Detective Pikachu producer explains what makes the Detective Pikachu character unique via voice recording, facial capture and more

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The folks at USgamer recently got the opportunity to interview Detective Pikachu producer Hiroyuki Jinnai about the upcoming game. During their talk, Jinnai discussed how his team used voice recording, facial capture and other methods to make the Detective Pikachu character stand out as its own unique Pikachu: "[I]n Pokemon, each one represents a species, … Continue reading Detective Pikachu producer explains what makes the Detective Pikachu character unique via voice recording, facial capture and more

New videos: Exclusive Detective Pikachu preview, interview, longer game length, amiibo functionality and more

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Detective Pikachu is set to launch on March 23 for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. The game puts you in the shoes of Tim Goodman, who partners with a self-proclaimed “great detective” Pikachu to solve strange occurrences all over Ryme City. Together you must investigate, take notes and meet up with other Pokémon to unravel … Continue reading New videos: Exclusive Detective Pikachu preview, interview, longer game length, amiibo functionality and more

Detective Pikachu producer explains the game’s original concept with talking Pikachu, surprising Pokémon fans and more

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Detective Pikachu producer Hiroyuki Jinnai was recently interviewed by The Verge to discuss the upcoming game's original concept with a talking Pikachu, surprising Pokémon fans and much more. “We really started with the concept of making Pikachu talk,” explains. Hiroyuki Jinnai. “We really worked hard to come up with a justification and setting to make … Continue reading Detective Pikachu producer explains the game’s original concept with talking Pikachu, surprising Pokémon fans and more

Video: Detective Pikachu Nintendo 3DS hands-on

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Detective Pikachu is set to launch on March 23 for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. The game puts you in the shoes of Tim Goodman, who partners with a self-proclaimed “great detective” Pikachu to solve strange occurrences all over Ryme City. Together you must investigate, take notes and meet up with other Pokémon to unravel … Continue reading Video: Detective Pikachu Nintendo 3DS hands-on

Pokémon fans can meet the official Detective Pikachu mascot, receive exclusive stickers and sun visor in Japan

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To celebrate the upcoming release of the Detective Pikachu game for Nintendo 3DS, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have dispatched official mascot versions of Detective Pikachu throughout Japan. As you can see in the image above, the Detective Pikachu mascot sports a detective poncho, a detective hat and even a stern face that appears to be ready to solve any mystery. … Continue reading Pokémon fans can meet the official Detective Pikachu mascot, receive exclusive stickers and sun visor in Japan

Detective Pikachu pre-orders now available at GameStop, Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart and Toys “R” Us

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A special edition Detective Pikachu amiibo figure is launching alongside the Detective Pikachu game on March 23. This extra-large amiibo can unlock cutscenes if tapped in the Detective Pikachu game, revealing a combination of humorous content that might also provide a hint. This same content can be accessed in the game without the amiibo, but tapping it will allow players … Continue reading Detective Pikachu pre-orders now available at GameStop, Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart and Toys “R” Us

Detective Pikachu is coming exclusively to Nintendo 3DS on March 23

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A special Pikachu and his friend Tim uncover the mysteries of Ryme City in Detective Pikachu for systems in the Nintendo 3DS family. This Pikachu is unlike any other—the gruff Pokémon talks tough, loves strong coffee, and boasts about his brilliance as a wannabe great detective. Side by side, Tim and Pikachu will search for … Continue reading Detective Pikachu is coming exclusively to Nintendo 3DS on March 23

Video: First look at special Detective Pikachu theme for Nintendo 3DS

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Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have announced that a special demo version for the Detective Pikachu game will be released in early March. It will be available as a free download on Nintendo 3DS via the Nintendo eShop, and data can be transferred to the full version of the game when it launches on March 23. Nintendo recently unveiled brand-new … Continue reading Video: First look at special Detective Pikachu theme for Nintendo 3DS