Game Freak details the origins of Pokémon mascot Pikachu, its history, canceled Gorochu evolution and more

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The Pokémon Company itself recently interviewed Game Freak co-founder Ken Sugimori, character designer Atsuko Nishida and game designer Koji Nishino — who talked about some of the inspiration behind the iconic Pokémon mascot Pikachu. Pikachu was specifically designed to be cute, Sugimori said, according to a translation of the interview. While Pokémon were originally envisioned … Continue reading Game Freak details the origins of Pokémon mascot Pikachu, its history, canceled Gorochu evolution and more

First Pokémon GO screenshots of successfully caught Alolan Rattata and Alolan Raticate

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One new way to interact with your friends in Pokémon GO is by giving Gifts. When you spin a Photo Disc at a PokéStop or Gym, you have a chance of collecting a special Gift. Although you can’t open these Gifts yourself, you can send them to someone on your Friend List. The Gifts contain a variety of helpful items and … Continue reading First Pokémon GO screenshots of successfully caught Alolan Rattata and Alolan Raticate

Alolan Rattata and Alolan Raticate can now be found and caught in Pokémon GO for the first time

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One new way to interact with your friends in Pokémon GO is by giving Gifts. When you spin a Photo Disc at a PokéStop or Gym, you have a chance of collecting a special Gift. Although you can’t open these Gifts yourself, you can send them to someone on your Friend List. The Gifts contain a variety of helpful items and … Continue reading Alolan Rattata and Alolan Raticate can now be found and caught in Pokémon GO for the first time

Former Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata is now Outside Director for The Pokémon Company

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Tatsumi Kimishima is stepping down as the president of Nintendo, a position he filled after Satoru Iwata passed away about three years ago. Kimishima is officially being replaced by Shuntaro Furukawa on June 28, 2018. Meanwhile, Satoru Shibata has also retired his role as the president of Nintendo of Europe. Shibata has instead moved to Japan to become a member … Continue reading Former Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata is now Outside Director for The Pokémon Company

Video: Help Pokémon GO developer Niantic build planet-scale augmented reality games

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Pokémon GO developer Niantic has released a promotional video in which it invites job-seekers to apply for a job at the studio. Niantic says future employees will help it build planet-scale augmented reality games, such as the immensely-popular Pokémon GO and Ingress. The developer is also working on Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, which is also … Continue reading Video: Help Pokémon GO developer Niantic build planet-scale augmented reality games

The results are in for the 2018 International Challenge June Online Competition in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

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The results are in for the 2018 International Challenge June Online Competition in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Check out the official Online Competitions page to see the standings. Check back for details on how to get your participation prize. If you didn’t get a chance to participate in the tournament this time, don’t worry—there … Continue reading The results are in for the 2018 International Challenge June Online Competition in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee debut on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending June 13

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has reappeared on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for another consecutive week. Meanwhile, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee make their debut with 149 of the total votes. The top most wanted Nintendo-related games from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu are as follows: Persona Q2 (3DS) - 337 Sekaiju no Meikyuu X (3DS) - 279 … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee debut on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending June 13

Video: Watch the Nintendo Direct E3 2018 presentation in Chinese

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The Nintendo Direct: E3 2018 video presentation first aired on June 12 during the week of this year's E3 expo. It included brand-new information about Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee, Poké Ball Plus, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and multiple other Nintendo games launching throughout the remainder of the year. The broadcast is now … Continue reading Video: Watch the Nintendo Direct E3 2018 presentation in Chinese