Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear atop the Famitsu sales charts in Japan for the week ending August 11

With Media Create no longer offering free data, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has reappeared near the top of the latest Famitsu sales charts in Japan. Meanwhile, Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee have reappeared as well. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Software Sales: 8/5/19 – 8/11/19 (followed by lifetime sales) … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear atop the Famitsu sales charts in Japan for the week ending August 11

Pokémon Sword and Shield Double Pack pre-order comes with Gold Studded Leather Case from Amazon

Developed by Game Freak, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be launching simultaneously on November 15, 2019, worldwide exclusively for Nintendo Switch. If you pre-order the Double Pack from Amazon, you'll get a code to unlock gold studded backpacks in the game to customize your male or female player character. Pre-Purchase Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield … Continue reading Pokémon Sword and Shield Double Pack pre-order comes with Gold Studded Leather Case from Amazon

New Nintendo Switch model with longer battery life now available at Amazon for $300

Nintendo recently launched a new Nintendo Switch model that includes a significantly longer battery life compared to the standard console. The updated system will go on sale in the UK in early September. It is available now in select territories, including Australia, Hong Kong and the U.S. The console also comes with a pair of … Continue reading New Nintendo Switch model with longer battery life now available at Amazon for $300

Player summons and fights in Astral Chain are inspired by Pokémon

PlatinumGames director Takahisa Taura has revealed that certain elements in Astral Chain are inspired by Pokémon. "In Astral Chain, the player summons & fights alongside a Legion," Taura said. "I really love Pokémon, so maybe the idea of calling on another character to fight alongside was greatly influenced by my childhood gaming experiences of growing … Continue reading Player summons and fights in Astral Chain are inspired by Pokémon

Pokémon VGC Power Rankings ahead of the 2019 Pokémon World Championships

Pokémon Video Game Worlds Power Rankings. Our video game experts tell you what to watch for in Washington, DC, as top players prepare for the Pokémon World Championships. We've called upon our panel of Pokémon video game experts to look at the top Pokémon pairs ahead of the Pokémon World Championships. There are a lot of … Continue reading Pokémon VGC Power Rankings ahead of the 2019 Pokémon World Championships

Video: Federico Turano’s road to the 2019 Pokémon World Championships

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon will be featured as part of the major components of the 2019 Pokémon World Championships, and Federico Turano is among the top competitors to keep an eye on: Federico Turano | Trainer Spotlight: The Road to the 2019 Pokémon World Championships How should you prepare for a match? What’s … Continue reading Video: Federico Turano’s road to the 2019 Pokémon World Championships

Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews August 18 episode featuring Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

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, August 18, 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: 【公式】ポケモンの家(うち)あつまる? 次回予告 8/18(日) … Continue reading Video: New Pokénchi trailer previews August 18 episode featuring Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Game Freak: Pokémon Snap 2 would have to include “a very unique twist” in order for us to make it

The folks at Game Central recently had an opportunity to interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about Pokémon Sword and Shield. During the interview, the Game Freak developers were asked about a potential sequel to Pokémon Snap: GC: If I could just end with two quick requests, one of which I think you get a … Continue reading Game Freak: Pokémon Snap 2 would have to include “a very unique twist” in order for us to make it