[Let’s Talk] February 2023 Pokemon Presents predictions
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk, Switch | 0 comments
In just a couple of days, a new Pokemon Presents will air for February 2023. We’ve become used to seeing one of these events once per year on Pokemon Day, which happens on February 27. This day celebrates the launch of the series’ very first games in Japan.
What predictions do you have for the upcoming Pokemon Presents? Do you think we’ll be getting DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet? Let us know in the comments below.
Legendary Entertainment says Detective Pikachu 2 is still in the works
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
If a brief statement from Legendary Entertainment is to be believed, the Detective Pikachu 2 movie hasn’t been cancelled and is still on the way. A representative told Polygon that it’s still “in active development.” However, The Pokemon Company did not indicate who is currently working on the project when asked for a comment.
Detective Pikachu 2 was originally announced in 2019, even before the release of the first one. Oren Uziel, who wrote 22 Jump Street and a draft of Sonic the Hedgehog, also wrote an outline and screenplay for this film but representatives say he’s no longer involved. Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, writers for the original Detective Pikachu, have also suggested they’re not on it.
Build-A-Bear reveals Pokemon Sylveon plush
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
2022 is almost over, but not before the reveal and release of a final Pokemon Build-A-Bear plush for Sylveon.
Those looking to place an immediate order can do so by purchasing the online bundle. For those in North America, you can grab it here. Those in the UK can place an order here. Sylveon can also be found in stores starting on January 5, 2023.
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Pokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Series announced
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The Pokemon Company today announced Pokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, a new animated show that will follow a never-before-seen storyline and characters including dual protagonists named Liko and Roy in the Japanese version. It’ll focus on the characters as they set off on action-packed adventures across the Pokemon world.
The new show, which is planned to debut in 2023, will feature Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly from Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. The Legendary Pokemon Rayquaza in its Shiny form will also be appearing. Other than that, it’s teased that viewers “can look forward to unraveling the mysteries of the Pokemon world – from exciting Trainer battles to fun Pokémon encounters.”
Ash Ketchum finally wins the Masters Eight Tournament in the Pokemon anime
Posted on 1 year 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 1 year 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.
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The Pokemon Company apparently not a fan of nuzlocke
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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
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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.”
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10 best Nintendo brand crossovers you can get right now
Posted on 1 year 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 1 year 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.
