New Pokémon Works Subsidiary Shares Building with ILCA

New information has come to light on the The Pokémon Company, thanks to Serebii's Joe Merrick. A new subsidiary, Pokémon Works, has been developed, that interestingly, will share its location with ILCA, a company known for their role in developing Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

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New Pokémon Works Subsidiary and ILCA: A Strategic Alliance

While the specific objectives of Pokémon Works remain shrouded in mystery, its co-location with ILCA suggests a potential for collaboration or shared resources. It's important to recognize that although ILCA operates independently from The Pokémon Company, they have a strong existing relationship through projects like Pokémon Home and the remakes of Diamond and Pearl. Furthermore, ILCA's ties with Bandai Namco, especially after opening a new studio together in 2022, hint at the interconnected nature of these partnerships.

The Broader Pokémon Ecosystem

The Pokémon brand is managed by a coalition of companies, each playing a unique role in its success. Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and Game Freak jointly own the franchise. Creatures Inc., co-founded by Tsunekazu Ishihara and the late Satoru Iwata, oversees the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which unveiled the Pokémon TCG Pocket mobile game during the recent Pokémon Presents.

On the other hand, Game Freak, initially a fan magazine that evolved into a game developer, handles the core series of Pokémon games and a majority of related gaming products.

Anticipation Builds for Pokémon Legends Z-A

In related news, the franchise's next big title, Pokémon Legends Z-A, has been officially announced, following the success of Pokémon Legends Arceus. This upcoming game invites players back to the Kalos region and Lumoise City, with a launch scheduled for 2025.

Not much is known about the upcoming title at this time; however, we'll continue to bring you information as we have it!