Nintendo Switch consoles now being sold at the official Pokémon Center store

The Pokémon Center has put up listings for the Nintendo Switch console. Nintendo's latest game system now in stock at the official online store, with options to purchase it with Gray Joy-Con controllers or with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Cons. The official product description is as follows: You can get the gaming system that … Continue reading Nintendo Switch consoles now being sold at the official Pokémon Center store

In shops and on Nintendo eShop now: Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver

Enjoy intense Pokémon battles anytime, anywhere and rediscover classic adventures in the region of Johto as a trio of Pokémon titles arrive today on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS family systems. Pokkén Tournament DX Take the battle anywhere and challenge anyone with Pokkén Tournament DX on Nintendo Switch. Take control of over 20 prized Battle … Continue reading In shops and on Nintendo eShop now: Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver

The Pokémon Company discusses augmented reality and the future of Pokémon

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara spoke in about augmented reality (AR), which is a technology that superimposes virtual characters and scenes onto real-world images. He said that this fits well with the Pokémon company’s vision of blending fantasy with reality, as Pokémon GO did as a location-based game. … Continue reading The Pokémon Company discusses augmented reality and the future of Pokémon

The Pokémon Company discusses the new Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch

Earlier this year, The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara revealed that a role-playing Pokémon game was under development for Nintendo Switch. A brief clip of the announcement caused Nintendo’s stock price to jump as much as three percent in U.S. trading, as investors predicted that the new title will significantly boost console sales. Ishihara shared … Continue reading The Pokémon Company discusses the new Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch

The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara told Nintendo the Switch wouldn’t be a success

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara revealed that he initially told Nintendo that the Nintendo Switch console wouldn't be able to take off. Here's what he had to say on the matter: “I told Nintendo that Switch wouldn’t be a success before it went on sale, because I thought … Continue reading The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara told Nintendo the Switch wouldn’t be a success

Pokkén Tournament DX download size revealed, requires 3.2GB on Nintendo Switch

The downloadable version of Pokkén Tournament DX requires at least 3.2GB of free space to download via the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch. For comparison's sake, the original Pokkén Tournament on Wii U requires about 3.7GB to download. Pokkén Tournament DX marks the Pokémon franchise's debut on Nintendo Switch. It is set to launch on … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament DX download size revealed, requires 3.2GB on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo hosts Pokkén Tournament DX competition at Insomnia Gaming Festival in UK

Nintendo has been hosting a Pokkén Tournament DX competition at this year's Insomnia Gaming Festival in the UK. This enables attendees to be among the first people to try out various aspects of the upcoming Nintendo Switch fighting game. Pokkén Tournament DX is set to launch worldwide on September 22, and it's free demo is … Continue reading Nintendo hosts Pokkén Tournament DX competition at Insomnia Gaming Festival in UK

Pokkén Tournament DX Invitational takes place at Fan Expo Toronto on September 2

Fan Expo Toronto attendees will be able to watch players compete for glory in invitational tournaments for the Splatoon 2 and Pokkén Tournament DX games. Plus, Fan Expo attendees will have the chance to qualify in an ARMS tournament on Saturday, September 2. Pokkén Tournament DX Invitational – Saturday, September 2 at 12:00 p.m. Four … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament DX Invitational takes place at Fan Expo Toronto on September 2