Nintendo Switch is the best-selling console for six consecutive months in Japan

The latest Japanese gaming sales figures have revealed that the Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console for the sixth consecutive month during August 2018, nearly reaching five million in total sales in the region alone. During the four-week period between July 30 and August 26, Nintendo's latest console sold 199,000 units across Japan, bringing the … Continue reading Nintendo Switch is the best-selling console for six consecutive months in Japan

Nintendo applies for new GameCube controller and Super Smash Bros. Brawl trademarks

Nintendo Co., Ltd. has applied for two new Nintendo GameCube controller trademarks in Japan (both using the images pictured above) for a number of purposes including game controller and home video game machine. To view pictures of the actual applications, click here. Nintendo has also applied for a video game-related trademark in Japan for the … Continue reading Nintendo applies for new GameCube controller and Super Smash Bros. Brawl trademarks

Pokémon Global Link currently undergoing maintenance for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon, September 3

The Pokémon Global Link (PGL) is currently unavailable due to maintenance, which is scheduled to last until 11 p.m. EST – so hopefully it shouldn’t be for much longer. During maintenance, all services on the PGL are unavailable, including the official website, features related to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon, Game Sync and Rating Battles. … Continue reading Pokémon Global Link currently undergoing maintenance for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon, September 3

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai reveals stage development process, music tracks and more

In a recent issue of Famitsu, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai reveals various tidbits regarding the highly-anticipated fighting game: Sakurai reconfirms that there are 34 Castlevania music tracks Some stages took upwards of a year to develop Omega/Final Destination and Battlefield versions of each stage were especially difficult Manpower was strained because they … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai reveals stage development process, music tracks and more

Pokémon GO global bonuses catch Stardust increase, 3K Stardust per Raid Battle, 2× Hatch Stardust and 1-hour Star Pieces now available worldwide until September 10 at 1 p.m. PDT

The final event in Niantic's Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 was the Yokosuka Pokémon GO Safari Zone, which took place from August 29 to September 2 in Yokosuka, Japan. Professor Willow’s Global Challenge took place on September 1 and 2, giving Trainers all over the world another opportunity to unlock bonuses while taking part in this special event. All Stardust-themed global bonuses are now available … Continue reading Pokémon GO global bonuses catch Stardust increase, 3K Stardust per Raid Battle, 2× Hatch Stardust and 1-hour Star Pieces now available worldwide until September 10 at 1 p.m. PDT

Pokémon Duel adds brand-new Poipole, Naganadel, Mega Latios, Mega Latias, Haxorus figures and more

Pokémon Duel has received a brand-new update, bringing the popular mobile board game version 6.2.3 across iOS, Android and Kindle Fire devices. In addition to the major balance patch that was first announced last week, the latest update introduces several new figures: [UX] Poipole, [UX] Naganadel, [UX] Mega Latios and [UX] Mega Latias [R] Dragalge and [R] Fraxure … Continue reading Pokémon Duel adds brand-new Poipole, Naganadel, Mega Latios, Mega Latias, Haxorus figures and more

Multiple Pokémon games appear on the latest UK charts for the week ending September 1

It was another great week for the Pokémon franchise in terms of video game sales. Multiple Pokémon games have reappeared on the latest UK software sales charts for Nintendo 3DS for the week ending September 1, 2018. These include Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon and Pokémon Crystal on Nintendo 3DS, as well as Pokkén Tournament DX on Nintendo Switch. … Continue reading Multiple Pokémon games appear on the latest UK charts for the week ending September 1

Hawlucha, #701 – Wrestling Pokémon

Although its body is small, its proficient fighting skills enable it to keep up with big bruisers like Machamp and Hariyama. With its wings, it controls its position in the air. It likes to attack from above, a maneuver that is difficult to defend against. Type: Fighting/Flying Category: Wrestling Ability: Limber, which protects the Pokémon from paralysis. … Continue reading Hawlucha, #701 – Wrestling Pokémon