Official Team Rocket takeover now underway, Jessie, James and Meowth are trying to capture Pikachu once and for all

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The Pokémon Company has been going all out this April Fool's Day. One of its many initiatives for this day is an official Team Rocket takeover, which is currently taking place via Twitter. On this day, Team Rocket is hoping to catch Ash's Pikachu once and for all. You can join in on the fun … Continue reading Official Team Rocket takeover now underway, Jessie, James and Meowth are trying to capture Pikachu once and for all

Slowpoke are now appearing all over the Kagawa Prefecture in Japan in Pokémon GO for April Fools’ Day

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Slowpoke have temporarily taken over the Kagawa Prefecture in Japan in Pokémon GO as an April Fools' Day gag. According to The Pokémon Company, the Kagawa Prefecture is now known as the Slowpoke Prefecture, where increased spawns of wild Slowpoke are currently being featured. To learn more about the so-called Slowpoke Prefecture, check out the … Continue reading Slowpoke are now appearing all over the Kagawa Prefecture in Japan in Pokémon GO for April Fools’ Day

The Pokémon Company unveils Slowpoke Yadon noodles and official mascot with a press conference and commercial

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The Pokémon Company is going all out for this year's April Fools. In Japan, it has teamed up with Café de UDON-KEN to promote Slowpoke-inspired Yadon noodles. It even published a press conference and commercial - both of which can be found in the videos below. The press conference was made in Japanese, but you … Continue reading The Pokémon Company unveils Slowpoke Yadon noodles and official mascot with a press conference and commercial

Official video: How to get started with Field Research and Special Research in Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO developer Niantic has released a brand-new informative video that showcases how the new Field Research and Special Research features work in the immensely-popular mobile game. You can check it out below in both English and Japanese, complete with the official video description for more details: Trainers, a series of mysterious happenings is occurring all over the world, and … Continue reading Official video: How to get started with Field Research and Special Research in Pokémon GO

Official video: How the Dynamic Weather feature works in Pokémon GO

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Pokémon GO developer Niantic has released a brand-new informative video that showcases how the Dynamic Weather feature works in the immensely-popular mobile game. You can check it out below in both English and Japanese, complete with the official video description for more details: You’ll want to start paying even closer attention to your local weather … Continue reading Official video: How the Dynamic Weather feature works in Pokémon GO

Video: Holographic and functioning Pokédex is on display at the new Pokémon Center Tokyo DX

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The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe combo recently opened its doors in Tokyo, Japan. While there have been small Pokémon-themed cafes every now and then, this is the first permanent establishment. To commemorate this occasion, The Pokémon Company and Pokémon Center executives hosted an opening ceremony event, where Pokémon Center president and representative director Yoshinobu Kamogo welcomed the first … Continue reading Video: Holographic and functioning Pokédex is on display at the new Pokémon Center Tokyo DX

Nintendo’s official The Download promo for March 2018 features Detective Pikachu and Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack Wave 2

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This month's Nintendo Download featured a slew of new software and content for Nintendo fans across both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS platforms. Pokémon fans were treated to all-new content as well, with the recent releases of Detective Pikachu and Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack Wave 2. To see the official The Download promo for … Continue reading Nintendo’s official The Download promo for March 2018 features Detective Pikachu and Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack Wave 2

Pokémon mascot Eevee visits TANITA and spends time with employees

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The Pokémon Company recently kicked off another initiative as part of its ultra popular Project Eevee scheme. The official mascot version of the iconic Evolution Pokémon is now visiting actual companies throughout Japan to those that qualify for a visit. Upon arrival, employees can shake hands and hug Eevee, participate in photo sessions, light exercises and more. One of … Continue reading Pokémon mascot Eevee visits TANITA and spends time with employees