Double XP, Charmander, Unown letters S and B available at postponed Pokémon GO Special Weekend event on Saturday, February 23

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The Pokémon GO Special Weekend event that was postponed last July has been given a new date for those in Japan. The event is now set to take place on Saturday, February 23, from 10:00 to 20:00 JST. This event will feature increased spawns of Charmander and the Unown letters S and B. It also … Continue reading Double XP, Charmander, Unown letters S and B available at postponed Pokémon GO Special Weekend event on Saturday, February 23

Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews February 10 episode featuring wacky skits and crossdressing

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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, February 10, 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 Let's … Continue reading Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews February 10 episode featuring wacky skits and crossdressing

Nintendo confirms no current plan of Nintendo Switch successor or price cut

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In a recent interview with The Sankei News, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has touched on various topics, including the Nintendo Switch console's success toward the end of 2018. He also mentioned how Nintendo is planning to sell 20 million units by the end of the fiscal year. According to Furukawa, Nintendo is trying to focus … Continue reading Nintendo confirms no current plan of Nintendo Switch successor or price cut

Video: 11th official Game Freak YouTube video features talented illustrator James Turner

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The 11th video uploaded to Game Freak’s new YouTube channel consists of a special recording 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】イラストメイキング第二弾 ジェイムス・ターナー × ハーモナイト【#ゲームフリーク ひみつきち#11】 『ポケモン』シリーズで知られる、ゲームフリークのグラフィックデザイナーによる、イラストメイキング企画の第二弾は「ジェイムス・ターナー」×「ハーモナイト」 【番組内容】 イラストメイキング企画では、デジタルイラストだけではなく、ドット絵制作や色紙イラストなど、イラストが出来上がるまでの様子をお届けします。 今回は、ジェイムス・ターナー自身がゲームディレクターを務めた「ハーモナイト」のキャラクター「テンポくん」を色紙に描きます。 語り手は、同僚でもあるアートディレクター海野が務めます。絵を描きながら語られる、ここでしか聞けない２人のトークにも注目です。 （トークテーマ） ・キャラクターデザインで意識する事 ・「ポケモン」でデザインしたキャラクターについて ・「ポケモン」のキャラクターデザイナーの決め方 ・「杉森建」に学んだこと ・デザイナーから見たゲームフリークの環境 ・「ゲーム」と「キャラクター」のあり方 ・「バッフロン」がなぜアフロなのか 出演： 描き手 ・ジェイムス・ターナー James Turner (アートディレクター) 聞き手 ・海野 隆雄(アートディレクター) 【イラストメイキング … Continue reading Video: 11th official Game Freak YouTube video features talented illustrator James Turner

Video: Decidueye was nearly in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate instead of Incineroar

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai recently revealed that Decidueye was almost chosen for the new Pokémon spot in the latest installment of Nintendo's flagship fighting series. That spot, of course, went to Incineroar in the end. With the inclusion of the latest Pokémon addition, there are 10 playable Pokémon in total - Pikachu, … Continue reading Video: Decidueye was nearly in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate instead of Incineroar

Videos: The Pokémon Company opens new Pokémon Kids TV YouTube channel

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The Pokémon Company has opened a brand-new YouTube channel called Pokémon Kids TV, which is aimed at young Pokémon fans. You can check out the first batch of content uploaded to the channel in the embedded videos below: ポケモン Kids TV : Pokémon Kids TV【ポケモン公式チャンネル】 ポケモンの歌や世界の童謡、英語や知育系動画など、お子様向けのコンテンツを中心に配信していく、ポケモンの公式YouTubeチャンネルです。 Welcome to the official Pokémon YouTube learning channel, where … Continue reading Videos: The Pokémon Company opens new Pokémon Kids TV YouTube channel

Nintendo Switch was the highest-selling console of 2018 in the U.S., France and Japan

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Last year was a great year for Nintendo and the momentum is continuing at a constantly-growing pace. It turns out that Nintendo Switch was the highest-selling console of 2018 in the U.S., France and Japan - primarily thanks to hot new titles such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee. Source: ResetEra.com

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear atop the Media Create sales charts in Japan for the week ending January 27

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has reappeared atop the latest Media Create sales charts in Japan. Meanwhile, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee also reappeared with an additional significant amount of units sold. Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have failed to reappear in the top 20 for the second time since the games’ debut. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Software … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear atop the Media Create sales charts in Japan for the week ending January 27