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The Pokémon Company International has already opened its offices in Mexico City and this is the position for which you can apply right now


The Pokémon Company International is one of the most important entertainment companies in the world and its businesses go far beyond its popular video games. With one of the most important Collectible Card Games in the world, many audiovisual projects such as TV series and movies, as well as a huge amount of official merchandise inspired by its popular characters, we are facing one of the true giants of entertainment.

There were rumors that TPCi was planning open offices in Mexico City after images of the space that were apparently published by one of the employees circulated. We now have more publications suggesting that The company has begun its operations in Mexican lands.

Pokémon opens its offices in CDMX

During last weekend, Alan Mandujano, Head of Latin America for Pokémon GO within Niantic Labs, published on his social networks that the Pokémon Company invited him to the inauguration of the TPCi offices in CDMX, attaching some images of what this space looks like. A large sculpture of Pikachu and many other motifs alluding to the charismatic franchise could not be missing.

Source: Alan Mandujano in X / @AlanMB

Source: Alan Mandujano in X / @AlanMB

Source: Alan Mandujano in X / @AlanMB

Source: Alan Mandujano in X / @AlanMB

“This week I attended the inauguration of the TPCi offices in CDMX! A thousand thanks to the Pokémon team for the invitation. Truly a historic moment that speaks of the importance that LATAM has for the franchise. “It is the beginning of very good things for the region”

Works at The Pokémon Company International in Mexico

It is too early to know all the implications that the opening of the Japanese company’s offices in Mexico City will have for Latin America. For now, we already know one of the vacancies that the company has for people who reside in CDMX and the Metropolitan Area.

If you have 2 to 4 years of professional experience in the marking area and can communicate perfectly in Spanish and English, this vacancy could be for you. TPCi is looking for a professional for the position of a vacancy that was published a week ago on Linkedin and that already has more than 750 applications.

These are the functions of the position being sought:

  • Execute the Trade Marketing Plan in accordance with sales and marketing objectives, and manage merchandising agencies to maximize product sales in Mexico.
  • Work with Sales Managers to improve brand presence and campaign execution in the field of commerce through planning, execution and monitoring in stores of excellence, aligned with annual sales priorities.
  • Work directly with clients and Sales Managers to create account-specific activations and execution schedules.
  • Regularly visit points of sale to ensure branding is visible and guidelines are respected.
  • Create point-of-sale reports, including pricing, inventory availability, and competitor activities and pricing.
  • Contribute to the formation of the department’s annual budget and the Annual Plan. Contribute to the development of sales support materials (presentations, sales sheets, giveaways, etc.).

What is requested of applicants is the following:

  • A truly customer-centric mindset.
  • Speaking and writing skills in Spanish and English at a near native level are required.
  • Proven listening skills necessary to elicit and internalize customer feedback, needs, and motivations.
  • Advanced communication skills; clearly and concisely communicate complex topics and technologies.
  • be able to synthesize complex ideas into concise and meaningful information for clients.
  • Have outstanding skills in prioritization and project management, paying attention to details and constant follow-up.
  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Two (2) to four (4) years of related professional experience.

We will be waiting for any information related to it of the opening of these offices.

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Pokemon GO New Year 2024 Event: Date and Time, Pokemon Debut, Bonuses, and More

Can you believe it’s almost 2024? Where does time go? Another new year brings a host of new events to Pokemon GO, and it’ll start with a bang with the 2024 New Year’s event which features one of the cutest Pokemon debuts in recent times!

Pokemon GO New Year 2024 Full Event Details

When Pokemon GO launched in 2016, I had no idea that I would still be playing it eight years later, in 2024. It’s been a long journey, and a lot has changed over the years. What better way to celebrate by bringing the new year into gaming and in style! Additionally, there will be fireworks in the sky again.

Event date and time

The Pokemon GO New Year 2024 event will begin on Monday, January 1st, 2024has 10:00 a.m. and last until Wednesday, January 3, 2024has 8:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon debut

The following two Pokémon will debut during the 2024 New Year’s event.

Image via Pokemon GO Live

Pokémon Bright
Jigglypuff wearing a ribbon
Wigglytuff wearing a ribbon

Encounters with wild Pokémon

The following Pokémon will be available to catch in the wild for the duration of the 2024 New Year’s event, and yes, the dapper Hoothoot is back.

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Pokémon Bright
Jigglypuff wearing a ribbon
Hoothoot wearing New Year’s outfit
The Darumaka
Bronzer

Event Egg Pool

The following Pokémon can be found in eggs obtained during the event period.

Pokémon Egg type Bright
Pichu wearing a party hat 7 KM
Cleffa 7 KM
The Igglybuff 7 KM
Togepi 7 KM
Tyrogue 7 KM
Smoochum 7 KM
Elekid 7 KM
Magby (in English only) 7 KM
Azurill 7 KM
Wynaut 7 KM

Pokémon Raid

The following Pokémon can be defeated and caught in active raids during the event period.

Pokémon Raid Type Bright
Bulbasaur wearing a party hat One-star raid
Charmander wearing a party hat One-star raid
Squirtle wearing a party hat One-star raid
Hoothoot wearing New Year’s outfit One-star raid
Wurmple wearing a party hat One-star raid
Raticate wearing a party hat Three-star raid
Nidorino wearing a party hat Three-star raid
Gengar wearing a party hat Three-star raid
Wobbuffet wearing a party hat Three-star raid
Mouscoto (Americas) Five Star Raid
Xurkitree (Asia-Pacific) Five Star Raid
Pheromosa (Europe) Five Star Raid
Mega Ampharos Mega Raid

Tip:

Note that the Ultra Beasts that can be found in five-star raids are regional, and you will only be able to find those that are local to you. Unless you are able to remote raid to a raid in another region.

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Field Research Task Encounters

During the event period, trainers will be able to encounter certain Pokémon as rewards for completing field research tasks which will be rewarded by rotating PokéStops and obtaining event-specific tasks. In addition to the Pokémon below, trainers will also be rewarded with Stardust for completing these tasks.

Pokémon Bright
The Darumaka
Bronzer

Event Bonuses

The following event bonuses will be active for the duration of the 2024 New Year’s Eve event.

  • Trainers who place Eggs in an incubator during the event will receive 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance.
  • Trainers will receive 1/4 egg hatch distance for the first three eggs they hatch via the egg hatch widget.

Event avatar object

Image via Pokemon GO Live

You can start the new year in style with this rather adorable Darumaka hat. The more you look at it, the cuter it looks.

One-off paid study exclusive to the event

Players can purchase an event-exclusive paid One-Time Research for $1 or the equivalent in their local currency. Purchasing this research will allow trainers to obtain the following rewards upon successful completion.

Pokémon Bright
Jigglypuff wearing a ribbon
Hoothoot wearing New Year’s outfit
Wurmple wearing a party hat

Trainers will also receive the following rewards:

The search for paid time will be posted online at the same time as the event and must be completed before January 3, 2024has 8:00 p.m. local time to take full advantage of its benefits.

Event Pack

The following event pack will be available for purchase in the in-game store.

Lot of 99 PokéCoins

  • 1 Incubator
  • 1 premium raid pass

So! What a fun way to end 2023 and welcome 2024. But 2023 isn’t over yet, and be sure to make the most of the Winter Break Part 2 event.

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Pokemon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Giovanni’s Battle Guide


This guide will review and counter Giovanni’s team in Pokemon GO Tour: Sinnoh.

Pokemon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Giovanni’s Team

Image via Niantic

You will have the opportunity to fight with Giovanni after completing the fourth set of special research missions in GO Tour 2024: It’s About Time (and Space). When you do, Giovanni’s team will consist of the following Shadow Pokémon:

Giovanni’s Pokémon
Shadow Persian
Shadow Torterra, Infernape or Empoleon
Shadow Regigigas

Giovanni’s second Shadow Pokémon will change depending on which Sinnoh starter Pokémon you chose at the start of the GO Tour Special Research.

After defeating Giovanni, you can encounter and try to capture Shadow Regigigas, who has a chance to be shiny.

Shadow Persian Counters

As a pure Normal-type, Persian is countered by Fighting-type Pokémon. Legendary Pokémon that can counter Persian include:

  • Terrakion,
  • Pheromosa,
  • Keldeo (Solved or Ordinary).

Common Fighting-type Pokémon can also stand up to Persians, including:

  • Lucario,
  • Conkeldurr,
  • Breloom,
  • Machamp.

Shadow Torterra Counters

Torterra is both a Grass- and Ground-type, making it doubly weak to Ice-type attacks.. You have many options to counter Torterra, such as:

  • Galar Darmanitan (Zen or Standard),
  • Mamiswine,
  • Weaver,
  • Glaceon,
  • Jynx.

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Shadow Infernape Markers

The Fire and Fighting type Infernape doesn’t have a dual weakness like Torterra, but it does have a lot of types it is normally weak against, which gives you plenty of options to counter it. Psychic is a particularly effective type for dealing with Shadow Infernape. Here are some powerful Psychic-type legendaries that do well against Infernape:

  • Hoopa (unbound or confined),
  • Mewtwo,
  • Deoxys (Attack Form),
  • or Azelf from the occasional study missions of GO Tour: Sinnoh.

Alakazam and Espeon are two powerful non-legendary Psychic-type Pokémon that can also be used to counter Shadow Infernape.

Shadow Empoleon Counters

Empoleon has a good defensive Water and Steel type, but can still be countered with powerful Electric or Fighting-type Pokémon. Here are some of the best Pokémon that counter Shadow Empoleon:

  • Xurkitree,
  • Terrakion,
  • Zekrom,
  • Pheromosa,
  • Lucario.

Terrakion, Pheromosa, and Lucario are particularly good options that can also be used to counter Giovanni’s Shadow Persian, but watch out for Terrakion’s Water-type weakness.

Shadow Regigigas Counters

Regigigas is another pure Normal-type Pokémon, meaning it has the same Fighting-type counters as Shadow Persian. Terrakion, Lucario and Conkeldurr are particularly good choices thanks to their bulk, which helps them tank Regigigas attacks. Pheromosa is a glass cannon, so it might not be able to fight both Persians and Regigigas.

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Make sure you don’t leave anything unfinished as you complete the Pokemon GO Tour: Sinnoh festivities, including catching a White Striped Basculin and using Palkia and Dialga’s adventure effects.

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Johto Pokémon and brand new features are being added to Pokémon GO!


As Niantic just announced on its official Pokémon GO blog, the long-awaited wait for the 2nd generation pocket monsters will soon be over! Later this week, players worldwide will have the opportunity to grab more than 80 Johto Pokémon that originally debuted in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games. But that’s not all, because a bunch of new features are also intended to expand the gaming experience in a refreshing way:

  • New developments: Among the more than 80 new Johto Pokémon, there will also be evolutions of older pocket monsters from the Kanto region. This will be possible with the help of new development items available at PokéStops.
  • New encounter gameplay: Wild Pokémon should react in new ways when attempted to be caught. New item carousels will be added to the encounter screen, allowing you to select Berries and Poké Balls directly.
  • New berries: In addition to raspberry berries, you can also find nanab berries and sanana berries at PokéStops. While the Nanab Berry slows down its movements when used against a wild Pokémon to make it easier to catch, the Sanana Berry doubles the number of candies in the event of a successful capture attempt.
  • New Avatars and Clothing Options: Thanks to a new selection of hats, shirts, pants and other items, you can make your character’s appearance even more individual.

Thanks to our SamaGame members @Super-Saiyajin Gogeta and @Rabenpelz for the tip! Below you will find the associated press release and an official trailer:

Quote from press release

Discover and catch more than 80 additional Pokémon anywhere in the world in Pokémon GO

Game update introduces Pokémon first discovered in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games. Additional changes affect encounters, evolutions, berries and trainer fashion.

San Francisco, February 15, 2017: Niantic, Inc. and The Pokémon Company International announced that 80 additional Pokémon will be coming to Pokémon GO later this week. These include Pokémon that were first discovered in the Johto region in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games, including Endive, Fiery Urchin, and Carnimani. Trainers can encounter and catch these “wild” Pokémon on adventurous exploration hunts in their neighborhoods and cities. In addition to the Pokémon appearing in the game for the first time, the latest update also includes changes to game mechanics. The new challenges for trainers include changed play behavior during encounters, new development items, two new berries and an expanded selection of outfits and accessories for trainer avatars.

“Today is an exciting day for Pokémon GO as we welcome more Pokémon while expanding encounter and capture mechanics for the global community of trainers who love playing the game,” said John Hanke, Founder and Chief Executive Officer from Niantic, Inc. “Pokémon GO is a live experience that we will continue to support and evolve in new and interesting ways for many years to come.”

“With Pokémon GO, The Pokémon Company wanted to create a compelling game that had real-world interaction with Pokémon as its core concept,” said JC Smith, senior director, consumer marketing, The Pokémon Company International. “The amazing response that Pokémon GO has received from millions of Pokémon fans, old and new, around the world is truly phenomenal. We’re excited to continue the adventure and fun of the Pokémon brand in this innovative way by introducing new Pokémon.”

The new evolution options introduced by this update to Pokémon GO allow players to evolve their Pokémon into Pokémon first discovered in the Johto region using evolution items. When catching Pokémon, trainers will be able to use two new berries – the Nanab Berry, which slows down a Pokémon’s movement, and the Sanana Berry, which doubles the number of Candies a trainer receives the next time a trainer is successful at catching them. Trainers will also have a new selection of headwear, shirts, pants and other items to customize the look of their avatar. Additional items will also be available in the in-game Pokémon GO shop.

Check out a new Pokémon GO trailer showing off the new Pokémon and new features using the link below:

www.youtube.com

Trainers can download Pokémon GO from the App Store for iOS devices and the Google Play Store for Android devices. A version of Pokémon GO for Apple Watch is also available in the App Store. With Nintendo’s Pokémon GO Plus, trainers can catch Pokémon and collect items with just the push of a button, without looking at a screen. The inventory of this additional device will be replenished in stores at the same time as the update and is available while stocks last.

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Source: Press release, Pokémon GO Live

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Poké coins for Pokémon GO are available for a lot cheaper in the Galaxy Store

In addition to the Playstore, which is one of the standard apps on Android smartphones with which you can download apps, Samsung Galaxy devices offer another option for downloading apps: The Galaxy Store is already pre-installed on many devices and also offers one Variety of apps. With the help of the Galaxy Store, Pokémon GO players can now save a lot of money, because if you download and install the Pokémon GO app via this store, the cost of Poké coins in the in-game shop is a lot cheaper than in Pokémon GO the Playstore or the App Store of iOS is the case:

  • 100 Poké Coins: €0.99 in the App Store/Playstore; €0.87 in the Galaxy Store
  • 550 Poké Coins: €5.49 in the App Store/Playstore; €4.39 in the Galaxy Store
  • 1,200 Pokécoins: €10.99 in the App Store/Playstore; €8.78 in the Galaxy Store
  • 2,500 Pokécoins: €21.99 in the App Store/Playstore; €17.59 in the Galaxy Store
  • 5,200 Pokécoins: €43.99 in the App Store/Playstore; €35.19 in the Galaxy Store
  • 14,500 Pokécoins: €109.99 in the App Store/Playstore; €87.99 in the Galaxy Store

So if you want to buy Poké coins for Pokémon GO, you should carefully consider which store you want to buy the coins from beforehand, as this can save up to several euros. Thank you Ricardo for pointing out this news.

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New Today Tab feature coming soon to Pokémon GO

Pokémon players can expect an innovation very soon: In the research view, in addition to the familiar tabs for field and special research, a new tab called “Today” will be available. This is intended to offer players a compact overview of current events and progress:

  • An event section provides information about currently running events and shows their remaining duration as well as ongoing event bonuses.
  • The tab also provides a compact overview of your Pokémon in Gyms and their current defense duration and motivation. It should also show which Pokémon have already returned and how many PokéCoins you have already received on the current day.
  • A compact graphic will also show you how many days in a row you have caught a Pokémon or turned a PokéStop. This means you can keep an eye on the bonus you receive for a series of up to seven days.
  • Finally, there should be a short overview of upcoming events, which you can use to view the in-game messages, which can also be accessed via the “News” item in the menu.

It is not yet known when exactly this new feature will be available in the game.

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Palworld: The “Grown-Up Pokemon” goes into Early Access on Steam in January


Even Geoff Keighley made the comparison between in his Summer Game Fest 2023 Showcase Palworld and a Pokémon with Guns. That’s when you knew that so many Nintendo games probably wouldn’t be part of the show anymore.

But it was Palworld that presented us with the early access start at the end of a new trailer. In January 2024, Steam Early Access is scheduled to begin and a “large amount of content” is being prepared for it. There was no talk today of the Xbox version announced at the Tokyo Game Show.

Collect, explore and breed – these are the ingredients for a fun monster collecting game. But Palworld is also about survival. Farming is not always enough. Firearm use is an integral part.

Poaching and crime are listed as gameplay features. It’s illegal, but only “if you get caught”. A big playground, then – but when it came to monster design, people weren’t always that imaginative. Some pals seem like a spitting image of their role models.

The new trailer:

Images: Palworld, Pocket Pair