Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon among the best-selling games of May 2018 in Japan

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The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a list of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of May 2018, which includes Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. You can check out the full results below. 1. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – 164,150 (149,643 physical, 14,507 digital) 2. [PS4] Dark Souls: … Continue reading Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon among the best-selling games of May 2018 in Japan

Pikachu Outbreak 2018 will feature 1,500 Pikachu in Yokohama from August 10 to 16

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A total of 1,500 Pikachu will take over Yokohama’s streets for the annual Pikachu Outbreak festival. For its fifth anniversary this year, fans can also expect a longer day-to-night event, complete with special digital effects in line with this year’s theme "Science is Amazing." Held from August 10 to 16, Pikachu Outbreak 2018 will include … Continue reading Pikachu Outbreak 2018 will feature 1,500 Pikachu in Yokohama from August 10 to 16

The Cat Mario Show episode 117 features E3 2018, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee, Poké Ball Plus, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more

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The 117th installment of the Japanese version of The Cat Mario Show has gone live, giving us another look at various Nintendo Switch titles. Among the games and topics featured include E3 2018, Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee, Poké Ball Plus and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. To see some gameplay footage from … Continue reading The Cat Mario Show episode 117 features E3 2018, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee, Poké Ball Plus, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more

Jirachi distribution event announced for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon from August 1 to 31 in Japan

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The Pokémon Company has announced a new distribution event for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players in Japan. According to promotional material at official Pokémon Center stores, Jirachi will be distributed at the Pokémon Center in the Tōhoku region from August 1 to August 31 to commemorate the Japanese Tanabata Festival. Specific details about … Continue reading Jirachi distribution event announced for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon from August 1 to 31 in Japan

Pokémon and Nanoblock collection expands with Pokémon Quest, Pikachu, Eevee, Eevee evolutions and more

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The popular Pokémon and Nanoblock collection from Kawada has expanded with additional sets that can form various Pokémon that originally appeared in the Kanto region, including Magikarp, Chansey, Zapdos, Moltres, Articuno, Snorlax and Gengar. This new series is now available in Japan and can be purchased via Amazon. The Pokémon and Nanoblock collection is also … Continue reading Pokémon and Nanoblock collection expands with Pokémon Quest, Pikachu, Eevee, Eevee evolutions and more

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending June 20

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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: Sekaiju no Meikyuu X (3DS) - 313 Dairantou Smash Bros. SPECIAL (Switch) - 310 OCTOPATH … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending June 20

The Pokémon Company teams up with Kagome for another campaign featuring Pikachu and ketchup

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Kagome, a Japanese manufacturer of tomato-based foods, has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to continue celebrating Pikachu’s love for ketchup. This unconventional partnership consists of a campaign that is running until August 31, 2018, during which customers in Japan can purchase Kagome products such as ketchup for a chance to win a selection of ketchup-themed … Continue reading The Pokémon Company teams up with Kagome for another campaign featuring Pikachu and ketchup

Zeraora and Rayquaza star in new Pokémon Moncolle stop motion story videos

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled a new series of adorable stop motion videos to promote the ultra popular Pokémon Moncolle figures. Each video is brief and depicts a story consisting of events in which little versions of recognizable Pokémon take part in, featuring Pikachu, Poipole, Mimikyu, Rowlet, Zeraora, Buzzwole, Charizard, Litten, Popplio, Groudon, Garchomp, Rockruff, Rayquaza and … Continue reading Zeraora and Rayquaza star in new Pokémon Moncolle stop motion story videos