Pokémon in Detective Pikachu movie are “incredibly real” like animal characters in Guardians of the Galaxy, Jungle Book and Fantastic Beasts

During a recent interview with IGN's Joshua Yehl, POKÉMON Detective Pikachu director Rob Letterman likened the appearance of Pokémon in the upcoming film to how animal-like characters appear in critically-acclaimed movies such as Guardians of the Galaxy, Jungle Book and Fantastic Beasts: “They’re incredibly real, you should think of it as the way [Marvel’s Guardians … Continue reading Pokémon in Detective Pikachu movie are “incredibly real” like animal characters in Guardians of the Galaxy, Jungle Book and Fantastic Beasts

Pokémon Daisuki Club giving away exclusive Pokémon puppets towel to 50 lucky fans

The Pokémon Daisuki Club is currently hosting an exclusive giveaway for Pokémon fans in Japan. Those who take part in a special survey by September 28 will be entered in for a chance to receive a unique towel that displays the puppet versions of 16 iconic Pokémon - Ditto, Gengar, Marshtomp, Charmander, Smeargle, Buneary, Meowth, … Continue reading Pokémon Daisuki Club giving away exclusive Pokémon puppets towel to 50 lucky fans

Nintendo Switch about to surpass 3DS in number of available games

The Nintendo Switch console is about to surpass Nintendo 3DS in terms of number of available games in North America. This is extremely impressive considering the Switch has been out for a little more than a year and 3DS more than seven years. The Switch is less than 200 titles away from surpassing 3DS. It … Continue reading Nintendo Switch about to surpass 3DS in number of available games

Beta version of new PokéStop nomination feature now available to Level 40 Pokémon GO players in Brazil and South Korea

Niantic has announced a PokéStop nomination feature for Pokémon GO, which has officially entered beta for level 40 players in South Korea and Brazil. The official announcement from the development team is as follows: PokéStop Nomination Beta Comes to Brazil and South Korea! Trainers, Coming soon, we’ll be rolling out the first beta test of … Continue reading Beta version of new PokéStop nomination feature now available to Level 40 Pokémon GO players in Brazil and South Korea

Held Items and Abilities are not featured in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

As part of a recent extended play session with Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee, it has been discovered that the upcoming duo of Pokémon games do not feature Held Items and Abilities. The following confirmation comes from Serebii webmaster Joe Merrick: As many people have speculated through various demos and videos, there … Continue reading Held Items and Abilities are not featured in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Shiny Chikorita, Shiny Bayleef and Shiny Meganium confirmed for Pokémon GO Community Day on September 22

Collect Choice Chikorita During Community Day! Net a Meganium that knows Frenzy Plant and search for Shiny Chikorita on Saturday, September 22. This week's Community Day is the first to feature a Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto Region—the Grass-type Pokémon Chikorita! Just like with the other Community Days, this month's star, Chikorita, will appear … Continue reading Shiny Chikorita, Shiny Bayleef and Shiny Meganium confirmed for Pokémon GO Community Day on September 22