The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo recently announced that the Detective Pikachu game is scheduled to release in North America and Europe both digitally and at retail on March 23, 2018. Detective Pikachu finds the hero of the title – a unique Pikachu in the Pokémon world – partnering with Tim Goodman and searching for evidence and clues to solve a series of cases, whilst also investigating the disappearance of Tim’s father, Harry Goodman. Also launching on the same day is the Great Detective amiibo figure, as well as Detective Pikachu Episode 2 in Japan. Those who purchased the original game via the Nintendo eShop in Japan will get a discount on the full release when it arrives on March 23.
Detective Pikachu discount announced for owners of the original in Japan
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