Official Pokemon Sun and Moon merch coming soon to the Pokemon Center

Official merch for Pokemon Sun and Moon is on its way to the Pokemon Center. Starting next Tuesday, November 1, the online store will begin selling apparel, plushies and accessories featuring new starter Pokemon Litten, Rowlet and Popplio. In addition, the Pokemon Sun and Moon games are available for pre-order leading up to their release … Continue reading Official Pokemon Sun and Moon merch coming soon to the Pokemon Center

Pokemon Sun and Moon’s director explains the inspiration for the new Alola region

Pokemon Sun and Moon are set in an all-new region called Alola. It features a tropical atmosphere inspired by the Hawaii. Speaking to Game Informer, Game Freak director Shigeru Ohmori explained why his team decided to model Alola after the U.S. state. "I have been to Hawaii a lot on vacations, and I know how … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon’s director explains the inspiration for the new Alola region

Pokemon Sun and Moon’s producer is level 24 in Pokemon GO

Pokemon Sun and Moon's producer, Junichi Masuda of Game Freak, has revealed that he's currently level 24 in Pokemon GO. During a recent interview with Game Informer, Masuda also explained some of his roles during the development of Niantic's popular mobile game. "Actually, I worked on the game as well, and one of the things … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon’s producer is level 24 in Pokemon GO

Video: Here’s an hour of new gameplay footage from the Pokemon Sun and Moon NicoNico stream

Pokemon Sun and Moon were showcased earlier today, October 23, as part of an extended preview on NicoNico. Over an hour of brand-new gameplay footage was shown during the session, which you can check out in the video below:

Last chance for Pokemon Unova Classic participants to receive N’s Darmanitan

Those who participated in the Unova Classic have until tomorrow, October 24, to receive N’s Darmanitan via the Pokemon Global Link (PGL). This special Pokemon is being offered to anyone who battled at least three times during August’s online competition. It is equipped with four moves – Thrash, Belly Drum, Flare Blitz and Hammer Arm. … Continue reading Last chance for Pokemon Unova Classic participants to receive N’s Darmanitan

Pokemon Sun and Moon NicoNico livestream reveals a couple new features

A livestream showcasing Pokemon Sun and Moon aired on NicoNico earlier today, October 23. The stream consisted of gameplay footage that revealed a couple new features. In the upcoming duo of Pokemon games, wild Pokemon will move closer to players who approach shaking grass. After catching a new Pokemon, you'll receive a report from Rotom, … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon NicoNico livestream reveals a couple new features

Forbes: Don’t expect Pokemon GO on Nintendo Switch

It might be safe to assume that Pokemon GO is not coming to the recently-revealed Nintendo Switch. At least, that's according to Forbes, which says that multiple factors suggest that Niantic's popular mobile game would not be a good fit for Nintendo's upcoming gaming system. Read on below for some of the publication's reasons to … Continue reading Forbes: Don’t expect Pokemon GO on Nintendo Switch

Fanart: Olivia, the kahuna of Akala Island in Pokemon Sun and Moon

Artist: Daisy