Video: Exclusive look at Pokémon’s early design documents at Game Freak

On a recent trip to Game Freak's studio in Tokyo, Japan, the folks at Game Informer spoke to the team about their earliest projects and the origins of the Pokémon series. Pokémon series producer, director and composer Junichi Masuda and the director of Pokémon Sun and Moon Shigeru Ohmori dug up their oldest documents and … Continue reading Video: Exclusive look at Pokémon’s early design documents at Game Freak

Game Freak details the design process of creating new Pokémon

With the latest release of Pokémon Sun and Moon, there are a total of 802 Pokémon created to date. While visiting Japan to explore Game Freak’s development studio, the folks at Game Informer spoke with Pokémon director, producer and composer Junichi Masuda about what the process of designing a Pokémon looks like. “The graphic designers … Continue reading Game Freak details the design process of creating new Pokémon

Official recap and photos for Pokémon GO’s involvement at Pikachu Outbreak 2017

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has released the official recap of Pokémon GO's involvement at Pikachu Outbreak 2017, which recently wrapped up in Yokohama, Japan. Pokémon GO-specific events included Pokémon GO Stadium, Pokémon GO Parks and various Pokémon GO distributions of special Pokémon. Read on below to learn more about all of them: Over the last … Continue reading Official recap and photos for Pokémon GO’s involvement at Pikachu Outbreak 2017

How competitive Pokémon works in the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

The 2017 Pokémon World Championships are just around the corner, set to take place between August 18 and 20. The competition will be streamed live online so that Pokémon fans all around the world can tune in to see who is the very best, like no one ever was. With a prize pool of $500,000, … Continue reading How competitive Pokémon works in the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

Pokémon GO tips: Suggested Pokémon to defeat Lugia, Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos

Pokémon GO players from around the world have banded together over the past few weeks to catch the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos by defeating them in Raid Battles. Don't worry if you haven't caught these Pokémon yet—the dream is still alive because all of these Legendary Pokémon are going to return to … Continue reading Pokémon GO tips: Suggested Pokémon to defeat Lugia, Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos

Here’s a list of Pokémon that appear as Raid Bosses in Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Raid Battles occur when a Boss Pokémon takes over a Gym. Your goal is to defeat this powerful Pokémon. If you and your fellow Trainers are successful, you’ll be rewarded with special items and a chance at catching that Pokémon. You cannot do it alone; you’ll need help from fellow Trainers to … Continue reading Here’s a list of Pokémon that appear as Raid Bosses in Pokémon GO

Video: Everything known about Pokémon on the Nintendo Switch

In the below excerpt from The Game Informer Show podcast, Game Informer's Ben Hanson and Kyle Hilliard talk about their trip to Game Freak's studio in Tokyo, Japan, and speculate about what the team is planning for its console debut on the Nintendo Switch console. Will the game be a remake of Pokémon Red and … Continue reading Video: Everything known about Pokémon on the Nintendo Switch

Powerful TCG decks to watch for at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

After a year full of incredible Pokémon competitions all over the world, the 2017 Championship Series season will culminate in Anaheim, CA, at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships. Players from all over the world will be battling in a three-day competition for more than $500,000 in prizes, including a $25,000 top prize in the Pokémon … Continue reading Powerful TCG decks to watch for at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships