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

Some of the very best Pokémon players were crowned at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

The 2017 Pokémon World Championships concluded yesterday, August 20, following three days of fierce matchups and friendly competition in Anaheim, Calif. The best Trainers from around the globe gathered for the 13th annual event to compete in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), video game battles in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, and Pokkén Tournament. Trainers from more than … Continue reading Some of the very best Pokémon players were crowned at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

Official recap of day 3 and all finals winners at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

The final matches have concluded at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships and the new Champions have been crowned! Before cheering fans at the Anaheim Convention Center and online around the world, the best Pokémon TCG and video game players gave it their all to take home the title. Pokemon TCG Finals Junior Division Final: Tobias … Continue reading Official recap of day 3 and all finals winners at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

The 2018 Pokémon World Championships will take place in Nashville, Tennessee

The 2017 Pokémon World Championships has officially wrapped up in Anaheim, California, where this year’s Pokémon World Champions were recently crowned in both the Trading Card Game (TCG) and Video Game (VG) categories. To see all the 2017 Pokémon TCG World Champions, click here. To see all the 2017 Pokémon Video Game World Champions, click here. During the closing … Continue reading The 2018 Pokémon World Championships will take place in Nashville, Tennessee

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon confirmed for the 2018 Pokémon World Championships

Taking place this weekend, August 18-20, the 2017 Pokémon World Championships is officially underway, bringing hundreds of the world’s best Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), video game and Pokkén Tournament players to compete in Anaheim, California, for the title of Pokémon World Champion. The 2017 Pokémon World Championships is being streamed online across multiple different channels, so viewers can … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon confirmed for the 2018 Pokémon World Championships

First pictures emerge from the revamped Pokémon Center in Tohoku, Japan

The Pokémon Center in Tohoku has been undergoing a revamp for a month and will reopen its doors to the public tomorrow, June 30. The first photos from the pre-opening event have emerged online, giving fans a first look at the store’s new layout, merchandise, new Pikachu mascots wearing Rowlet, Victini, and Jirachi costumes, and … Continue reading First pictures emerge from the revamped Pokémon Center in Tohoku, Japan

Watch the 2017 Pokkén Tournament DX Invitational Round 1, Grand Finals and Final Boss

Watch the video below as eight YouTubers and Twitch Stars Battle it out in Round 1 of the 2017 Pokkén Tournament DX Invitational. Competitors include Allister Singh, MatPat, Ken Hoang, JD Witherspoon, Nairo, Black Nerd Comedy and Justin Wong. Check out the video below for the Grand Finals of the Pokkén Tournament DX Invitational featuring … Continue reading Watch the 2017 Pokkén Tournament DX Invitational Round 1, Grand Finals and Final Boss

Nintendo recap: 2017 Pokkén Tournament DX Invitational champs crowned on day two of E3

Nintendo crowned champions in two separate tournaments yesterday, June 14, during the E3 video game trade show in Los Angeles. In the 2017 Pokkén Tournament DX Invitational, four teams battled it out in a crew battle, with the winning team of YouTube star MatPat and pro-gaming player Allister Singh each taking home a framed Pokkén … Continue reading Nintendo recap: 2017 Pokkén Tournament DX Invitational champs crowned on day two of E3