Brand-new Pokémon Yurutto collection launches with Pikachu, Dedenne, Rowlet, Ludicolo, Croagunk and Bewear

The Pokémon Company has teamed up with renowned manga artist Mr. Kanahei to create a new batch of figurines as part of the official Pokémon Yurutto collection. The first batch of figurines features Pikachu, Dedenne, Rowlet, Ludicolo, Croagunk and Bewear. They can be acquired for 300 yen each via capsule machines at physical Pokémon Center … Continue reading Brand-new Pokémon Yurutto collection launches with Pikachu, Dedenne, Rowlet, Ludicolo, Croagunk and Bewear

Final Pokémon design unveiled for new Kotobukiya Trainer Red and Pikachu figure designed by Ken Sugimori

The original Pokémon Center celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 25, 2018, in Japan. The Pokémon Company marked this occasion in a variety of ways, including by releasing a wide range of merchandise that commemorates the momentous milestone. A new batch of products recently launched in Japan feature Trainer Red and Pikachu, as designed by renowned Pokémon illustrator Ken Sugimori … Continue reading Final Pokémon design unveiled for new Kotobukiya Trainer Red and Pikachu figure designed by Ken Sugimori

Motion controls cannot be disabled in Pokémon Let’s Go but aren’t required in handheld mode if kept on flat surface

It turns out that motion controls are not required to catch Pokémon while playing Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee in handheld mode on Nintendo Switch, according to a statement from Nintendo. Here’s the full statement provided to IGN by a Nintendo representative: “Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! do not … Continue reading Motion controls cannot be disabled in Pokémon Let’s Go but aren’t required in handheld mode if kept on flat surface

Pokémon Center pre-order figures unveiled for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee in Japan

The Pokémon Company has unveiled the bonuses that come with pre-orders of Poké Ball Plus, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee at the official Pokémon Center in Japan. Pre-purchase customers will receive original figures of Pikachu and male Trainer or Eevee and female Trainer, depending on which version of the game they select. Other bonuses include … Continue reading Pokémon Center pre-order figures unveiled for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee in Japan

Video: New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate blog post features Lucario, the only fighter whose attack power increases as it takes damage

Set to launch on December 7 for Nintendo Switch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will include every single fighter ever featured in the series’ nearly two-decade run, making it one of the biggest crossover events in gaming history. Fans can enjoy returning favorites like Pikachu, Pikachu Libre, Jigglypuff, Pichu, Lucario and Pokémon Trainer, who fights by making commands to Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard. Today's … Continue reading Video: New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate blog post features Lucario, the only fighter whose attack power increases as it takes damage

Video: Meltan’s reveal in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee impressions discussion

The Pokémon Company, Nintendo and Niantic recently revealed the new nut head Pokémon, which mysteriously made its debut via Pokémon GO over the past weekend. Its name is Meltan – brand-new Mythical Pokémon that also happens to be a Steel type. Also known as the Hex Nut Pokémon, Meltan will appear in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee. Meltan has a Ditto-shaped body, single black eye and … Continue reading Video: Meltan’s reveal in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee impressions discussion

Pokémon Crystal, Silver and Gold reappear atop the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending September 26

At least four Pokémon games have reappeared on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts in Japan, including the re-released classic Pokémon Crystal. The Japanese eShop charts for the period between September 20 and September 26 are as follows: Nintendo 3DS eShop Charts Tobidasu! Nyanko Daisensou Pocket Monsters Crystal Bokujou Monogatari: Mitsu no Sato no Taisetsu na Tomodachi Minecraft: … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal, Silver and Gold reappear atop the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending September 26

Nintendo Live 2018 announced featuring official Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments and more

Nintendo has announced Nintendo Live 2018, which is set to take place in Tokyo at the Makuhari Messe on November 3 to 4 and in Kyoto at the Kyoto International Conference Center on November 23 to 24 with tournaments for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, ARMS, Mario Tennis Aces and Splatoon 2. You'll be able to … Continue reading Nintendo Live 2018 announced featuring official Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments and more