As part of a partnership between The Pokémon Company and SoftBank, a group of 11 giant Pikachu decided to take on a challenge revolving around a game of jump rope. However, they weren't as successful as they hoped and couldn't even make it through a single loop. To see the short-lived jump-rope session play out, … Continue reading Pokémon video: 11 giant Pikachu fail at jump rope
The first-ever Pokémon GO Fest recently took place in Chicago, Illinois, and went through a number of mishaps and technical issues. Visitors who traveled from far and wide spent hours in the blistering sun, unable to play the game due to massive bugs and server errors, as explained in the below excerpt from The Game … Continue reading First-hand account of the “disastrous” Pokémon GO Fest
See what new cards are ready to emerge from the shadows when you battle in Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows expansion Prerelease tournaments! These exciting events give players the chance to build decks and battle with the latest cards before they launch. And Prerelease tournaments are casual fun for everyone, even if you've never … Continue reading Official early look at the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows expansion
The Pokémon Putitto Collection has officially expanded with Eevee and all eight of its evolutions, featuring Flareon, Vaporeon, Umbreon, Espeon, Jolteon, Leafeon, Glaceon and Sylveon. All of these new drinkware accessories will be released on August 5 at Pokémon Center stores in Japan. To view individual pictures of every Eevee putitto, click here. Source: The … Continue reading New Pokémon Putitto Collection revealed featuring Eevee and its evolutions
A new Pokémon Center is scheduled to open in Japan, though its exact location is currently unknown. According to a job listing found on the Japanese website MyNabi, The Pokémon Company is hiring staff for a “brand-new Pokémon Center location,” which offers “plenty of opportunities” for young adults seeking employment. To date, there are a … Continue reading New Pokémon Center set to open in Japan, offers “plenty of opportunities” for job seekers
The salary for Pokémon Center employees in Japan ranges from around three million yen ($26,738) to five million yen ($44,564). Age, experience and skills are taken into consideration for the starting salary. Bonuses are distributed twice a year - during summer and winter - and salary increase is given to every employee once a year. … Continue reading How much Pokémon Center employees make in Japan
The Pokémon Company recently revealed a new ring accessory for the Pokémon GO Plus device. The Pokémon GO Plus Ring was released earlier this month in Japan. Customers can customize the design of their Pokémon GO Plus Ring to make it resemble a Great Ball, Ultra Ball or Master Ball via special stickers while supplies last. Unfortunately, … Continue reading The Pokémon Company has “nothing to announce” on bringing Pokémon GO Plus Ring to North America
The popular Pokémon and Nanoblock collection has expanded with additional sets that can form various Pokémon that originally appeared in the Kanto region, including Raichu, Psyduck, Lapras, Rattata, Mewtwo, Eevee, Magnemite, Charizard, Caterpie and Doduo. They also enable you to form a blocky version of a Great Ball. This new series will arrive in Japan … Continue reading Pokémon Nanoblock collection expands with Raichu, Psyduck, Lapras, Mewtwo, Rattata, Eevee and more
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