Junichi Masuda talks about Pokémon GO functionality with Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee, bringing families together and more

Game Freak director Junichi Masuda was recently interviewed by Famitsu about Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. The following excerpts are fan translations from the interview: So, you’ve already discussed this in a variety of places, but could you tell us about how you developed the concept of the two games? Masuda: With … Continue reading Junichi Masuda talks about Pokémon GO functionality with Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee, bringing families together and more

Game Freak explains why wild Pokémon battles aren’t featured in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Game Freak director Junichi Masuda was recently interviewed by Famitsu about Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. The following points were translated by ResetEra member Atheerios and Joe Merrick from Serebii: The main reason why Pokémon Let's Go doesn't have wild battles is to make it similar to Pokémon GO. However, that's not … Continue reading Game Freak explains why wild Pokémon battles aren’t featured in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Game Freak confirms Alolan Pokémon won’t appear in the wild in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Game Freak director Junichi Masuda was recently interviewed by Famitsu about Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. The following points were translated by ResetEra member Atheerios and Joe Merrick from Serebii: The main reason why Pokémon Let's Go doesn't have wild battles is to make it similar to Pokémon GO. However, that's not … Continue reading Game Freak confirms Alolan Pokémon won’t appear in the wild in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda says capturing Pokémon is easier in Pokémon Let’s Go because it was too difficult for some players

Game Freak director Junichi Masuda was recently interviewed by Famitsu about Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. The following points were translated by ResetEra member Atheerios and Joe Merrick from Serebii: The main reason why Pokémon Let's Go doesn't have wild battles is to make it similar to Pokémon GO. However, that's not … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda says capturing Pokémon is easier in Pokémon Let’s Go because it was too difficult for some players

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

Video: Pokémon Yellow (1998) vs. Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee (2018)

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are set to launch on November 16 for Nintendo Switch. These two titles introduce a new play style designed so that anyone can jump in and enjoy, with plenty of fun adventure and Pokémon for all fans. The games are based on Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition, which first … Continue reading Video: Pokémon Yellow (1998) vs. Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee (2018)

Shota Kageyama working with Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda on composing music for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Shota Kageyama has confirmed that he is working alongside Game Freak director Junichi Masuda on original music for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee. According to Kageyama, he is composing new tracks for the upcomoing duo of Pokémon games. Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee are set to launch on November … Continue reading Shota Kageyama working with Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda on composing music for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda confirms Pokémon Let’s Go will be compatible with Pokémon Switch 2019 and other future games

Game Freak director Junichi Masuda was recently interviewed by Famitsu about Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee. In the interview, Masuda confirmed that 2019’s Pokémon game on Nintendo Switch will be more in line with the previous handheld entries in the core series. “As for the 2019 title, we’re working with the idea that everyone will be playing on … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda confirms Pokémon Let’s Go will be compatible with Pokémon Switch 2019 and other future games