Video: New introduction trailer unveiled for Pokémon Sword and Shield

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Developed by Game Freak, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be launching simultaneously on November 15, 2019, worldwide exclusively for Nintendo Switch. Meanwhile,  to continue promoting the upcoming duo of Pokémon games, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have shared a new promotional video: 『寶可夢 劍／盾』介紹影片（含早期購入特典介紹） 『寶可夢 劍／盾』8月12日起接受預訂 早期購入特典：『寶可夢 劍／盾』行李牌 ※對象商品為『寶可夢 劍』、『寶可夢 盾』及『寶可夢 劍／盾』雙包裝 ※購買『寶可夢 劍／盾』雙包裝只獲贈早期購入特典一個，敬請悉之 … Continue reading Video: New introduction trailer unveiled for Pokémon Sword and Shield

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Tencent forms new department for Nintendo Switch partnership

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Earlier this year, Tencent gained the Chinese government’s approval to sell the Nintendo Switch in the country. The China-based media company recently formed a new department for a Nintendo Switch partnership. Read on below to learn more: "Tencent posted two Shenzhen-based positions on its hiring website on July 1, looking to recruit personnel for its new … Continue reading Tencent forms new department for Nintendo Switch partnership

Videos: Masahiro Sakurai gives in-depth look at Hero and new Dragon Quest Mii Fighter costumes for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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Hero from the DRAGON QUEST series enters the battle as a new playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch. In a new video, Nintendo not only showcased the Hero in action, but also unveiled the Yggdrasil’s Altar stage and several orchestrated music tracks from classic DRAGON QUEST games coming to Super Smash … Continue reading Videos: Masahiro Sakurai gives in-depth look at Hero and new Dragon Quest Mii Fighter costumes for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Nintendo and Tencent share details about Nintendo Switch launch in China

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China-based media company Tencent recently gained the Chinese government’s approval to sell the Nintendo Switch in the country. The company hosted a joint conference with Nintendo on August 2 in Shanghai. Read on below for some of the highlights: Tencent is launching the Switch in China Tencent will be localizing Switch games into simplified Chinese; … Continue reading Nintendo and Tencent share details about Nintendo Switch launch in China

Nintendo and Tencent announce joint press conference for August 2 in Shanghai, China

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China-based media company Tencent recently gained the Chinese government’s approval to sell the Nintendo Switch in the country. The company will be hosting a joint conference with Nintendo on August 2 in Shanghai. Read on below to learn more: "Nintendo and Tencent announce a joint press conference on August 2 in Shanghai to speak about … Continue reading Nintendo and Tencent announce joint press conference for August 2 in Shanghai, China

Video: Watch the entire Nintendo Direct for E3 2019 in Chinese

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During its Nintendo Direct presentation at E3 2019, Nintendo revealed new information for games, including Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Nintendo also revealed two new paid downloadable fighters coming to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game: Hero from the DRAGON QUEST series to be available this summer, and Banjo-Kazooie for this fall. Nintendo followed its … Continue reading Video: Watch the entire Nintendo Direct for E3 2019 in Chinese

The Pokémon Company announces development of new game from Tencent’s TiMi Studio Group

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The Pokémon Company has announced that it has teamed up with China-based media giant Tencent to create a new game, presumably for mobile devices. Read on below for more info about this partnership: "Wow, Tencent and The Pokemon Company are developing a new game (probably for smart devices). Development taken over by Tencent's TIMI studio, … Continue reading The Pokémon Company announces development of new game from Tencent’s TiMi Studio Group

Nintendo is moving Nintendo Switch production to Vietnam due to China tariffs

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Nikkei has revealed that Nintendo will shift some production of its Nintendo Switch console to Vietnam from China due to the tariffs placed on the latter by the Trump administration. Read on below to learn more: "Almost all Switch units are manufactured in China by contract manufacturers such as Hon Hai Precision Industry, also known … Continue reading Nintendo is moving Nintendo Switch production to Vietnam due to China tariffs

Pokémon Masters initially includes 65 sync pairs to recruit, with additional sync pairs to come after launch

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DeNA, in partnership with The Pokémon Company, unveiled additional information about the upcoming mobile game Pokémon Masters, which is planned to release globally on iOS and Android devices in summer 2019. In Pokémon Masters, players will embark on a new adventure to form teams of Trainers and their partner Pokémon and engage in 3-on-3 real-time … Continue reading Pokémon Masters initially includes 65 sync pairs to recruit, with additional sync pairs to come after launch

Pokémon Masters features Trainers from every single Pokémon region to date

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DeNA, in partnership with The Pokémon Company, unveiled additional information about the upcoming mobile game Pokémon Masters, which is planned to release globally on iOS and Android devices in summer 2019. In Pokémon Masters, players will embark on a new adventure to form teams of Trainers and their partner Pokémon and engage in 3-on-3 real-time … Continue reading Pokémon Masters features Trainers from every single Pokémon region to date