Junichi Masuda discusses extensive Pokémon development history at Game Freak from Pokémon Red and Blue to Pokémon Let’s Go

The folks at Polygon recently got an opportunity to chat with Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, who's been heavily involved with Pokémon video games since the very beginning of the franchise. Masuda talked about a plethora of different topics, from the original Pokémon Red and Blue to the upcoming Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go … Continue reading Junichi Masuda discusses extensive Pokémon development history at Game Freak from Pokémon Red and Blue to Pokémon Let’s Go

Video: Nintendo Australia interviews Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Kensaku Nabana about Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Nintendo Australia recently conducted an exclusive interview with Junichi Masuda and Kensaku Nabana from Game Freak about several topics related to Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee. You can check them out in the embedded video below. Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee are set to launch worldwide on November 16 … Continue reading Video: Nintendo Australia interviews Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Kensaku Nabana about Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda will be at Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee launch event in Taiwan

The Pokémon Company has announced that an extensive launch event for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee will be held in Taipei, Taiwan, from November 16 to November 18 at the Sanchuang Life Park. Attendees will be able to try out the games for themselves and meet with other Pokémon fans. In addition, … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda will be at Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee launch event in Taiwan

Video: Nintendo Minute plays Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee with Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Kensaku Nabana

In the latest episode of Nintendo Minute, hosts Kit and Krysta play Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee with Game Freak's Junichi Masuda and Kensaku Nabana: Playing Pokémon: Let’s Go w/ Junichi Masuda - Nintendo Minute Hi! We were in New York last week and had the best time hanging out with some of you … Continue reading Video: Nintendo Minute plays Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee with Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Kensaku Nabana

Game Freak confirms Pokémon Let’s Go series could continue with sequel set in the Johto region

The folks at Eurogamer recently had an opportunity to chat with Game Freak director Junichi Masuda about Pokémon Let’s Go and the possibility of a sequel set in the Johto region: Eurogamer: I also wanted to quickly ask about the Pokémon that are available in the game – like those which are related to Kanto but not in the original 151. Pokémon like … Continue reading Game Freak confirms Pokémon Let’s Go series could continue with sequel set in the Johto region

An open world Pokemon game is “still on the cards”

Yesterday we brought to you an interview that Game Freak director Junichi Masuda had with Eurogamer where he discussed many different aspects of Pokemon Let's Go, as well as the future of the Pokemon series. In that interview, there was one part that caught people's eye so let's take a read: Eurogamer: Okay, thanks for answering that … Continue reading An open world Pokemon game is “still on the cards”

Game Freak confirms Pokémon Let’s Go is a starting point for the next 20 years of Pokémon

In a recent interview with The Verge, Game Freak director Junichi Masuda confirmed that Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee are a starting point for the next 20 years of Pokémon. “Through Pokémon, you can enrich people’s lives and have a positive impact on them,” Masuda told The Verge. The idea had never … Continue reading Game Freak confirms Pokémon Let’s Go is a starting point for the next 20 years of Pokémon

Game Freak explains the reveal process for Meltan via Pokémon GO, the first time a Pokémon made its debut in a non-main series game

The folks at Eurogamer recently had an opportunity to chat with Game Freak director Junichi Masuda about Pokémon Let’s Go difficulty, mechanics and the Pokémon series’ future as a whole. Eurogamer: Okay, so something else I wanted to talk about, on a completely different topic, was Meltan. It had a really unusual reveal, it was really exciting for us to try … Continue reading Game Freak explains the reveal process for Meltan via Pokémon GO, the first time a Pokémon made its debut in a non-main series game