New set of Pokémon Teacup Time Mascots features Pikachu, Meowth, Mew and more

The second set of Pokémon Teacup Time Mascots are now available via Gashapon vending machines in Japan for ¥300 a shot ($2.6). This latest batch of mini Pokémon figurines feature Pikachu, Mew, Meowth, Snorlax and Magikarp. Check out the image above to see how each one looks. Source: Japanese Nintendo

Official product details revealed for Nendoroid Lillie from Pokémon Sun and Moon

The Good Smile Company has welcomed several blonde Nendoroid figures to its ever-expanding collection, with pre-orders recently opening for Pokémon's Lillie. Nendoroid Lillie's official product description is as follows: "O-oh... Hello. My name is Lillie. It's very nice to meet you." From the popular 'Pokémon Sun' and 'Pokémon Moon' games comes a Nendoroid of the … Continue reading Official product details revealed for Nendoroid Lillie from Pokémon Sun and Moon

Pokémon Tea Party plushies revealed, featuring Pikachu and ice cream

New Pokémon Tea Party plushies have been revealed for Japan, featuring adorable Pikachu and Pikachu-themed ice cream goodies. A large Pikachu plushie and smaller ‘Summer Sweets’ plushies have been added to the Pokémon Tea Party range, which is now available via UFO Catcher machines at select Sega Game Centers in Japan. You can take a … Continue reading Pokémon Tea Party plushies revealed, featuring Pikachu and ice cream

Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling 50 games for 30th week in a row

For the 30th consecutive week, Pokemon Sun and Moon are still among the 50 best selling games in Japan. Between June 12 and June 18, the latest duo of Pokemon games collectively sold nearly 3,000 copies in the region. They’ve managed to secure the 10th spot – an improvement over the previous week. The list for the … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling 50 games for 30th week in a row

Nintendo’s market cap is now higher than Sony’s for the first time since last year’s Pokémon GO craze

On the Tokyo Stock Exchange earlier today, June 23, Nintendo has hit a market cap of ¥5.44 trillion ($48.9 billion), compared to Sony Corporation with a market cap of ¥5.40 trillion ($48.5 billion). Nintendo is now one of the 15 companies by market cap on the Tokyo Stock Exchange ahead of companies like the Mizuho … Continue reading Nintendo’s market cap is now higher than Sony’s for the first time since last year’s Pokémon GO craze

Kagome teams up with The Pokémon Company to celebrate Pikachu’s love for ketchup

Kagome, a Japanese manufacturer of tomato-based foods, has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to celebrate Pikachu's love for ketchup. This unconventional partnership consists of a campaign that will run from July 1 to August 31, during which customers in Japan can purchase Kagome products such as ketchup for a chance to win a selection … Continue reading Kagome teams up with The Pokémon Company to celebrate Pikachu’s love for ketchup

Nintendo Switch at Jump Victory Carnival 2017 features playable Pokkén Tournament DX

Nintendo will be hosting booths at the Jump Victory Carnival 2017 on July 22 and 29, 2017, in both Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, with playable demo versions of Pokkén Tournament DX, ARMS, Splatoon 2, Fire Emblem Musou, One Piece Unlimited World R, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and Lost Sphear. You can check out the official … Continue reading Nintendo Switch at Jump Victory Carnival 2017 features playable Pokkén Tournament DX

Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 30th week in a row

For the 30th consecutive week, Pokemon Sun and Moon are still among the best selling games in Japan. Between June 12 and June 18, the latest duo of Pokemon games collectively sold nearly 3,000 copies in the region. They’ve managed to secure the 10th spot – an improvement the previous week. The list for the 20 best-selling games … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 30th week in a row