At a recent meet-and-greet in Tokyo, Japan, fans had an opportunity to chat with Game Freak developers Junichi Masuda, Kazumasa Iwao and Shigeru Ohmori at a major Pokémon Center location. During the event, Masuda flat-out told the crowd to purchase a Nintendo Switch console. Here’s a translation of this particular comment, addressed to people who don’t own a Nintendo … Continue reading Recap of recent Pokémon Center event featuring Game Freak developers Junichi Masuda, Kazumasa Iwao and Shigeru Ohmori in Japan
Official Pokémon escape room announced for Japan, Escape from Amusement Park of Wind
The Pokémon Company has teamed up with SCRAP to create an actual Real Escape Game in Japan featuring the Pokémon franchise. It is called Escape from Amusement Park of Wind, themed after Pokémon the Movie: Everyone's Story, in that players assume the role of attendees at the Wind Festival, which is an event that is … Continue reading Official Pokémon escape room announced for Japan, Escape from Amusement Park of Wind
Video: Footage of the adorable Poncho Pikachu show in Japan
Pokémon fans in Japan recently had a chance to attend an official show featuring the adorable Poncho Pikachu. Organized by The Pokémon Company, this special event officially took place on April 29 in Sunshine City in conjunction with the Pokémon Center. A number of different Poncho Pikachu were on display, including Lugia, Ho-Oh, Mega Sableye, Charizard, … Continue reading Video: Footage of the adorable Poncho Pikachu show in Japan
Video: Pokémon video games retrospective now playing at the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX
The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe combo recently opened its doors in Tokyo, Japan. While there have been small Pokémon-themed cafes every now and then, this is the first permanent establishment. To commemorate this occasion, The Pokémon Company and Pokémon Center executives hosted an opening ceremony event, where Pokémon Center president and representative director Yoshinobu Kamogo welcomed the first batch of … Continue reading Video: Pokémon video games retrospective now playing at the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX
Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda tells Pokémon fans to buy Nintendo Switch
At a recent meet-and-greet in Tokyo, Japan, fans had an opportunity to chat with Game Freak developers Junichi Masuda, Kazumasa Iwao and Shigeru Ohmori at a major Pokémon Center location. During the event, Masuda flat-out told the crowd to purchase a Nintendo Switch console. Here's a translation of this particular comment, addressed to people who … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda tells Pokémon fans to buy Nintendo Switch
Photos of the recent adorable Poncho Pikachu show in Japan
Pokémon fans in Japan recently had a chance to attend an official show featuring the adorable Poncho Pikachu. Organized by The Pokémon Company, this special event officially took place on April 29 in Sunshine City in conjunction with the Pokémon Center. A number of different Poncho Pikachu were on display, including Lugia, Ho-Oh, Mega Sableye, … Continue reading Photos of the recent adorable Poncho Pikachu show in Japan
New Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! trailer previews April 29 episode featuring Pokémon Center Tokyo DX visit and the real holographic Pokédex
The Pokémon Company has unveiled the official preview for the next episode of Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?!, which is scheduled to air on Sunday, April 29, in Japan. You can check it out in the video below. As usual, the energetic hosts showcase their love for Pokémon with various games and personalities. In this particular episode, the … Continue reading New Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! trailer previews April 29 episode featuring Pokémon Center Tokyo DX visit and the real holographic Pokédex
New Pokémon Oedo batch features seaweed and celery flavored snacks for the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX
To celebrate the recent opening of the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX, The Pokémon Company is releasing the second batch of Pokémon Oedo on April 25 in Japan. Pokémon Oedo is is a brand of Japanese snacks featuring exotic flavors such as seaweed and celery in the form of candy and chips. To view pictures of … Continue reading New Pokémon Oedo batch features seaweed and celery flavored snacks for the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX
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