Pokkén Tournament DX runs at 1280×720 resolution docked on Nintendo Switch

Pokkén Tournament DX runs at a higher resolution of 1280×720 compared to the original game's 960×720 on Wii U. However, while the Switch version still lacks anti-aliasing, it features improved texture filtering and seems to run at a more consistent 60 frames per second when docked on Nintendo's latest home console. Pokkén Tournament DX is … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament DX runs at 1280×720 resolution docked on Nintendo Switch

Eight minutes of off-screen gameplay footage from Pokkén Tournament DX on Nintendo Switch

Complete with all the content from both the Wii U and arcade versions of Pokkén Tournament, Pokkén Tournament DX introduces an array of new features aimed at creating the ultimate Pokkén experience. The game is set to launch on September 22, 2017, as a Nintendo Switch exclusive. To make the wait easier, you can check … Continue reading Eight minutes of off-screen gameplay footage from Pokkén Tournament DX on Nintendo Switch

Pokkén Tournament DX: Nintendo Switch vs. Wii U graphics comparison and first-look analysis

The folks at Digital Foundry grabbed a first look at Pokkén Tournament DX at E3 2017 and returned with captures to see how it stacks up against the original game on Wii U. For an in-depth graphics comparison and first-look analysis, check out the video below. Complete with all the content from both the Wii … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament DX: Nintendo Switch vs. Wii U graphics comparison and first-look analysis

Pokkén Tournament player names being changed by The Pokémon Company on streams

Christian “Suicune Master” Patierno recently earned his second straight championship belt for Pokkén Tournament at the Community Effort Orlando. However, you might not have known that, even if you watched the stream, because the commentators and the on-screen overlay referred to him by a slightly different name. At CEO, he wasn’t “Suicune Master.” He was … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament player names being changed by The Pokémon Company on streams

Pokémon Direct and Pokkén Tournament appear in the Nintendo eShop charts on Wii U for the week ending June 30

The only Pokémon game that appears in the latest Nintendo eShop charts on Wii U is Pokkén Tournament under the top videos section, where last week’s Pokémon Direct presentation makes its debut as well. Last week’s Wii U eShop charts in full are as follows: Software 1. Zelda: A Link to the Past 2. Super Metroid 3. Zelda: Breath … Continue reading Pokémon Direct and Pokkén Tournament appear in the Nintendo eShop charts on Wii U for the week ending June 30

Everything you need to know about the 2017 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California

The 2017 Pokémon World Championships are headed to Anaheim, California, from August 18–20. The best players from around the world will be competing for the title of Pokémon TCG, Video Game, or Pokkén Tournament World Champion, and for a combined prize pool worth more than $500,000 in prizes! The Pokémon World Championships are an invitation-only … Continue reading Everything you need to know about the 2017 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California

2017 Pokémon World Championships spectator registration detailed, $10 for spectators and $30 for Pokkén Tournament LCQ

Details on the 2017 Pokémon World Championships details have been revealed. Spectators can enter the event this year with registration for $10, which gives them two booster packs and full access all weekend. Pokkén Tournament LCQ Registration costs $30 but also gives six Pokémon booster packs. All spectators and attendees need to register. Registration is … Continue reading 2017 Pokémon World Championships spectator registration detailed, $10 for spectators and $30 for Pokkén Tournament LCQ

Pokkén Tournament DX is the “best example” of making Wii U games fresh for Nintendo Switch owners

During a recent interview with Waypoint, Reggie Fils-Aime explained how he believes Pokkén Tournament DX is the "best example" of how Nintendo makes existing Wii U games seem more appealing to Nintendo Switch owners. Read on below for his full response. Waypoint: So, the second question I have that jumps off of that previous one … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament DX is the “best example” of making Wii U games fresh for Nintendo Switch owners