Former Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata is now Outside Director for The Pokémon Company

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Tatsumi Kimishima is stepping down as the president of Nintendo, a position he filled after Satoru Iwata passed away about three years ago. Kimishima is officially being replaced by Shuntaro Furukawa on June 28, 2018. Meanwhile, Satoru Shibata has also retired his role as the president of Nintendo of Europe. Shibata has instead moved to Japan to become a member … Continue reading Former Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata is now Outside Director for The Pokémon Company

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee debut on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending June 13

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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 make their debut with 149 of the total votes. The top most wanted Nintendo-related games from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu are as follows: Persona Q2 (3DS) - 337 Sekaiju no Meikyuu X (3DS) - 279 … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee debut on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending June 13

Detective Pikachu, Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest top 50 Japanese sales charts, June 11 to June 17

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Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the very top of the latest software charts in Japan for another consecutive week. Pokkén Tournament DX and the recently-released Detective Pikachu manage to reappear as well. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Media Create Sales: Week 24, 2018 (Jun 11 - Jun 17) 01./03. [NSW] Splatoon 2 # (Nintendo) {2017.07.21} (¥5.980) - 15.715 … Continue reading Detective Pikachu, Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest top 50 Japanese sales charts, June 11 to June 17

Nintendo applies for new Eevee trademark for beer, ice cream, cosmetics and more

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Nintendo Co., Ltd., Creatures Co., Ltd. and Game Freak Inc. have applied for a new trademark in Japan for Eevee (both the English word ‘EIEVUI’ and the Japanese word ‘イーブイ’). There are literally hundreds of purposes attached to this particular application, including cosmetics, ice cream and even beer. To view a picture of the actual … Continue reading Nintendo applies for new Eevee trademark for beer, ice cream, cosmetics and more

Video: New Korean trailer for Pokémon the Movie Everyone’s Story features Pikachu, Ash and his hat

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled one of the first Korean trailers for Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story. It primarily features Ash and Pikachu, with an emphasis on the wind blowing Ash's iconic hat away until someone else picks it up. You can check out the new promo in the video below. Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story is … Continue reading Video: New Korean trailer for Pokémon the Movie Everyone’s Story features Pikachu, Ash and his hat

Pokémon Crystal reappears atop the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending June 20

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At least one Pokémon game has reappeared on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts in Japan, including the re-released classic Pokémon Crystal. The Japanese eShop charts for the period between June 14 and June 20 are as follows: Nintendo 3DS eShop Charts Tobidasu! Nyanko Daisensou Pocket Monsters Crystal Rune Factory 4 Fushigi no Kuni no Labyrinth Minecraft: New … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal reappears atop the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending June 20

Video: Talking Pikachu mini robot HelloPika revealed by Takara Tomy

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Takara Tomy has unveiled yet another Pokémon-themed product in the form of Pikachu. Set to launch in Japan on August 4, 2018, the HelloPika is a talking Pikachu mini robot that responds to sounds within its vicinity. It is also capable of moving its head in various directions and can light up its iconic red … Continue reading Video: Talking Pikachu mini robot HelloPika revealed by Takara Tomy

Three new Eevee plush and first life-size Jirachi now available at the Pokémon Center

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The Pokémon Company recently unveiled a new batch of Pokémon plushies for the official Pokémon Center in Japan. Three different Eevee plush are now available for purchase, each of which features a different pose – standing, running and sleeping. Meanwhile, the first-ever life-size plush for Jirachi has also been released at the Pokémon Center. To view individual pictures of … Continue reading Three new Eevee plush and first life-size Jirachi now available at the Pokémon Center