The 2017 Pokémon World Championships were held in Anaheim, California, from August 18 to 20. At the event, top-tier players in Pokémon Sun and Moon, the Trading Card Game (TCG), and even Pokkén Tournament competed for the title of World Champion. Every year, competitors get a special backpack filled with exclusive goodies, from a Worlds-themed … Continue reading Exclusive 2017 Pokémon World Championships given to the “world’s best players”
Pokémon video: Team Skull vs. Team Pikachu Dance Battle ensues to promote Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows
Get ready for some Team Skull-inspired moves in Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows with an epic dance battle! How will the Alolan troublemakers fare as they come up against a horde of dancing Pikachu? Let us know who you think had the sweetest moves after watching the video below. Guzma and Plumeria make their … Continue reading Pokémon video: Team Skull vs. Team Pikachu Dance Battle ensues to promote Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows
Game Freak wasn’t initially keen on the Pokémon anime
The folks at Game Informer recently had an opportunity to visit Game Freak's studio in Tokyo, Japan, to learn more about Pokémon's origins. One of their detailed talks dealt with the long-running Pokémon anime series, which is believed to have attributed significantly to Pikachu's popularity: "Probably thanks to Pikachu being in the anime and being … Continue reading Game Freak wasn’t initially keen on the Pokémon anime
Video: Check out the exclusive Anaheim-themed merch given to 2017 Pokémon World Championships competitors
The 2017 Pokémon World Championships officially wrapped earlier this week, in Anaheim, California, where this year’s Pokémon World Champions were crowned in both the Trading Card Game (TCG) and Video Game (VG) categories. To see all the 2017 Pokémon TCG World Champions, click here. To see all the 2017 Pokémon Video Game World Champions, click here. If you want … Continue reading Video: Check out the exclusive Anaheim-themed merch given to 2017 Pokémon World Championships competitors
Journey to photograph all 63 Pokémon in Pokémon Snap – Episode 2
In the Nintendo 64 classic Pokémon Snap, you can travel to Pokémon Island and meet Professor Oak to begin a safari to take the best possible photographs of 63 different Pokémon. The island has many types of climates and environments to explore, along with secret activities and hidden passages to discover. You’re then asked to submit … Continue reading Journey to photograph all 63 Pokémon in Pokémon Snap – Episode 2
Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori reveal their favorite Pokémon spin-offs
The folks at Game Informer recently had an opportunity to speak with Game Freak co-founder, composer, producer and director Junichi Masuda and director Shigeru Ohmori extensively about the core Pokémon role-playing games (RPGs). They also managed to sneak in one question about the Pokémon spin-offs, asking both Masuda and Ohmori about their favorite ones. "Pokémon … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori reveal their favorite Pokémon spin-offs
Video: How Fairy-type Pokémon ruled the 2017 Pokémon World Championships
The 2017 Pokémon World Championships officially wrapped earlier this week, in Anaheim, California, where this year’s Pokémon World Champions were crowned in both the Trading Card Game (TCG) and Video Game (VG) categories. To see all the 2017 Pokémon TCG World Champions, click here. To see all the 2017 Pokémon Video Game World Champions, click here. If you want … Continue reading Video: How Fairy-type Pokémon ruled the 2017 Pokémon World Championships
Game Freak explains why Ruby and Sapphire were the hardest Pokémon games to make
Speaking during a recent interview with Game Informer, Game Freak's Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori have explained why Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire were the hardest games in the series to develop. Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire released in 2003 to wide acclaim and impressive sales. In some ways, the technical leap between the Game Boy Color and … Continue reading Game Freak explains why Ruby and Sapphire were the hardest Pokémon games to make