Shiny Meltan now available in Pokémon GO for the first time until March 4 at 11:59 p.m. PST

Shiny Meltan is now available in Pokémon GO for the first time until March 4 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The official announcement from the development team at Niantic is as follows: Shiny Meltan will appear for a limited time! Trainers, We have exciting news! The Shiny version of the Mythical Pokémon Meltan has been discovered! … Continue reading Shiny Meltan now available in Pokémon GO for the first time until March 4 at 11:59 p.m. PST

Pokémon Let’s Go fact: Weedle eat their own body weight in leaves every day

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee, The Pokémon Company has shared a fact regarding the iconic Kanto Pokémon Weedle: “Weedle eat their own body weight in leaves every day. Talk about a healthy appetite!” Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee are available now for Nintendo … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go fact: Weedle eat their own body weight in leaves every day

Pokémon Let’s Go fact: The wings of a Butterfree repel water, enabling it to fly in the rain.

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee, The Pokémon Company has shared a fact regarding the iconic Kanto Pokémon Butterfree: “The wings of a Butterfree repel water, enabling it to fly in the rain.” Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee are available now for Nintendo Switch. … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go fact: The wings of a Butterfree repel water, enabling it to fly in the rain.

Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews February 10 episode featuring wacky skits and crossdressing

The Pokémon Company has unveiled the official preview for the next episode of Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! (Pokénchi), which is scheduled to air on Sunday, February 10, in Japan. You can check it out in the video below. As usual, the energetic hosts showcase their love for Pokémon with various games and personalities. Pokémon Let's … Continue reading Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews February 10 episode featuring wacky skits and crossdressing

All notable postgame content and adventures in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Postgame Adventures in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! So you've conquered all eight Gyms in the Kanto region and defeated the Elite Four to become the Pokémon League Champion, huh? Well, that hardly means you're finished with Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! Intrepid explorers will find that there's still much to … Continue reading All notable postgame content and adventures in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

UK charts: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappears, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee fail to appear in top 10 for week ending February 2

Sales of  Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are continuing to flourish, even after it became the fastest-selling Super Smash Bros. game and the fastest-selling Nintendo Switch game to date. Meanwhile, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee have failed to appear in the top 10 in the latest UK charts. Read on below to learn more about recent game sales in the UK … Continue reading UK charts: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappears, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee fail to appear in top 10 for week ending February 2

Nintendo confirms no current plan of Nintendo Switch successor or price cut

In a recent interview with The Sankei News, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has touched on various topics, including the Nintendo Switch console's success toward the end of 2018. He also mentioned how Nintendo is planning to sell 20 million units by the end of the fiscal year. According to Furukawa, Nintendo is trying to focus … Continue reading Nintendo confirms no current plan of Nintendo Switch successor or price cut

Video: 11th official Game Freak YouTube video features talented illustrator James Turner

The 11th video uploaded to Game Freak’s new YouTube channel consists of a special recording in which a number of Game Freak designers are showcased presenting their amazing skills. You can check it out in the embedded video below, followed by the official description: 【公式】イラストメイキング第二弾 ジェイムス・ターナー × ハーモナイト【#ゲームフリーク ひみつきち#11】 『ポケモン』シリーズで知られる、ゲームフリークのグラフィックデザイナーによる、イラストメイキング企画の第二弾は「ジェイムス・ターナー」×「ハーモナイト」 【番組内容】 イラストメイキング企画では、デジタルイラストだけではなく、ドット絵制作や色紙イラストなど、イラストが出来上がるまでの様子をお届けします。 今回は、ジェイムス・ターナー自身がゲームディレクターを務めた「ハーモナイト」のキャラクター「テンポくん」を色紙に描きます。 語り手は、同僚でもあるアートディレクター海野が務めます。絵を描きながら語られる、ここでしか聞けない2人のトークにも注目です。 (トークテーマ) ・キャラクターデザインで意識する事 ・「ポケモン」でデザインしたキャラクターについて ・「ポケモン」のキャラクターデザイナーの決め方 ・「杉森建」に学んだこと ・デザイナーから見たゲームフリークの環境 ・「ゲーム」と「キャラクター」のあり方 ・「バッフロン」がなぜアフロなのか 出演: 描き手 ・ジェイムス・ターナー James Turner (アートディレクター) 聞き手 ・海野 隆雄(アートディレクター) 【イラストメイキング … Continue reading Video: 11th official Game Freak YouTube video features talented illustrator James Turner