Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch playable at several Japanese events from June 17

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Following its highly-anticipated debut at E3 2018, the upcoming Super Smash Bros. game for Nintendo Switch will be playable at various Japanese events starting on June 17. The full list of events includes: Rage 2018 Summer on June 17 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba Jisedai World Hobby Fair 2018 Summer from June 23 to 24 at the … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch playable at several Japanese events from June 17

Recap of recent Pokémon Center event featuring Game Freak developers Junichi Masuda, Kazumasa Iwao and Shigeru Ohmori in Japan

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At a recent meet-and-greet in Tokyo, Japan, fans had an opportunity to chat with Game Freak developers Junichi Masuda, Kazumasa Iwao and Shigeru Ohmori at a major Pokémon Center location. During the event, Masuda flat-out told the crowd to purchase a Nintendo Switch console. Here’s a translation of this particular comment, addressed to people who don’t own a Nintendo … Continue reading Recap of recent Pokémon Center event featuring Game Freak developers Junichi Masuda, Kazumasa Iwao and Shigeru Ohmori in Japan

Official Pokémon escape room announced for Japan, Escape from Amusement Park of Wind

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The Pokémon Company has teamed up with SCRAP to create an actual Real Escape Game in Japan featuring the Pokémon franchise. It is called Escape from Amusement Park of Wind, themed after Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story, in that players assume the role of attendees at the Wind Festival, which is an event that is … Continue reading Official Pokémon escape room announced for Japan, Escape from Amusement Park of Wind

Official Pokémon Store now open at Osaka International Airport with Pilot and Flight Attendant Pikachu plushies

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Another Pokémon Store has opened in Osaka, in Japan. It is housed at the Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport). Customers can visit the official store to purchase official Pokémon-themed products, including exclusive items such as the Pilot and Flight Attendant Pikachu plushies pictured above. To learn more about this new Pokémon Store and exclusive merch, click here. To view individual pictures … Continue reading Official Pokémon Store now open at Osaka International Airport with Pilot and Flight Attendant Pikachu plushies

Pokémon fans will soon be able to meet Game Freak developers Junichi Masuda, Kazumasa Iwao and Shigeru Ohmori at the Pokémon Center in Japan

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Game Freak developers Junichi Masuda, Kazumasa Iwao and Shigeru Ohmori will be attending a fan-focused event hosted by The Pokémon Company. It will take place at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo and Pokémon Center Osaka locations on May 12 and May 13. Fans will be able to meet the Game Freak staff and take part … Continue reading Pokémon fans will soon be able to meet Game Freak developers Junichi Masuda, Kazumasa Iwao and Shigeru Ohmori at the Pokémon Center in Japan

The Pokémon Company announces Eevee mascot meet-and-greet sessions, complete with bodyguards for Eevee

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As part of its ultra-popular Project Eevee initiative, The Pokémon Company has announced official Eevee mascot meet-and-greet sessions at the Pokémon Center in Japan on April 21 and April 22, complete with bodyguards for the iconic Evolution Pokémon. Attendees will be able to spend 60 whole seconds of quality time with Eevee, and they'll get to … Continue reading The Pokémon Company announces Eevee mascot meet-and-greet sessions, complete with bodyguards for Eevee

Official Pokémon Store opens at Osaka International Airport with Pilot and Flight Attendant Pikachu plushies on April 18

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Another Pokémon Store is set to open in Osaka later this year in Japan. It will be housed at Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) from Wednesday, April 18. Customers will be able to purchase official Pokémon-themed products, including exclusive items such as the Pilot and Flight Attendant Pikachu plushies pictured above. To learn more about … Continue reading Official Pokémon Store opens at Osaka International Airport with Pilot and Flight Attendant Pikachu plushies on April 18

New video: Team Rainbow Rocket’s Pokémon will be distributed to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players in Japan from January 20

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Various new distributions are to be available in Japan in celebration of Team Rainbow Rocket From January 20 to March 11, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players will be able to get certain Pokémon based on the signature Pokémon of each of the Team Leaders. These will rotate each week and vary depending on each Pokémon Center. You can … Continue reading New video: Team Rainbow Rocket’s Pokémon will be distributed to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon players in Japan from January 20