Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda says capturing Pokémon is easier in Pokémon Let’s Go because it was too difficult for some players

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Game Freak director Junichi Masuda was recently interviewed by Famitsu about Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. The following points were translated by ResetEra member Atheerios and Joe Merrick from Serebii: The main reason why Pokémon Let's Go doesn't have wild battles is to make it similar to Pokémon GO. However, that's not … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda says capturing Pokémon is easier in Pokémon Let’s Go because it was too difficult for some players

New Poké Ball Plus trademark filed by Nintendo, Creatures and Game Freak

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Nintendo Co., Ltd., Creatures Co., Ltd. and Game Freak Inc. have applied for another three-dimensional trademark in Japan for the Monster Ball Plus (Poké Ball Plus). To view pictures of the actual application, click here. The Poké Ball Plus is a new device set to launch on November 16, alongside Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and … Continue reading New Poké Ball Plus trademark filed by Nintendo, Creatures and Game Freak

Steam officially adds support for the Pokkén Tournament DX Pro Pad controller

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Japanese manufacturer Hori released its officially-licensed Pokkén Tournament DX Pro Pad last year for Nintendo Switch. It’s almost identical to the original Pokkén Tournament Pro Pad for Wii U, but with Nintendo Switch-branded icons on the controller itself and packaging. The Pokkén Tournament DX Pro Pad launched on September 22, 2017, alongside the Pokkén Tournament DX game. It's been a while now, … Continue reading Steam officially adds support for the Pokkén Tournament DX Pro Pad controller

Nintendo had the most-seen TV game ads from June 16 to July 15

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Compared to its competitors, Nintendo had the most-seen TV game ads from June 16 to July 15, 2018, with millions of impressions. Read on below to learn more: Nintendo has surged ahead of King (June’s leader, now in third place) as well as Warner Bros. Games to take the lead with over a quarter, or 438.6 million, … Continue reading Nintendo had the most-seen TV game ads from June 16 to July 15

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappear on Famitsu Most Wanted list for week ending July 11

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has reappeared on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for another consecutive week. Meanwhile, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear on the list as well. The top most wanted Nintendo-related games from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu are as follows: Dairantou Smash Bros. SPECIAL (Switch) - 443 Sekaiju no Meikyuu X (3DS) - 318 Persona Q2 … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappear on Famitsu Most Wanted list for week ending July 11

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!: Official Trainer’s Guide & Pokédex revealed, set to launch on November 23

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The Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!: Official Trainer's Guide & Pokédex has been revealed. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon for $24.99, with a release date set for November 23, 2018. The official product description is as follows: The official Trainer’s guide from Pokémon for the Pokémon: Let’s Go, … Continue reading Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!: Official Trainer’s Guide & Pokédex revealed, set to launch on November 23

Nintendo confirms Virtual Console is being replaced by Nintendo Switch Online

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Earlier this year, Nintendo confirmed that Virtual Console would not come to the Nintendo Switch. Instead, the publisher is focusing on Nintendo Switch Online, which is slated to launch in September 2018 with a lineup of original NES games, with some featuring online enhancements, as part of the subscription price. Speaking to IGN at E3 … Continue reading Nintendo confirms Virtual Console is being replaced by Nintendo Switch Online

Poké Ball Plus, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee pre-order bonuses include original Pokémon Center figures, pouch and art book in Japan

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled the bonuses that come with pre-orders of Poké Ball Plus, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee at the official Pokémon Center in Japan. Pre-purchase customers will receive original figures of Pikachu and male Trainer or Eevee and female Trainer, depending on which version of the game they select. … Continue reading Poké Ball Plus, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee pre-order bonuses include original Pokémon Center figures, pouch and art book in Japan