New set of Pokémon Teacup Time Mascots features adorable Pikachu, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Chikorita and Gengar

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A brand-new set of Pokémon Teacup Time Mascots is now available via Gashapon capsule machines in Japan for ¥300 a shot ($2.6). This is the fourth series in the adorable mini figurines line. The latest lineup features Pikachu, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Chikorita and Gengar. You can check out the image above to get a look at … Continue reading New set of Pokémon Teacup Time Mascots features adorable Pikachu, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Chikorita and Gengar

Emolga, #587 – Sky Squirrel Pokémon

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They live on treetops and glide using the inside of a cape-like membrane while discharging electricity. The energy made in its cheeks' electric pouches is stored inside its membrane and released while it is gliding. Type: Electric/Flying Category: Sky Squirrel Ability: Static, where contact with the Pokemon may cause paralysis. Hidden Ability: Motor Drive, which boosts … Continue reading Emolga, #587 – Sky Squirrel Pokémon

Nintendo wants its mobile games to echo the incredible success of Pokémon GO

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In a recent interview with Nikkei, Nintendo's new president, Shuntaro Furukawa, said that he wants to grow the company's mobile games output into a 100 billion yen ($910 billion USD) business, and hopes to echo the incredible and ongoing success of Niantic's Pokémon GO. "From what I can see, smartphone games are the ones I … Continue reading Nintendo wants its mobile games to echo the incredible success of Pokémon GO

Nintendo confirms plan to make Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch coexist side by side

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During Nintendo's latest Financial Results Briefing, company president Tatsumi Kimishima reaffirmed their goal of making Nintendo Switch and the aging Nintendo 3DS coexist side by side. Here are his comments in full: Consumers purchased Nintendo 3DS systems in numbers we expected last fiscal year. It has an ample software lineup at a price point that … Continue reading Nintendo confirms plan to make Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch coexist side by side

Design of Pokémon mascot Pikachu was inspired by a squirrel, not a mouse

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Although Pikachu is known as the iconic Mouse Pokémon, the Pokémon mascot's design was actually inspired by a Squirrel. According to the original designers, including Ken Sugimori, 52, an executive at game developer Game Freak Inc., and illustrator Atsuko Nishida, who was working at the company when Pokémon was first released, Nishida was tasked with … Continue reading Design of Pokémon mascot Pikachu was inspired by a squirrel, not a mouse

Six Pokémon GO team lounges confirmed for Pokémon GO Fest 2018, featuring Instinct, Mystic and Valor

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As part of Niantic’s extensive Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018, the second Pokémon GO Fest is set to take place on July 14 and July 15 in Chicago, Illinois. Tickets went on sale today, May 11, but are already sold out for both days. While Pokémon GO Fest 2018 will take place over the course of a weekend, participants will only be able to interact with … Continue reading Six Pokémon GO team lounges confirmed for Pokémon GO Fest 2018, featuring Instinct, Mystic and Valor

Eevee will play a major role at the Pikachu Outbreak event for the first time in Yokohama, Japan

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The Pokémon Company recently announced that the immensely-popular Pikachu Outbreak is returning in 2018 for the fifth year in a row. It will once again take place in throughout Yokohama, Japan, from August 10 to August 16. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Science is Amazing! – which is a driving force behind various activities that … Continue reading Eevee will play a major role at the Pikachu Outbreak event for the first time in Yokohama, Japan

Pokémon GO developer Niantic strictly prohibits selfie sticks, pets and many other items at the Pokémon GO Fest 2018 in Chicago, Illinois

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Pokémon GO developer Niantic has compiled the following lists for allowed and prohibited items at the Pokémon GO Fest 2018, which takes place on July 14 and July 15 in Chicago, Illinois. The following items are PROHIBITED: Backpacks (Clear backpacks only. No frames or camping gear.) Cigarettes, E-Cigs or Vaping devices Aerosol containers (including sunscreen … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic strictly prohibits selfie sticks, pets and many other items at the Pokémon GO Fest 2018 in Chicago, Illinois