USgamer: Why Pokémon Switch almost certainly won’t be released in 2018

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. A number of fans are really hoping to see a massive reveal at E3 2018 next month, but according to the folks … Continue reading USgamer: Why Pokémon Switch almost certainly won’t be released in 2018

Nintendo confirms plans to support Nintendo 3DS in 2019 and beyond

The following comes from Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima, in regard to the company's plans of supporting Nintendo 3DS in 2019 and beyond: We will continue the Nintendo 3DS business by leveraging its installed base and rich software library. We believe it is important to leverage the rich library of Nintendo 3DS series titles to drive … Continue reading Nintendo confirms plans to support Nintendo 3DS in 2019 and beyond

Nintendo officially reconfirms first console Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch as a “2018 or later” game

As part of Nintendo's Earnings Release for the fiscal year that ended March 2018, the company reconfirmed that the first console Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch will be released in "2018 or later." No new information was made regarding the highly-anticipated title, but a number of fans are expecting to learn more about it in … Continue reading Nintendo officially reconfirms first console Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch as a “2018 or later” game

It’s no longer possible to add points to the Wii Shop Channel, service closes for good in 2019

The Wii Shop Channel is officially closing for good in 2019 and users are no longer able to add points to the digital store. Read on below for the official announcement from Nintendo: As of March 26, 2018, it is no longer possible to add points to the Wii Shop Channel using either a credit … Continue reading It’s no longer possible to add points to the Wii Shop Channel, service closes for good in 2019

New behind-the-scenes pictures showcase the Detective Pikachu film movie actors in action

Principal photography is still underway for Detective Pikachu, the first live-action film based on the globally popular Pokémon franchise. Starring Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool series), Ken Watanabe (Godzilla), Justice Smith(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) and Kathryn Newton (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), the film is from director Rob Letterman (Goosebumps, Gulliver’s Travels) and writers Nicole Perlman and Letterman—with Eric Pearson and Tom McCarthy having completed the … Continue reading New behind-the-scenes pictures showcase the Detective Pikachu film movie actors in action

The Wii Shop Channel is closing in 2019, here’s everything you need to know about the closure

The Wii Shop Channel is officially closing in 2019. Read on below for the official announcement from Nintendo: Reminder regarding the Wii Shop Channel closure As previously announced, in 2019, we plan to close the Wii Shop Channel on Wii and Wii U, which has been available since December 2006. In preparation for the closure … Continue reading The Wii Shop Channel is closing in 2019, here’s everything you need to know about the closure

Singer-actress Rita Ora joins the Detective Pikachu movie cast

Singer-actress Rita Ora has joined the cast of Detective Pikachu, Legendary Entertainment's live-action Pokémon movie. Ora joins the eclectic supporting cast that includes Ken Watanabe, Bill Nighy and Suki Waterhouse. Details for Ora’s character in the fantasy monster movie are being kept secret. Ora is a British singer who has appeared in all three Fifty … Continue reading Singer-actress Rita Ora joins the Detective Pikachu movie cast

Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima wants the Switch to have a longer lifespan than six years with games like Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch

During a recent interview, Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima expressed how he anticipates the Nintendo Switch console to have a lifespan that lasts for more than six years. He believes this can be accomplished if high-quality and highly-anticipated games are released for the platform on a regular basis, including the upcoming Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch … Continue reading Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima wants the Switch to have a longer lifespan than six years with games like Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch