Pokémon Sun and Moon producer Junichi Masuda names as many Pokémon as he can in 20 seconds

Game Freak's Junichi Masuda was recently asked to name as many Pokémon as he can in 20 seconds, as part of Nintendo of Europe's 20 Second Pokémon Challenge. He manages to name 30 within this period of time - all of which are from the first generation to celebrate the recent update of Pokémon Bank … Continue reading Pokémon Sun and Moon producer Junichi Masuda names as many Pokémon as he can in 20 seconds

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda arrives in Singapore for autograph session during Pokemon Run

Game Freak‘s Junichi Masuda has arrived in Singapore for an autograph session during Pokemon Run tomorrow, January 14. For complete details about this event, check out the list below: Registered participants of Pokémon Run can sign up for the autograph session during REPC (7-8 Jan). 50 participants will be randomly selected and names will be … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda arrives in Singapore for autograph session during Pokemon Run

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda going to Singapore for autograph session during Pokemon Run

Game Freak's Junichi Masuda is planning on making a trip to Singapore for an autograph session during Pokemon Run on Saturday, January 14. Read on below for complete details about this upcoming event: Registered participants of Pokémon Run can sign up for the autograph session during REPC (7-8 Jan). 50 participants will be randomly selected … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda going to Singapore for autograph session during Pokemon Run

Game Boy limitations made developing certain elements in Pokemon Red and Blue “difficult”

A new interview regarding Pokemon Red and Blue has popped up. It explains the hardware limitations that Game Freak had to deal with when developing the Game Boy classics. “It was difficult," Game Freak's Junichi Masuda said. "The thing we wanted to focus on at the start was communication and trading but it was difficult … Continue reading Game Boy limitations made developing certain elements in Pokemon Red and Blue “difficult”

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda suggests that Nintendo Switch won’t get Pokemon at launch

Pokemon games are coming to Nintendo Switch, but probably not at launch. That's according to Game Freak producer Junichi Masuda, who is suggesting that his team will wait until the upcoming console releases. "About Nintendo Switch, we have to wait until the console launches, we have to see how players react to it, how they … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda suggests that Nintendo Switch won’t get Pokemon at launch

Game Freak to “wait and see” how Nintendo Switch is used before making Pokemon games for it

Following comments made earlier this week, Game Freak is saying that it will "wait and see" how Nintendo Switch is being used before committing to develop Pokemon games for it. In a recent interview, producer Junichi Masuda reiterated why Pokemon works best on portable devices. "We learn how they'll use the Nintendo Switch with respect … Continue reading Game Freak to “wait and see” how Nintendo Switch is used before making Pokemon games for it

Game Freak discusses the potential of Pokemon games on Nintendo Switch

Pokemon series developer Game Freak will be keeping a close eye on Nintendo Switch. Speaking during a recent interview, producer Junichi Masuda expressed excitement toward the upcoming console and discussed the potential of bringing Pokemon games to it. "Without a doubt, Nintendo Switch is the future, but we will have to wait until it comes … Continue reading Game Freak discusses the potential of Pokemon games on Nintendo Switch

Pokemon Red and Blue took about six years to develop

A new interview about Pokemon Red and Blue has popped up in the latest issue of Retro Gamer. Within the piece, Game Freak producer Junichi Masuda reveals some interesting tidbits regarding the Game Boy classics. “From the inception of the idea to the completion of Red & Blue took a total of about six years, … Continue reading Pokemon Red and Blue took about six years to develop