Ash Ketchum finally wins the Masters Eight Tournament in the Pokemon anime
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Pokemon anime isn’t something we discuss here too often, but we’re making an exception due to a significant event in the series: Ash Ketchum is the official champion and has become the top Trainer in the Pokemon world after winning the Masters Eight Tournament of the Pokemon World Coronation Series. This just happened in the latest episode of Pokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, which premiered today in Japan and will air worldwide in the future. The win is significant since it’s a culmination of Ash’s adventures in the Pokemon world spanning 25 years.
Over the course of Ash’s journey which started in the Kanto region, Ash and his Pikachu have battled numerous rivals. They’ve participated in tournaments before, but they’ve come short of a tournament victory. Ash Ketchum now secured the title of the first-ever Pokemon League Champion at the Manalo Conference in the Alola region.
Teddiursa revealed as the next Pokemon Build-A-Bear
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
It’s been a few months since the last Build-A-Bear Pokemon, but a new one appears to be inbound as leaks have revealed that Teddiursa is next up. While we’re waiting on the official announcement, we’ll apparently be seeing it very soon.
Teddiursa will be sold both in-store and online. Fans can head to stores to customize the plush. If they opt for the online version, it’ll be a package that also contains a hoodie, sleepwear, and 5-in-1 sound.
More: Build-A-Bear, Pokemon
The Pokemon Company apparently not a fan of nuzlocke
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Original (9/18): Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, the two former hosts of Nintendo Minute who also previously worked for many years at Nintendo PR, have given insight into The Pokemon Company’s views on nuzlocke. Apparently, it’s something that’s looked upon very negatively.
Ellis revealed during the latest episode of the Kit & Krysta Podcast that for an episode of Nintendo Minute, an idea was pitched to try a nuzlocke run. Unfortunately, the proposal was immediately shot down.
Temtem studio on Pokemon comparisons
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
As a creature-collection game, Temtem has seen a number of comparisons to Pokemon. Crema, the studio behind Temtem, has now weighed in on those comparisons.
In an interview with Nintendo Everything, Crema’s Lucía Prieto said that the team actually finds those comparisons “healthy to a degree.” However, the developer feels it’s necessary to say that “Temtem is not backed up by 25 years of learning, progressing and developing, and that we’re a much smaller IP who hasn’t branched out beyond game development.”
More: Crema, Humble Games, Lucía Prieto, Pokemon, Temtem
10 best Nintendo brand crossovers you can get right now
Posted on 3 months ago by Bryce(@brodee922) in Features, General Nintendo | 0 comments
People love gaming crossovers – there’s something very satisfying about seeing characters interact from several beloved franchises. Games such as Super Smash Bros. are extremely popular due to this because Nintendo has some of the most iconic characters in the game industry. The company constantly leverages this popularity to feature their characters in other crossovers as well, including merchandise.
Nintendo has created merchandise with some of the biggest brands in various industries (such as apparel, food, and toys), and there is a lot out there to sift through. Luckily, we’ve pinpointed the biggest brands that the Big N has partnered with, and created a list of the top ten crossovers that can be bought today. Additionally, all of these featured items are available internationally, as Japan gets a lot of exclusive Nintendo brand crossovers.
So, without further ado, here is a list of the best 10 Nintendo crossover merchandise that can be purchased right now.
The Pokemon Company donating $25 million to support youth organizations
Posted on 3 months ago by Dawn in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Pokemon Company International has announced that it will donate $25 million across the next 5 years in support of non-profit organisations that support children and work to create equitable communities. The groups that it intends to support include Black Girls Code, Central Única das Favelas, and Stop AAPI Hate.
The company had this to say on the matter:
“We are dedicated to leveraging that unique ability and the support we’ve received from our broad community of trainers to be a positive force in the lives of children and create a more equitable, inclusive world in which all can flourish,”
The Pokemon Company reported record profits in 2021, and ranked fifth in the top global licensor rankings. Last year the franchise celebrated its 25th Anniversary, and the next games in the franchise, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, were announced earlier this year.
More: Pokemon, The Pokemon Company
Pokemon: The Arceus Chronicles to debut on Netflix in September
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Netflix will begin airing the animated special Pokemon: The Arceus Chronicles on September 23, 2022, The Pokemon Company announced today. This applies to most major regions excluding Asia.
Those attending the 2022 Pokemon World Championships in London can check out a premiere screening around 6 PM BST on August 19. It will be available on a first come first served basis. Everyone else can watch it the following month.
More: Pokemon
August 2022 Pokemon Presents announced
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Mobile, News, Switch | 0 comments
A new Pokemon Presents presentation will air on August 3, 2022, it’s been announced. The presentation will cover updates on Pokemon apps and games, including Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. It should last about twenty minutes.
The August 2022 Pokemon Presents will air at the following times:
More: Game Freak, Pokemon, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet, top
The Pokémon Company International hiring an Archivist
Posted on 4 months ago by Dawn in General Gaming, News | 0 comments
An interesting job listing has appeared for the position of an Archivist within The Pokémon Company International, whose role will be to create and help maintain a digital archive and museum on the Pokemon brand.
More: Pokemon, The Pokemon Company
Build-A-Bear celebrating 25th anniversary with new Pikachu plushies
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Pikachu has been featured at Build-A-Bear previously, but two new variations have just appeared. There’s a male one with a winking face and another that’s specifically female.
Both are being offered in celebration of Build-A-Bear celebrating its 25th anniversary. Pikachu was specifically chosen as it was the first Pokemon sold by the retailer.
