Game Freak
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On Steam
Steam estimates as of 9 Oct 2026. Revenue is premium revenue on Steam only: game sales, without DLC.
- Revenue as publisher
- $10K
- 1 games
- Revenue as developer
- $6.1M
- 4 games
- Units sold
- 180K
- as publisher or developer
Game Freak’s best-selling games on Steam
| Game | Released | Share of the best seller | Revenue | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beast of ReincarnationDeveloper | 2026 | $5.3M | 112K | |
| Tembo The Badass ElephantDeveloper | 2015 | $383K | 40K | |
| GIGA WRECKERDeveloper | 2016 | $356K | 27K | |
| Little Town HeroDeveloper and Publisher | 2020 | $10K | 540 |
Documents about Game Freak
Weekly Industry Round-up: Mobile Game News and Analysis
This weekly industry update provides a comprehensive overview of significant developments within the global mobile gaming sector as of September 18, 2026.
- King employees may initiate strike action on September 25 following the company's rejection of a collective bargaining agreement.
- Roblox announced at RDC 2026 that it will allow creators to turn their games into standalone apps, alongside new features for offline play and 2D game support.
- Roblox shares increased by 11% following recent company announcements.
The Video Game Publisher That Lost Its Entire Staff Overnight
The video game industry experienced a significant organizational collapse in 2024 when the entire staff of Annapurna Interactive resigned simultaneously.
- In September 2024, the entire 25-to-26-person staff of Annapurna Interactive resigned simultaneously following a breakdown in negotiations between leadership and owner Megan Ellison regarding the company's strategic direction.
- The mass resignation was triggered by a power struggle involving the return of Hector Sanchez, a former executive who had previously left the company following allegations of inappropriate behavior, whom Ellison rehired as president of interactive and new media.
- The former Annapurna Interactive team formed a new publishing entity called Fictions, which subsequently secured the rights to manage and release the remaining game portfolio from Take-Two Interactive's shuttered indie label, Private Division.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake and the Most Anticipated Games of 2026
The gaming industry landscape for 2026 is defined by a tension between established legacy franchises and the overwhelming market dominance of upcoming blockbuster releases.
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is projected to be the most anticipated game of 2026, excluding Grand Theft Auto 6, due to its status as one of the highest-rated games of all time and its potential appeal to a new generation of Zelda fans.
- The upcoming Ocarina of Time remake is expected to be a one-to-one remake, similar to the 3DS remaster which sold 6.4 million units, rather than a redesigned game like Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom.
- Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled for release on October 23rd, just under a month before Grand Theft Auto 6, and is a key title for Activision Blizzard and Microsoft's strategy to focus on core franchises.
Summer Games Fest Doubles Down on AA, as Chaos Sweeps LA: 12/06/2025
The June 2025 industry landscape was defined by a stark contrast between the high-profile launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 and the concurrent Summer Game Fest (SGF) in Los Angeles, which took place against a backdrop of significant civil unrest.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 with 3.5 million units sold during its opening week.
- Summer Game Fest 2025 pivoted away from AAA spectacles to prioritize mid-sized, single-player AA-tier titles.
- Xbox entered the handheld market with the Windows-based ROG Xbox Ally and secured a new development partnership with Game Freak.
Week in Mobile Games E33 - Destiny: Rising heads to mobile and Unity's charm offensive
The mobile gaming industry is currently navigating a period of significant structural and strategic realignment.
- Genshin Impact has solidified its market dominance by surpassing $5 billion in mobile revenue within the Chinese market.
- Bungie and NetEase have partnered to develop Destiny: Rising, a strategic entry into the mobile shooter market, though analysts express skepticism regarding its potential for global blockbuster success.
- Unity is attempting to rebuild developer trust by launching Unity 6 and formally canceling its controversial runtime fee following a period of significant internal layoffs.
Game Freak Confirms Massive Data Leak
Game Freak, the developer behind the Pokémon franchise, has confirmed a significant data breach resulting from unauthorized server access in August 2024.
- Game Freak confirmed that unauthorized third-party access to its servers in August 2024 resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to 2,606 current and former employees and contractors.
- The data breach includes a massive volume of internal files, including source code and beta builds for legacy titles such as Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver and Black 2/White 2.
- Leaked assets reveal details on unannounced and cancelled projects, including a multiplayer title described as similar to Splatoon.
Ubisoft: World’s Most Hated Game Developer
Research conducted by the product review website Rave Reviews identifies Ubisoft as the most negatively perceived video game developer on a global scale.
- Ubisoft was identified as the most hated gaming brand across 23 countries, including major markets like France, Germany, Brazil, Italy, and Russia.
- Capcom ranked as the second most hated gaming developer, leading in negative sentiment across nine countries.
- Sony was identified as the most hated global brand overall, topping the list in 10 countries such as Canada, Chile, and Austria.