Game Freak was given a proposal to change Pikachu into “something like a tiger with huge breasts” for Pokemon’s overseas debut
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Pokemon is a massive franchise worldwide, but that wasn’t always in the case. There was initial uncertainty as to whether it would take off, especially in North America. We know that some changes were made for Pokemon names, but it looks like there were some outlandish suggestions to go further beyond that.
In a video posted by Did You Know Gaming?, we learn about some peculiar origins for Pokemon, and especially Pikachu. It turns out that a redesign was proposed for the creature that involved “something like a tiger with huge breasts.” That’s according to Tsunekazu Ishihara, the CEO of The Pokemon Company.
The full quote from Ishihara is as follows:
Creepy Tale footage
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Creepy Tale, a puzzle-adventure title from Deqaf Studio and No Gravity Games, will be out on the Switch tomorrow. Find some footage below.
Creepy Tale will be distributed digitally for Switch via the eShop.
More: Creepy Tale, Deqaf Studio, No Gravity Games
Nintendo Treehouse: Live announced for July 10 featuring Paper Mario and WayForward reveal
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Update: Nintendo has clarified that WayForward’s new project “is based on a third-party property.”
Original: Nintendo Treehouse: Live will be hosted tomorrow, July 10, Nintendo has just announced. Viewers can tune in to a look at Paper Mario: The Origami King plus a reveal from WayForward.
The event will go live at the following times:
Elden: Path of the Forgotten footage
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Earlier today, the medieval RPG Elden: Path of the Forgotten landed on the Switch eShop. We have some footage in the video below.
Robozarro footage
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Robozarro, the physics-based 2D action game, is out now on Switch. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
Those that are interested in Robozarro can purchase the game on the Switch eShop.
Puzzle game Ultra Hat Dimension hitting Switch next week
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The puzzle title Ultra Hat Dimensions will arrive on Switch next week, publisher Ratalakia Games and developer Kitsune Games announced today. A release is set for July 17 via the eShop.
We have the following overview and trailer for Ultra Hat Dimension:
Waifu Uncovered footage
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The shoot ’em up game Waifu Uncovered is due to appear on Switch next week. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
Waifu Uncovered is scheduled to launch on July 16 via the eShop.
Jessie and James now appearing in Pokemon GO
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
The famous Pokemon duo Jessie and James have shown up in the mobile game Pokemon GO. Both characters can be encountered through one of the new Team GO Rocket Balloons.
Avatar items inspired by Jessie and James have also been added to the shop.
Here’s the full announcement:
More: Niantic, Pokemon GO
Superhot: Mind Control Delete coming to Switch
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Superhot Team has announced that Superhot: Mind Control Delete, a new addition to its first-person shooter series, will be made available on Switch. The initial release is happening next week, though it’ll be on Nintendo’s console at a later date.
Here’s a bunch of information about Superhot: Mind Control Delete, along with a trailer:
More: SUPERHOT, Superhot Team
Puzzle-platformer Linn: Path of Orchards announced for Switch
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Carbon Fire Studio has announced that the studio is bringing Linn: Path of Orchards to Switch. The puzzle-platformer launches on Nintendo’s console later this summer.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
