Game Freak on the process of making new Pokemon, challenges involved; scrapped designs return later
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It’s no secret that the Pokemon franchise has a ton of different creatures. We’re just about ready to enter the series’ eighth generation, and over 800 designs currently exist.
As noted in the latest issue of Game Informer, the whole process kicks off with a relatively simple request to an artist involving “a concept of a Pokemon for a particular scenario” or “a specific direction for a new creature.” That artist will then make “quick sketches with few details, which are shown to the team requesting to see if they’re heading in the correct direction.” Feedback provided will lead to several iterations of the design, “with the gaps getting longer and longer each time as the artist adds more detail with each iteration.”
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Game Freak on how Undertale’s Toby Fox become involved with Little Town Hero’s music
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Game Freak announced Little Town Hero last year before it disappeared for a long while. However, it resurfaced in a big way during the most recent Nintendo Direct with a release date and announcement that Undertale creator Toby Fox was on board to work on the soundtrack.
To say that this was an unexpected collaboration would be an understatement. In the latest issue of Game Informer, it was explained how the partnership came to be.
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Video: Game Freak on the inspiration of the Galar Region in Pokemon Sword/Shield
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The latest Pokemon Sword/Shield video from Game Informer features art director James Turner. Below, he discusses the history of developing the new Galar region and how it took inspiration from his youth in the UK.
Little Town Hero – battle system trailer
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Game Freak has issued the latest trailer for its RPG Little Town Hero focusing on the game’s battle system. Watch it below.
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Video: Game Freak on the making of Sobble for Pokemon Sword/Shield
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Game Informer published a video today with Pokemon Sword/Shield director Shigeru Ohmori, producer Junichi Masuda, and art director James Turner. Below, all three discuss the creation of the Pokemon and give hints about where its evolution could go.
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Pokemon Shield – Galarian Ponyta details, trailer
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The Pokemon Company has issued official details and a short trailer for the reveal of Galarian Ponyta in Pokemon Shield.
First, here’s a bunch of information:
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Galarian Ponyta is exclusive to Pokemon Shield, ability detailed
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After Galarian Ponyta was revealed this past weekend, the latest issue of Famitsu has confirmed that the Pokemon will be exclusive to Pokemon Shield. That’s much like Sirfetch’d and Pokemon Sword.
According to Famitsu, Galarian Ponyta has the ability known as Pastel Veil. This seems to prevent itself and allies from being poisoned and heals ally Pokemon of poison when they switch in.
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Video: Game Freak talks Scorbunny in Pokemon Sword/Shield
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Game Informer is back with another video for Pokemon Sword/Shield that focuses on Scorbunny. Below, director Shigeru Ohmori, producer Junichi Masuda, and art director James Turner discuss the making of the creature and give hints about where its evolution could go.
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Video: Game Freak talks Grookey in Pokemon Sword/Shield
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Game Informer shared a new video today with Game Freak today all about Grookey in Pokemon Sword/Shield. Director Shigeru Ohmori, producer Junichi Masuda, and art director James Turner talk about the making of the Pokemon and give hints about where its evolution could go. Watch the video below.
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Game Freak on why it took so long for a Pokemon console game
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Pokemon has long been known as a handheld-only series. Thanks to the hybrid nature of Switch, that’s finally starting to change. Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu / Eevee got things started last year and allowed fans to experience the games on an actual television. Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are continuing the trend on Switch and will mark an entirely new generation that can be played on the big screen.
In the latest issue of Game Informer, producer Junichi Masuda was asked why it took so long for a Pokemon console game. He first noted the importance of maintaining an open experience in which players can connect with others in real-life, explaining:
