Nintendo submits application for Eevee trademark in China, probably related to Pokémon Let’s Go! Eevee on Nintendo Switch

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Nintendo has yet to reveal when we’ll receive substantial news on the first core console Pokémon RPG and Generation 8 Pokémon, but that hasn’t stopped people from sharing rumors of all sorts. A number of reports are pointing toward the titles of the highly-anticipated game, one of which is apparently called Pokémon Let’s Go! Pikachu. The second version is reportedly … Continue reading Nintendo submits application for Eevee trademark in China, probably related to Pokémon Let’s Go! Eevee on Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee domains officially registered by same company that registered Pokémon Sun and Moon

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Nintendo has yet to reveal when we’ll receive substantial news on the first core console Pokémon RPG and Generation 8 Pokémon, but that hasn’t stopped people from sharing rumors of all sorts. A number of reports are pointing toward the titles of the highly-anticipated game, one of which is apparently called Pokémon Let’s Go! Pikachu. The second version is reportedly … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee domains officially registered by same company that registered Pokémon Sun and Moon

Rumor: Second version of Pokémon Switch is called Pokémon Let’s Go! Eevee

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Nintendo has yet to reveal when we’ll receive substantial news on the first core console Pokémon RPG and Generation 8 Pokémon, but that hasn’t stopped people from sharing rumors of all sorts. A number of reports are pointing toward the title of the highly-anticipated game, which is apparently called Pokémon Let’s Go! Pikachu. The second version is reportedly called Pokémon … Continue reading Rumor: Second version of Pokémon Switch is called Pokémon Let’s Go! Eevee

Pikachu originally had an evil-looking second evolution called Gorochu, plus more Pokémon and Pikachu history

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The history behind the design of Pikachu just keeps getting deeper and deeper. In addition to resembling a squirrel, the Pokémon mascot originally had a second evolution called Gorochu, complete with large fangs and two frightening horns. This fact was made known by three key illustrators and designers behind the creation of Pokémon - Ken … Continue reading Pikachu originally had an evil-looking second evolution called Gorochu, plus more Pokémon and Pikachu history

Design of Pokémon mascot Pikachu was inspired by a squirrel, not a mouse

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Although Pikachu is known as the iconic Mouse Pokémon, the Pokémon mascot's design was actually inspired by a Squirrel. According to the original designers, including Ken Sugimori, 52, an executive at game developer Game Freak Inc., and illustrator Atsuko Nishida, who was working at the company when Pokémon was first released, Nishida was tasked with … Continue reading Design of Pokémon mascot Pikachu was inspired by a squirrel, not a mouse

Eevee will play a major role at the Pikachu Outbreak event for the first time in Yokohama, Japan

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The Pokémon Company recently announced that the immensely-popular Pikachu Outbreak is returning in 2018 for the fifth year in a row. It will once again take place in throughout Yokohama, Japan, from August 10 to August 16. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Science is Amazing! – which is a driving force behind various activities that … Continue reading Eevee will play a major role at the Pikachu Outbreak event for the first time in Yokohama, Japan

Pokémon Daisuki Club shares pictures of Slowpoke merch from the extensive April Fools’ campaign

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Slowpoke recently took over the Kagawa Prefecture in Japan, as part an extensive April Fools’ Day gag from last month. This was a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and Kagawa Prefecture that ran until April 30. The Kagawa Prefecture was referred to as the Slowpoke Prefecture, where increased spawns of wild Slowpoke were featured in Pokémon GO. There was also a … Continue reading Pokémon Daisuki Club shares pictures of Slowpoke merch from the extensive April Fools’ campaign

Video: The Pokémon Company hosts Pokémon TCG event for kids in South Korea

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The Pokémon Company recently hosted a Pokémon TCG event for young fans in the Yangpyeong County in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Participants had a chance to take part in Pokémon TCG battles and receive free prizes. The official mascot version of Pikachu was also there to meet fans in person. You can check out some … Continue reading Video: The Pokémon Company hosts Pokémon TCG event for kids in South Korea