Everything you need to know about the ultra special creatures.
Shiny Pokémon were first introduced in March 2017 with the surprise reveal of Shiny Magikarp and its evolution, the red Shiny Gyarados.
Matthew edits guides and other helpful things at Eurogamer.net. When not doing that, he's out and about playing Pokémon Go or continuing to amass his amiibo collection.
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Pokémon Go Community Day event - times, featured Pokémon Charmander and bonus explained
Everything you need to know about the monthly Pokémon Go event.
Every creature from Ruby and Sapphire currently available in Pokémon Go.
Pokémon Go Egg chart for hatching 2km, 5km and 10km Eggs
What to expect to hatch after putting in those miles - Gen 3 Eggs included.
How to catch the game's most elusive creatures.
Pokémon Go Mew event steps - how to unlock Mythical Pokémon Mew as part of 'A Mythical Discovery'
How to unlock Mew in Pokémon Go's A Mythical Discovery.
Pokémon Go Ditto - which Pokémon can be Ditto in the wild explained
How to find the elusive 'hidden' Pokémon Ditto.
Ditto in Pokémon Go was one of the most elusive creatures in the game at launch, and thanks to an update alongside the game's first Thanksgiving event update, has finally appeared in the wild.
Everything we know on the elusive region-locked Pokémon for each released generation.
Pokémon Go region exclusives tie a handful of the first three Generations to specific locations around the globe.
How Field Research, Special Research and Research Breakthroughs will work in Pokémon Go.
Pokémon Go Research quests are a major addition for the game in 2018, introducing new activities for players to accomplish.
Pokémon Go tips, tricks and cheats guide to help you catch 'em all
What you didn't know about catching Pokémon out in the real world, including details of December 2017's Gen 3 update.
Pokémon Go, the location-based free-to-play game that has taken the iOS and Android app stores by storm, allows players to use the original 151 Pokémon in real-world locations, as Google Maps data turns parks, shops and churches into places where you can capture, train and battle creatures.
Nintendo Switch games list, 2018 release dates and every Switch game released so far
Nintendo's own titles to third party software, plus everything we know about the system.
After years of speculation and a missed E3 showing, the Nintendo Switch - formerly known by its codename Nintendo NX - has been unleashed upon the world.
"People want a lot of answers"
We interview Atari as it re-reveals its console / computer hybrid.
Not content with making a hat with a speaker in it, Atari is back with a new home console.
Fortnite Battle Royale tips and tricks, building tips, plus PUBG differences you should know about
Whether new to Battle Royale games or coming over from PUBG, there's plenty to learn.
Fortnite has seen a recent surge in popularity, enjoying some of the success PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has seen with its own (very similar) take on the genre, boosted by the fact it being both free and on consoles.
Fortnite - Search between Three Boats location
Where to Search between Three Boats in Fortnite.
Working out where to search between the Three Boats is one of Fortnite's many Weekly Challenges.
Fortnite - Pool, Windmill, Umbrella location explained
Confused by the Pool, Windmill, Umbrella instruction in Fortnite? Here's what to do.
Working out where to search between the Pool, Windmill, Umbrella is one of Fortnite's many Weekly Challenges.
Fortnite - Summit Mountain Peak locations explained
Where to summit different mountain peaks in Fortnite.
Finding mountain peak locations is one of Fortnite's many Weekly Challenges.
Fortnite - Metal Bridge, Three Billboards and a Crashed Bus location explained
Confused by Fortnite's Metal Bridge, Three Billboards and a Crashed Bus instruction? Here's how it works.
Working out where to search between the Metal Bridge, Three Billboards and a Crashed Bus is one of Fortnite's many Weekly Challenges.
Fortnite Season 3 Battle Pass rewards, skins and items explained
What you can unlock over the course of the latest season of Fortnite.
Fortnite Season 3 introduced a new rank and set of rewards for players to unlock over the coming months.
Fortnite - Vehicle Tower, Rock Sculpture, and Circle of Hedges explained
Confused by the Vehicle Tower, Rock Sculpture, and Circle of Hedges instruction in Fortnite? Here's what to do.
Working out where to search between the Vehicle Tower, Rock Sculpture and Circle of Hedges is one of Fortnite's many Weekly Challenges.
Fortnite - Dusty Depot treasure map location
Where to locate the treasure map in Dusty Depot and find its bounty in Fortnite.
Finding the Dusty Depot treasure map location is the objective of one of Fortnite's many Weekly Challenges.
Fortnite - Llama, Fox, and a Crab visit explained
Where to find the mysterious Llama, Fox, and a Crab across Fortnite.
Finding out where the Llama, Fox, and a Crab are located is one of Fortnite's many Weekly Challenges.
Fortnite mobile - expected Android release date and how to download Fortnite Mobile on iOS
How you can get your hands on a mobile version of Fortnite: Battle Royale.
Fortnite mobile sees Epic's Battle Royale game branching out to new platforms.
Fortnite - Forbidden dance locations explained
Here are the many forbidden places you can dance in Fortnite.
Finding forbidden dance locations is one of Fortnite's many Weekly Challenges.
The settings to choose for easy performance gains in Fortnite.
Fortnite Settings allow you to tinker with visuals to prioritize graphical quality or smoother performance, based on your preferences.
Fortnite Dance Floor locations - How to complete Dance on different Dance Floors
Where you can find different Dance Floors in Fortnite.
Finding out where Dance Floor locations are is one of Fortnite's many Weekly Challenges.
Fortnite - Vending Machines locations explained and how they work
Where to narrow down the search for Vending Machines across Fortnite.
Fortnite Vending Machines is a new addition to Epic Games' Battle Royale mode.
Fortnite - Retail Row treasure map location
Where to locate the treasure map in Retail Row and find its bounty in Fortnite.
Finding the Retail Row treasure map location is the objective of one of Fortnite's many Weekly Challenges.
Fortnite - Hidden Gnomes in different Named Locations and creepy laughing explained
How to find laughing Hidden Gnomes in Fortnite.
Finding Hidden Gnomes in different Named Locations is one of Fortnite's many Weekly Challenges.
Fortnite - Bullseye locations explained
Where to land on Bullseyes in Fortnite.
Finding out where to land on different bullseyes is one of Fortnite's many Weekly Challenges.
Fortnite - Ice cream truck locations explained
Where to find ice cream trucks across Fortnite.
Finding out where the different Ice Cream Trucks are located is one of Fortnite's many Weekly Challenges.