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, 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.
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:
Earlier today, the medieval RPG Elden: Path of the Forgotten landed on the Switch eShop. We have some footage in the video below.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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:
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:
