The Pokémon GO Travel hosts recently had an opportunity to take the Pokémon GO Global Catch Challenge to Tokyo Tower to battle a powerful Raid Boss, as well as take in the sights of the majestic Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mount Fuji. You can see more in the video below. Pokémon GO players … Continue reading Pokémon GO Travel takes the Global Catch Challenge to Tokyo Tower to battle a powerful Raid Boss, Mount Fuji and more
Video: Pokémon GO Travel takes the Global Catch Challenge to Tokyo – Day 1 of 7
On the first day of the Pokémon GO Travel Global Catch Challenge, the Pokémon GO Travel team explores Ebisu Alley in Tokyo to catch some Pokémon at the many lured PokéStops in the area: Ever since Pokémon GO launched, we've loved hearing stories of Trainers venturing abroad and playing together with new friends from different … Continue reading Video: Pokémon GO Travel takes the Global Catch Challenge to Tokyo – Day 1 of 7
The Pokémon Company dubs November 21 Eevee’s Day
The Pokémon Company is dedicating an entire day to one of the most iconic Pokémon from the first generation, the adorable Eevee. Tomorrow, November 21, is known as Eevee's Day in Tokyo, Japan, where fans can visit the Pokémon Center to purchase Eevee-themed products and take commemorative photos featuring Eevee and its evolutions - Flareon, … Continue reading The Pokémon Company dubs November 21 Eevee’s Day
Pokémon GO panel with Junichi Masuda takes place tomorrow at Japan Media Arts Festival
A Pokémon GO panel is set to take place tomorrow, September 27, during the 20th Japan Media Arts Festival in Tokyo, Japan. Speakers include Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, as well as Masashi Kawashima and Kento Suga from Niantic. The panel will also be moderated by famed designer Kazunari Yonemitsu. This event will initially be made … Continue reading Pokémon GO panel with Junichi Masuda takes place tomorrow at Japan Media Arts Festival
Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sun and Moon win big at Japan Game Awards 2017
The primary winners were announced for the Japan Game Awards 2017 at the Tokyo Game Show this week. Nintendo was a big winner at the event, primarily thanks to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild taking home the Grand Award. The game was also selected for the Award of Excellence along with Pokémon … Continue reading Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sun and Moon win big at Japan Game Awards 2017
Game Freak expresses interest in more Pokémon remakes and explains why Pokémon Gray never happened
In this month’s issue of Game Informer, Game Freak co-founder Junichi Masuda explains why his team chose not to create Pokémon Gray. Many staff members were interested in expanding on the original story of Pokémon Black and White, and they thought about creating “a game that was set a couple years after Black and White … Continue reading Game Freak expresses interest in more Pokémon remakes and explains why Pokémon Gray never happened
Pokémon bento sets now available at Tokyo Station in Japan for a limited time
Pokémon bento sets are now available for purchase at Tokyo Station until August 31, 2017. In the past, Pokémon bento was a very limited product, but as long as you visit Tokyo Station during this period of time, you’ll be able to purchase a bento set for yourself. The Pokemon bento comes with a small … Continue reading Pokémon bento sets now available at Tokyo Station in Japan for a limited time
Game Freak wasn’t initially keen on the Pokémon anime
The folks at Game Informer recently had an opportunity to visit Game Freak's studio in Tokyo, Japan, to learn more about Pokémon's origins. One of their detailed talks dealt with the long-running Pokémon anime series, which is believed to have attributed significantly to Pikachu's popularity: "Probably thanks to Pikachu being in the anime and being … Continue reading Game Freak wasn’t initially keen on the Pokémon anime