Pokémon Gold Space World demo from 1997 leaks online, revealing early Pokémon designs and much more

The official demo version of Pokémon Gold from Space World 1997 has leaked online, giving fans a look at early Pokémon designs, names of unused Pokémon and much more. The following comes from ResetEra member The Shadow Knight: Well, hell reached a brisk 5 degrees this month and cats and dogs finally put aside their … Continue reading Pokémon Gold Space World demo from 1997 leaks online, revealing early Pokémon designs and much more

Koji Nishino served as the model for the Sleeping Pokémon Snorlax

In a recent interview with Japanese newspaper Yomiuri, Pokémon art director Ken Sugimori confirmed that planner Koji Nishino served as the model for the iconic Sleeping Pokémon, Snorlax. Nishino has worked on the series since the original Pokémon Red and Green for Game Boy. “(Nishino), with this (huge) appearance, was the model for the Snorlax … Continue reading Koji Nishino served as the model for the Sleeping Pokémon Snorlax

Video: Graphics comparison between Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee and the original Pokémon Yellow

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! were recently revealed for Nintendo Switch. Set to launch on November 16, these two titles introduce a new play style designed so that anyone can jump in and enjoy, with plenty of fun adventure and Pokémon for all fans. The games are based on Pokémon Yellow: … Continue reading Video: Graphics comparison between Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee and the original Pokémon Yellow

Pokémon Crystal and multiple other Pokémon games reappear on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending June 6

Multiple Pokémon games have once again reappeared on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts, including various classics such as Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon make another appearance as well. This week’s 3DS eShop charts in full are as follows: Software 1. Pokemon Crystal 2. Pokemon Yellow 3. Bloodstained: Curse of … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal and multiple other Pokémon games reappear on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending June 6

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda explains the influence of Pokémon GO on Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee, Pokémon Yellow inspiration, Poké Ball Plus and much more

The folks at Eurogamer recently had the opportunity to sit down with Game Freak director Junichi Masuda to talk all things Pokémon. Read on below to learn about some of the topics that were discussed: Can you elaborate on the smartphone and switch connectivity? Masuda: So in terms of how the connection works, we wanted to make … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda explains the influence of Pokémon GO on Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee, Pokémon Yellow inspiration, Poké Ball Plus and much more

Pokémon Crystal and multiple other Pokémon games reappear on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending May 31

Multiple Pokémon games have once again reappeared on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts, including various classics such as Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon make another appearance as well. This week’s 3DS eShop charts in full are as follows: Software 1. Pokemon Crystal 2. Pokemon Yellow 3. Pokemon Silver 4. … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal and multiple other Pokémon games reappear on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending May 31

The Pokémon Company shares pictures of the official Satoshi Tajiri manga

A brand-new manga revolving around the life of Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri is now available in Japan, complete with interesting tidbits about the franchise's extensive history. It also includes some highlights from his childhood, leading up to the creation of the first batch of Pokémon. The Pokémon Company has shared several pictures from the book … Continue reading The Pokémon Company shares pictures of the official Satoshi Tajiri manga

Official Satoshi Tajiri manga reveals scrapped Pokémon designs and names for Deer, Crocky, Cactus, Jagg, Gyaōn and more

Game Freak employee James Turner recently tweeted out a few excerpts from the new manga about Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri's life and the creation of Game Freak. One of the panels in this manga contains a look at an internal poll during development, which displays some scrapped Pokémon designs - including Deer, Crocky, Cactus and … Continue reading Official Satoshi Tajiri manga reveals scrapped Pokémon designs and names for Deer, Crocky, Cactus, Jagg, Gyaōn and more