Game Freak veterans developing Pokémon Switch, younger staffers working on Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

In a recent interview with GameSpot, Pokémon series developer Game Freak explained how making Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon is actually helping development of the upcoming Nintendo Switch title. It also revealed that studio veterans are responsible for Pokémon Switch, while younger staffers are more involved with Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. "Of … Continue reading Game Freak veterans developing Pokémon Switch, younger staffers working on Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Introduction Video – Episode 1

Hot on the heels of their Pokémon Sun and Moon Trainer Guide series, Loulou the Pikachu and Snorlax Sam are back! Check out their introduction to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon with Shigeru Ohmori and Kazumasa Iwao from development studio Game Freak. To see Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Introduction - … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Introduction Video – Episode 1

Game Freak’s Kazumasa Iwao and Shigeru Ohmori discuss Ultra Wormholes, new Alola, differences and more in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

In the run up to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the folks at Nintendo Life managed to secure an interview with both Kazumasa Iwao and Shigeru Ohmori of Game Freak, who discussed Ultra Wormholes, the new Alola region, differences between the upcoming games and the original Pokémon Sun and Moon, new features, post-game content … Continue reading Game Freak’s Kazumasa Iwao and Shigeru Ohmori discuss Ultra Wormholes, new Alola, differences and more in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Game Freak explains why Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon aren’t coming to Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon developer Game Freak has explained why it decided against bringing the games to the Nintendo Switch console. "We've been working with the 3DS hardware since Pokemon X and Y," Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon producer Shigeru Ohmori told GameSpot. "Even then we wanted to get the maximum power … Continue reading Game Freak explains why Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon aren’t coming to Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon confirmed as the last core Pokémon games for Nintendo 3DS

Game Freak director Shigeru Ohmori has confirmed that Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the final core Pokémon games developed for Nintendo 3DS. The upcoming duo will be the "culmination" of series developer Game Freak's work on the handheld, presumably before the core Pokémon RPG series moves to a new home on Nintendo Switch. … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon confirmed as the last core Pokémon games for Nintendo 3DS

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon new story details revealed, post-game content, Legendary Pokémon, Mewtwo and more

A brand-new Famitsu interview has surfaced with Game Freak's Shigeru Ohmori and Kazumasa Iwao, in regard to new story details for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The following tidbits are key points that were revealed: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are not a sequel to Pokémon Sun and Moon, but the story features … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon new story details revealed, post-game content, Legendary Pokémon, Mewtwo and more

Learn more about Game Freak’s origins and non-Pokémon games

The following excerpts come from a new Game Informer feature about Pokémon developer Game Freak: Game Freak began as a magazine in Japan, or as Pokémon producer and composer and Game Freak co-founder Junichi Masuda refers to it, a mini comic. Satoshi Tajiri, who is credited as Pokémon’s creator, would visit arcades, talk to their … Continue reading Learn more about Game Freak’s origins and non-Pokémon games

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon designers appearing at Milan Games Week 2017

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon designers Shigeru Ohmori and Kazumasa Iwao of Game Freak will be at Milan Games Week 2017, which is scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 1. The plan is for them to engage in a Pokémon battle to promote Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The upcoming due … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon designers appearing at Milan Games Week 2017