A Pikachu Outbreak has taken over Yokohama

The annual festival has taken over the Minato Mirai neighborhood of Yokohama, Japan, through August 12. Video via @p0kem0ng000. After very successful events the past few years, this year's Pikachu Outbreak is taking place from August 6 to August 12, 2019, in Japan in the Yokohama and Minato Mirai areas. Read on below for event … Continue reading A Pikachu Outbreak has taken over Yokohama

Pikachu Outbreak 2019 now underway in Yokohama until August 12

After very successful events the past few years, this year's Pikachu Outbreak is taking place from August 6 to August 12, 2019, in Japan in the Yokohama and Minato Mirai areas. Read on below for event details: Pikachu Outbreak! 2019 There's going to be another Pikachu Outbreak this year in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area. … Continue reading Pikachu Outbreak 2019 now underway in Yokohama until August 12

Team GO Rocket boss Giovanni now photobombing GO Snapshot photos at the Pokémon GO Fest 2019 in Yokohama

The first-ever Pokémon GO Fest in Asia is being held from August 6 to August 12, 2019, in Yokohama, Japan. Featured Pokémon include Unown, Salamence, Poliwag, Chatot, Pikachu, Hoppip, Piplup, Swinub and more. In celebration of this event, Shiny Poliwag, Shiny Poliwhirl, Shiny Poliwrath and Shiny Politoed have made their Pokémon GO debuts. From August … Continue reading Team GO Rocket boss Giovanni now photobombing GO Snapshot photos at the Pokémon GO Fest 2019 in Yokohama

Santa hat Pikachu now appearing globally for the Pokémon GO Fest 2019 in Yokohama

The first-ever Pokémon GO Fest in Asia is being held from August 6 to August 12, 2019, in Yokohama, Japan. Featured Pokémon include Unown, Salamence, Poliwag, Chatot, Pikachu, Hoppip, Piplup, Swinub and more. In celebration of this event, Shiny Poliwag, Shiny Poliwhirl, Shiny Poliwrath and Shiny Politoed have made their Pokémon GO debuts. From August … Continue reading Santa hat Pikachu now appearing globally for the Pokémon GO Fest 2019 in Yokohama

Video: Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate NA Online Open takes place on August 17 at 9 a.m. PT

The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate NA Online Open August 2019 will take place on August 17 at 9 a.m. PT. Four winners will head to Nintendo Live in Kyoto, Japan to compete and represent North America. Read on below for official details: Next up in our Online Open Series, Nintendo brings you the Super Smash … Continue reading Video: Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate NA Online Open takes place on August 17 at 9 a.m. PT

Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews August 11 episode featuring Golisopod and singing

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, August 11, 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: 【公式】ポケモンの家(うち)あつまる? 次回予告 8/11(日・祝) … Continue reading Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews August 11 episode featuring Golisopod and singing

Nintendo has no plans to censor video games

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has reaffirmed Nintendo's commitment to not censor video games, as opposed to "other platforms" applying restrictions independently of CERO (Japan's rating organisation). Furukawa provided the following statement on behalf of Nintendo: "Nintendo, as do 3rd-parties and their software, applies for an objective rating from 3rd-party organizations prior to release. If platform-holding … Continue reading Nintendo has no plans to censor video games

New Event Box with 40 Ultra Balls and more now available for Pokémon GO Fest 2019 in Yokohama

The first-ever Pokémon GO Fest in Asia is being held from August 6 to August 12, 2019, in Yokohama, Japan. Featured Pokémon include Unown, Salamence, Poliwag, Chatot, Pikachu, Hoppip, Piplup, Swinub and more. In celebration of this event, Shiny Poliwag, Shiny Poliwhirl, Shiny Poliwrath and Shiny Politoed have made their Pokémon GO debuts. From August … Continue reading New Event Box with 40 Ultra Balls and more now available for Pokémon GO Fest 2019 in Yokohama