New Pokémon Johto plushies added to the official Pokémon Center collection

A new set of plushies of Pokémon that originally appeared in the Johto region has been made available at the Pokémon Center. You can visit the official Pokémon store's website to view and purchase plushies of several Johto Pokémon, such as Espeon, Totodile, Elekid, Celebi, Chikorita and Cyndaquil. Prices and sizes vary for each one, … Continue reading New Pokémon Johto plushies added to the official Pokémon Center collection

The Nintendo Switch launch is exactly one week away

Nintendo's next home gaming system is almost here. The Nintendo Switch console is set to launch worldwide on Friday, March 3, at a suggested retail price of $299.99. The system comes with the main console, Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R) controllers, a Joy-Con grip (to which two Joy-Con are attached and used as one controller), … Continue reading The Nintendo Switch launch is exactly one week away

40 new Pokémon-themed LINE stickers are now available on iOS, Android and Windows Mobile devices

The Pokémon Company has put out a new set of stickers for LINE. These stickers are now available on the social media app for iOS, Android and Windows Mobile devices. They feature a variety of Pokémon in collaboration with the illustrator MOGU and is called Team Rascal Pikachu. There are 40 different stickers in this … Continue reading 40 new Pokémon-themed LINE stickers are now available on iOS, Android and Windows Mobile devices

New Pokémon GO update implements performance improvements on iOS and Android

Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.57.3 for Android and 1.27.3 for iOS. According to developer Niantic, the new patch's main purpose is to implement performance improvements. There's currently no word on when exactly the update will be dispatched to all players, but stay tuned for any announcements. Pokémon GO … Continue reading New Pokémon GO update implements performance improvements on iOS and Android

Pokémon Gallery Figures packaging revealed for Pikachu, Mew, Magikarp and Eevee

A brand-new line of Pokémon Gallery Figures were recently unveiled by The Pokémon Company. The first four Gallery Figures depict four recognizable Pokémon as they perform an attack: Mew using Psychic, Eevee using Swift, Magikarp using Splash and Pikachu using its iconic Thunderbolt attack. Each figure is mounted on the same size base, making it easy to … Continue reading Pokémon Gallery Figures packaging revealed for Pikachu, Mew, Magikarp and Eevee

First look at Pikachu wearing a party hat in Pokémon GO for Pokémon Day 2017

To commemorate Pokémon Day on February 27, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has teamed up with The Pokémon Company International for its annual celebration of all things Pokémon. From February 26 at 1 p.m. PST to March 6 at 1 p.m. PST, special Pikachu appearing all over the world will be celebrating Pokémon Day by wearing … Continue reading First look at Pikachu wearing a party hat in Pokémon GO for Pokémon Day 2017

New Fighting Gym Cup event goes live in Pokémon Duel

A new event for Pokémon Duel recently went live. It’s the Fighting Gym Cup, which is running until March 2, 2017. Read on below for a list of everything you need to know about it: Fighting-type MP 1 & 2 figures get +1 MP Psychic-type attacks get +20 New figures are available from Gym Boosters, … Continue reading New Fighting Gym Cup event goes live in Pokémon Duel

The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara talks Pokémon on Nintendo Switch

The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara was recently asked to share some comments in regard to bringing the Pokémon franchise to Nintendo Switch. Here's what he had to say: "Pokémon has been about portable, but now there is the Switch, which is a portable home console so it has a bigger screen and higher specs … Continue reading The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara talks Pokémon on Nintendo Switch