Game Freak reaffirms commitment to keeping the main Pokemon games on handhelds

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Although there are several Pokemon games available on home consoles, all core entries in the series were developed solely for handhelds. This is because a lot of essential features - such as trading and battling - encourage players to meet others in real life. According to Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, this is something that's likely … Continue reading Game Freak reaffirms commitment to keeping the main Pokemon games on handhelds

The Pokemon Sun and Moon OST features 175 tracks

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The official soundtrack (OST) for Pokemon Sun and Moon will consist of a total of 175 tracks. Music is being composed by Game Freak's very own Junichi Masuda, who has confirmed that his team is now capable of producing “almost any sounds and tones we like," thanks to modern hardware and technology. The studio is aiming “to … Continue reading The Pokemon Sun and Moon OST features 175 tracks

Game Freak wants Pokemon Sun and Moon to be a “means of communication”

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As with previous installments in the Pokemon series, Game Freak has high hopes for Pokemon Sun and Moon. The developer wants the upcoming duo of Pokemon games to serve as a "means of communication" among fans, according to producer Junichi Masuda. “We want Pokemon to be a means of communication," he said. "What I really … Continue reading Game Freak wants Pokemon Sun and Moon to be a “means of communication”

Pokemon Sun and Moon developers will be answering fan questions

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Pokemon fans can get answers about Pokemon Sun and Moon directly from the developers themselves. Via Nintendo's official Australia and New Zealand Twitter handle, you can pose questions to Game Freak producer Junichi Masuda and director Shigeru Ohmori. Over 100 questions have already been asked, and the developers will get back to some of them in … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon developers will be answering fan questions

Video: Brand-new Poison/Fire-type Pokemon revealed for Pokemon Sun and Moon

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A brand-new Pokemon has been unveiled by Game Freak director Junichi Masuda at the Japan Expo in Paris. Its name is Salandit and it's a Poison/Fire-type Pokemon that can be found in the Alola region in Pokemon Sun and Moon. One of Salandit's most notable features is the all-new Corrosion ability, which enables it to … Continue reading Video: Brand-new Poison/Fire-type Pokemon revealed for Pokemon Sun and Moon

Pokemon GO features brand-new music composed by Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda

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Game Freak's Junichi Masuda is involved in the development of Pokemon GO, which will feature all-new music composed by the Pokemon producer himself. For those who don't know, Masuda has worked on Pokemon games since the very beginning with the 1996 releases of the original Game Boy classics. Pokemon GO will launch later this year … Continue reading Pokemon GO features brand-new music composed by Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda visits your StreetPass Mii Plaza on Nintendo 3DS during E3

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If you own a European or Japanese Nintendo 3DS, a special guest may have recently paid a visit to your handheld via StreetPass Mii Plaza. For E3 2016, Game Freak's Junichi Masuda's Mii was distributed to the app in Europe and Japan. The virtual version of the Pokemon game producer wears a black shirt and shows … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda visits your StreetPass Mii Plaza on Nintendo 3DS during E3

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda will conduct a piece at tonight’s Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions

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A special guest will be playing a role in tonight's Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions. It was just announced that Pokemon game director Junichi Masuda from Game Freak will be conducting a piece at the upcoming show, which begins tonight at 8 p.m. PT in Los Angeles. If you are in the area and want to attend but … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda will conduct a piece at tonight’s Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions