Tokyo 2020 Olympics mascots look like Pokémon

The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games recently revealed the official mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. A significant number of Pokémon fans are saying that the new mascots look a lot like Pokémon, with their adorable and colorful animal-like designs. The reaction is similar among Japanese Twitter users as well. Source: … Continue reading Tokyo 2020 Olympics mascots look like Pokémon

Surfing Pikachu appointed as the official mascot for Naminori Japan

The Pokémon Company has teamed up with Naminori Japan to appoint none other than Surfing Pikachu as the official mascot for the Japanese surfing league. Also known as Naminori Pikachu, the Surfing Pikachu mascot sports an adorable wetsuit and holds a little surfboard with the Naminori Japan logo emblazoned on it. To learn more about … Continue reading Surfing Pikachu appointed as the official mascot for Naminori Japan

Official Slowpoke campaign from April Fools’ Day continues on April 12 at Kagawa Prefecture featuring increased spawns in Pokémon GO, Governor Slowpoke, new Pokémon Center, Slowpoke merch and much more

Slowpoke have continued to take over the Kagawa Prefecture in Japan, building on the April Fools’ Day gag from earlier this week. This is extending to a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and Kagawa Prefecture between April 12 and April 30. The Kagawa Prefecture is still being referred to as the Slowpoke Prefecture, where increased spawns of wild Slowpoke will be … Continue reading Official Slowpoke campaign from April Fools’ Day continues on April 12 at Kagawa Prefecture featuring increased spawns in Pokémon GO, Governor Slowpoke, new Pokémon Center, Slowpoke merch and much more

Pokémon Crime Prevention campaign features warnings with counterfeit Meowth, stern Pikachu and more in Singapore

The Pokémon Company recently teamed up with the Singapore Police Force for an extensive Crime Prevention Campaign 2018. This campaign kicked off on March 10 and ran through March 18 at the Jurong Point Shopping Centre in Singapore. Participants took part in a meet-and-greet session with Pikachu, various carnival games and educational booths. The campaign was launched by … Continue reading Pokémon Crime Prevention campaign features warnings with counterfeit Meowth, stern Pikachu and more in Singapore

Eevee from the Pokémon series joins Tekken 7 as a guest DLC character

The Pokémon Company has been going all out this April Fool’s Day. One of its many initiatives for this day is Eevee’s new role as a pro wrestler from Japan. As an April Fool joke, the official Eevee mascot scared a toddler and made her cry. The Pokémon Company has also teamed up with Taiwanese company Transcend Information to rename its company and go through a … Continue reading Eevee from the Pokémon series joins Tekken 7 as a guest DLC character

Transcend Information changes name and rebrands to reflect the Cocoon Pokémon Metapod

The Pokémon Company has been going all out this April Fool’s Day. One of its many initiatives for this day is Eevee’s new role as a pro wrestler from Japan. As an April Fool joke, the official Eevee mascot scared a toddler and made her cry. The Pokémon Company has also teamed up with Taiwanese company Transcend Information to rename its company and … Continue reading Transcend Information changes name and rebrands to reflect the Cocoon Pokémon Metapod

Slowpoke appointed as the governor of Kagawa Prefecture, which has been renamed to Slowpoke Prefecture

Slowpoke have temporarily taken over the Kagawa Prefecture in Japan in Pokémon GO as an April Fools’ Day gag. According to The Pokémon Company, the Kagawa Prefecture is now known as the Slowpoke Prefecture, where increased spawns of wild Slowpoke are currently being featured. In addition, Slowpoke has been appointed as the governor of this fictional prefecture. To … Continue reading Slowpoke appointed as the governor of Kagawa Prefecture, which has been renamed to Slowpoke Prefecture

Official Eevee Pokémon mascot scares toddler and makes her cry as an April Fool joke

The Pokémon Company has been going all out this April Fool’s Day. One of its many initiatives for this day is Eevee’s new role as a pro wrestler from Japan. As an April Fool joke, the official Eevee mascot scared a toddler and made her cry. To see a video capturing this moment, check out the embedded video below: Source: … Continue reading Official Eevee Pokémon mascot scares toddler and makes her cry as an April Fool joke