Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon among the best-selling games of May 2018 in Japan

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The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a list of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of May 2018, which includes Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. You can check out the full results below. 1. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – 164,150 (149,643 physical, 14,507 digital) 2. [PS4] Dark Souls: … Continue reading Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon among the best-selling games of May 2018 in Japan

Nintendo says Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda overperform in the Canadian market

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In a recent interview with The Star, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé said that two of Nintendo's franchises in particular - Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda - are known to overperform in the Canadian market. “There are certain franchises that overperform in the Canadian market. Legend of Zelda is one," Fils-Aimé said. "I … Continue reading Nintendo says Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda overperform in the Canadian market

The Cat Mario Show episode 117 features E3 2018, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee, Poké Ball Plus, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more

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The 117th installment of the Japanese version of The Cat Mario Show has gone live, giving us another look at various Nintendo Switch titles. Among the games and topics featured include E3 2018, Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee, Poké Ball Plus and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. To see some gameplay footage from … Continue reading The Cat Mario Show episode 117 features E3 2018, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee, Poké Ball Plus, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more

Jirachi distribution event announced for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon from August 1 to 31 in Japan

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The Pokémon Company has announced a new distribution event for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players in Japan. According to promotional material at official Pokémon Center stores, Jirachi will be distributed at the Pokémon Center in the Tōhoku region from August 1 to August 31 to commemorate the Japanese Tanabata Festival. Specific details about … Continue reading Jirachi distribution event announced for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon from August 1 to 31 in Japan

Nintendo: Poké Ball Plus is a cool way to experience Pokémon in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee and Pokémon GO

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Charlie Scibetta, senior director of corporate communications at Nintendo of America, was recently interviewed by GamesBeat regarding E3 2018 and the company's plans for the future. Read on below for a few excerpts from the interview: GamesBeat: What’s your approach to E3 this year? Charlie Scibetta: Our approach for this show is great games that … Continue reading Nintendo: Poké Ball Plus is a cool way to experience Pokémon in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee and Pokémon GO

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending June 20

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has reappeared on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for another consecutive week. Meanwhile, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear on the list as well. The top most wanted Nintendo-related games from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu are as follows: Sekaiju no Meikyuu X (3DS) - 313 Dairantou Smash Bros. SPECIAL (Switch) - 310 OCTOPATH … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending June 20

Save $20 off Pokémon Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon at Best Buy until July 5 in Canada

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Nintendo of Canada has compiled a slew of new offers that consumers can take advantage of during the summer 2018 season. Read on below to learn more about some of the latest Nintendo deals in Canada: NINTENDO SWITCH OFFERS The MSRP for the Nintendo Switch™ system in Canada is now $379.99, a reduction from the previous MSRP of … Continue reading Save $20 off Pokémon Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon at Best Buy until July 5 in Canada

Video: Pokémon the Movie Everyone’s Story watchers will receive Zeraora Pokémon Ga-Olé disk in Japan

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The Mythical Pokémon Zeraora will be distributed at showings of Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story from July 13 to September 30, 2018, to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players in Japan. This Zeraora is at Level 50 with the moves Plasma Fists, Thunder Punch, Close Combat and Thunder. It also holds the Air Balloon. Attendees will also receive a Zeraora Pokémon … Continue reading Video: Pokémon the Movie Everyone’s Story watchers will receive Zeraora Pokémon Ga-Olé disk in Japan