Video: Giant Detective Pikachu Pokémon mascot makes its official public debut in Japan

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To celebrate the upcoming release of the Detective Pikachu game for Nintendo 3DS, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have dispatched official mascot versions of Detective Pikachu throughout Japan. As you can see in the image above, the Detective Pikachu mascot sports a detective poncho, a detective hat and even a stern face that appears to be ready to solve … Continue reading Video: Giant Detective Pikachu Pokémon mascot makes its official public debut in Japan

Pokémon Center Tokyo DX flyer reveals new and exclusive Pikachu merch coming soon

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The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Café combo is set to open in Japan on March 14. To coincide with the launch of these new locations, The Pokémon Company has a host of special events planned, including unique Pikachu and Snorlax distributions for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, a number of events to engage fans, exclusive plushies and much … Continue reading Pokémon Center Tokyo DX flyer reveals new and exclusive Pikachu merch coming soon

Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Café open on March 14, kicks off with exclusive distributions, events, products and more

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The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Café combo is set to open in Japan on March 14. To coincide with the launch of these new locations, The Pokémon Company has a host of special events planned, including unique Pikachu and Snorlax distributions for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, a number of events to … Continue reading Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Café open on March 14, kicks off with exclusive distributions, events, products and more

New trailer: Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon arc features Ash and friends as the Ultra Guardians of Alola

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The first batch of images from the latest issue of CoroCoro were recently leaked online, revealing more news on the Pokémon Sun and Moon anime. This image features a showcase of the next part of the anime where Ash and the gang act as Ultra Guardians, protecting Alola from Ultra Beasts. You can check out the new images from CoroCoro by clicking here. … Continue reading New trailer: Pokémon the Series Sun & Moon arc features Ash and friends as the Ultra Guardians of Alola

Rumor: The Pokémon Company now seeking localization editors for Pokémon Switch, reveal coming as early as February 27

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The Pokémon Company has put up several new job listings for video game-related localization editors. A number of Pokémon fans are saying these positions are related to Game Freak's Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch, with a reveal event or trailer rumored for the 23rd anniversary of the franchise on February 27, 2018. Read on below … Continue reading Rumor: The Pokémon Company now seeking localization editors for Pokémon Switch, reveal coming as early as February 27

Volbeat, Illumise and Tropius are new regional exclusives, Chimecho is not; here’s the full list of Pokémon GO regional exclusives and where to find them

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Pokémon GO players have identified three new Hoenn Pokémon as regional exclusives - Illumise, Volbeat and Tropius. Volbeat and Illumise are the latest pair of related Pokémon to get split up in Pokémon GO. Illumise is only available in North America, South America and Africa, while Volbeat can be found in Europe, Asia and Australia. … Continue reading Volbeat, Illumise and Tropius are new regional exclusives, Chimecho is not; here’s the full list of Pokémon GO regional exclusives and where to find them

Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima wants the Switch to have a longer lifespan than six years with games like Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch

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During a recent interview, Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima expressed how he anticipates the Nintendo Switch console to have a lifespan that lasts for more than six years. He believes this can be accomplished if high-quality and highly-anticipated games are released for the platform on a regular basis, including the upcoming Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch … Continue reading Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima wants the Switch to have a longer lifespan than six years with games like Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear atop the latest top 50 Japanese sales charts for 12th week in a row

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Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the very top of the latest software charts in Japan for the 12th consecutive week. Pokkén Tournament DX manages to reappear as well. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Media Create Sales: Week 5, 2018 (Jan 29 - Feb 04) 01./01. [PS4] Monster Hunter: World # (Capcom) {2018.01.26} (¥8.980) - 346.187 / 1.591.356 (-72%) 02./00. [PS4] Dragon … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear atop the latest top 50 Japanese sales charts for 12th week in a row