Special edition Detective Pikachu amiibo pre-orders already sold out almost everywhere in Japan

A special edition Detective Pikachu amiibo figure is launching alongside the Detective Pikachu game on March 23. This extra-large amiibo can unlock cutscenes if tapped in the Detective Pikachu game, revealing a combination of humorous content that might also provide a hint. This same content can be accessed in the game without the amiibo, but tapping it will allow players … Continue reading Special edition Detective Pikachu amiibo pre-orders already sold out almost everywhere in Japan

Official artwork, logo and trailer for Year of Legendary Pokémon 2018

The Pokémon Company International today announced plans to celebrate a legendary year in 2018, highlighting some of the most sought-after Pokémon yet to be discovered. From February to November, Legendary Pokémon will be featured across the franchise, including monthly video game character distributions, new Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) products, mobile game retail and animation … Continue reading Official artwork, logo and trailer for Year of Legendary Pokémon 2018

New Pokémon Crystal trailer showcases gameplay on Nintendo 3DS

When it launched in Japan 17 years ago, Pokémon Crystal Version introduced many new and exciting elements to the beloved Pokémon franchise. The game, an expanded version of the popular Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games, was the first in the Pokémon franchise to allow players to choose between a boy or girl playable character, and … Continue reading New Pokémon Crystal trailer showcases gameplay on Nintendo 3DS

New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition arrives January 26 with AC adapter, six AR cards, stylus and 4GB microSDHC card

On January 26, an adorable New Nintendo 2DS XL system featuring Pikachu’s iconic face launches in stores at a suggested retail price of $159.99. The New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition system is just as electric as the Pokémon itself, with an eye-catching yellow design featuring a stylized close-up of Pikachu’s face. This special edition system is … Continue reading New Nintendo 2DS XL Pikachu Edition arrives January 26 with AC adapter, six AR cards, stylus and 4GB microSDHC card

Pokémon Crystal now available for pre-purchase in the Nintendo 3DS eShop

When it launched in Japan 17 years ago, Pokémon Crystal Version introduced many new and exciting elements to the beloved Pokémon franchise. The game, an expanded version of the popular Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games, was the first in the Pokémon franchise to allow players to choose between a boy or girl playable character, and … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal now available for pre-purchase in the Nintendo 3DS eShop

The box art for Detective Pikachu is yellow in Japan and Europe, North America gets plain white

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo recently announced that the Detective Pikachu game is scheduled to release both digitally and at retail on March 23, 2018. Detective Pikachu finds the hero of the title – a unique Pikachu in the Pokémon world – partnering with Tim Goodman and searching for evidence and clues to solve a series of cases, whilst … Continue reading The box art for Detective Pikachu is yellow in Japan and Europe, North America gets plain white

New Pokémon trailer: Solve Mysteries with Detective Pikachu

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo recently announced that the Detective Pikachu game is scheduled to release both digitally and at retail on March 23, 2018. Detective Pikachu finds the hero of the title – a unique Pikachu in the Pokémon world – partnering with Tim Goodman and searching for evidence and clues to solve a series of cases, whilst … Continue reading New Pokémon trailer: Solve Mysteries with Detective Pikachu

Detective Pikachu is a 2D-only game and doesn’t support 3D on Nintendo 3DS

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo recently announced that the Detective Pikachu game is scheduled to release both digitally and at retail on March 23, 2018. Detective Pikachu finds the hero of the title – a unique Pikachu in the Pokémon world – partnering with Tim Goodman and searching for evidence and clues to solve a series of cases, whilst … Continue reading Detective Pikachu is a 2D-only game and doesn’t support 3D on Nintendo 3DS