A Pokémon GO panel is set to take place tomorrow, September 27, during the 20th Japan Media Arts Festival in Tokyo, Japan. Speakers include Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, as well as Masashi Kawashima and Kento Suga from Niantic. The panel will also be moderated by famed designer Kazunari Yonemitsu. This event will initially be made … Continue reading Pokémon GO panel with Junichi Masuda takes place tomorrow at Japan Media Arts Festival
Festival Plaza, Battle Royal, Battle Tree, Poké Finder and Poké Pelago confirmed for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
The Japanese version of the official strategy guide for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon recently got listed by various retailers in Japan. Within the description of the upcoming product, multiple elements from Pokémon Sun and Moon were confirmed as returning features. It confirms that the Festival Plaza, Battle Royal, Battle Tree, Poké Finder and … Continue reading Festival Plaza, Battle Royal, Battle Tree, Poké Finder and Poké Pelago confirmed for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
The Pokémon Company teams up with Yokohama DeNA Baystars for exclusive baseball-themed merch
The Pokémon Company has teamed up with Yokohama DeNA Baystars for a new collaboration that involves exclusive baseball-themed merch. Available now at the Pokémon Center in Japan, the new line displays Starmie at the forefront on items such as T-shirts, a muffler towel, twin sticks, clear files, stickers and a special charm accessory. To view … Continue reading The Pokémon Company teams up with Yokohama DeNA Baystars for exclusive baseball-themed merch
Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars overtaken by Splatoon for seventh time on the Nintendo 3DS theme charts
Several themes based on Pokémon Sun and Moon have once again managed to achieve high ranks on the latest Nintendo 3DS theme charts. The themes that appear in the top 25 list between September 11 and September 17 in Japan are as follows: Splatoon: Shiokaraazu 40mP feat. Hatsune Miku 「Initial Song」 Splatoon: Squid Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars Metroid … Continue reading Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars overtaken by Splatoon for seventh time on the Nintendo 3DS theme charts
Adorable Vulpix Capes Collection now available at the Pokemon Center
If you thought Pikachu couldn’t possibly get any cuter, think again. Adorable ponchos inspired by Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix have been revealed for the Pokemon mascot, and they’re now available for purchase at the official Pokemon Center website. The Vulpix Capes Collection currently consists of four products - Vulpix Cape Pikachu Poké Plush (Standard) - 8.5" for $19.99, Alolan Vulpix Cape … Continue reading Adorable Vulpix Capes Collection now available at the Pokemon Center
New Mythical Pokémon distribution campaign revealed for Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
A new event distribution campaign has been revealed for players of Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in Japan. This campaign runs similarly to previous Pokémon Scrap distributions, where you collect codes via various promotional material, including Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) products, which can be placed on a website and can be exchanged … Continue reading New Mythical Pokémon distribution campaign revealed for Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Pokémon Sun and Moon director Shigeru Ohmori enjoys eating Magikarp
Magikarp might not be the most helpful Pokémon, but it sure does make for a tasty treat. In Japan, a fish-shaped cake called taiyaki takes the form of Magikarp and can be purchased from taiyaki specialty shop Kurikoan. It is priced at 106 yen, which is equivalent to about $1.81, and comes in small bags that … Continue reading Pokémon Sun and Moon director Shigeru Ohmori enjoys eating Magikarp
Gameplay footage of the new Pokémon Gold and Silver bonus theme on Nintendo 3DS
Customers in North America who purchase Pokémon Gold or Pokémon Silver download codes at GameStop, Amazon or Best Buy will receive a special bonus theme different to the standard themes available via the Nintendo eShop. This theme is based on the Pokémon Gold and Silver Cast including the Gym Leaders on the top screen and the protagonist, rival, Professor Elm, Kurt … Continue reading Gameplay footage of the new Pokémon Gold and Silver bonus theme on Nintendo 3DS
