Nintendo has no plans to censor video games

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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has reaffirmed Nintendo's commitment to not censor video games, as opposed to "other platforms" applying restrictions independently of CERO (Japan's rating organisation). Furukawa provided the following statement on behalf of Nintendo: "Nintendo, as do 3rd-parties and their software, applies for an objective rating from 3rd-party organizations prior to release. If platform-holding … Continue reading Nintendo has no plans to censor video games

Game Freak: New Dynamax feature allows every Pokémon to shine in battle in Pokémon Sword and Shield

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A large portion of the Nintendo booth at E3 2019 was dedicated to showing off the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games for the Nintendo Switch. The area was designed to look like a massive water-themed Pokémon Stadium, complete with large screens showing off the game, in-universe billboards, and a crowd of spectators and … Continue reading Game Freak: New Dynamax feature allows every Pokémon to shine in battle in Pokémon Sword and Shield

The Pokémon Company reveals mock-up of the Pokémon Center London pop-up

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The Pokémon Company International is excited to announce its plan to open a special pop-up Pokémon Center retail location in London this October. Located in Westfield London (Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush W12 7GF) and open only for a limited time from October 18 to November 15* 2019, the store will give fans a chance to … Continue reading The Pokémon Company reveals mock-up of the Pokémon Center London pop-up

2019 Pokémon World Championships stream info and schedule revealed

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Pokémon Trainers have been sharpening their skills all year so they can prove they're the very best at the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. You'll be able to watch the most important Pokémon battles of the season all weekend long from Friday, August 16, through Sunday, August 18, live from Washington, DC. After the opening ceremony at … Continue reading 2019 Pokémon World Championships stream info and schedule revealed

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sets the record for the highest peak viewership in EVO history for any game

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Nintendo fans found plenty to enjoy at the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) 2019 fighting game tournament held Aug. 2-4 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV. This is the first year Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was featured at EVO, and it was the final game on the main stage to close out the event on … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sets the record for the highest peak viewership in EVO history for any game

Video: MkLeo defeats Tweek and becomes the Evo 2019 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate champion

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Nintendo fans found plenty to enjoy at the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) 2019 fighting game tournament held Aug. 2-4 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV. This is the first year Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was featured at EVO, and it was the final game on the main stage to close out the event on … Continue reading Video: MkLeo defeats Tweek and becomes the Evo 2019 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate champion

Video: Pokémon TCG Sun & Moon—Unified Minds is here!

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The latest expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Sun & Moon—Unified Minds, is now available in booster packs, theme decks, and special collections from The Pokémon Company International. UK: Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Unified Minds Is Here! http://bit.ly/2JJb6I1 Powerful new TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, including Mewtwo & Mew-GX, come together in the latest Pokémon TCG expansion, … Continue reading Video: Pokémon TCG Sun & Moon—Unified Minds is here!

UK charts: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappears in the top 10 for week ending August 3

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Sales of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are continuing to flourish, even after it became the fastest-selling Super Smash Bros. game and the fastest-selling Nintendo Switch game to date. The game has managed to reappear in the top 10 UK charts. Here is the UKIE/GfK Top Ten for the week ending August 3: Last Week This Week Title 1 1 Fire … Continue reading UK charts: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappears in the top 10 for week ending August 3