Pokémon Quest Pikachu papercraft and special campaign now underway in Japan

The Pokémon Company recently released a slew of new Pokémon Quest merchandise at the Pokémon Center in Japan. To commemorate these new products, the company is hosting a special campaign for fans on social media. For a chance to win an official Pokémon Quest papercraft for Pikachu, fans can take a picture of themselves holding … Continue reading Pokémon Quest Pikachu papercraft and special campaign now underway in Japan

New Pokémon Quest merch features mascot charms, Pikachu plush doll, T-shirt, cap, smartphone cases, tote bag, clear files and more at the Pokémon Center in Japan

To commemorate the recent launch of Pokémon Quest on Nintendo Switch, The Pokémon Company has released a brand-new batch of Pokémon Quest products at the official Pokémon Center in Japan. Available now for purchase, new Pokémon Quest merch includes Pokémon mascot charms, Pikachu plush doll, Pikachu T-shirt, Pikachu cap, smartphone cases, tote bag, clear files … Continue reading New Pokémon Quest merch features mascot charms, Pikachu plush doll, T-shirt, cap, smartphone cases, tote bag, clear files and more at the Pokémon Center in Japan

Video: Firsthand impressions from the Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee reveal

The folks at Game Informer have put together the below video in which they give their firsthand impressions from the recent reveal of Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee. In this excerpt from The Game Informer Show podcast, Ben Hanson and Kyle Hilliard talk to Suriel Vazquez Skyping in from Tokyo about what he learned … Continue reading Video: Firsthand impressions from the Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee reveal

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch reappears on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending May 30

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch has reappeared on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the another consecutive week. The top most wanted Nintendo-related games from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu are as follows: OCTOPATH TRAVELER (Switch) - 288 Persona Q2 (3DS) - 243 Bayonetta 3 (Switch) - 221 Sekaiju no Meikyuu X (3DS) - 220 Dragon Quest XI: Sugisarishi … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch reappears on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending May 30

New official Pokémon Baby products line revealed by ShoPro, coming to Japan in 2019

The Pokémon Company has once again teamed up with Japanese manufacturer ShoPro to create an extensive line of Pokémon-themed baby products. The Pokémon Baby line consists of soft toys and apparel designed exclusively for babies. It is scheduled to launch sometime in 2019, with more details to be announced in the future. For a first … Continue reading New official Pokémon Baby products line revealed by ShoPro, coming to Japan in 2019

Official Pokémon vending machine Pokémon Stand now available at Haneda Airport International Terminal

An officially-licensed Pokémon vending machine is now available at the Haneda Airport International Terminal. For a limited time, fans can visit the Pokémon Stand vending machine to purchase a slew of popular Pokémon products, including toys and figures. The Pokémon Company encourages fans to stop by for yourself to see what it has to offer. … Continue reading Official Pokémon vending machine Pokémon Stand now available at Haneda Airport International Terminal

Koji Nishino served as the model for the Sleeping Pokémon Snorlax

In a recent interview with Japanese newspaper Yomiuri, Pokémon art director Ken Sugimori confirmed that planner Koji Nishino served as the model for the iconic Sleeping Pokémon, Snorlax. Nishino has worked on the series since the original Pokémon Red and Green for Game Boy. “(Nishino), with this (huge) appearance, was the model for the Snorlax … Continue reading Koji Nishino served as the model for the Sleeping Pokémon Snorlax

The Pokémon Company made over $80 million during its last fiscal year, major drop from previous year

The Pokémon Company has revealed some details in regard to its financial gains within the fiscal year ending 2017. Official Pokémon Center locations throughout Japan managed to generate nearly $1 million and The Pokémon Company made about $80.8 million in total during the same period. This massive figure happens to be the company's second greatest … Continue reading The Pokémon Company made over $80 million during its last fiscal year, major drop from previous year