Video: Exclusive look at Pokémon’s early design documents at Game Freak

On a recent trip to Game Freak's studio in Tokyo, Japan, the folks at Game Informer spoke to the team about their earliest projects and the origins of the Pokémon series. Pokémon series producer, director and composer Junichi Masuda and the director of Pokémon Sun and Moon Shigeru Ohmori dug up their oldest documents and … Continue reading Video: Exclusive look at Pokémon’s early design documents at Game Freak

Game Freak details the design process of creating new Pokémon

With the latest release of Pokémon Sun and Moon, there are a total of 802 Pokémon created to date. While visiting Japan to explore Game Freak’s development studio, the folks at Game Informer spoke with Pokémon director, producer and composer Junichi Masuda about what the process of designing a Pokémon looks like. “The graphic designers … Continue reading Game Freak details the design process of creating new Pokémon

You can now register for the 2017 No Holds Barred Online Competition in Pokémon Sun and Moon

If you’re looking for all-out battles, register now for the 2017 No Holds Barred Online Competition. Nearly the whole Pokédex is eligible for you to include on your team. Plus, you can use duplicate Pokémon and duplicate items. And every Pokémon will be set to Lv. 100 for the duration of the battles. The complete … Continue reading You can now register for the 2017 No Holds Barred Online Competition in Pokémon Sun and Moon

Official promo for Sinnoh Cap Pikachu repeat event in Pokémon Sun and Moon

To tie in with the 20th Pokémon film – Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! – another special promotion has begun in Japan. Those who prebooked tickets in Japan should have received a serial code that can be used to unlock one of six Pikachu wearing one of Ash’s caps from over the years. This particular distribution provides Sinnoh Cap Pikachu, which … Continue reading Official promo for Sinnoh Cap Pikachu repeat event in Pokémon Sun and Moon

Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 38th week in a row

For the 38th consecutive week, Pokemon Sun and Moon are still among the best selling games in Japan. Between August 7 and August 13, the latest duo of Pokemon games collectively sold nearly 5,000 copies in the region. They’ve managed to secure the 17th spot – a slight decline in rank compared to the previous week. The list for … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 38th week in a row

Salazzle code cards now available to Pokémon Sun and Moon players in Canada until September 4

In addition to the U.S. via GameStop and Australia via EB Games, code cards to download Salazzle in Pokémon Sun and Moon are now available in Canada via EB Games until September 4. Read on below for more info about the Salazzle on offer and how to download it: LEVEL: 50 ABILITY: Corrosion HELD ITEM: Focus Sash MOVES: Fake … Continue reading Salazzle code cards now available to Pokémon Sun and Moon players in Canada until September 4

Pokémon video: Battle-ready Salazzle now available in Pokémon Sun and Moon

Pokémon Sun and Moon players can heat up their battles with Salazzle via a special code card from participating GameStop stores until September 4, 2017. The venomous Poison and Fire-type Pokémon Salazzle has its signature Corrosion Ability, which enables it to make even usually resistant Steel- and Poison-type Pokémon badly poisoned using its potent Toxic … Continue reading Pokémon video: Battle-ready Salazzle now available in Pokémon Sun and Moon

Pokémon video: Single Mimikyu tries to fit at the Carnival Parade in Yokohama at Pikachu Outbreak 2017

During the Pikachu Outbreak 2017 Carnival Parade earlier this week in Yokohama, Japan, a single Mimikyu marched alongside multiple Pikachu and trailed behind them on multiple occasions while trying to fit in. You can see some footage of the parade in the video below. Pokémon Sun and Moon players in attendance were also able to download special distributions … Continue reading Pokémon video: Single Mimikyu tries to fit at the Carnival Parade in Yokohama at Pikachu Outbreak 2017