Koji Nishino served as the model for the Sleeping Pokémon Snorlax

In a recent interview with Japanese newspaper Yomiuri, Pokémon art director Ken Sugimori confirmed that planner Koji Nishino served as the model for the iconic Sleeping Pokémon, Snorlax. Nishino has worked on the series since the original Pokémon Red and Green for Game Boy. “(Nishino), with this (huge) appearance, was the model for the Snorlax … Continue reading Koji Nishino served as the model for the Sleeping Pokémon Snorlax

Pokémon Crystal and multiple other Pokémon games reappear on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending June 6

Multiple Pokémon games have once again reappeared on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts, including various classics such as Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon make another appearance as well. This week’s 3DS eShop charts in full are as follows: Software 1. Pokemon Crystal 2. Pokemon Yellow 3. Bloodstained: Curse of … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal and multiple other Pokémon games reappear on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending June 6

Pokémon Crystal and multiple other Pokémon games reappear on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending May 31

Multiple Pokémon games have once again reappeared on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts, including various classics such as Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon make another appearance as well. This week’s 3DS eShop charts in full are as follows: Software 1. Pokemon Crystal 2. Pokemon Yellow 3. Pokemon Silver 4. … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal and multiple other Pokémon games reappear on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending May 31

The Pokémon Company shares pictures of the official Satoshi Tajiri manga

A brand-new manga revolving around the life of Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri is now available in Japan, complete with interesting tidbits about the franchise's extensive history. It also includes some highlights from his childhood, leading up to the creation of the first batch of Pokémon. The Pokémon Company has shared several pictures from the book … Continue reading The Pokémon Company shares pictures of the official Satoshi Tajiri manga

Official Satoshi Tajiri manga reveals scrapped Pokémon designs and names for Deer, Crocky, Cactus, Jagg, Gyaōn and more

Game Freak employee James Turner recently tweeted out a few excerpts from the new manga about Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri's life and the creation of Game Freak. One of the panels in this manga contains a look at an internal poll during development, which displays some scrapped Pokémon designs - including Deer, Crocky, Cactus and … Continue reading Official Satoshi Tajiri manga reveals scrapped Pokémon designs and names for Deer, Crocky, Cactus, Jagg, Gyaōn and more

Pokémon Crystal and multiple other Pokémon games reappear on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending May 24

Multiple Pokémon games have once again reappeared on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts, including various classics such as Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon make another appearance as well. This week’s 3DS eShop charts in full are as follows: Software 1. Pokemon Crystal 2. Pokemon Yellow 3. Super Mario Bros. … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal and multiple other Pokémon games reappear on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending May 24

Pokémon Crystal and multiple other Pokémon games reappear on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending May 17

Multiple Pokémon games have once again reappeared on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts, including various classics such as Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon make another appearance as well. This week’s 3DS eShop charts in full are as follows: Software 1. Pokemon Crystal 2. Super Mario Bros. 3 3. Pokemon … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal and multiple other Pokémon games reappear on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending May 17

Pokémon Crystal and multiple other Pokémon games reappear on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending May 9

Multiple Pokémon games have once again reappeared on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts, including various classics such as Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon make another appearance as well. This week’s 3DS eShop charts in full are as follows: Software 1. Pokemon Crystal 2. Super Mario Bros. 3 3. Pokemon … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal and multiple other Pokémon games reappear on the Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending May 9