Pokémon GO has been downloaded 800 million times

During the recent Pokémon press conference in Tokyo, Japan, The Pokémon Company confirmed that Pokémon GO has been downloaded a whopping 800 million times across the globe on iOS and Android devices. This massive figure was achieved in less than two years. To commemorate this incredible milestone, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo are releasing Pokémon … Continue reading Pokémon GO has been downloaded 800 million times

Eevee will play a major role at the Pikachu Outbreak event for the first time in Yokohama, Japan

The Pokémon Company recently announced that the immensely-popular Pikachu Outbreak is returning in 2018 for the fifth year in a row. It will once again take place in throughout Yokohama, Japan, from August 10 to August 16. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Science is Amazing! – which is a driving force behind various activities that … Continue reading Eevee will play a major role at the Pikachu Outbreak event for the first time in Yokohama, Japan

USgamer: Why Pokémon Switch almost certainly won’t be released in 2018

It could be a while before we get any 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 fans are really hoping to see a massive reveal at E3 2018 next month, but according to the folks … Continue reading USgamer: Why Pokémon Switch almost certainly won’t be released in 2018

New behind-the-scenes pictures showcase the Detective Pikachu film movie actors in action

Principal photography is still underway for Detective Pikachu, the first live-action film based on the globally popular Pokémon franchise. Starring Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool series), Ken Watanabe (Godzilla), Justice Smith(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) and Kathryn Newton (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), the film is from director Rob Letterman (Goosebumps, Gulliver’s Travels) and writers Nicole Perlman and Letterman—with Eric Pearson and Tom McCarthy having completed the … Continue reading New behind-the-scenes pictures showcase the Detective Pikachu film movie actors in action

The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara shares first pictures of the new Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe Japan

The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe combo is set to open in Tokyo, Japan, on March 14. While there have been small Pokémon-themed cafes every now and then, this is the first permanent establishment. To commemorate this occasion, Nihonbashi Takashimaya mall has set up various displays featuring the Pokémon franchise's primary mascot, Pikachu. These displays are vibrant and … Continue reading The Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara shares first pictures of the new Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe Japan

Singer-actress Rita Ora joins the Detective Pikachu movie cast

Singer-actress Rita Ora has joined the cast of Detective Pikachu, Legendary Entertainment's live-action Pokémon movie. Ora joins the eclectic supporting cast that includes Ken Watanabe, Bill Nighy and Suki Waterhouse. Details for Ora’s character in the fantasy monster movie are being kept secret. Ora is a British singer who has appeared in all three Fifty … Continue reading Singer-actress Rita Ora joins the Detective Pikachu movie cast

Assassination Nation star Suki Waterhouse joins the Detective Pikachu movie cast

Assassination Nation star Suki Waterhouse has joined the cast of Detective Pikachu, Legendary Entertainment's live-action Pokémon movie. Waterhouse's character details currently under wraps, but stay tuned for any updates. The movie, currently shooting with Rob Letterman in the director's chair, is shaping up to have one of the more eclectic studio casts of the year. … Continue reading Assassination Nation star Suki Waterhouse joins the Detective Pikachu movie cast

First Detective Pikachu movie set pictures of busy Ryme City, actors in skin-tight outfits, Loudred, Treecko, Espurr and more

Principal photography recently begun on Detective Pikachu, the first live-action film based on the globally popular Pokémon franchise. Starring Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool series), Ken Watanabe (Godzilla), Justice Smith(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) and Kathryn Newton (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), the film is from director Rob Letterman (Goosebumps, Gulliver’s Travels) and writers Nicole Perlman and Letterman—with Eric Pearson and Tom McCarthy having completed the production … Continue reading First Detective Pikachu movie set pictures of busy Ryme City, actors in skin-tight outfits, Loudred, Treecko, Espurr and more