Game Freak was initially experimenting with a more photorealistic look for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

The folks at IGN recently had an opportunity to speak with Game Freak director Junichi Masuda and lead game environment designer Kensaku Nabana about Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. “We imagined it would be in more of a home setting, where there's kids and parents and siblings,” Masuda told IGN about playing … Continue reading Game Freak was initially experimenting with a more photorealistic look for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee

Game Freak discusses Pokémon Let’s Go, Team Rocket, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon GO, Meltan, Gorochu and much more in new interview

The folks at GameSpot recently had an opportunity to chat with Game Freak director Junichi Masuda and lead game environment designer Kensaku Nabana about Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee. They discussed what it was like reimagining the traditionally 8-bit world of Kanto in 3D, what changes the development team made in bringing the games to … Continue reading Game Freak discusses Pokémon Let’s Go, Team Rocket, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon GO, Meltan, Gorochu and much more in new interview

Game Freak confirms Pokémon from Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee can be transferred to the first core Pokémon game on Nintendo Switch

The folks at GameSpot recently had an opportunity to chat with Game Freak director Junichi Masuda and lead game environment designer Kensaku Nabana about Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee. They discussed what it was like reimagining the traditionally 8-bit world of Kanto in 3D, what changes the development team made in bringing … Continue reading Game Freak confirms Pokémon from Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee can be transferred to the first core Pokémon game on Nintendo Switch

Registration for Ultra Spooky Cup Online Competition begins this Thursday, October 18, in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

It’s almost time to sign up for the Ultra Spooky Cup Online Competition, a Single Battle competition permitting only the spookiest and creepiest Pokémon. This competition will feature plenty of haunting Ghost types (like Palossand), Pokémon with a sinister visage (like Midnight Form Lycanroc) and even Pokémon like Pikachu and Eevee that are known to … Continue reading Registration for Ultra Spooky Cup Online Competition begins this Thursday, October 18, in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Shiny Poipole distribution for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon ends in the UK at Smyths Toys tomorrow, October 15

To celebrate the launch of the Pokémon TCG: Dragon Majesty expansion, The Pokémon Company has kicked off a special distribution event in the U.S. featuring Shiny Poipole for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Codes to unlock this rare Pokémon were available at participating GameStop stores throughout the country from September 17 to October 7, 2018. The same distribution … Continue reading Shiny Poipole distribution for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon ends in the UK at Smyths Toys tomorrow, October 15

Video: Original Pokémon Center in Yokohama is being moved to Marine City on November 9

The Pokémon Company recently announced plans to move the major Pokémon Center location in Yokohama to Marine City, also located in Yokohama, on November 9, 2018. The updated store will be significantly larger than the original and will house a more modern ocean-style theme. The current location, which can be found at Landmark Plaza, will officially close its doors … Continue reading Video: Original Pokémon Center in Yokohama is being moved to Marine City on November 9

The Pokémon Company shares Japanese-focused recap video for the 2018 Pokémon World Championships

The 2018 Pokémon World Championships wrapped up earlier this year and the 2018 World Champions have all been crowned by The Pokémon Company at the massive event in Nashville, Tennessee. The Pokémon Company has released another official recap promo, which you can check out in the embedded video below. It also includes the 2018 Pokémon World Championships Theme song: 【公式】次のチャンピオンはキミだ! … Continue reading The Pokémon Company shares Japanese-focused recap video for the 2018 Pokémon World Championships

Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest top 50 Japanese sales charts, October 1 to 7

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the very top of the latest software charts in Japan for another consecutive week. Pokkén Tournament DX manages to reappear as well. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Media Create Sales: Week 40, 2018 (Oct 01 - Oct 07) 01./00. [NSW] Super Mario Party (Nintendo) {2018.10.05} (¥5.980) - 142.868 / NEW 02./00. [PS4] Assassin's … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest top 50 Japanese sales charts, October 1 to 7