Game Freak is hiring a Test Automation Programmer, most likely related to Pokémon Switch

Pokémon developer Game Freak has put up a job listing for a Test Automation Programmer (Software Engineer in Test) to work on a "consumer game development project." This is a contract position and is scheduled to start in June 2018, with a negotiable option for applicants who can't commit to this particular date. Many are … Continue reading Game Freak is hiring a Test Automation Programmer, most likely related to Pokémon Switch

Nintendo confirms no plans to bring Virtual Console to Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has officially confirmed that it has no current plans to bring the Virtual Console service to Nintendo Switch. “There are currently no plans to bring classic games together under the Virtual Console banner as has been done on other Nintendo systems,” a Nintendo spokesperson told Kotaku. “There are a variety of ways in which … Continue reading Nintendo confirms no plans to bring Virtual Console to Nintendo Switch

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch reappears on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending May 9

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch has reappeared on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the another consecutive week. The 13 most wanted Nintendo-related games from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu are as follows: OCTOPATH TRAVELER (Switch) - 469 Persona Q2 (3DS) - 443 Sekaiju no Meikyuu X (3DS) - 350 Shin Megami Tensei V (Switch) - 330 Bayonetta … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch reappears on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending May 9

New Pokkén Tournament DX update version 1.3.1 adjusts Battle and Support Pokémon, deletes replay data and more

Pokkén Tournament DX Update. The fighting game for Nintendo Switch receives an update to improve gameplay balance. Get ready, fighting fans! A new update has gone live for Pokkén Tournament DX on Nintendo Switch. This latest version of the game (ver. 1.3.1) includes several small adjustments to both Battle Pokémon and Support Pokémon to improve … Continue reading New Pokkén Tournament DX update version 1.3.1 adjusts Battle and Support Pokémon, deletes replay data and more

Nintendo Switch tournaments at MCM London Comic Con include Pokkén Tournament DX, Detective Pikachu will be featured and more

The following information comes from Nintendo UK, in regard to upcoming tournaments featuring Nintendo Switch games, including Pokkén Tournament DX at MCM London Comic Con. A slew of other games will be on display as well, including Detective Pikachu for Nintendo 3DS: Mario Tennis Aces arrives on Nintendo Switch on 22nd June and attendees at MCM … Continue reading Nintendo Switch tournaments at MCM London Comic Con include Pokkén Tournament DX, Detective Pikachu will be featured and more

New Pokkén Tournament DX update version 1.3.1 now available on Nintendo Switch, includes Pokémon balance patch and more

On May 15, 2018, a new software update for Pokkén Tournament DX became available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Nintendo Switch console is connected to the Internet. Additional Information: This update must be applied in order to use the game’s Internet features. Save data will still be available … Continue reading New Pokkén Tournament DX update version 1.3.1 now available on Nintendo Switch, includes Pokémon balance patch and more

Closer look at the recent domains registration for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee

Nintendo has yet to reveal when we’ll receive substantial news on the first core console Pokémon RPG and Generation 8 Pokémon, but that hasn’t stopped people from sharing rumors of all sorts. A number of reports are pointing toward the titles of the highly-anticipated game, one of which is apparently called Pokémon Let’s Go! Pikachu. The second version is reportedly … Continue reading Closer look at the recent domains registration for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee

Nintendo submits application for Eevee trademark in China, probably related to Pokémon Let’s Go! Eevee on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has yet to reveal when we’ll receive substantial news on the first core console Pokémon RPG and Generation 8 Pokémon, but that hasn’t stopped people from sharing rumors of all sorts. A number of reports are pointing toward the titles of the highly-anticipated game, one of which is apparently called Pokémon Let’s Go! Pikachu. The second version is reportedly … Continue reading Nintendo submits application for Eevee trademark in China, probably related to Pokémon Let’s Go! Eevee on Nintendo Switch