The latest games in the Pokémon series, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, are out now exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Some new features in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon include a brand-new story, new areas to explore, new Z-Moves, new gameplay features and much more. To watch the official launch trailer for Pokémon Ultra Sun and … Continue reading Pictures from the official Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon launch event with Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda, Shigeru Ohmori and Kazumasa Iwao
Learn more about Game Freak’s origins and non-Pokémon games
The following excerpts come from a new Game Informer feature about Pokémon developer Game Freak: Game Freak began as a magazine in Japan, or as Pokémon producer and composer and Game Freak co-founder Junichi Masuda refers to it, a mini comic. Satoshi Tajiri, who is credited as Pokémon’s creator, would visit arcades, talk to their … Continue reading Learn more about Game Freak’s origins and non-Pokémon games
Pokémon GO panel with Junichi Masuda takes place tomorrow at Japan Media Arts Festival
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
In shops and on Nintendo eShop now: Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver
Enjoy intense Pokémon battles anytime, anywhere and rediscover classic adventures in the region of Johto as a trio of Pokémon titles arrive today on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS family systems. Pokkén Tournament DX Take the battle anywhere and challenge anyone with Pokkén Tournament DX on Nintendo Switch. Take control of over 20 prized Battle … Continue reading In shops and on Nintendo eShop now: Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver
StreetPass Junichi Masuda celebrates Pokémon Gold and Silver on Nintendo 3DS until October 22
To celebrate the launch of Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version on Nintendo 3DS family systems, a special Mii character is heading to a StreetPass Mii Plaza near you! Until October 22, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon producer Junichi Masuda of Game Freak will be available in the StreetPass Mii Plaza – he'll also … Continue reading StreetPass Junichi Masuda celebrates Pokémon Gold and Silver on Nintendo 3DS until October 22
Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda now being distributed in StreetPass Mii Plaza to celebrate Pokémon Gold and Silver on Nintendo 3DS
Pokémon Gold and Silver initially launched back in 2000 on the Game Boy Color system, adding 100 Pokémon, held items, Pokémon eggs and real-time events to the Pokémon universe. Now, a new feature lets you trade and battle Pokémon in 2D using local wireless on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Pokémon Gold and Silver were … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda now being distributed in StreetPass Mii Plaza to celebrate Pokémon Gold and Silver on Nintendo 3DS
Game Freak expresses interest in more Pokémon remakes and explains why Pokémon Gray never happened
In this month’s issue of Game Informer, Game Freak co-founder Junichi Masuda explains why his team chose not to create Pokémon Gray. Many staff members were interested in expanding on the original story of Pokémon Black and White, and they thought about creating “a game that was set a couple years after Black and White … Continue reading Game Freak expresses interest in more Pokémon remakes and explains why Pokémon Gray never happened
Game Freak believes Pokémon will never appear on platforms other than Nintendo and mobile
Game Informer recently spoke with Game Freak co-founder Junichi Masuda as part of a major feature in its latest issue. One key topic brought up is who exactly owns the Pokémon franchise. Masuda ultimately highlighted that the rights lie with three companies - Nintendo, Game Freak and Creatures. “Everyone really knows Nintendo; there is a … Continue reading Game Freak believes Pokémon will never appear on platforms other than Nintendo and mobile
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