2025 Japan World Expo Pokémon giveaway now underway on Twitter

Last year, Pikachu and Hello Kitty were appointed by Japanese foreign minister Tarō Kōno. The two prominent entertainment icons are officially serving as ambassadors to promote the city of Osaka, Japan, for the Osaka Kansai Japan Expo 2025. The host of the Expo 2025 is scheduled to be announced in November 2018. The Pokémon Company recently shared official artwork for the … Continue reading 2025 Japan World Expo Pokémon giveaway now underway on Twitter

Original Pokémon Pikachu plush revealed for Osaka Kansai Japan Expo 2025

Last year, Pikachu and Hello Kitty were appointed by Japanese foreign minister Tarō Kōno. The two prominent entertainment icons are officially serving as ambassadors to promote the city of Osaka, Japan, for the Osaka Kansai Japan Expo 2025. The host of the Expo 2025 is scheduled to be announced in November 2018. The Pokémon Company recently shared official artwork for the … Continue reading Original Pokémon Pikachu plush revealed for Osaka Kansai Japan Expo 2025

Video: Clarifying Game Freak director Junichi Masuda’s controversial quote on catching Pokémon in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

The folks at IGN have put together another Pokémon-related video to clarify Game Freak director Junichi Masuda's controversial quote on catching Pokémon in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee. You can check it out below: Pokemon Director’s Controversial Quote on Catching Pokemon Clarified There's been a bit some confusion surrounding Famitsu's most recent … Continue reading Video: Clarifying Game Freak director Junichi Masuda’s controversial quote on catching Pokémon in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

20th official Group Match Deep Blue Monarch Cup announced for Pokkén Tournament DX, features Empoleon and runs from August 3 to 6

Hot on the heels of the Gatling Flame Kicks Cup, the 20th official Group Match has been announced for Pokkén Tournament DX. The Deep Blue Monarch Cup is scheduled to run from August 3 to August 6 in the Basic Battle and Fixed Battle Arena formats. To gain entry to this Group Match, be sure … Continue reading 20th official Group Match Deep Blue Monarch Cup announced for Pokkén Tournament DX, features Empoleon and runs from August 3 to 6

Warner Bros. now responsible for distribution on Legendary’s Detective Pikachu movie instead of Universal

Warner Bros. has confirmed that it is taking over distribution duties on Legendary's upcoming Pokémon movie Detective Pikachu from Universal. In addition, Warner Bros. is taking a stake in the upcoming film, which features Ryan Reynolds as the titular character. Detective Pikachu is not expected to move from the May 10 date that Universal initially … Continue reading Warner Bros. now responsible for distribution on Legendary’s Detective Pikachu movie instead of Universal

You can customize the ears, chests, backs and tails of Pikachu and Eevee in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

The Pokémon Company recently unveiled a new batch of screenshots and gameplay footage to showcase some of the customization options in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee. Players will be able to decorate their partner Pokémon’s body with a variety of accessories, such as ribbons and flowers. You’ll also be able to feed them … Continue reading You can customize the ears, chests, backs and tails of Pikachu and Eevee in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest Media Create sales charts in Japan, July 16 to July 22

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the top of the latest software charts in Japan for another consecutive week. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales) 7/16/18 – 7/22/18 [NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Nintendo Switch Version! (Bandai Namco, 07/19/18) – 69,984 (New) [NSW] Octopath Traveler (Square Enix, 07/13/18) – 22,438 (132,550) [NSW] Splatoon 2 (Bundle Version Included) (Nintendo, 07/21/17) – 21,913 … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest Media Create sales charts in Japan, July 16 to July 22