Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda was worried that Pokémon like Jigglypuff and Clefairy were “too cute to be successful in the US”

The Pokémon franchise is brimming with a plethora of adorable creatures since the very beginning. Two of the first Pokémon created that fall in this category were Jigglypuff and Clefairy, which Game Freak's Junichi Masuda thought may have been "too cute to be successful in the U.S." "At first, we were told that the Pokemon … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda was worried that Pokémon like Jigglypuff and Clefairy were “too cute to be successful in the US”

Pokémon sprites updated with better resolution for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee on Nintendo Switch

Pokémon sprites have officially been updated with better resolution for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee on Nintendo Switch. These include mini sprites and party sprites. You can check out some comparison pictures between the newer sprites and the in older ones in the image above. Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go … Continue reading Pokémon sprites updated with better resolution for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee on Nintendo Switch

Ash-Greninja confirmed as new playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Set to launch on December 7 for Nintendo Switch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will include every single fighter ever featured in the series’ nearly two-decade run, making it one of the biggest crossover events in gaming history. Fans can enjoy returning favorites like Pikachu, Pikachu Libre, Jigglypuff, Pichu, Lucario, Greninja and Pokémon Trainer, who fights by making commands to Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard. There are … Continue reading Ash-Greninja confirmed as new playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Video: Masahiro Sakurai explains why Isabelle is Not an Echo Fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Nintendo recently announced that Isabelle from the Animal Crossing series is joining the roster as a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This brings the tally of unique playable characters – excluding Echo Fighters – to 68. According to the fighting game’s listing, the total number of playable characters is 71 – which means that three more are … Continue reading Video: Masahiro Sakurai explains why Isabelle is Not an Echo Fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Video: Watch off-screen gameplay footage of Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee from EGX 2018

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, Pokémon Ultra Moon and more Nintendo games were playable in the UK at EGX 2018, which ran 20th-23rd September 2018 at The NEC, Birmingham. Alongside these highly anticipated debut appearances, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was also available to play throughout the event. To watch a recording that consists of off-screen gameplay of Pokémon Let's Go … Continue reading Video: Watch off-screen gameplay footage of Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee from EGX 2018

Original Super Smash Bros. amiibo are being restocked with updated packaging for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

All current Super Smash Bros. series amiibo figures are compatible with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and any fighter’s amiibo figure from other series will also be supported. The original Super Smash Bros. lineup of amiibo is being restocked with updated packaging that displays the red Nintendo logo instead of the previous gray one, as shown … Continue reading Original Super Smash Bros. amiibo are being restocked with updated packaging for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Video: Pokémon Trainer, Pikachu, Bowser and Ryu duke it out on the Boxing Ring stage in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

A total of at least 103 stages will be in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but because the popular Battlefield and Omega forms can also be selected for each stage, more than 300 total stages are available right from the start. Each stage in the game will also support eight-player battles and feature the ability to turn off hazards. … Continue reading Video: Pokémon Trainer, Pikachu, Bowser and Ryu duke it out on the Boxing Ring stage in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event weekends at Best Buy conclude this weekend in Miami and Seattle

Best Buy has been hosting Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event weekends at various locations across the U.S. from September 8 to October 7, 2018. Read on below for official details and store information: Be there for the ultimate clash of gaming icons. Here is your chance to play this highly anticipated game from Nintendo before … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event weekends at Best Buy conclude this weekend in Miami and Seattle