Video: 28th official Game Freak YouTube video features Junichi Masuda playing Mario & Wario

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One of the latest videos uploaded to Game Freak’s new YouTube channel consists of special recordings in which a number of Game Freak designers are showcased presenting their amazing skills. You can check it out in the embedded video below, followed by the official description: 【公式】ゲームフリーク30周年企画「マスダの部屋｣ 第三回【#ゲームフリーク ひみつきち#28】 ゲームフリーク30周年記念企画！増田順一とゲームフリークの30年を振り返ろう！第三回は『マリオとワリオ』を取り上げます。 【番組内容】 ゲームフリークの設立30周年にちなんで、ゲームフリークが開発したゲームをプレイしながら30年の歴史を増田順一と振り返る企画です。第三回の今回は、ゲームフリークが手がけたタイトル『マリオとワリオ』をプレイしながら振り返ります。 出演予定： ・増田 順一(常務取締役) ・海野 … Continue reading Video: 28th official Game Freak YouTube video features Junichi Masuda playing Mario & Wario

Free Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! comic at participating FCBD 2019 retailers today for Free Comic Book Day

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Free comic book day is back 💥 Comic book fans and newcomers are taking advantage of the day by picking up new comics and old classics. Today, May 4, is Free Comic Book Day (FCBD)! If you enjoy the Pokémon manga, you may want to stop by at your local comic book shop. For today … Continue reading Free Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! comic at participating FCBD 2019 retailers today for Free Comic Book Day

Original Pokémon pitch by series co-creators Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori from 1990

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Preservation website Helix Chamber has re-scanned and restored several pages from the original Pokémon pitch presented by series co-creators Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori back in 1990. The documents consist of concept art, sprite designs and map layouts, including some ideas that were ultimately scrapped, as well as others that eventually made it into the … Continue reading Original Pokémon pitch by series co-creators Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori from 1990

Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri explains how Pokémon appeals to everyone, the incredible impact of Pokémon GO and more

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In a recent interview with Japanese publication Sankei Shimbun, Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri touched on a number of different topics, including the franchise's 22 plus years of popularity, Pokémon GO's incredible influence in the mobile space and how Pokémon appeals to people of all ages. One of the goals Tajiri took on was to break … Continue reading Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri explains how Pokémon appeals to everyone, the incredible impact of Pokémon GO and more

The Pokémon Company shares pictures of the official Satoshi Tajiri manga

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A brand-new manga revolving around the life of Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri is now available in Japan, complete with interesting tidbits about the franchise's extensive history. It also includes some highlights from his childhood, leading up to the creation of the first batch of Pokémon. The Pokémon Company has shared several pictures from the book … Continue reading The Pokémon Company shares pictures of the official Satoshi Tajiri manga

Official Satoshi Tajiri manga reveals scrapped Pokémon designs and names for Deer, Crocky, Cactus, Jagg, Gyaōn and more

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Game Freak employee James Turner recently tweeted out a few excerpts from the new manga about Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri's life and the creation of Game Freak. One of the panels in this manga contains a look at an internal poll during development, which displays some scrapped Pokémon designs - including Deer, Crocky, Cactus and … Continue reading Official Satoshi Tajiri manga reveals scrapped Pokémon designs and names for Deer, Crocky, Cactus, Jagg, Gyaōn and more

Pikachu originally had an evil-looking second evolution called Gorochu, plus more Pokémon and Pikachu history

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The history behind the design of Pikachu just keeps getting deeper and deeper. In addition to resembling a squirrel, the Pokémon mascot originally had a second evolution called Gorochu, complete with large fangs and two frightening horns. This fact was made known by three key illustrators and designers behind the creation of Pokémon - Ken … Continue reading Pikachu originally had an evil-looking second evolution called Gorochu, plus more Pokémon and Pikachu history

Design of Pokémon mascot Pikachu was inspired by a squirrel, not a mouse

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Although Pikachu is known as the iconic Mouse Pokémon, the Pokémon mascot's design was actually inspired by a Squirrel. According to the original designers, including Ken Sugimori, 52, an executive at game developer Game Freak Inc., and illustrator Atsuko Nishida, who was working at the company when Pokémon was first released, Nishida was tasked with … Continue reading Design of Pokémon mascot Pikachu was inspired by a squirrel, not a mouse