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

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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

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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

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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

New Wild Area event features Magikarp and increased chance of Shiny Magikarp in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield

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Magikarp and Shiny Magikarp are now appearing more frequently in Max Raid Battles for a limited time in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Trainers can check out the Pokémon Dens that dot the Wild Area to battle this gigantic form of Magikarp. A connection to the Internet is required to participate in Max Raid Battles. Connecting … Continue reading New Wild Area event features Magikarp and increased chance of Shiny Magikarp in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield

Go is beating Ash when it comes to training in the new Pokémon Sword and Shield anime

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The latest Pokémon anime series is simply called Pocket Monsters, a direct reference to when the anime first began back in 1997. The setting takes place in all Pokémon regions to date, including Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, Unova and Galar. Ash and Pikachu have returned and are joined by a new trainer … Continue reading Go is beating Ash when it comes to training in the new Pokémon Sword and Shield anime

Nintendo is “sorry to keep customers waiting” outside Nintendo TOKYO store

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Nintendo's first official store in Japan, Nintendo Tokyo, opened its doors in the Shibuya Parco building as of November 22. The store’s opening coincided with the reopening of Shibuya Parco. Nintendo Tokyo sells video game systems, software, character-based merchandise and more. It will host events and playable game demos on a regular basis. A new … Continue reading Nintendo is “sorry to keep customers waiting” outside Nintendo TOKYO store

Video: Official trailer for the eighth episode of the new Pokémon Sword and Shield anime on January 12

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The latest Pokémon anime series is simply called Pocket Monsters, a direct reference to when the anime first began back in 1997. The setting takes place in all Pokémon regions to date, including Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, Unova and Galar. Ash and Pikachu have returned and are joined by a new trainer … Continue reading Video: Official trailer for the eighth episode of the new Pokémon Sword and Shield anime on January 12

How Niantic created the Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Triptych

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All the artwork for all Pokémon GO Fest 2019 locations come together to form one big picture. Read on below to learn about how this came to be: ARTIST INSIGHT: POKÉMON GO FEST 2019 TRIPTYCH The Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Triptych took 120 hours to complete and ended up being 13,609 × 250 pixels large—that’s … Continue reading How Niantic created the Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Triptych