Videos: Japanese actor Takeru Satoh stars in new commercial and behind-the-scenes promo for Pokémon GO

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The Pokémon Company and Niantic have unveiled a brand-new commercial for Pokémon GO starring Japanese actor Takeru Satoh, who is depicted as a level 29 Trainer on Team Mystic. You can check out the promo in the embedded video below, followed by an extended behind-the-scenes recording: 【公式】Pokémon GO - 「佐藤健、はじめての交換」篇（30秒） 2018年8月21日（火）より放映される『Pokémon GO』の新CMを公開！ 本CMには、『Pokémon GO』のファンでいらっしゃる俳優の佐藤健さんが出演し、「ポケモン交換」機能で、インタビュアーとはじめての交換を楽しむ内容となっています。 【公式】Pokémon … Continue reading Videos: Japanese actor Takeru Satoh stars in new commercial and behind-the-scenes promo for Pokémon GO

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee special train now running until August 30 in Japan

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As part of its ongoing efforts to promote Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee, The Pokémon Company has launched a train that is now offering rides on Tokyo Metro lines in the Ginza and Marunouchi districts of Japan until August 30, 2018. This special features a decorated interior and exterior with decal and … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee special train now running until August 30 in Japan

New Pokémon USB AC adapter features Pikachu’s rear end and tail

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Japanese manufacturer Hamee has unveiled yet another Pokémon-themed product. Officially-licensed by The Pokémon Company, the Pikachu USB AC adapter features a design that depicts the rear end and tail of the iconic Pokémon. It is capable of charging a number of compatible devices, including your smartphone and Nintendo Switch console. To learn more about Hamee … Continue reading New Pokémon USB AC adapter features Pikachu’s rear end and tail

New DHC campaign giving away exclusive Pokémon clocks and Pokémon aprons to customers in Japan

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The Pokémon Company has once again teamed up with Japanese manufacturer Daigaku Honyaku Center (DHC) for a special lottery-style giveaway in Japan. For a limited time, customers who purchase certain products at DHC will automatically be entered in for a shot at winning an exclusive Pokémon-themed clock or a Pokémon apron. There will be 60 … Continue reading New DHC campaign giving away exclusive Pokémon clocks and Pokémon aprons to customers in Japan

Official photos from The Pokémon Company’s Slowpoke Day 2018

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The Pokémon Company teamed up with the Kagawa prefecture for another collaboration featuring Slowpoke. August 10, 2018, has officially been named Slowpoke Day. As part of this initiative, from August 10 to August 12, a special Pokémon Center location was made available at the Kagawa prefecture, where fans were able to take pictures alongside the official Slowpoke mascot and purchase … Continue reading Official photos from The Pokémon Company’s Slowpoke Day 2018

Official Pokémon GO trade stickers now available at Sinchon-dong, Seoul, Lotteria, 7-Eleven and SK telecom in South Korea

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The Pokémon Company and Niantic have released new Pokémon-themed stickers for Pokémon GO. Available now at all Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store locations in Japan, these stickers feature designs based on the standard Poké Ball, Great Ball and Ultra Ball. They can be applied to the back of your smartphone or case, letting other users know that you’re … Continue reading Official Pokémon GO trade stickers now available at Sinchon-dong, Seoul, Lotteria, 7-Eleven and SK telecom in South Korea

Video: Zeraora stars in new theme song video for Pokémon Ga-Olé

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The Mythical Pokémon Zeraora is being distributed at showings of Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story from July 13 to September 30, 2018, to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players in Japan. This Zeraora is at Level 50 with the moves Plasma Fists, Thunder Punch, Close Combat and Thunder. It also holds the Air Balloon. Attendees can also receive a Zeraora Pokémon Ga-Olé disk … Continue reading Video: Zeraora stars in new theme song video for Pokémon Ga-Olé

Nintendo Online Stores transform into My Nintendo Stores in Europe

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The European Nintendo Online Stores have officially transformed into My Nintendo Stores. This move applies to European territories excluding the UK, where a full-fledged store is already in place. The new My Nintendo Store is now offering the former Japanese-exclusive Nintendo Switch carrying cases, complete with Japanese packaging. The news was spotted by avid Nintendo … Continue reading Nintendo Online Stores transform into My Nintendo Stores in Europe