There have been several Pokemon fan games developed over the years, such as Pokemon Uranium, which the studio behind the core Pokemon titles is aware of. In an interview with Kotaku, Game Freak producer Junichi Masuda acknowledged that he appreciates that fans are familiarizing themselves about the process that makes the franchise possible. “Yes, of … Continue reading Game Freak is aware of Pokemon fan games
Samson Oak, Professor Oak's cousin, makes his first appearance in Pokemon Sun and Moon as a brand-new character. One of the reasons Game Freak decided to introduce him was to reflect the Alola variants of Pokemon from the original Kanto region. In a way, Samson Oak is basically the Alolan form of the ol' professor. "The cousin character, … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon’s Samson Oak is like the Alola variant of Professor Oak
Pokemon is one of those things that can theoretically be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their age. In an interview with Edge, Game Freak's Junichi Masuda explained some of the versatility elements that his team considers when developing the core Pokemon games. “There are lots of activities that can be enjoyed by adults alongside kids," … Continue reading Game Freak explains how Pokemon aims to appeal to players of all ages
Pokemon Sun and Moon producer Junichi Masuda and director Shigeru Ohmori of Game Freak have revealed which of the three starters they prefer. In a phone interview with Kotaku, Masuda revealed that he'd probably go with Litten. “At home I have a really tiny cat,” Masuda said. “…it’s 3 kilograms. it crawls around, gets right … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon developers reveal which starter they prefer
If you're not familiar with the "Masuda method," the video below does a good job of explaining exactly what it is:
He has a soft spot for Psyduck, Sylveon, Pichu, Torchic and more. Check out the video below for Masuda-san's top six picks:
Junichi Masuda is among the millions of Nintendo fans who are excited to see the NX. The Game Freak producer says he is looking forward to the upcoming home gaming system's first-ever preview trailer, which is set to debut today, October 20, at 7 a.m. PT. On a related note, The Pokemon Company CEO Tsunekazu … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda is looking forward to Nintendo’s imminent NX announcement
A significant amount of Pokemon fans have been comparing Pokemon Sun and Moon newcomers Yungoos and especially its evolved form Gumshoos to Donald Trump. But according to Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, his team did not intend either Pokemon to resemble the Republican presidential nominee in any way, shape or form. "It’s a very American-centric question I think, … Continue reading Game Freak didn’t intend for Yungoos and Gumshoos to resemble Donald Trump
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