Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 39th week in a row

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For the 39th consecutive week, Pokemon Sun and Moon are still among the best selling games in Japan. Between August 14 and August 20, the latest duo of Pokemon games collectively sold more than 5,000 copies in the region. They’ve managed to secure the 12th spot – an improvement in rank compared to the previous week. The list for … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 39th week in a row

Pokkén Tournament DX demo now available in English on Nintendo Switch

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The recently-announced demo version for Pokkén Tournament DX will launch in the Nintendo eShop later today, August 23, at 9 p.m. PT / 12 a.m. ET on Nintendo Switch in North America. The European eShop will be receiving the same demo shortly after on August 24. However, all Nintendo Switch users can download the English version of the demo right now … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament DX demo now available in English on Nintendo Switch

First look at the Pokémon TCG Ultra Beasts Nihilego-GX, Buzzwole-GX and Guzzlord-GX

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At the 2017 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California, fans had the opportunity to see a new video showing off two new cards for the Pokémon TCG. The video revealed two mighty Ultra Beasts, Buzzwole-GX and Guzzlord-GX. Pokémon TCG players will want to study the Ultra Beasts’ powerful attacks carefully—they’re sure to become a worthy addition to your … Continue reading First look at the Pokémon TCG Ultra Beasts Nihilego-GX, Buzzwole-GX and Guzzlord-GX

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori reveal their favorite Pokémon spin-offs

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The folks at Game Informer recently had an opportunity to speak with Game Freak co-founder, composer, producer and director Junichi Masuda and director Shigeru Ohmori extensively about the core Pokémon role-playing games (RPGs). They also managed to sneak in one question about the Pokémon spin-offs, asking both Masuda and Ohmori about their favorite ones. "Pokémon … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori reveal their favorite Pokémon spin-offs

Some of the very best Pokémon players were crowned at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

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The 2017 Pokémon World Championships concluded yesterday, August 20, following three days of fierce matchups and friendly competition in Anaheim, Calif. The best Trainers from around the globe gathered for the 13th annual event to compete in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), video game battles in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, and Pokkén Tournament. Trainers from more than … Continue reading Some of the very best Pokémon players were crowned at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

Game Freak explains why Ruby and Sapphire were the hardest Pokémon games to make

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Speaking during a recent interview with Game Informer, Game Freak's Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori have explained why Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire were the hardest games in the series to develop. Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire released in 2003 to wide acclaim and impressive sales. In some ways, the technical leap between the Game Boy Color and … Continue reading Game Freak explains why Ruby and Sapphire were the hardest Pokémon games to make

In-depth video tour of Pokémon developer Game Freak’s studio

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In the below excerpt from The Game Informer Show podcast, Game Informer's Ben Hanson and Kyle Hilliard dive in deep and talk about their recent trip to visit Game Freak's studio in Tokyo, Japan, and what it's like to walk around the office that creates the Pokémon series. Check out the video below to see this particular segment play out … Continue reading In-depth video tour of Pokémon developer Game Freak’s studio

Official recap of day 3 and all finals winners at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

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The final matches have concluded at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships and the new Champions have been crowned! Before cheering fans at the Anaheim Convention Center and online around the world, the best Pokémon TCG and video game players gave it their all to take home the title. Pokemon TCG Finals Junior Division Final: Tobias … Continue reading Official recap of day 3 and all finals winners at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships