How Detective Pikachu turns your favorite Pokémon into a middle-aged man

The folks at IGN recently had an opportunity to interview Detective Pikachu director Naoki Miyashita and producer Hiroyuki Jinna. The main topic discussed was how Detective Pikachu turns your favorite Pokémon into a middle-aged man. You can read a few excerpts from the interview below: “We kind of felt the opposite of cute is really … Continue reading How Detective Pikachu turns your favorite Pokémon into a middle-aged man

Official Detective Pikachu preview: Exploring Ryme City, taking notes, solving crimes and learning more about the first three chapters

Detective Pikachu is on the case! Team up with a very unusual Pikachu and uncover the mystery of your missing father in this investigative action-adventure game for Nintendo 3DS. Are you prepared for a Pokémon game unlike any other? The upcoming Detective Pikachu for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems offers a unique take on the world … Continue reading Official Detective Pikachu preview: Exploring Ryme City, taking notes, solving crimes and learning more about the first three chapters

New Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! trailer previews March 11 episode featuring Toucannon game

The Pokémon Company has unveiled the official preview for the next episode of Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?!, which is scheduled to air on Sunday, March 11, in Japan. You can check it out in the video below. As usual, the energetic hosts showcase their love for Pokémon with various games and personalities. In this particular episode, Toucannon … Continue reading New Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! trailer previews March 11 episode featuring Toucannon game

Detective Pikachu producer explains what makes the Detective Pikachu character unique via voice recording, facial capture and more

The folks at USgamer recently got the opportunity to interview Detective Pikachu producer Hiroyuki Jinnai about the upcoming game. During their talk, Jinnai discussed how his team used voice recording, facial capture and other methods to make the Detective Pikachu character stand out as its own unique Pikachu: "[I]n Pokemon, each one represents a species, … Continue reading Detective Pikachu producer explains what makes the Detective Pikachu character unique via voice recording, facial capture and more

Pokémon Shuffle begins fourth week of event cycle featuring Meloetta, Celebi, Regirock, Wobbuffet, Alolan Marowak and more

Pokémon Shuffle has begun the fourth week of its event cycle. This cycle continues the Pokémon Safari from last week as well as the following stages that will run for a week: The Ultra Challenge Stage is a stage for Meloetta Pirouette Forme The Great Challenge Stages are Golem, Alolan Marowak, Wobbuffet, Celebi and Regirock … Continue reading Pokémon Shuffle begins fourth week of event cycle featuring Meloetta, Celebi, Regirock, Wobbuffet, Alolan Marowak and more

You can now use My Nintendo Gold Points when purchasing Nintendo Switch digital games and DLC

My Nintendo Gold Points are awarded based on 5% of the amount you pay. You can use the Gold Points you've earned when purchasing downloadable software and DLC for the Nintendo Switch system, such as the Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack. Using points Apply Gold Points to select Nintendo Switch purchases during checkout on Nintendo … Continue reading You can now use My Nintendo Gold Points when purchasing Nintendo Switch digital games and DLC

New videos: Exclusive Detective Pikachu preview, interview, longer game length, amiibo functionality and more

Detective Pikachu is set to launch on March 23 for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. The game puts you in the shoes of Tim Goodman, who partners with a self-proclaimed “great detective” Pikachu to solve strange occurrences all over Ryme City. Together you must investigate, take notes and meet up with other Pokémon to unravel … Continue reading New videos: Exclusive Detective Pikachu preview, interview, longer game length, amiibo functionality and more

Detective Pikachu producer explains the game’s original concept with talking Pikachu, surprising Pokémon fans and more

Detective Pikachu producer Hiroyuki Jinnai was recently interviewed by The Verge to discuss the upcoming game's original concept with a talking Pikachu, surprising Pokémon fans and much more. “We really started with the concept of making Pikachu talk,” explains. Hiroyuki Jinnai. “We really worked hard to come up with a justification and setting to make … Continue reading Detective Pikachu producer explains the game’s original concept with talking Pikachu, surprising Pokémon fans and more