If any Nintendo character could ever replace Mario as Nintendo’s mascot, it would have to be Pikachu. For over 25 years, Pikachu has served as the face of the Pokémon franchise in a way that makes it easy to imagine someone instantly identifying the electric creature even if they’d never played a Pokémon game.
In fact, Pikachu’s status as one of gaming’s greatest mascots has embedded itself so deeply into our collective pop-culture consciousness over the years that many of us probably never stopped and thought how odd it is that Pikachu earned that status in the first place. After all, he wasn’t on the original game covers, he wasn’t one of the starter Pokémon offered at the beginning of the first games, and between you and me, the original version of Pikachu wasn’t even particularly powerful. So how did he become one of...
In fact, Pikachu’s status as one of gaming’s greatest mascots has embedded itself so deeply into our collective pop-culture consciousness over the years that many of us probably never stopped and thought how odd it is that Pikachu earned that status in the first place. After all, he wasn’t on the original game covers, he wasn’t one of the starter Pokémon offered at the beginning of the first games, and between you and me, the original version of Pikachu wasn’t even particularly powerful. So how did he become one of...
- 4/28/2021
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Pokémon Sword and Shield are proving to be somewhat of a problem for Game Freak. With barely a blemish on its record over the last 20-odd years, the developer is facing a wave of negativity for its latest creations, primarily due to one key change that many longtime fans had assumed (or rather hoped), would never come to fruition.
With an eye-watering 900-plus Pokémon to now officially part of the Pokédex, the tough decision not to bring every last creature back for every new iteration of the series has finally been made. The recurring National Dex feature, therefore – usually unlocked in the post-game and allowing the migration of all previous Pokémon to the latest installment – is no more. A result of this change, besides rubbing legions of fans the wrong way, has been the freedom to allow Game Freak time and resources to experiment with new ideas, though that’s...
With an eye-watering 900-plus Pokémon to now officially part of the Pokédex, the tough decision not to bring every last creature back for every new iteration of the series has finally been made. The recurring National Dex feature, therefore – usually unlocked in the post-game and allowing the migration of all previous Pokémon to the latest installment – is no more. A result of this change, besides rubbing legions of fans the wrong way, has been the freedom to allow Game Freak time and resources to experiment with new ideas, though that’s...
- 11/12/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Pokémon Sword and Shield are out in a matter of days, though the usual abundance of pre-release hype appears to be missing for this year’s continuation of the series.
Why is that? Well for starters, some folks who’ve managed to get their hands on early copies of the Switch exclusives have already provided a number of details. In fact, those not bothered by spoilers have already laid eyes on the entirety of Galar’s Pokédex. Leaks of this nature for each new iteration of the franchise are nothing new, of course, though one specific revelation has caused some upset among longtime fans.
For the first time in its twenty-year plus history, Sword and Shield will be the first mainline Pokémon games not to feature a National Pokédex. Game Freak first broke that news at this year’s E3 but only by way of the aforementioned leaks do we...
Why is that? Well for starters, some folks who’ve managed to get their hands on early copies of the Switch exclusives have already provided a number of details. In fact, those not bothered by spoilers have already laid eyes on the entirety of Galar’s Pokédex. Leaks of this nature for each new iteration of the franchise are nothing new, of course, though one specific revelation has caused some upset among longtime fans.
For the first time in its twenty-year plus history, Sword and Shield will be the first mainline Pokémon games not to feature a National Pokédex. Game Freak first broke that news at this year’s E3 but only by way of the aforementioned leaks do we...
- 11/11/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Game Freak’s long-running Pokémon RPG series is due to make its first-ever debut on home consoles in less than a fortnight.
Set in the UK-inspired Galar region, Sword and Shield is home to all sorts of weird and wonderful Pokémon and gameplay features, including multiplayer raids and Gigantamaxing. The developer has been steadily revealing more details on those and more in the run-up to launch, though any secrets it still had left to share have since been leaked, thanks to early copies of the Switch exclusives finding their way into circulation.
Hype levels are at an all-time high, then, but some fans believe they’ve spotted the first hints of what lay ahead for the franchise once Sword and Shield have officially arrived. Reddit user Kfs520 believes that the current line-up of returning – or more specifically lack thereof – Pokémon from past generations in this year’s releases is indirect...
Set in the UK-inspired Galar region, Sword and Shield is home to all sorts of weird and wonderful Pokémon and gameplay features, including multiplayer raids and Gigantamaxing. The developer has been steadily revealing more details on those and more in the run-up to launch, though any secrets it still had left to share have since been leaked, thanks to early copies of the Switch exclusives finding their way into circulation.
Hype levels are at an all-time high, then, but some fans believe they’ve spotted the first hints of what lay ahead for the franchise once Sword and Shield have officially arrived. Reddit user Kfs520 believes that the current line-up of returning – or more specifically lack thereof – Pokémon from past generations in this year’s releases is indirect...
- 11/4/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
All hands are on deck right now at Game Freak headquarters.
Best known for its contribution to the Pokémon phenomenon by way of the franchise’s core RPG titles, the studio’s latest instalment, Sword and Shield, are due out in less than a month. Not only that, but this will be the first time in the series’ history that it won’t be available on a dedicated handheld console. Indeed, Trainers eager to explore the Galar region in November will need to, if they haven’t already, pick up a Nintendo Switch to participate. A migration that, so far, appears to have worked wonders in allowing Game Freak to experiment with new features that more powerful hardware makes possible.
But of course, many Pokéfans have already had a taste of what’s in-store, thanks to last year’s Let’s Go! spinoffs. The pair, which marketed themselves as loyal...
Best known for its contribution to the Pokémon phenomenon by way of the franchise’s core RPG titles, the studio’s latest instalment, Sword and Shield, are due out in less than a month. Not only that, but this will be the first time in the series’ history that it won’t be available on a dedicated handheld console. Indeed, Trainers eager to explore the Galar region in November will need to, if they haven’t already, pick up a Nintendo Switch to participate. A migration that, so far, appears to have worked wonders in allowing Game Freak to experiment with new features that more powerful hardware makes possible.
But of course, many Pokéfans have already had a taste of what’s in-store, thanks to last year’s Let’s Go! spinoffs. The pair, which marketed themselves as loyal...
- 10/25/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Pokémon Sword and Shield developer Game Freak isn’t too concerned with the controversy caused by its choice to axe a much-loved feature.
For those not in the know, next month’s Switch exclusives will be the first in series history not to include a National Dex. Essentially what this means, is that, unlike past games, players won’t be able to migrate their existing Pokémon collections to the Generation 8 titles. Not entirely, at least. Following the controversial announcement at this year’s E3, the studio has since clarified that Sword and Shield‘s Galar region will be home to a wealth of existing ‘Mons from adventures past. Those that do make the cut will be transferable to and from new service Pokémon Home.
Those that don’t, however, will have to stay put in storage until Game Freak either potentially reintroduces them via post-launch patches or brings them back for future releases.
For those not in the know, next month’s Switch exclusives will be the first in series history not to include a National Dex. Essentially what this means, is that, unlike past games, players won’t be able to migrate their existing Pokémon collections to the Generation 8 titles. Not entirely, at least. Following the controversial announcement at this year’s E3, the studio has since clarified that Sword and Shield‘s Galar region will be home to a wealth of existing ‘Mons from adventures past. Those that do make the cut will be transferable to and from new service Pokémon Home.
Those that don’t, however, will have to stay put in storage until Game Freak either potentially reintroduces them via post-launch patches or brings them back for future releases.
- 10/24/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
While platforms change and technology evolves, Game Freak has always strived to ensure that Pokémon fans’ ever-growing collections are never left behind. Ever since the franchise’s inception, Trainers have been able to migrate their entire Pokédex to each new Generation, and this year’s Pokémon Sword and Shield, while placing restrictions on the process, will let fans continue to do so. The traditional method of doing so, however, is undergoing several radical changes.
First and foremost, direct transfer over Wi-Fi is no longer a possibility due, in large part, to the series’ jump from handheld to home console. The Switch has no built-in connectivity features with Nintendo’s 3Ds. To account for that, a new service, Pokémon Home, is scheduled to launch sometime in 2020 and serves as a hub, of sorts, for a players’ Pokémon regardless of its source.
Niantic’s Pokémon Go has previously been confirmed to be a part of the service,...
First and foremost, direct transfer over Wi-Fi is no longer a possibility due, in large part, to the series’ jump from handheld to home console. The Switch has no built-in connectivity features with Nintendo’s 3Ds. To account for that, a new service, Pokémon Home, is scheduled to launch sometime in 2020 and serves as a hub, of sorts, for a players’ Pokémon regardless of its source.
Niantic’s Pokémon Go has previously been confirmed to be a part of the service,...
- 10/24/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Pokémon Sword and Shield have created quite a stir among fans of the series in recent months.
Despite wowing audiences with a delightful visual tour of the Galar region and the unique Pokémon that reside there way back in February, hype levels plummeted sharply just a few short months later for one very specific reason. As part of its attendance at this year’s E3, developer Game Freak confirmed to thousands of onlookers that, for the first time in series history, the core RPG sequels wouldn’t feature a National Pokédex.
What does that mean? Put simply, restrictions will be in place that prevent Trainers from collecting all 800-plus Pokémon in a single game. That feat has only ever been possible by transferring ‘Mons from past Generations over to each new release, of course, but that’s not possible this time around. Game Freak’s reasoning for the change has...
Despite wowing audiences with a delightful visual tour of the Galar region and the unique Pokémon that reside there way back in February, hype levels plummeted sharply just a few short months later for one very specific reason. As part of its attendance at this year’s E3, developer Game Freak confirmed to thousands of onlookers that, for the first time in series history, the core RPG sequels wouldn’t feature a National Pokédex.
What does that mean? Put simply, restrictions will be in place that prevent Trainers from collecting all 800-plus Pokémon in a single game. That feat has only ever been possible by transferring ‘Mons from past Generations over to each new release, of course, but that’s not possible this time around. Game Freak’s reasoning for the change has...
- 10/3/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Pokémon fans hoping to one day see the Pikachu family receive an additional evolution are setting themselves up for disappointment, it seems.
As part of a dedicated team effort to document the highs and lows of gaming’s most beloved franchise, fans and amateur historians have discovered a wealth of discarded Pokémon concepts that never came to be. The most famous case, of course, was the huge number of scrapped Pokémon discovered on prototype versions of Generation 2’s Gold & Silver way back when, but they’re far from the only potential ‘Mons lost to time.
Last year, series developer Game Freak detailed an evolution it had originally planned to give Raichu that had ultimately been removed due to hardware constraints. In light of that revelation, Twitter group Helix Chamber obtained a series of leaked Generation 1 beta assets that, among other oddities, contained early sprite models for the so-called Gorochu. Thanks...
As part of a dedicated team effort to document the highs and lows of gaming’s most beloved franchise, fans and amateur historians have discovered a wealth of discarded Pokémon concepts that never came to be. The most famous case, of course, was the huge number of scrapped Pokémon discovered on prototype versions of Generation 2’s Gold & Silver way back when, but they’re far from the only potential ‘Mons lost to time.
Last year, series developer Game Freak detailed an evolution it had originally planned to give Raichu that had ultimately been removed due to hardware constraints. In light of that revelation, Twitter group Helix Chamber obtained a series of leaked Generation 1 beta assets that, among other oddities, contained early sprite models for the so-called Gorochu. Thanks...
- 9/10/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Rob Leane Jun 21, 2019
Coming at a time when Poké-Mania appeared to be ending, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire faced an uphill struggle
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, which launched in 2002, and faced an uphill battle leading up to its release. Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, who's directed several installments in the series, has openly admitted that these Gen-3 Pokemon games were "very stressful" to make, presenting one of the biggest challenges in the franchise's history.
After all, Pokémon Red and Blue had already delivered a brilliant proof-of-concept, and Pokémon Gold and Silver perfected the formula shortly afterward. With the Star Wars prequels hoovering up pop culture attention and hogging toy shop shelves, making a mark was no easy feat for Game Freak with Ruby and Sapphire. Did the world need another Pokémon game, or was this a fad nearing its end?
Starting a new game in Sapphire now,...
Coming at a time when Poké-Mania appeared to be ending, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire faced an uphill struggle
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, which launched in 2002, and faced an uphill battle leading up to its release. Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, who's directed several installments in the series, has openly admitted that these Gen-3 Pokemon games were "very stressful" to make, presenting one of the biggest challenges in the franchise's history.
After all, Pokémon Red and Blue had already delivered a brilliant proof-of-concept, and Pokémon Gold and Silver perfected the formula shortly afterward. With the Star Wars prequels hoovering up pop culture attention and hogging toy shop shelves, making a mark was no easy feat for Game Freak with Ruby and Sapphire. Did the world need another Pokémon game, or was this a fad nearing its end?
Starting a new game in Sapphire now,...
- 6/21/2019
- Den of Geek
In a shocking turn of events that occurred almost overnight, Pokémon Sword and Shield have gone from one of 2019’s most anticipated releases to the most hated.
Officially announced back in February, the Switch games will mark the first time in developer Game Freak’s history that it’ll be moving away from Nintendo’s handheld consoles for the core RPG series. As a result of that monumental change, Generation 8’s size and scope has received a bump over its predecessors, as too, has visual fidelity.
The improvements in environmental detail aren’t night and day, but pre-release footage certainly shows a wider range of animations for the titular ‘Mons than was ever possible on the 3Ds’ modest infrastructure. Because of the opportunities provided by more powerful hardware, however, concessions in other areas of gameplay have had to be made, one of which has gone down like a lead balloon with fans,...
Officially announced back in February, the Switch games will mark the first time in developer Game Freak’s history that it’ll be moving away from Nintendo’s handheld consoles for the core RPG series. As a result of that monumental change, Generation 8’s size and scope has received a bump over its predecessors, as too, has visual fidelity.
The improvements in environmental detail aren’t night and day, but pre-release footage certainly shows a wider range of animations for the titular ‘Mons than was ever possible on the 3Ds’ modest infrastructure. Because of the opportunities provided by more powerful hardware, however, concessions in other areas of gameplay have had to be made, one of which has gone down like a lead balloon with fans,...
- 6/17/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Pokémon Sword and Shield represent the straw that finally broke the camel’s back for Game Freak’s iconic franchise. The upcoming Switch games mark the first time in the RPG series’ history, that a mainline entry will not appear on a handheld console and for that to happen, sacrifices have had to be made. Nintendo’s flagship device might have objectively superior hardware to that of the ageing 3Ds, but with that extra oomph comes higher visual fidelity and added development costs.
Come November, Sword and Shield will officially kick off Generation 8 and usher in a wealth of brand new Pokémon for Trainers to catch, but if you were hoping to transfer your entire collection over from other games or Pokémon Bank, think again. During E3, series producer Junichi Masuda confirmed at Nintendo Treehouse Live that only Pokémon present on the Galar region’s Pokédex will be transferrable to this year’s iterations.
Come November, Sword and Shield will officially kick off Generation 8 and usher in a wealth of brand new Pokémon for Trainers to catch, but if you were hoping to transfer your entire collection over from other games or Pokémon Bank, think again. During E3, series producer Junichi Masuda confirmed at Nintendo Treehouse Live that only Pokémon present on the Galar region’s Pokédex will be transferrable to this year’s iterations.
- 6/14/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Rob Leane Jun 14, 2019
Can't catch 'em all? There will be a curated selection of Pokémon supported in Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield will not allow gamers to complete a full National Pokédex, which means that Nintendo and Game Freak won't be cramming the entire compendium of critters into these new titles. Catching them all, in a completist sense, will not be possible in Sword and Shield.
Instead, there will be a curated selection of Pokémon supported in Sword and Shield, mixing old favorites with new faces. You'll only be able to use Pokémon that are found in the game's newly-introduced Galar region, and you won't be able to trade in creatures from other games that cannot be found natively in Galar. This news came as something of a surprise, especially considering that a service called Pokémon Home was recently announced, with the sole purpose of letting you bring...
Can't catch 'em all? There will be a curated selection of Pokémon supported in Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield will not allow gamers to complete a full National Pokédex, which means that Nintendo and Game Freak won't be cramming the entire compendium of critters into these new titles. Catching them all, in a completist sense, will not be possible in Sword and Shield.
Instead, there will be a curated selection of Pokémon supported in Sword and Shield, mixing old favorites with new faces. You'll only be able to use Pokémon that are found in the game's newly-introduced Galar region, and you won't be able to trade in creatures from other games that cannot be found natively in Galar. This news came as something of a surprise, especially considering that a service called Pokémon Home was recently announced, with the sole purpose of letting you bring...
- 6/14/2019
- Den of Geek
Rob Leane May 24, 2019
Difficult second album syndrome? Nah, Pokémon Gold and Silver are brave and brilliant...
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
With a bit of time to kill before Pokémon Sword and Shield come out, Den of Geek is taking a stroll down memory lane and replaying all the classic games in the iconic RPG series. For our second trip back into the Poké-experiences of yore, it's time look back at Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Continuing the trend that Pokémon Red and Blue started, Pokémon Gold and Silver launched in Japan first (in 1999) before hitting Australia and the Us (in 2000) before finally arriving in the UK and the rest of Europe (in 2001). The games were immensely popular, with their sales exceeding 23 million units, according to a stat that did the rounds in 2010.
If you do dust off your old Game Boy Color cartridge of Gold or Silver,...
Difficult second album syndrome? Nah, Pokémon Gold and Silver are brave and brilliant...
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
With a bit of time to kill before Pokémon Sword and Shield come out, Den of Geek is taking a stroll down memory lane and replaying all the classic games in the iconic RPG series. For our second trip back into the Poké-experiences of yore, it's time look back at Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Continuing the trend that Pokémon Red and Blue started, Pokémon Gold and Silver launched in Japan first (in 1999) before hitting Australia and the Us (in 2000) before finally arriving in the UK and the rest of Europe (in 2001). The games were immensely popular, with their sales exceeding 23 million units, according to a stat that did the rounds in 2010.
If you do dust off your old Game Boy Color cartridge of Gold or Silver,...
- 5/24/2019
- Den of Geek
Happy Sunday,Pokemon Go fans. We've got a bit of interesting news for you guys today. It turns out that the Pokemon franchise is about to expand even more with the release the Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield games. According to a recent report from the folks over at Pokemongohub.net, the big announcement was revealed at the recent Nintendo's Pokemon Direct event. At that event, it was revealed that the new Pokemon Sword and Shield games will take place in the Galar region, which is a vast landmass filled with new Generation 8 Pokemon. Galar is an expansive region with many environments that contain idyllic countrysides, contemporary cities, vast planes and craggy snow-covered mountains. People and Pokemon live and work together to develop the industry of the region. Three new Generation 8 starters were revealed at the big Nintendo Pokemon direct event. The first one is called, "Grookey Grass." It's...
- 3/3/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
The fractured narrative technique has given us a number of great Japanese films during the years, with “Rage” and “Noise“, being the first that come to mind. Takahisa Zeze, who has long since refrained from his pinku past, presents a film that uses this narrative technique in a production that combines exploitation, thriller, and social commentary.
The script is based on the novel “Yuuzai” by Gaku Yakumaru and revolves around two men, who find themselves working together in a small factory. The first one is Junichi Masuda, an ex-journalist who has given up on his work after an incident with one of his articles and is also tormented by his actions as a school kid, involving the suicide of one of his classmates. The second is Hideto Suzuki, a man who tries to be alone as much as possible, and is also tormented by his actions as a school kid.
The script is based on the novel “Yuuzai” by Gaku Yakumaru and revolves around two men, who find themselves working together in a small factory. The first one is Junichi Masuda, an ex-journalist who has given up on his work after an incident with one of his articles and is also tormented by his actions as a school kid, involving the suicide of one of his classmates. The second is Hideto Suzuki, a man who tries to be alone as much as possible, and is also tormented by his actions as a school kid.
- 9/12/2018
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
A new pair of “Pokémon” titles are coming to Switch later this year, Nintendo announced during a Tokyo press conference Tuesday.
“Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!” and “Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!” are based on “Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition,” which first launched in Japan on Nintendo Game Boy in 1998. The games, the company said, will “feature many of the intuitive gameplay functions offered to players in the hugely popular ‘Pokémon Go’ and are designed for players taking their first steps into the Pokémon video game world.” They will take players back to the Kanto region on a whole new journey, Nintendo said. Either Pikachu or Eevee will accompany the player depending on which edition they buy, either hanging out on their shoulder or riding on their head.
“With the launch of ‘Pokémon Go’ in 2016 and the global sensation that ensued, millions of new players were introduced to the world of Pokémon,...
“Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!” and “Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!” are based on “Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition,” which first launched in Japan on Nintendo Game Boy in 1998. The games, the company said, will “feature many of the intuitive gameplay functions offered to players in the hugely popular ‘Pokémon Go’ and are designed for players taking their first steps into the Pokémon video game world.” They will take players back to the Kanto region on a whole new journey, Nintendo said. Either Pikachu or Eevee will accompany the player depending on which edition they buy, either hanging out on their shoulder or riding on their head.
“With the launch of ‘Pokémon Go’ in 2016 and the global sensation that ensued, millions of new players were introduced to the world of Pokémon,...
- 5/30/2018
- by Stefanie Fogel
- Variety Film + TV
Sound the klaxon, folks; new information regarding Pokemon Sun and Moon will go live on Tuesday, May 10, according to GameFreak’s Junichi Masuda.
Word comes by way of Masuda’s Twitter feed (via GameSpot), where the developer revealed that GameFreak plans to unveil “big news to everyone in the world” at 21:00 Pm Jst (5:00 Am Pt).
Beyond that, official details are scarce – buried in the tall grass over at GameFreak. However, if Masuda’s Tweet is any indication, that “big news” to international fans of the RPG franchise could translate to a worldwide release date. Currently on course for launch later this year, there’s been little mention of Pokemon Sun and Moon since they were first unveiled earlier in the year.
That in large part comes down to the upcoming launch of Pokemon Go, not to mention the arrival of Red, Blue, and Yellow – the undisputed classics of...
Word comes by way of Masuda’s Twitter feed (via GameSpot), where the developer revealed that GameFreak plans to unveil “big news to everyone in the world” at 21:00 Pm Jst (5:00 Am Pt).
Beyond that, official details are scarce – buried in the tall grass over at GameFreak. However, if Masuda’s Tweet is any indication, that “big news” to international fans of the RPG franchise could translate to a worldwide release date. Currently on course for launch later this year, there’s been little mention of Pokemon Sun and Moon since they were first unveiled earlier in the year.
That in large part comes down to the upcoming launch of Pokemon Go, not to mention the arrival of Red, Blue, and Yellow – the undisputed classics of...
- 5/6/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Nintendo
Turning 20 years old in 2016, Pokémon has gone from the pixel-heavy black and white look of the 90s to the gorgeously-rendered 3D environments of every major Nintendo console under the sun. It’s one of the most popular and recognisable gaming franchises on the planet – perhaps second only to Mario and friends – and it’s been a huge part of many peoples’ childhoods, so much so that thousands of fully grown adults across the globe can still recount the names of all 150 original creatures.
To date, there have been six generations of Pokémon games, not to mention the countless spin-offs which range from Pokémon Snap and Hey You, Pikachu!, to Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Rumble U. In fact, it’s estimated that there has been approximately 60 Pokémon games released since 1996, and that’s not even including the more obscure arcade, mobile and PC titles that have found their way onto the market as well.
Turning 20 years old in 2016, Pokémon has gone from the pixel-heavy black and white look of the 90s to the gorgeously-rendered 3D environments of every major Nintendo console under the sun. It’s one of the most popular and recognisable gaming franchises on the planet – perhaps second only to Mario and friends – and it’s been a huge part of many peoples’ childhoods, so much so that thousands of fully grown adults across the globe can still recount the names of all 150 original creatures.
To date, there have been six generations of Pokémon games, not to mention the countless spin-offs which range from Pokémon Snap and Hey You, Pikachu!, to Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Rumble U. In fact, it’s estimated that there has been approximately 60 Pokémon games released since 1996, and that’s not even including the more obscure arcade, mobile and PC titles that have found their way onto the market as well.
- 2/4/2016
- by Richard John Dorricott
- Obsessed with Film
Pocket monster hunting goes mobile as Nintendo announces the free-to-play smartphone game, Pokemon Go...
Pretty soon, you could be finding Snorlax at your local chip shop or Meowth lurking next to a bus stop. It's all thanks to Pokemon Go, the new mobile game recently announced by Nintendo, The Pokemon Company and Niantic.
Essentially, it's an augmented reality game which uses your phone's Gps coordinates to create a game where you hunt, capture and train Pokemon in the real world. While Pokemon Go will be free to play, there'll also be an optional device called Pokemon Go Plus - a wristwatch-like gadget that will connect to your phone via Bluetooth and notify you of nearby Pokemon.
Here's a look at it, courtesy of the official Pokemon website:
Pokemon Go's being developed by Niantic, best known for another augmented reality game, Ingress. But the project's also being overseen by Junichi Masuda,...
Pretty soon, you could be finding Snorlax at your local chip shop or Meowth lurking next to a bus stop. It's all thanks to Pokemon Go, the new mobile game recently announced by Nintendo, The Pokemon Company and Niantic.
Essentially, it's an augmented reality game which uses your phone's Gps coordinates to create a game where you hunt, capture and train Pokemon in the real world. While Pokemon Go will be free to play, there'll also be an optional device called Pokemon Go Plus - a wristwatch-like gadget that will connect to your phone via Bluetooth and notify you of nearby Pokemon.
Here's a look at it, courtesy of the official Pokemon website:
Pokemon Go's being developed by Niantic, best known for another augmented reality game, Ingress. But the project's also being overseen by Junichi Masuda,...
- 9/10/2015
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Nintendo has been the most enduring and influential company in the gaming medium and its consoles. Branding and innovative game achievements have given the company a momentous status in popular culture. And so 30 years after the Nes hit North American shores, we’ve decided to compile a list of the 100 greatest Nintendo games. Here is part two.
90. Kid Icarus
Developer(s) Nintendo R&D1
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Director(s) Satoru Okada
Platform(s) Nintendo Entertainment System
Na July 1987
Genre(s) Action, platforming
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The game was directed by Satoru Okada and produced by the general manager of the R&D1 division, the same team who developed Metroid a year earlier. Both games ran on the same engine, shared similar level designs and even a few notorious enemies, and so one of the most striking aspects of Kid Icarus is how similar is feels to its sister game. Yet Pit has...
90. Kid Icarus
Developer(s) Nintendo R&D1
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Director(s) Satoru Okada
Platform(s) Nintendo Entertainment System
Na July 1987
Genre(s) Action, platforming
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The game was directed by Satoru Okada and produced by the general manager of the R&D1 division, the same team who developed Metroid a year earlier. Both games ran on the same engine, shared similar level designs and even a few notorious enemies, and so one of the most striking aspects of Kid Icarus is how similar is feels to its sister game. Yet Pit has...
- 2/2/2015
- by Staff
- SoundOnSight
Pokemon: Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
Game Freak
Nintendo/The Pokemon Company
Nintendo 3Ds
In the 1990′s, there were a multitude of fads that created a brief flash in the pan, and then petered away into nothingness. One unexpectedly long-running phenomena from that era is Pokemon, and the new additions to the series, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire keep the dream alive of catching collectible creatures centered in a universe of creativity and combat.
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, known all over as simply Oras, are a re-imagining of the third generation of Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire. Taking place in the lush, tropical Hoenn Region, your task is to aid Professor Birch in his task of collecting, documenting, and observing the titular creatures alongside his daughter/son, who ends up being the opposite gender of the player character. Along the course of your very own journey, players will come across the villain teams,...
Game Freak
Nintendo/The Pokemon Company
Nintendo 3Ds
In the 1990′s, there were a multitude of fads that created a brief flash in the pan, and then petered away into nothingness. One unexpectedly long-running phenomena from that era is Pokemon, and the new additions to the series, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire keep the dream alive of catching collectible creatures centered in a universe of creativity and combat.
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, known all over as simply Oras, are a re-imagining of the third generation of Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire. Taking place in the lush, tropical Hoenn Region, your task is to aid Professor Birch in his task of collecting, documenting, and observing the titular creatures alongside his daughter/son, who ends up being the opposite gender of the player character. Along the course of your very own journey, players will come across the villain teams,...
- 12/18/2014
- by Robert Mcguigan
- SoundOnSight
A Nintendo Direct video was held earlier this morning specifically to talk about Pokemon X and Pokemon Y. Fans of the long running franchise have much to be excited about as the video revealed a pair of special 3Ds consoles coming with the game, new information on the mega evolutions, an online subscription based storage system, and the fact that the original starter Pokemon are returning! Come inside to check out all the information and new screenshots.
October 12th just can't get here soon enough. The more I see of Pokemon X & Y, the more excited I'm getting, especially today seeing that the fan favorite starter pokemon are returning! Much as you did back in Blue and Red, players will get to choose one of them to start their adventure. I'm not exactly sure how this affects the other three 'starter' pokemon we've been shown, but it looks like they'll...
October 12th just can't get here soon enough. The more I see of Pokemon X & Y, the more excited I'm getting, especially today seeing that the fan favorite starter pokemon are returning! Much as you did back in Blue and Red, players will get to choose one of them to start their adventure. I'm not exactly sure how this affects the other three 'starter' pokemon we've been shown, but it looks like they'll...
- 9/4/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
In this second Pokemon Direct, we hear from Tsunekaz Ishihara, Satoru Iwata, and Junichi Masuda as they reminisce about the history of the Pokemon franchise and talk about new features of the upcoming Pokemon X/Y .
After getting all teary-eyed and nostalgic about the old brick GameBoys with their link cables, they start talking about the evolution of mutiplayer gameplay. The Player Search System will allow people to battle and trade online. Additionally, Pokemon will now be stored in the cloud via the online service "Pokemon Box", although this will require an annual fee. This is how Pokemon from previous games can be transferred to the upcoming generation.
As rumored, a professor in the game will give you one of the original three Pokemon starters--Charmander, Bulbasaur, or Squirtle. These Pokemon, when evolved, will be among those to receive Mega Evolutions . Mega Venusaur looks kinda lame (who picks Bulbasaur anyway?), Charizard gets more draconian,...
After getting all teary-eyed and nostalgic about the old brick GameBoys with their link cables, they start talking about the evolution of mutiplayer gameplay. The Player Search System will allow people to battle and trade online. Additionally, Pokemon will now be stored in the cloud via the online service "Pokemon Box", although this will require an annual fee. This is how Pokemon from previous games can be transferred to the upcoming generation.
As rumored, a professor in the game will give you one of the original three Pokemon starters--Charmander, Bulbasaur, or Squirtle. These Pokemon, when evolved, will be among those to receive Mega Evolutions . Mega Venusaur looks kinda lame (who picks Bulbasaur anyway?), Charizard gets more draconian,...
- 9/4/2013
- by Jacob Spafford
- GeekTyrant
By Matt Hawkins
Revealed at Japan Expo in France over the holiday weekend is the latest, fresh off the assembly line Pocket Monster, set to debut in the upcoming Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for the 3Ds. His name is Honedge, is both a steel and ghost type, plus as you can clearly see, he looks like a sword.
Junichi Masuda from Game Freak, the stewards of the Pokemon franchise, explains all in the video above, prepped for Japan Expo attendees. Though most of it covers the fact that X and Y's setting, the Kalos region, was primarily inspired by France.
Not a whole lot is known about Honedge (named Hitosuki in Japan), other than what Masuda has stated. Again, he's a mixture of two different types and is supposedly "an ancient soul is thought to reside in the sword."
Meanwhile, Tiny Cartridge has some additional insight. Apparently the aforementioned soul was once human,...
Revealed at Japan Expo in France over the holiday weekend is the latest, fresh off the assembly line Pocket Monster, set to debut in the upcoming Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for the 3Ds. His name is Honedge, is both a steel and ghost type, plus as you can clearly see, he looks like a sword.
Junichi Masuda from Game Freak, the stewards of the Pokemon franchise, explains all in the video above, prepped for Japan Expo attendees. Though most of it covers the fact that X and Y's setting, the Kalos region, was primarily inspired by France.
Not a whole lot is known about Honedge (named Hitosuki in Japan), other than what Masuda has stated. Again, he's a mixture of two different types and is supposedly "an ancient soul is thought to reside in the sword."
Meanwhile, Tiny Cartridge has some additional insight. Apparently the aforementioned soul was once human,...
- 7/8/2013
- by MTV Video Games
- MTV Multiplayer
In news that will surely bring tears to Poké fans the world over, Nintendo have announced the next chapter in their incredibly popular Pokémon series. Earlier this morning, company president Satoru Iwata unveiled two brand new games which will be exclusive to the 3Ds – Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.
The games which represent the 6th generation of the series will also be the first fully 3D games in the series. Utilizing the power and innovative controls of the 3Ds, Pokémon will feature a familiar combination of adventure, trading and fighting, all within a fully explorable and detailed new world.
There will be a new story, better multiplayer features and most importantly, new Pokémon to capture including three new starters who were revealed at the event.
Chespin is the new grass-type starter while Fennekin represents the fire-types. Last but not least is Froakie, a weird looking frog water-type. There were glimpses of new legendary Pokémon too.
The games which represent the 6th generation of the series will also be the first fully 3D games in the series. Utilizing the power and innovative controls of the 3Ds, Pokémon will feature a familiar combination of adventure, trading and fighting, all within a fully explorable and detailed new world.
There will be a new story, better multiplayer features and most importantly, new Pokémon to capture including three new starters who were revealed at the event.
Chespin is the new grass-type starter while Fennekin represents the fire-types. Last but not least is Froakie, a weird looking frog water-type. There were glimpses of new legendary Pokémon too.
- 1/8/2013
- by Barry OHalloran
- Obsessed with Film
Early this morning Nintendo recorded a new Nintendo Direct and it focused on a brand new Pokemon game that's coming to and built specifically for the 3Ds (as many fans have wanted since the handheld released). It's brand new, looks visually updated, and surprisingly isn't named after colors!
My inexplicable love for the Pokemon franchise has been well documented, so I won't belabor the point here. Just know that I'm incredibly excited, and judging by the screens shown of the game so far, I think everyone should be as well.
First off, we knew it would happen at some point, but it looks like GameFreak (the Pokemon developers) have finally run out of colors to name the games off of. Now we're onto letters as the next pair of games are called X & Y. While they didn't announce a detailed release date, the game is set to launch worldwide in October 2013. The other major change?...
My inexplicable love for the Pokemon franchise has been well documented, so I won't belabor the point here. Just know that I'm incredibly excited, and judging by the screens shown of the game so far, I think everyone should be as well.
First off, we knew it would happen at some point, but it looks like GameFreak (the Pokemon developers) have finally run out of colors to name the games off of. Now we're onto letters as the next pair of games are called X & Y. While they didn't announce a detailed release date, the game is set to launch worldwide in October 2013. The other major change?...
- 1/7/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
In an interview with Gamasutra, series producer Junichi Masuda sings the praises of connected technology, says it's just not right for Pokemon.
"It's much more enjoyable when you're talking in person. So I think the best way is to have kind of both at the same time, being able to enjoy this kind of faraway communication, as well as having aspects that allow you to enjoy communication face-to-face and in-person communication," says Masuda.
That's the Pokemon producer on why gamers shouldn't hold their breath for an online iteration in the bestselling series, citing the virtue of face-to-face play as part of the appeal of handheld monster battling. This sentiment makes a little more sense in the context of a later portion of the interview, where Masuda explains that he believes the virtue of the series doesn't lie with its RPG mechanics or combat, but instead with the player-to-player interaction behind trading.
"It's much more enjoyable when you're talking in person. So I think the best way is to have kind of both at the same time, being able to enjoy this kind of faraway communication, as well as having aspects that allow you to enjoy communication face-to-face and in-person communication," says Masuda.
That's the Pokemon producer on why gamers shouldn't hold their breath for an online iteration in the bestselling series, citing the virtue of face-to-face play as part of the appeal of handheld monster battling. This sentiment makes a little more sense in the context of a later portion of the interview, where Masuda explains that he believes the virtue of the series doesn't lie with its RPG mechanics or combat, but instead with the player-to-player interaction behind trading.
- 10/1/2012
- by Charles Webb
- MTV Multiplayer
Junichi Masuda has announced Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2; the Game Freak director revealed that the new games will be released for DS in Japan in June 2012.
…fans had been expecting the third game in the generation to be a single title so it is suprising that for the first time, the Pokemon company should release sequels to Pokemon Black and White. The only thing that isn’t surprising about Pokemon Black and White 2 is that Kyurem, the 646th Pokemon, is the mascot.
No UK release date has been confirmed for Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2.
(Source: officialnintendomagazine.co.uk)...
…fans had been expecting the third game in the generation to be a single title so it is suprising that for the first time, the Pokemon company should release sequels to Pokemon Black and White. The only thing that isn’t surprising about Pokemon Black and White 2 is that Kyurem, the 646th Pokemon, is the mascot.
No UK release date has been confirmed for Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2.
(Source: officialnintendomagazine.co.uk)...
- 2/26/2012
- by Kat
- Nerdly
Pokémon director Junichi Masuda has hinted that the next game in the series will be announced soon. When asked about the next game after Pokémon Black & White during a Q&A session last week, Masuda replied that fans should pay attention to Pokémon Smash, a weekly television program in Japan. Masuda later reiterated his comments on Twitter, urging fans to keep an eye on Pokémon Smash for news on what's next for the series. Pokémon Smash aired this past Sunday (February 19) without any announcement. Masuda's (more)...
- 2/21/2012
- by By Scott Nichols
- Digital Spy
I am twenty-five years old and a Pokemon nut.
And I’m not ashamed to say that (much).
For myself (and millions of other players world-wide) it’s been a healthy (or, rather, unhealthy) chunk of our life since the first 150 assorted fighting critters burst onto English screens almost twelve years ago. Play me the trainer battle jingle from, for example, Pokemon LeafGreen and I’ll tell you how it reminds me of those long days indoors at University (social life, what’s that?). Show me a picture of penguin pokemon Piplup and I’ll tell you my fond memories of first stepping into the Sinnoh region, whilst sat in the cinema staff room on a lunch-break. Give me the name Milotic and I’ll tell you how many times my Kingdra came up against my mate’s aforementioned pink serpent (those two were mortal enemies by the end).
The point is,...
And I’m not ashamed to say that (much).
For myself (and millions of other players world-wide) it’s been a healthy (or, rather, unhealthy) chunk of our life since the first 150 assorted fighting critters burst onto English screens almost twelve years ago. Play me the trainer battle jingle from, for example, Pokemon LeafGreen and I’ll tell you how it reminds me of those long days indoors at University (social life, what’s that?). Show me a picture of penguin pokemon Piplup and I’ll tell you my fond memories of first stepping into the Sinnoh region, whilst sat in the cinema staff room on a lunch-break. Give me the name Milotic and I’ll tell you how many times my Kingdra came up against my mate’s aforementioned pink serpent (those two were mortal enemies by the end).
The point is,...
- 8/7/2011
- by Brad Fear
- Obsessed with Film
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