Detective Pikachu game has more than 150 Pika Prompts cutscenes

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo recently announced that the Detective Pikachu game is scheduled to release both digitally and at retail on March 23, 2018. Also launching on the same day is the special-edition Detective amiibo figure. According to Nintendo, the game features more than 150 Pika Prompts, which are animated cutscenes packed with a fun and witty talking Pikachu. Read … Continue reading Detective Pikachu game has more than 150 Pika Prompts cutscenes

Detective Pikachu game and amiibo now available to pre-order, new Fan Pack bundle revealed at official Nintendo UK Store

A special edition Detective Pikachu amiibo figure is launching alongside the Detective Pikachu game on March 23. This extra-large amiibo can unlock cutscenes if tapped in the Detective Pikachu game, revealing a combination of humorous content that might also provide a hint. This same content can be accessed in the game without the amiibo, but tapping it will allow players … Continue reading Detective Pikachu game and amiibo now available to pre-order, new Fan Pack bundle revealed at official Nintendo UK Store

Principal photography has officially begun on the Detective Pikachu movie

Legendary Entertainment and Universal Pictures announced today that principal photography has begun on 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 … Continue reading Principal photography has officially begun on the Detective Pikachu movie

Giant Detective Pikachu Pokémon mascot is now out and about in Japan

To celebrate the upcoming release of the Detective Pikachu game for Nintendo 3DS, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have dispatched official mascot versions of Detective Pikachu throughout Japan. As you can see in the image above, the Detective Pikachu mascot sports a detective poncho, a detective hat and even a stern face that appears to … Continue reading Giant Detective Pikachu Pokémon mascot is now out and about in Japan

Detective Pikachu and special edition amiibo now available to pre-order at Walmart

A special edition Detective Pikachu amiibo figure is launching alongside the Detective Pikachu game on March 23. This extra-large amiibo can unlock cutscenes if tapped in the Detective Pikachu game, revealing a combination of humorous content that might also provide a hint. This same content can be accessed in the game without the amiibo, but tapping it will allow players … Continue reading Detective Pikachu and special edition amiibo now available to pre-order at Walmart

Special edition Detective Pikachu amiibo pre-orders already sold out almost everywhere in Japan

A special edition Detective Pikachu amiibo figure is launching alongside the Detective Pikachu game on March 23. This extra-large amiibo can unlock cutscenes if tapped in the Detective Pikachu game, revealing a combination of humorous content that might also provide a hint. This same content can be accessed in the game without the amiibo, but tapping it will allow players … Continue reading Special edition Detective Pikachu amiibo pre-orders already sold out almost everywhere in Japan

Ken Watanabe joins Detective Pikachu movie cast, The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara is executive producer

Ken Watanabe is joining Ryan Reynolds in Detective Pikachu, Legendary Entertainment’s live-action Pokémon movie. Watanabe will slip into a role specifically created for the movie. Watanabe will play a character named Detective Yoshida. Watanabe’s work is well-known at Legendary as he appeared in the company’s Godzilla and the upcoming sequel Godzilla: King of Monsters. The … Continue reading Ken Watanabe joins Detective Pikachu movie cast, The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara is executive producer

Special edition Detective Pikachu amiibo now available to pre-order for $30 at Best Buy

A special edition Detective Pikachu amiibo figure is launching alongside the Detective Pikachu game on March 23. This extra-large amiibo can unlock cutscenes if tapped in the Detective Pikachu game, revealing a combination of humorous content that might also provide a hint. This same content can be accessed in the game without the amiibo, but tapping the amiibo will allow … Continue reading Special edition Detective Pikachu amiibo now available to pre-order for $30 at Best Buy