But while the game looks fantastic, there is, unfortunately, one big catch with its monetization. Pokémon Friends was the sole “new” announcement, and it looks adorable. A charming new Pokémon puzzle game with loads of content, collectibles, and even a light story. Previous Pokémon games like Pokémon Rumble and Pokémon Cafe Remix also functioned differently on Switch versus mobile, so there’s precedent here. The Pokemon CompanyWhile Pokémon Friends is a winning idea that looks adorable, it continues the Pokémon Company’s tendency to aggressively monetize nearly everything about the franchise.