New Poké Ball Plus trademark filed by Nintendo, Creatures and Game Freak

Nintendo Co., Ltd., Creatures Co., Ltd. and Game Freak Inc. have applied for another three-dimensional trademark in Japan for the Monster Ball Plus (Poké Ball Plus). To view pictures of the actual application, click here. The Poké Ball Plus is a new device set to launch on November 16, alongside Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and … Continue reading New Poké Ball Plus trademark filed by Nintendo, Creatures and Game Freak

Full details, website and new merchandise revealed for Pikachu Outbreak: Science is Amazing from August 10 to August 16, 2018

A total of 1,500 Pikachu will take over Yokohama’s streets for the annual Pikachu Outbreak festival. For its fifth anniversary this year, fans can also expect a longer day-to-night event, complete with special digital effects in line with this year’s theme “Science is Amazing.” Held from August 10 to 16, Pikachu Outbreak 2018 will include a night … Continue reading Full details, website and new merchandise revealed for Pikachu Outbreak: Science is Amazing from August 10 to August 16, 2018

All qualified Pokémon Let’s Go! Cup Online Competition participants will receive mobile wallpaper featuring Pikachu or Eevee

The two stars of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are getting together this summer for a unique Online Competition. In the Let’s Go! Cup, only these two famous Pokémon will be eligible to participate. Registration for the Let’s Go! Cup begins Thursday, July 26, 2018, at 00:00 UTC. All Trainers will need a Pokémon Trainer Club account, a … Continue reading All qualified Pokémon Let’s Go! Cup Online Competition participants will receive mobile wallpaper featuring Pikachu or Eevee

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappear on Famitsu Most Wanted list for week ending July 11

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has reappeared on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for another consecutive week. Meanwhile, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear on the list as well. The top most wanted Nintendo-related games from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu are as follows: Dairantou Smash Bros. SPECIAL (Switch) - 443 Sekaiju no Meikyuu X (3DS) - 318 Persona Q2 … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappear on Famitsu Most Wanted list for week ending July 11

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!: Official Trainer’s Guide & Pokédex revealed, set to launch on November 23

The Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!: Official Trainer's Guide & Pokédex has been revealed. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon for $24.99, with a release date set for November 23, 2018. The official product description is as follows: The official Trainer’s guide from Pokémon for the Pokémon: Let’s Go, … Continue reading Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!: Official Trainer’s Guide & Pokédex revealed, set to launch on November 23

Nintendo confirms Virtual Console is being replaced by Nintendo Switch Online

Earlier this year, Nintendo confirmed that Virtual Console would not come to the Nintendo Switch. Instead, the publisher is focusing on Nintendo Switch Online, which is slated to launch in September 2018 with a lineup of original NES games, with some featuring online enhancements, as part of the subscription price. Speaking to IGN at E3 … Continue reading Nintendo confirms Virtual Console is being replaced by Nintendo Switch Online

Poké Ball Plus, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee pre-order bonuses include original Pokémon Center figures, pouch and art book in Japan

The Pokémon Company has unveiled the bonuses that come with pre-orders of Poké Ball Plus, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee at the official Pokémon Center in Japan. Pre-purchase customers will receive original figures of Pikachu and male Trainer or Eevee and female Trainer, depending on which version of the game they select. … Continue reading Poké Ball Plus, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee pre-order bonuses include original Pokémon Center figures, pouch and art book in Japan

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee add new requirement system before being allowed to challenge Gym Leaders

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee introduce a new requirement system for challenging Gym Leaders that might not appeal to everyone. The official website for the upcoming games has been updated with new info to explain more. In the “What’s a Pokémon Gym?” section it starts out by explaining the basics of it … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee add new requirement system before being allowed to challenge Gym Leaders