Nintendo Switch “could possibly eclipse the Wii”

It looks like the Nintendo Switch is off to a great start, with widespread sellouts happening across the globe. Nintendo's latest console has the potential to even surpass the Wii in terms of sales, according to GameStop senior director of merchandising Eric Bright. “The Nintendo Switch is off to a start right now that it … Continue reading Nintendo Switch “could possibly eclipse the Wii”

Game Freak hiring motion designer with experience in creating human characters

Game Freak recently put up a job listing for a motion designer. The ideal candidate requires experience in creating human characters at "Wii U/Vita level intricacy." Whether this post is related to a Pokémon project remains to be seen, but it might be worth noting that the developer doesn't exclusively work on Pokémon games. Source: … Continue reading Game Freak hiring motion designer with experience in creating human characters

New screen protector displays Pokémon on Nintendo Switch touchscreen

A new screen protector recently went up for sale for Nintendo Switch from Chinese manufacturer Next in Frontier Limited. For some reason, the product's official listing uses an image displaying the word Pokémon and four iconic creatures - Bulbasaur, Charmader, Pikachu and Squirtle. You can check it out above. If you're interested in this screen … Continue reading New screen protector displays Pokémon on Nintendo Switch touchscreen

The Pokémon Company president mentions HD rumble as important factor of Nintendo Switch

Tsunekazu Ishihara recently shared some of his thoughts on Nintendo Switch. The Pokémon Company president mentioned the HD rumble feature as an important factor of the new console. In his opinion, Ishihara thinks that it is crucial to make best use of the functionality. HD rumble consists of advanced vibration features built into each Joy-Con … Continue reading The Pokémon Company president mentions HD rumble as important factor of Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Sun and Moon-themed Nintendo Switch made by Pokémon fan

A talented Pokémon fan has created his own rendition of a Pokémon Sun and Moon-themed Nintendo Switch. The fanmade console features a gold-colored Nintendo Switch and dock, as well as Joy-Con controllers that display watered-down versions of Legendaries Solgaleo and Lunala. You can check out an image of the mockup above. Source: Frocharocha

Pokémon on Nintendo Switch would “really sell” the idea of playing with people wherever

A number of game developers were recently asked by Polygon to share some of their thoughts on Nintendo Switch. Several of them mentioned how they think the upcoming console would greatly benefit from a Pokémon game, including spinoffs. Here's what Douglas Wilson, co-owner of Die Gute Fabrik, had to say: "But then I guess the … Continue reading Pokémon on Nintendo Switch would “really sell” the idea of playing with people wherever

The Nintendo Switch launch is exactly one week away

Nintendo's next home gaming system is almost here. The Nintendo Switch console is set to launch worldwide on Friday, March 3, at a suggested retail price of $299.99. The system comes with the main console, Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R) controllers, a Joy-Con grip (to which two Joy-Con are attached and used as one controller), … Continue reading The Nintendo Switch launch is exactly one week away

The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara talks Pokémon on Nintendo Switch

The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara was recently asked to share some comments in regard to bringing the Pokémon franchise to Nintendo Switch. Here's what he had to say: "Pokémon has been about portable, but now there is the Switch, which is a portable home console so it has a bigger screen and higher specs … Continue reading The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara talks Pokémon on Nintendo Switch