Pokémon Switch: Game Freak hopes “people don’t get their expectations up too high”

In a recent interview with Game Informer, Pokémon series director/producer/composer Junichi Masuda and Pokémon Sun and Moon‘s director Shigeru Ohmori spoke about the pressure of living up to fan expectations surrounding Game Freak‘s first core Pokémon role-playing game (RPG) on the Nintendo Switch and what it means for the team to finally let fans know that they’ve been heard. "What I’m … Continue reading Pokémon Switch: Game Freak hopes “people don’t get their expectations up too high”

Month-long exclusive Pokémon and Game Freak coverage announced by Game Informer

Pokémon fans can get ready for a month-long of exclusive Pokémon features and coverage by the folks at Game Informer via gameinformer.com. The upcoming coverage consists of an unprecedented new look at Game Freak's development studio and a deep dive on how the development team brings the Pokémon series to life. To see the official … Continue reading Month-long exclusive Pokémon and Game Freak coverage announced by Game Informer

Pokémon video: Game Freak developers talk about their console RPG debut on Nintendo Switch

In the below video interview, Pokémon series director/producer/composer Junichi Masuda and Pokémon Sun and Moon's director Shigeru Ohmori talk about the pressure of living up to fan expectations surrounding Game Freak's first core Pokémon role-playing game (RPG) on the Nintendo Switch and what it means for the team to finally let fans know that they've … Continue reading Pokémon video: Game Freak developers talk about their console RPG debut on Nintendo Switch

Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars overtaken by Splatoon for the first time on the Nintendo 3DS theme charts

Several themes based on Pokémon Sun and Moon have once again managed to achieve high ranks on the latest Nintendo 3DS theme charts. The themes that appear in the top 25 list between July 24 and July 30 in Japan are as follows: Splatoon: Shiokaraazu Splatoon: Squid Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars Pokémon Sun Moon: Solgaleo & Lunala Kirby … Continue reading Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars overtaken by Splatoon for the first time on the Nintendo 3DS theme charts

Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars appears at number one on the Nintendo 3DS theme charts for fourth consecutive week

Several themes based on Pokémon Sun and Moon have once again managed to achieve high ranks on the latest Nintendo 3DS theme charts. The themes that appear in the top 25 list between July 17 and July 23 in Japan are as follows: Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars Splatoon: Shiokaraazu Splatoon: Squid Kirby 25th Anniversary Pokémon Sun Moon: Solgaleo … Continue reading Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars appears at number one on the Nintendo 3DS theme charts for fourth consecutive week

Game Freak’s Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch confirmed for 2018 or later

The recently-announced Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch might be available as early as next year. Game Freak’s first console Pokémon game is scheduled to launch sometime in 2018 or later, according to Nintendo's latest earnings release.  A more specific launch window has yet to be announced, but stay tuned for any updates. Pokémon Switch will make use of the versatile … Continue reading Game Freak’s Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch confirmed for 2018 or later

Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars appears at number one on the Nintendo 3DS theme charts for third consecutive week

Several themes based on Pokémon Sun and Moon have once again managed to achieve high ranks on the latest Nintendo 3DS theme charts. The themes that appear in the top 25 list between July 10 and July 16 in Japan are as follows: Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars Splatoon: Shiokaraazu Kirby 25th Anniversary Splatoon: Squid Pokémon Sun Moon: Solgaleo … Continue reading Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars appears at number one on the Nintendo 3DS theme charts for third consecutive week

Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars appears at number one on the Nintendo 3DS theme charts for second consecutive week

Several themes based on Pokémon Sun and Moon have once again managed to achieve high ranks on the latest Nintendo 3DS theme charts. The themes that appear in the top 25 list between July 3 and July 9 in Japan are as follows: Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars Kirby 25th Anniversary Shingeki no Kyojin attack on titan Act. 2 … Continue reading Pokémon: Look Upon The Stars appears at number one on the Nintendo 3DS theme charts for second consecutive week