Video: Nintendo Minute and Game Freak discuss their favorite things about Pokemon Sun and Moon’s Alola region

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Throughout November, Nintendo Minute will be sharing videos dedicated to Pokemon Sun and Moon as part of Pokemon Month. In the first episode, hosts Kit and Krysta are joined by Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori of Game Freak, as they share their favorite things about the new Alola region. Check them out in the new video … Continue reading Video: Nintendo Minute and Game Freak discuss their favorite things about Pokemon Sun and Moon’s Alola region

Game Freak teases how imported first-gen Pokemon will be different in Sun and Moon

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Game Freak has once again teased how first-gen Pokemon imported to Pokemon Sun and Moon will have some unspecified changes. “I wonder how they’re going to change,” series producer Junichi Masuda told IGN. “I hope that’s something people will look forward to seeing how it works.” Transfers from Pokemon Red and Blue to Pokemon Sun … Continue reading Game Freak teases how imported first-gen Pokemon will be different in Sun and Moon

There are no current plans to bring Pokemon Gold and Silver to Virtual Console

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Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow were re-released earlier this year through Virtual Console, but what about other classics like Pokemon Gold and Silver? It turns out that there are no current plans to re-distribute them via the service, according to Game Freak's Junichi Masuda. “With the 20th anniversary, it was the right timing to release … Continue reading There are no current plans to bring Pokemon Gold and Silver to Virtual Console

The Pokemon Company is interested in more remakes of older Pokemon games

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It looks like we could be seeing more Pokemon remakes down the line. The Pokemon Company is interested in revisiting and revamping older entries in the series, according to Game Freak producer Junichi Masuda. “I think the remakes, like Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, is still an approach we’re interested in,” Masuda told IGN. “With the … Continue reading The Pokemon Company is interested in more remakes of older Pokemon games

Game Freak: Pokemon GO didn’t affect the development of Pokemon Sun and Moon

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Although Game Freak was involved with the development process of Pokemon GO, the popular mobile game hasn't affected the progression of Pokemon Sun and Moon. The studio confirmed in a recent interview that it was able to work on both projects simultaneously. "In terms of whether Go's success affected Sun and Moon? It didn't affect … Continue reading Game Freak: Pokemon GO didn’t affect the development of Pokemon Sun and Moon

Pokemon Sun and Moon’s producer is level 24 in Pokemon GO

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Pokemon Sun and Moon's producer, Junichi Masuda of Game Freak, has revealed that he's currently level 24 in Pokemon GO. During a recent interview with Game Informer, Masuda also explained some of his roles during the development of Niantic's popular mobile game. "Actually, I worked on the game as well, and one of the things … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon’s producer is level 24 in Pokemon GO

Pokemon Sun and Moon transfers from Red and Blue could have interesting effects

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Via the Pokemon Bank app on Nintendo 3DS, the Virtual Console releases of Pokemon Red and Blue will be compatible with Pokemon Sun and Moon. Pokemon transferred from the classic games will be different from their original counterparts. "Of course the way it works is that you put it in the Pokémon Bank to bring … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon transfers from Red and Blue could have interesting effects

Don’t expect new Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Sun and Moon

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Pokemon that were able to Mega Evolve in previous Pokemon game will still be able to Mega Evolve in Pokemon Sun and Moon. However, Game Freak producer Junichi Masuda is suggesting that fans should expect to see new Mega Evolutions in the upcoming duo of Pokemon games. "This time around we've got various different things for … Continue reading Don’t expect new Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Sun and Moon