Nintendo discusses post-release DLC character lineup for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime was recently interviewed by Kotaku editor Stephen Totilo about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Read on below for a few excerpts from the interview: Nintendo has understandably promoted the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a multiplayer-centric game, but the recent Nintendo Direct video presentation for it culminated with a … Continue reading Nintendo discusses post-release DLC character lineup for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Realistic Pokémon artist was hired to work on the Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie

An artist who goes by the name RJ Palmer started drawing Pokémon as though they were realistic dinosaurs six years ago. Those sketches, which were initially done for fun, led to him getting the job of working on the Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie. Palmer says that the film’s production designer hired him when he googled … Continue reading Realistic Pokémon artist was hired to work on the Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie

Nintendo discusses Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee, tweaked characters post-launch for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more

The following excerpts come from a recent interview between Kotaku Editor-in-Chief Stephen Totilo and Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime: Fils-Aime gives me such a strong pitch he could be nominated for the Cy Young. Switch is doing great. People are hyped for the new Pokémon and Smash. Super Mario Party is “doing quite well” … Continue reading Nintendo discusses Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee, tweaked characters post-launch for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more

Pokémon apparel and models feature at Milan Fashion Week in Italy

Fashion label GCDS recently hosted a show at Milan Fashion Week in Italy and Pokémon apparel was heavily featured on models. Both the men's and women's spring/summer line for 2018/19 featured Pokémon designs, from knitted sweaters for guys, to boots for girls, to even some Pikachu cosplay. You can check out the GCDS Pokémon stuff … Continue reading Pokémon apparel and models feature at Milan Fashion Week in Italy

Video: Man arrested for sending daughter inside prize machine to steal Nintendo Switch and 3DS

Here's a story you don't hear everyday. A man actually sent his daughter inside a prize machine to steal Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS consoles. The father was immediately wanted by police after being filmed sending his daughter inside the prize machine, where she was able to get her tiny hands on the aforementioned prizes … Continue reading Video: Man arrested for sending daughter inside prize machine to steal Nintendo Switch and 3DS

New Pokémon TCG expansion Super-Burst Impact already selling out like crazy in Japan

The latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Super-Burst Impact, went on sale today in Japan. Long lines were immediately formed, and there have been numerous reports of sellouts. An exclusive Pokémon Center-only bundle with two boxes of cards, organizers and more also went on sale. Thirty minutes before this Pokémon Center opened: About 200 people were reportedly … Continue reading New Pokémon TCG expansion Super-Burst Impact already selling out like crazy in Japan

Alleged stalker claims he was actually playing Pokémon GO in Kobe, Japan

A 51-year-old man in Kobe, Japan, has been arrested for allegedly violating the region's stalking law. The suspect, who is accused of stalking a 33-year-old woman, claims he was actually playing Pokémon GO near her house. “I was playing Pokémon Go and just passed in front of her house,” the suspect, who works at a … Continue reading Alleged stalker claims he was actually playing Pokémon GO in Kobe, Japan

Pokémon fan uses thousands of Rubik’s Cubes to create Pikachu, Charizard, Blastoise and Venusaur

A talented Pokémon fan has managed to create various portraits of several iconic Pokémon using thousands of Rubik’s Cubes. Twitter user Epee bought a whole bunch of Rubik’s Cubes to make these creations, which include Pikachu, Charizard, Blastoise and Venusaur. Each one took about 900 Rubik’s Cubes to complete. To see more pictures and footage … Continue reading Pokémon fan uses thousands of Rubik’s Cubes to create Pikachu, Charizard, Blastoise and Venusaur