Pokémon Channel released in Japan as Pokémon Channel ~Together with Pikachu!~ (Japanese: ????????? ~??????????!~ Hepburn: Pokemon Channeru ~Pikachu to Issho!~) is a 2003 video game in the Pokémon series developed by Ambrella and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the GameCube. The player's goal is to help Professor Oak refine and promote his TV network through watching broadcasts with the mouse-like Pikachu. The game contains elements of the adventure digital pet and simulation genres. The player can explore full 3D environments have Pikachu converse with other Pokémon and collect various items.