Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest Media Create sales charts in Japan, June 25 to July 1

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the top of the latest software charts in Japan for another consecutive week. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Media Create Sales: Week 26, 2018 (Jun 25 - Jul 01) 01./01. [NSW] Mario Tennis Aces (Nintendo) {2018.06.22} (¥5.980) - 49.143 / 172.917 (-60%) 02./03. [NSW] Minecraft (Microsoft Game Studios) {2018.06.21} (¥3.600) - … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest Media Create sales charts in Japan, June 25 to July 1

Bloomberg Businessweek explores Nintendo’s 130-year-old history from hanafuda cards to the immense success of investing in Niantic and Pokémon GO

Bloomberg Businessweek has put together an article that delves into Nintendo's 130-year-old extensive history, from hanafuda cards to the immense success of investing in Niantic and Pokémon GO. You can check out a few excerpts via the following passages: For anyone who’s ever marveled at Nintendo’s vivid, phantasmagoric, zoologically ornate video games, visiting the company’s … Continue reading Bloomberg Businessweek explores Nintendo’s 130-year-old history from hanafuda cards to the immense success of investing in Niantic and Pokémon GO

Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon among the best-selling games of May 2018 in Japan

The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a list of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of May 2018, which includes Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. You can check out the full results below. 1. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – 164,150 (149,643 physical, 14,507 digital) 2. [PS4] Dark Souls: … Continue reading Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon among the best-selling games of May 2018 in Japan

Video: A complete history of Super Smash Bros. rumors from Nintendo 64 to Nintendo Switch

The folks at Did You Know Gaming have put together another video focusing on the Super Smash Bros. franchise. You can check it out below, followed by the official description: A Complete History of Super Smash Bros Rumors - Did You Know Gaming? Ft. Remix With the recent Nintendo Switch game reveal at e3 2018, … Continue reading Video: A complete history of Super Smash Bros. rumors from Nintendo 64 to Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending June 20

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has reappeared on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for another consecutive week. Meanwhile, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear on the list as well. The top most wanted Nintendo-related games from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu are as follows: Sekaiju no Meikyuu X (3DS) - 313 Dairantou Smash Bros. SPECIAL (Switch) - 310 OCTOPATH … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee reappear on the Famitsu Most Wanted list for the week ending June 20

The Pokémon Company teams up with McDonald’s and Toys “R” Us for exclusive campaign

The Pokémon Company has teamed up with McDonald's and Toys "R" Us on a special campaign that ties in all three companies. Starting on July 6, 2018, customers in Japan who purchase a Happy Meal with a Pokémon toy are encouraged to bring their proof of purchase to any participating Toys "R" Us and Babies … Continue reading The Pokémon Company teams up with McDonald’s and Toys “R” Us for exclusive campaign

Pokémon Crystal reappears atop the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending June 27

At least one Pokémon game has reappeared on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts in Japan, including the re-released classic Pokémon Crystal. The Japanese eShop charts for the period between June 21 and June 27 are as follows: Nintendo 3DS eShop Charts Tobidasu! Nyanko Daisensou Pocket Monsters Crystal Rune Factory 4 Fushigi no Kuni no Labyrinth Minecraft: New … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal reappears atop the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending June 27