DJ Pikachu's Gonna Drop the Beat? Plus, What to *Actually* Expect From Pokémon Presents
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
The latest Pokémon Presents promised updates on upcoming games like *Pokémon Legends: Z-A* and *Pokémon Champions*, plus a surprise DJ Pikachu pre-show. Whether the reveals delivered on the hype is, as always, up for debate.
Alright, buckle up, Trainers, 'cause The Pokémon Company just dropped a mixtape of hype, and it's...well, it's something. Eurogamer tells us today’s Pokémon Presents stream (that’s July 22, 2025, for anyone catching this in a time warp) promises a peek at what's cooking in the world of pocket monsters. And, naturally, they streamed it live.
First things first: DJ Pikachu. Yes, you read that right. Apparently, the little electric rodent has been hitting the decks, and there was a pre-show concert called "Everyone Gather! DJ Pikachu Live." I'm not entirely sure what that entails, but I’m picturing Pikachu in tiny headphones, dropping some surprisingly decent electro-pop beats. (Maybe he's been taking lessons from Deadmau5?) Fair dinkum to The Pokémon Company for keeping things... interesting.
But what about the actual news, eh? Eurogamer anticipates updates on a few key titles, and I reckon they're spot on. We're likely to see more of *Pokémon Legends: Z-A*, that upcoming mainline game that's got everyone buzzing. Hopefully, they'll show us more than just a fancy logo this time. Give us gameplay, you cowards!
Then there's *Pokémon GO*. It's been around longer than some countries, so you can bet your bottom dollar we'll get some news on upcoming events and content. Maybe a new generation of Pokémon? A new raid boss? Or, if we're really lucky, a fix for that bloody annoying bug that keeps crashing the app when I'm about to catch a shiny. Please, Pokémon Gods, hear my plea!
And let’s not forget *Pokémon Pocket TCG*. The digital card game space is getting crowded, but Pokémon's got the brand recognition to make it a contender. Expect updates on new card sets, features, and maybe even some snazzy new ways to separate you from your hard-earned cash… I mean, *enhance your collection*.
But the one I'm really keen on is *Pokémon Champions*. This upcoming strategy game developed by The Pokémon Works and published by Nintendo sounds like a proper throwback to the good old days of *Pokémon Stadium*. Being able to connect it to *Pokémon Home* and use your critters from *Pokémon GO*, *Scarlet*, and *Violet*? Now that's a clever move! It's due out on Switch, Android, and iOS, but the release date is still shrouded in mystery. Hopefully, this stream will shed some light on when we can expect to dive in.
Oh, and there's always the chance we'll get a glimpse of *Pokémon Concierge* Season 2. That stop-motion Netflix series is genuinely lovely, and I'm itching to see more. The last stream gave us a vague 'September 2025' release window, so fingers crossed we get something a bit more concrete this time around. It sounds like its going to have the same welcoming, warm, and focus on the creatures that made the first season such a hit.
So, yeah, that's the lowdown. DJ Pikachu, potential game reveals, and maybe even a release date or two. Set your alarms, charge your Switch, and prepare to be mildly entertained. Or, you know, just watch it later on YouTube. No judgement here.
Tags: Pokémon, Nintendo, Gaming News, Livestream, Pokémon Presents
Original article: Eurogamer