Next Pokemon movie titled “Pokemon – I Choose You!”, teaser
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The next Pokemon movie is set to debut in Japan next July. During the Japanese variety show Oha Suta, the first teaser was revealed, including a title.
The new Pokemon film, known as “Pokemon – I Choose You!”, arrives on July 15. Watch the video below.
Video: Build-A-Bear Charmander unboxing
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Build-A-Bear recently announced – and released – a new plush based on Pokemon’s Charmander. IGN now has an unboxing video on its YouTube page, which you can watch below.
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Game Freak on the prospects of Pokemon appearing on Switch
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Since a mainline Pokemon has never graced a Nintendo home console, fans of the franchise are waiting to see if and when it will make an appearance on Switch. Of course, there has been plenty of speculation regarding a third version of Pokemon Sun/Moon for the platform.
When asked about Switch in a new Spanish interview, Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda said:
“Without a doubt, Nintendo Switch is the future, but we will have to wait until it goes out on the market and study how it can benefit from Pokemon. When people have it, we will have too see and deeply study how to use it so we can think how the next entries of Pokemon are going to be and how the saga can benefit from the new console.”
Masuda also mentioned that Pokemon has always evolved with Nintendo consoles, and will continue to do so. With the technology that’s available, they’ll explore how to highlight the series’ important aspect of communication.
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Pokemon devs on Red/Blue names for the west and localization difficulties, limit on new Pokemon per generation, more
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In its issue last month, Retro Gamer published a large feature on Pokemon which takes a look back at the series’ earliest days up to the present. It included a number of comments from people with big connections to the franchise, including Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori. Masuda is well-known as the producer at Game Freak while Sugimori drew the original 151 Pokemon.
Masuda in particular shared some interesting comments about the process in which Game Freak went to work on the original games, how the team was limited by the Game Boy hardware, and localization overseas. Sugimori talked about why each new Pokemon generation tends to see no more than 100 creatures.
We’ve included these statements from both Masuda and Sugimori below.
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Nintendo online store updates selection of New 3DS cover plates
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Update: The Pokemon cover plates have now sold out.
Original: The Nintendo online store refreshed its stock of New 3DS cover plates today. Charizard and Blastoise are the two main highlights, as both were originally included in the system bundle that launched several months ago. All cover plates currently in stock can be found here.
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Charmander comes to Build-A-Bear Workshop
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Build-A-Bear Workshop and The Pokemon Company International are teaming up once again. As of today, the two sides are working together on the Pokemon Charmander set. It’s the third collaboration following Pikachu and Eevee.
Here’s the rundown of what’s being offered and pricing in the United States:
· Online Exclusive Pokémon Charmander Set (includes plush, Charmander sound chip, Great Ball Hoodie, Lucario Hoodie and the Build-A-Bear Workshop Charmander Pokémon TCG Card): $61, plus tax
· Make-your-own Pokémon Charmander plush: $28, plus tax, sold separately at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and as part of the online exclusive set; includes Build-A-Bear Workshop Charmander Pokémon TCG Card
· Great Ball Hoodie: $12.50, plus tax, sold separately at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and as part of the online exclusive set
Build-A-Bear Workshop will be selling the Great Ball hoodie and make-your-own Charmander at all U.S., U.K. and Canada stores starting December 8.
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Detective Pikachu film now has a director
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Deadline is reporting on a new development pertaining to the upcoming live-action Detective Pikachu movie. Rob Letterman, who previously worked on Goosebumps, Monsters Vs. Aliens, and Shark Tale will be directing the project. As previously noted, Nicole Perlman and Alex Hirsch are handling the script.
The Detective Pikachu movie is a long ways off. However, when it’s ready, Toho will release it in Japan while Universal Pictures will handle it in other territories.
New Pokemon 3DS travel pouches arriving next month based on the Legendary Birds
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Next month, HORI will release three new Pokemon travel pouches for 3DS. Each one is officially licensed by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company. Moltres, Articuno, and Zapdos are the three options available.
Each pouch is a two-tone case compatible with New 3DS XL, 3DS XL, and 3DS systems. There are also pockets for cell phones, adapters, chargers, game cards, and more. HORI is including clip-on shoulder strap, belt loops, and carabiner.
These pouches should be coming out on December 20.
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Pikachu will be back again for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Pikachu has often appeared during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. During the latest event taking place on Thursday, that will once again be the case. Pikachu will be showing up for the 16th straight time as a giant Pikachu balloon. Be on the lookout for it!
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Pokemon receiving new “Game Traveler Essentials Packs” next week
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According to Amazon, several “Game Traveler Essentials Packs” are slated for next week. They’ll come in three main versions: Solgaleo, Lunala, and “Pokemon Group“. There’s also a Solgaleo & Lunala option. A case, stylus, screen protectors, cleaning cloth, and two game card cases are included.
Get a closer look at the different packs below. Each one costs $20.
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