Motion controls are required to catch Pokémon in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee on Nintendo Switch

You'll need to use motion controls to catch Pokémon in Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee, regardless of whether or not your Nintendo Switch is docked, and they're compulsory throughout the games. The official confirmation and clarification of how exactly the new catching system works is as follows: "In handheld mode with both … Continue reading Motion controls are required to catch Pokémon in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee on Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Switch 2019 confirmed for second half of the year, it’s an entirely new entry with better graphics than any other Pokémon game featuring many brand-new Pokémon

This week’s issue of Weekly Famitsu contains an extensive 20-page Pokémon special feature covering a slew of Pokémon topics, including Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! and the recently-released Pokémon Quest. There’s also an interview with The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara. During the interview, Ishihara confirmed that the Pokémon game for Nintendo Switch will release in the … Continue reading Pokémon Switch 2019 confirmed for second half of the year, it’s an entirely new entry with better graphics than any other Pokémon game featuring many brand-new Pokémon

Massive 20-page Pokémon feature appears in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu

This week’s issue of Weekly Famitsu contains an extensive 20-page Pokémon special feature covering a slew of Pokémon topics, including Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! and the recently-released Pokémon Quest. There's also an interview with The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara. To view more teaser scans from the latest issue of Weekly … Continue reading Massive 20-page Pokémon feature appears in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu

Official guide to Nintendo’s events at E3 2018, including the Nintendo Direct: E3 2018 video presentation

Nintendo has a lot of fun activities surrounding the E3 video game trade show in Los Angeles next week. Here's a quick official reference guide to what's going on. Monday, June 11: At 2:30 p.m. PT, the doors to the Belasco Theater at 1050 S. Hill St. in Los Angeles open for the opening rounds of the Splatoon … Continue reading Official guide to Nintendo’s events at E3 2018, including the Nintendo Direct: E3 2018 video presentation

Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee confirmed as playable games at Nintendo E3 2018 booth next week

Nintendo has confirmed that Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! will be among the playable games at its E3 2018 booth next week. The official announcement from the publisher is as follows: Tuesday, June 12, through Thursday, June 14: For three days, E3 attendees will get hands-on time with games at the … Continue reading Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee confirmed as playable games at Nintendo E3 2018 booth next week

Poké Ball Plus charging time is three hours, plus more details and official pictures revealed

Nintendo has fully detailed the upcoming Poké Ball Plus, which is set to launch on November 16 alongside Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! Among the details revealed is the charging time for the device, which requires approximately three hours to fully charge. Your Poké Ball, your adventure! The Poké Ball is a vital item … Continue reading Poké Ball Plus charging time is three hours, plus more details and official pictures revealed

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda explains the influence of Pokémon GO on Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee, Pokémon Yellow inspiration, Poké Ball Plus and much more

The folks at Eurogamer recently had the opportunity to sit down with Game Freak director Junichi Masuda to talk all things Pokémon. Read on below to learn about some of the topics that were discussed: Can you elaborate on the smartphone and switch connectivity? Masuda: So in terms of how the connection works, we wanted to make … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda explains the influence of Pokémon GO on Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee, Pokémon Yellow inspiration, Poké Ball Plus and much more