Video: Japanese YouTubers himawari-CH play Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

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The Pokémon Company has invited another set of famous Japanese YouTubers to spend some hands-on time with Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee. You can check out a portion of HIMAWARIちゃんねる's play session with the upcoming duo of Pokémon games in the embedded video below. Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee are set to launch globally on November … Continue reading Video: Japanese YouTubers himawari-CH play Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Pikachu and Poké Ball donuts will be available at Mister Donut from November 16

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The Pokémon Company is continuing its extensive partnership with Japanese fast food franchise Mister Donut to promote Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee in Japan. Fans can expect to see a whole range of Pokémon-themed items at Mister Donut over the next several months, such as exclusive merchandise and consumable food. Available now at Mister Donut locations in … Continue reading Pikachu and Poké Ball donuts will be available at Mister Donut from November 16

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappear on Famitsu Most Wanted list for week ending October 31

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has reappeared on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for another consecutive week. Meanwhile, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear on the list as well. The top most wanted Nintendo-related games from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu are as follows: Dairantou Smash Bros. SPECIAL (Switch) - 560 Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth (3DS) - 453 Pocket … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappear on Famitsu Most Wanted list for week ending October 31

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest Media Create sales charts in Japan, October 29 to November 4

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Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the top of the latest software charts in Japan for another consecutive week. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales) 10/29/18 – 11/4/18 [PS4] Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII (SIE, 10/12/18) – 39,077 (417,990) [PS4] Red Dead Redemption 2 (Limited Editions Included) (Take-Two Interactive, 10/26/18) – 34,258 (167,242) [NSW] Super Mario Party (Nintendo, … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest Media Create sales charts in Japan, October 29 to November 4

Mother blames Pokémon for her 38-year-old son’s unemployment

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A story that recently went viral in Japan consists of a mother blaming the Pokémon franchise for her son's unemployment. Her son is a 38-year-old man who apparently refuses to do anything but play Pokémon. The mother says her son doesn't listen to her advice and instead resorts to playing Pokémon to find comfort. To … Continue reading Mother blames Pokémon for her 38-year-old son’s unemployment

New cosmetic line featuring Pikachu and Eevee now available at the official Pokémon Center and Amazon Japan

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The official Pokémon Center has expanded with a new line of cosmetics featuring Pikachu and Eevee. Available now in Japan, the new line consists of hand gels, lip balm, bath salt, body cream, mini mirrors in pouches, hair brushes, folding combs, hair ribbons, hand towels and face towels. These products are also available for purchase … Continue reading New cosmetic line featuring Pikachu and Eevee now available at the official Pokémon Center and Amazon Japan

Pokémon Osechi dishes unveiled for the 2019 new year

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The Pokémon Company is continuing its partnership with Japanese company Kyousaimi to create original Pokémon Osechi for the new year. The 2019 dishes come in large Poké Ball bento box containers, each of which houses wholesome food items for consumers to indulge in. There are two main bento boxes in total with a variety of … Continue reading Pokémon Osechi dishes unveiled for the 2019 new year

New Pokémon arm rests feature Pikachu, Eevee and Snorlax from Village Vanguard

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Japanese manufacturer Village Vanguard has unveiled a new batch of Pokémon-themed plushies that also act as comfortable arm rests. There are three different designs in total, featuring Pikachu, Eevee and Snorlax. Each one has a purpose to of providing relief to your arm while using a computer. These arm rests are now available for purchase … Continue reading New Pokémon arm rests feature Pikachu, Eevee and Snorlax from Village Vanguard