Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon: New feature reveal coming tomorrow, August 18

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The folks at Game Informer recently had an opportunity to visit Pokémon developer Game Freak's studio in Tokyo, Japan, where they got to learn more about Pokémon's origins and upcoming games in the series. They also learned about a new feature in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, which will officially be revealed tomorrow, August … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon: New feature reveal coming tomorrow, August 18

Pokémon Yellow overtaken by Miitopia for third consecutive week on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts

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Pokémon Yellow has managed to once again reappear near the very top on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts. The Game Boy classic managed to claim the number-two spot, directly behind Miitopia. Pokémon Red and Blue and Pokémon Sun and Moon have also featured again as well. This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows: Software 1. Miitopia 2. Pokemon Yellow 3. Kirby Triple Deluxe … Continue reading Pokémon Yellow overtaken by Miitopia for third consecutive week on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts

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

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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

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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

You can now register for the 2017 No Holds Barred Online Competition in Pokémon Sun and Moon

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If you’re looking for all-out battles, register now for the 2017 No Holds Barred Online Competition. Nearly the whole Pokédex is eligible for you to include on your team. Plus, you can use duplicate Pokémon and duplicate items. And every Pokémon will be set to Lv. 100 for the duration of the battles. The complete … Continue reading You can now register for the 2017 No Holds Barred Online Competition in Pokémon Sun and Moon

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda uses cute Pikachu filter on himself

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Game Freak's Junichi Masuda has decided to get in on the Pikachu filter action, complete with Pikachu's ears, nose and bright-red cheeks. To see how he looks with the filter, check out the image above. For a limited time, you can also use an official Pikachu Lens on Snapchat to see how you look with … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda uses cute Pikachu filter on himself

Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 38th week in a row

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For the 38th consecutive week, Pokemon Sun and Moon are still among the best selling games in Japan. Between August 7 and August 13, the latest duo of Pokemon games collectively sold nearly 5,000 copies in the region. They’ve managed to secure the 17th spot – a slight decline in rank compared to the previous week. The list for … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 38th week in a row

Nintendo and Pokémon developer Game Freak apply for Outbreak trademark

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Nintendo Co., Ltd., Game Freak and Creatures Co., Ltd. have applied for a trademark for the word "Outbreak." This isn't related to a video game but instead refers to "viewing gardens, viewing caves, providing entertainment and providing information on them." This filing is most likely related to the annual Pikachu Outbreak event, which is currently … Continue reading Nintendo and Pokémon developer Game Freak apply for Outbreak trademark