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

Shigeru Miyamoto recognized as Person of Cultural Merit by Japan

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Earlier this year, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto opened up about the late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata in a special book that was published in Japan by Hobonichi. Due to his plethora of accomplishments and influences, the legendary Nintendo developer is officially being recognized as a Person of Cultural Merit by Japan: Source: Cheesemeister @Cheesemeister3k

Video: 56th episode of official Game Freak YouTube series features Junichi Masuda, Shigeki Morimoto, Pokémon Sword and Shield

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The wait is officially over for Pokémon Sword and Shield! The latest duo of Pokémon games are now available for purchase around the world for Nintendo Switch. Pokémon Sword and Shield allow you to choose from three new partner Pokémon and encounter never-before-seen Pokémon. Explore the Wild Area, a vast expanse of land where the player … Continue reading Video: 56th episode of official Game Freak YouTube series features Junichi Masuda, Shigeki Morimoto, Pokémon Sword and Shield

Nintendo fans select Pokémon Sword and Shield as two of their favorite games of 2019 in Japan

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Nintendo fans have chosen Pokémon Sword and Shield as two of their favorite games of 2019 in Japan. Read on below for the top 10: Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Nintendo) Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (Square-Enix) Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Square-Enix) Okami (Capcom) Cuphead (StudioMDHR) Pokémon Shield (Pokémon) … Continue reading Nintendo fans select Pokémon Sword and Shield as two of their favorite games of 2019 in Japan