Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews January 12 episode with Conkeldurr, Scorbunny, Duraludon, Nintendo Switch Lite and Pokémon Sword and Shield

The Pokémon Company has unveiled the official preview for the next episode of Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! (Pokénchi), which is scheduled to air on Sunday, January 12, in Japan. You can check it out in the video below. As usual, the energetic hosts showcase their love for Pokémon with various games and personalities. Pokémon Sword … Continue reading Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews January 12 episode with Conkeldurr, Scorbunny, Duraludon, Nintendo Switch Lite and Pokémon Sword and Shield

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa says Pokémon Sword and Shield is his favorite game

In a recent interview with Japanese publication Nikkei, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa spoke about how the latest duo of Pokémon titles - Pokémon Sword and Shield - is his absolute favorite game right now. Furukawa enjoys playing it on his Nintendo Switch Lite and loves the collecting aspect of the game. Source: Japanese Nintendo

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa talks about cloud gaming and how he thinks dedicated gaming hardware is here to stay

In a recent interview with Japanese publication Nikkei, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa spoke about cloud gaming and how he thinks dedicated gaming hardware is here to stay: Nikkei: With the rise in cloud gaming, do you think that expensive, dedicated video game hardware like the Nintendo Switch will become a thing of the past? Furukawa: … Continue reading Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa talks about cloud gaming and how he thinks dedicated gaming hardware is here to stay

Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield and Pokémon crane games will be playable at the 2020 World Hobby Fair Winter

Nintendo has announced its official lineup for the 2020 World Hobby Fair Winter, which is headlined by none other than Pokémon Sword and Shield. This year's event will take place at the Nagoya Dome on January 19, Makuhari Messe from January 25 to 26, Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome on February 2, and Kyocera Dome Osaka on … Continue reading Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield and Pokémon crane games will be playable at the 2020 World Hobby Fair Winter

Video: Experience Expedition Pikachu takes on various challenges for Pokémon Kids TV

The Pokémon Company recently opened a brand-new YouTube channel called Pokémon Kids TV, which is aimed at young Pokémon fans. You can check out the latest batch of content uploaded to the channel in the embedded video below: 【ポケモン公式】体験探検ピカチュウ部!「びょういん編」-ポケモンKids TV ピカチュウがいろいろなことに挑戦する「体験探検ピカチュウ部!」 今回は、こどもの専門病院「神奈川県立こども医療センター」でいろいろなお仕事を見てきたよ。 取材協力 神奈川県立こども医療センター http://kcmc.kanagawa-pho.jp/ Video: New Pokémon Kids TV song Count On Me features … Continue reading Video: Experience Expedition Pikachu takes on various challenges for Pokémon Kids TV

Video: 48th official Game Freak YouTube series features Shigeki Morimoto, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

One of the latest videos uploaded to Game Freak’s new YouTube channel consists of special recordings in which a number of Game Freak designers are showcased presenting their amazing skills. You can check it out in the embedded video below, followed by the official description: 【公式】嘘つき上等!な『ポケモン』バトルロイヤルでバトルディレクターに挑む!【#ゲームフリーク ひみつきち #48】 ゲームフリークひみつきちに『ポケモン』愛あふれる『人狼ガチ勢』が集結!嘘ついてもOKな『ポケモン』バトルロイヤルをやってみました! 【番組内容】 ゲームフリークのバトルディレクター森本茂樹のもとに、『ポケモン』愛あふれる『人狼ガチ勢』のメンバーが集う新企画がはじまりました!今回は『ポケモン』バトルロイヤルで遊びますが、なんと「嘘つきOK」という追加ルールでやってみました。 出演: ・森本 茂樹(ゲームフリーク) ・永石 … Continue reading Video: 48th official Game Freak YouTube series features Shigeki Morimoto, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Hideki Kamiya of Platinum Games isn’t a fan of the Nintendo Switch menu

The Nintendo Switch hardware sports a simplistic user interface with a main home menu that displays your most recently opened software in a horizontal line. Despite the straightforward approach, Hideki Kamiya of Platinum Games isn't a fan of it. Among a number of other things, Kamiya doesn't like how icons are presented to the player … Continue reading Hideki Kamiya of Platinum Games isn’t a fan of the Nintendo Switch menu

Game industry analyst Dr. Serkan Toto talks Nintendo Switch Pro launch in 2020, new Pokémon GO-style AR game, Super Smash Bros. mobile and more

The folks at GamesIndustry.biz recently interviewed Tokyo-based game industry analyst Dr. Serkan Toto of Kantan Games about some of his predictions for 2020. Read on below for some of his thoughts: Switch Pro launch - There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Nintendo will launch a "Switch Pro" in 2020, my guess is … Continue reading Game industry analyst Dr. Serkan Toto talks Nintendo Switch Pro launch in 2020, new Pokémon GO-style AR game, Super Smash Bros. mobile and more