More in-store advertising pops up for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in Japan

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It’s never too early for Nintendo to put up advertisements for their upcoming games, especially in Japan, where ads for Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have already been put up at various store locations throughout the country. A number of retailers are also giving away brochures. Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and … Continue reading More in-store advertising pops up for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in Japan

New Pokémon Happy Meal toys include mini flying disk shooters featuring Poké Ball, Pikachu, Rowlet, Litten, Eevee and Popplio

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The Pokémon Company has teamed up with McDonald’s and Toys “R” Us on a special campaign that ties in all three companies. For a limited time, customers in Japan who purchase a Happy Meal with a Pokémon toy are encouraged to bring their proof of purchase to any participating Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us location. You … Continue reading New Pokémon Happy Meal toys include mini flying disk shooters featuring Poké Ball, Pikachu, Rowlet, Litten, Eevee and Popplio

Pikachu and Eevee postcards now available as Pokémon Center Online prizes

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled new prizes in the form of postcards for Pokémon Center Online customers in Japan. Digital points earned by members can be used toward taking part in certain minigames to receive exclusive prizes, including postcards with a different design for every month. The design for July 2018 features the Pokémon mascots … Continue reading Pikachu and Eevee postcards now available as Pokémon Center Online prizes

Pokémon president Tsunekazu Ishihara talks about Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Switch 2019, Poké Ball Plus and much more

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Japanese publication Famitsu recently caught up with The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara to talk about Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Switch 2019, Poké Ball Plus and much more. You can read some excerpts from the interview below: Expanding the Pokemon games to the Nintendo Switch has a big impact, … Continue reading Pokémon president Tsunekazu Ishihara talks about Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Switch 2019, Poké Ball Plus and much more

Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Mewtwo, Charizard, Lucario and Greninja amiibo reprints for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate confirmed for December 7 in Japan

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All current Super Smash Bros. series amiibo figures are compatible with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and any fighter’s amiibo figure from other series will also be supported. There are several characters that don’t have an amiibo yet, such as Pichu and Pokémon Trainer, but you can rest assured that Nintendo will be releasing amiibo for them as well. … Continue reading Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Mewtwo, Charizard, Lucario and Greninja amiibo reprints for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate confirmed for December 7 in Japan

Nintendo applies for new Super Smash Bros. and Splatoon trademarks

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Nintendo Co., Ltd. has applied for new trademarks in Japan for both Super Smash Bros. and Splatoon (both trademarks are for the English words). As well as for video game purposes, the trademarks include for providing of entertainment, all manners of lending purposes, and the planning and holding of events, etc. The Super Smash Bros. … Continue reading Nintendo applies for new Super Smash Bros. and Splatoon trademarks

Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story campaign giving away blue iPhone cases featuring Ash hat Pikachu

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The Pokémon Company has kicked off a Twitter campaign to promote Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story, which recently premiered in Japan. From July 13 to July 22, fans in Japan who follow the official Pokémon Times Twitter account and retweet this post will be entered in for a chance to win one of 50 blue … Continue reading Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story campaign giving away blue iPhone cases featuring Ash hat Pikachu

New Pokémon Quest towels feature Snorlax, Charmander, Gengar, Poké Ball, Psyduck and more unique designs

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The Pokémon Company is continuing its extensive partnership with Japanese manufacturer Re-Ment with a number of new products. This includes Pokémon Quest-themed towels that can be conveniently folded into a small box. There are a total of 15 unique designs, featuring Snorlax, Charmander, Gengar, Magnemite, Magikarp, Psyduck, Mew, Poliwag, a Poké Ball and more.