Video: Pokémon video games retrospective now playing at the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX

The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe combo recently opened its doors in Tokyo, Japan. While there have been small Pokémon-themed cafes every now and then, this is the first permanent establishment. To commemorate this occasion, The Pokémon Company and Pokémon Center executives hosted an opening ceremony event, where Pokémon Center president and representative director Yoshinobu Kamogo welcomed the first batch of … Continue reading Video: Pokémon video games retrospective now playing at the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda tells Pokémon fans to buy Nintendo Switch

At a recent meet-and-greet in Tokyo, Japan, fans had an opportunity to chat with Game Freak developers Junichi Masuda, Kazumasa Iwao and Shigeru Ohmori at a major Pokémon Center location. During the event, Masuda flat-out told the crowd to purchase a Nintendo Switch console. Here's a translation of this particular comment, addressed to people who … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda tells Pokémon fans to buy Nintendo Switch

Pokémon GO developer Niantic mainly consists of Team Valor members at its office and has only three staff on Team Instinct

The Pokémon GO Battle Showdown is currently underway until 1 p.m. (PDT) on May 14, so time is running out for you to participate in it! As part of this in-game event, Fighting-type Pokémon such as Mankey, Machop, Makuhita and Meditite are now appearing in the wild more frequently, and players can watch out for hard-to-find Tyrogue hatching from Eggs more … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic mainly consists of Team Valor members at its office and has only three staff on Team Instinct

Pokémon GO Battle Showdown ends this Monday, May 14, last chance to earn 2× bonus Badge XP for Gym Battles and Raid Battles

The Pokémon GO Battle Showdown is currently underway until 1 p.m. (PDT) on May 14, so time is running out for you to participate in it! As part of this in-game event, Fighting-type Pokémon such as Mankey, Machop, Makuhita and Meditite are now appearing in the wild more frequently, and players can watch out for hard-to-find Tyrogue hatching from Eggs more … Continue reading Pokémon GO Battle Showdown ends this Monday, May 14, last chance to earn 2× bonus Badge XP for Gym Battles and Raid Battles

Super Smash Bros. and Pokkén Tournament appear in the Nintendo eShop charts on Wii U for the week ending May 11

The only Pokémon game that appears in the latest Nintendo eShop charts on Wii U is Pokkén Tournament under the top videos section. Super Smash Bros. reappears as well. This week’s Wii U eShop charts in full are as follows: Software 1. Brain Age 2. Super Mario 64 3. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 4. Super Mario World … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. and Pokkén Tournament appear in the Nintendo eShop charts on Wii U for the week ending May 11

Rumor: Pokémon game releasing this year on Nintendo Switch, is an RPG with at least two versions and will be announced soon

It could be a while before we get any substantial news on the first core console Pokémon RPG and Generation 8 Pokémon, but that hasn’t stopped people from sharing rumors of all sorts. For example, Emily Rogers of ResetEra is saying the game will be released this year on Nintendo Switch with at least two … Continue reading Rumor: Pokémon game releasing this year on Nintendo Switch, is an RPG with at least two versions and will be announced soon

Graduation Pikachu Pokémon Pins now available at the Pokémon Center

The ever-expanding pins collection at the Pokémon Center has expanded with Graduation Pikachu Pokémon Pins. Read on below for the official product description: Graduation Pikachu Pokémon Pins (2-Pack with Greeting Card) This cheerful card and pair of Pikachu Pokémon Pins make a great gift for graduation day—they're a souvenir of a major milestone and the … Continue reading Graduation Pikachu Pokémon Pins now available at the Pokémon Center

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch reappears on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending April 25

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch has reappeared on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the another consecutive week. The 13 most wanted Nintendo-related games from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu are as follows: OCTOPATH TRAVELER (Switch) - 279 Shin Megami Tensei V (Switch) - 265 Persona Q2 (3DS) - 263 Bayonetta 3 (Switch) - 262 Sekaiju no Meikyuu … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch reappears on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending April 25