Pokémon illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita shares fake Pokémon Direct on Twitter

Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita has shared a post about a fake Pokémon Direct presentation on Twitter. It appears as though this was done by mistake, but a number of fans are speculating that an official announcement related to Pokémon Switch could be right around the corner, possibly referring to Pokémon Day … Continue reading Pokémon illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita shares fake Pokémon Direct on Twitter

Rumor: Pokémon Switch reveal and debut trailer coming on Pokémon Day 2018, February 27

The Pokémon Company has put up several new job listings for video game-related localization editors. A number of Pokémon fans are saying these positions are related to Game Freak’s Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch, with a reveal event or trailer rumored for the 23rd anniversary of the franchise on February 27, 2018. This date, of course, happens to … Continue reading Rumor: Pokémon Switch reveal and debut trailer coming on Pokémon Day 2018, February 27

Rumor: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch will be announced and released later this year

ResetEra administrator Emily Rogers is entirely confident that Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch will be announced and released later this year. Here's what she had to say: Unfortunately, I don't have enough information to speculate whether Smash Bros will be branded/marketed as a "deluxe definitive edition port", a "half-sequel" or a "full sequel". I … Continue reading Rumor: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch will be announced and released later this year

Gen 8 starter Pokémon Grass-type lemur, Water-type platypus and Fire-type bunny confirmed as fakes

It could be a while before we get any substantial news on Generation 8 Pokémon, but that hasn’t stopped fans from sharing rumors of all sorts. One such rumor pertains to another purported trio of new starter Pokémon in the form of a Grass-type lemur, a Water-type platypus and a Fire-type bunny. However, these creations have been confirmed … Continue reading Gen 8 starter Pokémon Grass-type lemur, Water-type platypus and Fire-type bunny confirmed as fakes

Video: Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack gameplay footage of Aegislash online mirror match

The first wave of new content from the Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack DLC is now available on Nintendo Switch. This initial batch of content brings with it the Steel- and Ghost-type Battle Pokémon Aegislash, which can switch between Blade Forme and Shield Forme. Mastering both styles of fighting is necessary if you wish to get the most out of Aegislash during battle. … Continue reading Video: Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack gameplay footage of Aegislash online mirror match

Rumor: Gen 8 starter Pokémon leaked online revealing Grass-type lemur, Water-type platypus and Fire-type bunny

It could be a while before we get any substantial news on Generation 8 Pokémon, but that hasn’t stopped fans from sharing rumors of all sorts. One such rumor pertains to another purported trio of new starter Pokémon whose names are currently unknown, but they are supposedly a Grass-type lemur, a Water-type platypus and a … Continue reading Rumor: Gen 8 starter Pokémon leaked online revealing Grass-type lemur, Water-type platypus and Fire-type bunny

Nintendo Switch Online will be “worth the wait” but Nintendo 3DS is in “uncharted territory”

Nintendo recently announced that Nintendo Switch Online will launch in September 2018. The paid subscription service will be compatible with games with online components, including Pokkén Tournament DX. According to company president Tatsumi Kimishima, the long wait will be worth it. "We have some ideas about how to make Nintendo Switch Online appealing when it becomes a … Continue reading Nintendo Switch Online will be “worth the wait” but Nintendo 3DS is in “uncharted territory”

Nintendo Switch has three times as many games as Wii U did at this point

The Nintendo Switch console currently has more than three times as many games at this point than the Wii U did, and more than double those of the original Wii. Even more impressive is that the games the Switch has are, on average, better than those on its predecessors. By day 279, the Switch had … Continue reading Nintendo Switch has three times as many games as Wii U did at this point