Funko obtains the Pokemon license
Posted on 7 years ago by Bobby in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
According to the Funko Reddit, a user stumbled across a Pikachu Pop figure at a Target in Ohio. It appears that it was not supposed to leave the warehouse or be sold to the public, meaning that an official announcement about Funko obtaining the Pokémon license should come soon. For now, it’s as good as confirmed. Unfortunately, the original post has been removed, but several reposts can be seen on the website.
It was also stated that the Pikachu Pop is a Target exclusive–whether or not this will be the same for all Funko Pokémon figures remains to be seen. A 10 inch version of the figures may also be in the works. Have a look at the leaked figure below:
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Alolan Raichu highlighted for Smash Ultimate
Posted on 7 years ago by Joshua in News, Switch | 0 comments
Here’s a fun update: Alolan Raichu is a Pokeball character in Smash ultimate. According to the update Smash blog, the surge surfer is speedy and hard to avoid!
Snapchat adds Squirtle filter
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The next Pokemon filter is now available in Snapchat featuring Squirtle. Previously, filters for Charmander and Bulbasaur were added. No word at this time on how long you’ll be able to use it.
http://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1006211896515571712
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Interview with Pokemon President reconfirms release date for 2019 Pokemon RPG game and new Pokemon will be introduced
Posted on 7 years ago by Andrew in News, Switch | 0 comments
Famitsu recently had an interview with The Pokemon Company President, Tsunekazu Ishihara giving us a few more details about the upcoming Pokemon game coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2019.
The Pokemon President stated that the game is due to be released in the second half of 2019, it will have better graphics than any other previous Pokemon game, it will be completely new and not like Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu! & Let’s Go Eevee! and finally it will contain many brand new Pokémon to the series.
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Jigglypuff joins Build-A-Bear today
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Build-A-Bear has revealed the next addition to its Pokemon collection. Starting today, you can get your hands on a new Jigglypuff plush.
An exclusive online bundle can be purchased here. It includes Jigglypuff, a cape, plush microphone, sound chip, and a Pokemon card.
Jigglypuff will also be sold standalone in stores for $28. The online bundle costs $52.
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This is who inspired Snorlax
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Snorlax isn’t just a Pokemon character who was designed out of the blue. He was actually inspired by one person in particular.
In an interview with Japanese newspaper Yomiuri, Pokemon art director Ken Sugimori officially confirmed that planner Koji Nishino was the basis for Snorlax. Nishino has been involved with Pokemon since Red and Green.
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Pokemon 2018 Video Game Press Conference – full recording now live
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It wasn’t live streamed, but tonight’s Pokemon 2018 Video Game Press Conference was recorded. You can watch the event in full below.
New core series Pokemon RPG to release in the second half of 2019
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Two new Pokemon titles were announced today. Along with Pokemon Quest, Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are slated for this year.
As for 2019, The Pokemon Company has confirmed preliminary plans. Fans can look forward to “an all-new core series Pokemon RPG title” planned for the second half of 2019.
Pokemon press conference to be held shortly, news incoming
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Pokemon Company has announced that a press conference is about to begin in Japan. News may land as early as 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET / 2 AM in the UK / 3 AM in Europe.
The conference is being held in Tokyo, Japan. There is no live stream as far as we’re aware.
Stay tuned. Note: news will be posted on the main site as it rolls in. This will not be a live blog.
Update: Description changed – Oha Suta to share exciting “shocking” Pokemon news
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in News | 0 comments
Update: The Oha Suta website has now changed the description of Thursday’s episode to “full of Pokemon information”. This sounds intentionally vague, so we will have to wait and see what this means. Perhaps their intent is to lower expectations since many people are expecting a proper reveal of a Pokemon game on Switch from this.
Original: Oha Suta, a Japanese variety game show, is set to show some pretty “shocking” Pokemon news May 31st. The episode is listed as “a moment a new story begins”. This kind of seems to want to play on the idea of electric Pokemon, but we’ll have to wait and see.
