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive headfirst into another chaotic stretch of Pokémon news. We break down The Pokémon Company’s latest museum partnership with the British Natural History Museum (and the scalper nightmares it might unleash), react to the Department of Homeland Security’s bizarre Pokémon-themed promo, an…

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341 - Quite the Steely Gaze 1:44:30

1M ago1:44:30

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Duraladon steals the show during the Steel Skyline event! There’s nothing gross about Mega Metagross Raid Day! …and more on this episode of GOCast! Help out David: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-david-going Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:05 - News 00:40:09 - PokéLore 00:46:46 - PokéPoll 01:12:33 - Email/Voicemails News Links: October 2025 Commun…

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PvP Corner 223 - Monterrey and Frankfurt Regional Championships and Guess the Pokémon by the Nickname! 1:43:14

1M ago1:43:14

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Welcome to PvP Corner with FishOnAHeater and DPhiE250! Today’s topics include: Willpower Cup is happening now in GO Battle League Solosis Community Day Battle Frontier transitions to the Zygarden platform Congratulations to Inadequance and LNDsRargef for winning the Frankfurt and Monterrey Regional Championships DPhiE250 is casting the Pittsburgh R…

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Apple Games, AppLovin's Super Bowl ad(?), Off The Record plus data, soft launch and new game news 17:53

2M ago17:53

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This week's concise, inside view of the mobile game business. #14, 18/09/25 This week: - A look at the new Apple Games app and why it exists - AppLovin's expansion beyond mobile game UA and potential Super Bowl ad - An Off The Record Helsinki wrap-up and news of the next event - News nuggets from our soft launch, data and new game columns • Hang on…

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Mega Raichu Madness, Pokémon Pokepia Revealed, and a $4 Million Card Sale 53:09

2M ago53:09

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim and Christian dive into a jam-packed week of Pokémon news straight out of the latest Nintendo Direct. We break down the shocking announcement of Pokémon Legends ZA launching with DLC, including the debut of not one but TWO Mega Raichu forms, Mega Malamar, and new Mega starters. We also react to the reveal of P…

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E43: Bentham's Body, Hypothesis Testing & Marginal ROAS (w/Eric Seufert) 1:18:12

2M ago1:18:12

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Eric Seufert joins to dissect AI hype, marginal ROAS, Jeremy Bentham's legacy, and managing a multi-million-dollar marketing budget that falls empirically short. WE discuss: How do you evaluate an “AI startup” in 90 seconds without being duped? Can LLM-driven hypothesis testing replace the Monday creative meeting and outperform it? If marginal ROAS…

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PvP Corner 222 - Recycled GO Battle League metas, a brand new meta for LAIC, and Pokémon Portmanteaus 1:20:31

2M ago1:20:31

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Welcome to PvP Corner with FishOnAHeater and DPhiE250! Today’s topics include: Summer Cup & Willpower Cup discussion Flabébé Community Day on Sunday LAIC will have a brand new restricted meta Frankfurt and Monterrey Regional Championships this weekend Three pieces of mail from the Mailbag discussing Zacian and Zamazenta, changing up teams in GO Bat…

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340 - How It's Dudunsparce 57:45

2M ago57:45

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I swear, this is COMPLETELY normal! There’s no need to panic during a new event! Mega Camerupt erupts onto center stage with its very own Mega Raid Day! …and more on this episode of GOCast! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:55 - News 00:18:37 - PokéLore 00:25:17 - PokéPoll 00:37:34 - Email/Voicemails News Links: Completely Normal Event - https://pok…

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Worlds 2025 - Interviewing 2025 Pokémon GO World Champion, Beelzeboy 20:33

2M ago20:33

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DPhiE20 was able to call up our brand new 2025 Pokémon GO World Champion, Beelzeboy! She had a great conversation about his Worlds experience, including: Preparing for Worlds and teambuilding The signature Galarian Moltres Battles against P4T0M4N in the Winners Finals and Grand Finals (including a bracket reset) The importance and impact of represe…

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Who's dodging Apple's 30% tax plus Roblox, Clash Royale and August's top performers. Also: fresh data, jobs and new game news 19:37

2M ago19:37

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#13, 11/09/25: This week's concise inside view of the mobile game business includes: - How mobile game makers are dodging App Store fees in the US - August's top performers, including Roblox and Clash Royale - Interesting news nuggets from our regular data, jobs and new game digests. • Hang on, what's going on here, exactly? Every week mobilegamer.…

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My Friend Malamar, Phantasmal Flames & Is Spearow A Cannibal? 36:27

2M ago36:27

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive into the hypnotic chaos of Mega Malamar’s viral takeover, break down the details of the upcoming Phantasmal Flames TCG set (and what a smaller set really means for collectors), and preview the new Mega Venusaur and Kangaskhan cards. Plus, we weigh in on the new Pokemon immersive even…

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339 - Transform a Unicorn 2:25:52

2M ago2:25:52

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It's a celebration of transformation during a brand new season in Pokémon GO! Keldeo? Never heard of it. Is that a new Pokémon or something? I see a Psychic Spectacular in your future, but also Team GO Rocket! If Shadow Groudon sees his Shadow, do we get six more weeks of summer? If you’re in the mood for trades, then Sundays are your days to shine…

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Bonus - Mailbag September 2025 57:48

2M ago57:48

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Chris and Kyle catch up on some emails and voicemails, as well as the most recent PokéPoll! Visit our website - ⁠⁠www.gocastpodcast.com⁠ Support us - ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/gocastpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us - ⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Email PvP Corner - [email protected] Follow us on X - ⁠⁠@gocastpodcast⁠⁠ Leave us a voicemail - (262) 586-7717 P.O…

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Console-to-mobile flops, more King insider views, Destiny Rising's launch plus data, soft launch and new game news 20:01

2M ago20:01

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#12, 04/09/25: This week's inside view of the mobile game business includes thoughts on: - Why console game-makers keep porting old console games to mobile - More thoughts from inside King on culture, mismanagement and more - Destiny Rising's smooth launch (compared to Diablo Immortal, at least) There are also interesting news nuggets from our regu…

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Pokémon LEGO, Mega Evolutions, and Lucha Libre Surprises! 52:57

2M ago52:57

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Jim and Christian are back with a jam-packed episode of That Pokémon Podcast! From the latest unofficial reveals of the upcoming Pokémon LEGO sets (including a massive build) to Mega Evolutions crashing into Pokémon Unite, we cover all the latest news shaking up the Pokémon world. Plus! Hatsune Miku’s Pokémon concert, the debut of Mega Hawlucha in …

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E42: Vertical Progression Is Gaming's Sex & Finally A Web3 Hope 1:06:22

2M ago1:06:22

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Forget the endless autopsies on why Web3 gaming flatlined, @Chris gets past the clichés and gets into the real pathology: a misdiagnosis of what “play-to-earn” was ever good for. @Eric & @Phil on vertical progression is the most important retention driver for several specific reasons The “market for lemons” problem in developer <> publisher relatio…

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338 - I'm Feeling Eighty, Too 1:31:51

2M ago1:31:51

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A new costumed Psyduck is totally tubular during the Pokémon Concierge Celebration event! It’s time to take your Pokémon GO experience to the next level, or rather, the next 30 levels! …and more on this episode of GOCast! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:26 - News 01:00:16 - Leveling Update News Links: Mega Gyarados Raid Day - https://pokemongo.com…

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PvP Corner - Bonus - Mailbag August 2025 44:21

2M ago44:21

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Fish pops in for a bonus Mailbag episode! Regular Links:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠GBL Might & Mastery Update⁠ ⁠Support PvPoke on Patreon or Github⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Play! Pokémon 2025 Season Information from Dracoviz⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support The Battle Frontier on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠More Fish⁠⁠ ⁠⁠More DPhiE250⁠⁠ ⁠Fish’s Non-PoGo Gaming Channel⁠ Voicemail: (262) 586-7717 Email: [email protected]…

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That King story, AI games, Beatstar's closure plus news from our data, jobs and new games columns 19:42

2M ago19:42

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#11, 28/08/25: This week's inside view of mobilegamer.biz includes thoughts on: - That King story, how it was put together and the reaction to it so far - A chat with three different 'AI first' game-makers - The closure of Beatstar after Duolingo bought out most of NextBeat's staff There are also interesting news nuggets from our regular data, jobs…

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Mega Victreebel, Pokémon Secluded Springs, Pokémon GO Level 80 & More! 40:24

2M ago40:24

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Mega Victreebel is here and it’s one of the wildest Mega Evolutions yet. In this episode of That Pokémon Podcast, Jim and Christian react to the creepy horror-style reveal trailer, debate if Pokémon should finally make a true horror game, and break down the hidden cameo of the Kalos ghost girl from Pokémon X & Y. We also cover all the big Pokémon n…

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337 - A Whale of a Time 1:33:22

2M ago1:33:22

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A new Adventure Effect is being added to Pokémon GO Canon–a Dynamax Cannon, if you will! September’s Community Day may have you singing “Wake me up when September ends.”! …and more on this episode of GOCast! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:20 - News 00:41:07 - PokéPoll 01:04:09 - Emails/Voicemails News Links: Sunkissed Shores - https://pokemongo.c…

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Gamescom in review, Supercell's AI lab and news nuggets from our data, soft launch and new game digests 19:15

2M ago19:15

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#10, 21/08/25: This week's audio tour of mobilegamer.biz includes thoughts on Gamescom's mobile presence and a growing sense of optimism overall, a look at what Supercell is up to with its AI lab and plenty of fascinating news nuggets in our regular data, soft launch and new game digests. • Hang on, what is going on here, exactly? Every week mobile…

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Fort Knox Might Be Nothing But Charizard Cards In A Few Years 55:00

3M ago55:00

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, and Christian Hoffer break down all the wild announcements coming out of Pokémon Worlds 2025. To maybe only a few people's surprise, we got a new Charizard card (already destined to break wallets)! We dive into Pokémon Legends ZA’s four-player battle mode, Pokémon Champions' new role as…

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Worlds 2025 - Day 3 with HomesliceHenry 11:17

3M ago11:17

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DPhiE is traveling back home! While the flights might not be cooperating, she's not alone. Joined by HomesliceHenry, they review their Worlds experience and all the excitement from championship Sunday! Visit our website - ⁠⁠www.gocastpodcast.com⁠ Support us - ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/gocastpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us - ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email PvP Corn…

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Worlds 2025 - Day 2 GO Battle League Update Hot Takes 20:48

3M ago20:48

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DPhiE is back with more interviews and insights on the upcoming move update announced after Day 2 of the 2025 Pokémon World Championships! This episode, she speaks with: Lilwinery DecibelViper MagicMayson Ilqm ThePixelCheetah doctorroastbeef There just one more 2025 Worlds bonus episode to go! Who will DPhiE talk to? Tune in to find out! Tune in ag…

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Worlds 2025 - Day 1 Interviews 33:20

3M ago33:20

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DPhiE250 is back out on the floor at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships talking with notable trainers and soaking in the event! This time she catches up with: PvPSteve FinalBossAJ Zzweilous Rochababyface Brzbiddy Tune in again tomorrow for another episode of World Championship fun! Visit our website - ⁠⁠www.gocastpodcast.com⁠ Support us - ⁠⁠www.p…

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Worlds 2025 - Pre-Worlds GO Caster Interviews 20:21

3M ago20:21

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DPhiE catches up with the entire team of Pokémon GO Casters at the Pokémon World Championships 2025 before all the excitement kicks off! Tune in for short interviews with: Inadequance Caleb Peng 20Butters Jim Lawson TomahawkUK Lundberger SpeediestChief2 Check in for more on-the-street interviews at Worlds over the weekend! Visit our website - ⁠⁠www…

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Moon Active, Umamusume, NextBeat plus news nuggets from our data, jobs and new game columns 16:56

3M ago16:56

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#9, 15/08/25: This week's audio tour of mobilegamer.biz takes in Moon Active's three new soft launch games, Umamusume's horse girls getting traction with western players and what's next for NextBeat after most of its staff joined Duolingo. There are also news nuggets aplenty from our regular data, jobs and new games round-ups. • Hang on, what is go…

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McDonald’s Card Chaos, Palworld Copied Pokemon So Palland Copied Palworld & a Pokémon Sea Shanty? 47:24

3M ago47:24

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive into the wild world of Pokémon news you didn’t know you needed. From McDonald’s Japan pulling a Happy Meal promo after scalpers trashed the food for the cards, to Mega Gengar’s game-changing TCG ability, to a Milwaukee Brewers rookie pulling a base set Charizard on camera, it’s a mix…