Packaging unveiled for new Pikachu-themed GameCube controller for Nintendo Switch

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Japanese manufacturer Hori recently unveiled three new Nintendo Switch controllers, all of which are based on the iconic Nintendo GameCube gamepad. Designs are inspired by Pikachu, The Legend of Zelda and Mario. They will be released this October in Japan and will be compatible with a number of games, including the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. … Continue reading Packaging unveiled for new Pikachu-themed GameCube controller for Nintendo Switch

Nintendo secures third place in gaming industry’s most-seen TV ads ranking from August 16 to September 15

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Nintendo has once again managed to garner millions of impressions from its TV ads, specifically from the period of August 16 to September 15, 2018. Read on below for more specifics: Third place goes to Nintendo with 314.8 million impressions generated from 12 commercials that ran over 2,600 times. The most-seen spot was “Extending Summer,” … Continue reading Nintendo secures third place in gaming industry’s most-seen TV ads ranking from August 16 to September 15

Niantic announces Pokémon GO Open Street events for Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 30 and Macon, Georgia, on October 7

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Niantic has been working with the Knight Foundation on a host of programs to tie AR games to civic engagement. The developer recently announced a new Fellowship program that will provide select community leaders the tools to integrate Pokémon GO into Open Street events in cities across the U.S. If you’re near Charlotte, North Carolina on … Continue reading Niantic announces Pokémon GO Open Street events for Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 30 and Macon, Georgia, on October 7

New Pokémon snow globes feature Charmander, Pikachu, Umbreon and Rowlet in starry night settings from Lotteria

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Fast-food chain Lotteria is continuing to release various Pokémon-themed snow globes in South Korea. Four of the latest additions consist of starry night settings featuring Charmander, Pikachu, Umbreon or Rowlet. To learn more about the latest batch of Pokémon snow globes, click here and check out the official promo in the embedded video below: Source: … Continue reading New Pokémon snow globes feature Charmander, Pikachu, Umbreon and Rowlet in starry night settings from Lotteria

Two new official guides unveiled for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee in Japan

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled two new official guides for those dedicated Pokémon players in Japan looking to unlock everything in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. The first book teaches fans how they can speed through the game from beginning to end, skipping unnecessary objectives. This book will be released alongside the … Continue reading Two new official guides unveiled for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee in Japan

Video: Watch the final day of Nintendo UK VS Live from EGX 2018 featuring Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more

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Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, Pokémon Ultra Moon and more Nintendo games are playable in the UK at EGX 2018, running 20th-23rd September 2018 at The NEC, Birmingham. Alongside these highly anticipated debut appearances, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is also available to play throughout the event. To watch the official recording for the final day of … Continue reading Video: Watch the final day of Nintendo UK VS Live from EGX 2018 featuring Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee Nintendo Switch dock, Joy-Con and empty bundle box available for purchase separately in Japan

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A special bundle that includes a Nintendo Switch system, Pikachu- and Eevee-themed Joy-Con controllers, a pre-installed copy of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, and a Poké Ball Plus will be released on November 16. The front of the dock features Eevee and Pikachu, while the back of the console has silhouettes of both partner … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee Nintendo Switch dock, Joy-Con and empty bundle box available for purchase separately in Japan

Photos: Close look at exclusive Pokémon GO original strap from Pokémon GO Week at Pokémon Festa 2018 in South Korea

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To coincide with Pokémon Festa 2018, a new Pokémon GO Week is taking place this month for fans in South Korea. From September 17 to September 25, rare spawns of certain Pokémon are now appearing more frequently in the wild. Specifically, from September 21 to September 23, rare Pokémon such as Feebas and Trapinch are appearing in Seoul … Continue reading Photos: Close look at exclusive Pokémon GO original strap from Pokémon GO Week at Pokémon Festa 2018 in South Korea