Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments

We learned yesterday that Legendary Entertainment has obtained the rights to the Pokemon films, and will begin by producing a live-action Detective Pikachu film. Based on a new interview with screenwriter Max Landis, it sounds like that idea came straight from The Pokemon Company.

Landis, along with producer Roy Lee, pitched his idea for a different Pokemon film around a year ago. It was accepted, shown to studios (and led to a “huge Netflix offer”)… and then The Pokemon Company “pulled back”. Landis told Collider that they only wanted to sell one character, which was Detective Pikachu. He wasn’t interested, and that’s when everything fell apart.

You can hear about Landis’ pitch in the video below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Mobile, News | 4 Comments

In the UK, Pokemon is getting a huge sales boost on 3DS thanks to Pokemon GO. GfK numbers from last week show a 145 percent increase in combined sales of previous Pokemon titles on Nintendo’s handheld.

MCV shares the following data about the Pokemon boost:

Top selling Pokemon games for week ending July 16 (sales increase %)

1. Pokémon Alpha Sapphire – 148%
2. Pokémon Omega Ruby – 148%
3. Pokémon X – 238%
4. Pokémon Y – 188%
5. Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon – 65%

These five games in total –148%
Pokémon Total – 145%

MCV also heard from licensing sources that Nintendo has raised projections for Sun and Moon. Speaking of those two games, both are among the top ten most pre-ordered games on Amazon.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 22 Comments

Legendary Pictures has secured the movie rights to Pokemon, according to Hollywood Reporter. Additionally, the first film to be produced will be “Detective Pikachu”.

Specifics about the project have not yet been shared. However, we know that it will be live-action, with plans to begin production next year.

Toho will handle distribution of Detective Pikachu in Japan. Meanwhile, Universal Pictures will be in charge for the overseas release.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments

Junichi Masuda is one of the most well-known developers behind the Pokemon series. He started out as a composer and programmer before becoming a director (and still making music at the same time).

Game Informer reached out to Masuda for a chat about music in the Pokemon games. He talked about what the process is like when he creates songs, his favorite tracks, juggling responsibilities between being a director / composer, and more.

Head past the break for a roundup of Masuda’s important answers. You can read the full interview on Game Informer.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 0 comments

When Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon launch later this year, Nintendo will release a limited edition New 3DS XL featuring Solgaleo and Lunala. We now have the boxart – see it above.

Pre-orders for the New 3DS XL Solgaleo and Lunala Limited Edition are now open. Get it on Amazon UK here and Amazon Germany here.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments

Pokemon: The Movie – Volcanion and The Ingenious Magearna debuted in Japan earlier today. At the end of the film, viewers were able to see a teaser for next year’s release. The three starters from Pokemon Sun/Moon (Rowlet, Litten and Popplio) were shown in the brief clip. It was also emphasized that this will be the 20th Pokemon movie.

Pokemon movies have been produced yearly starting in 1998. It’s no surprise to see that tradition continuing!

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Posted on 7 years ago by Jake in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

Japan is getting two new 3DS themes alongside the release of Pokémon Sun and Moon. The first shows the two legendary Pokémon, Solgaleo and Lunaala, while the second features Pikachu. The themes will come with the Sun and Moon New 3DS bundles, and it is not known if they will release outside of those bundles or in other territories. Hopefully both (or at least the latter) are the case. You can check them out below:

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 6 Comments

A new Pokemon Center opened in the Skytree commercial facility within Tokyo, Japan earlier this week. It’s the 11th store that’s been established.

Thanks to Famitsu, we have several photos of the store opening. Hit up the gallery below for the images.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 8 Comments

Hori is readying two new Pokemon-based products for the New 3DS XL. A “Pikachu Premium Gold Protector” and “Pikachu Hard Pouch” (also holds other portables) are both tentatively scheduled for September 30. Pricing is set at $20 and $15 respectively.

Here’s what the protector offers:

• Officially Licensed by Nintendo and Pokemon
• Hard plastic protector fits perfectly to New Nintendo 3DS XL
• Special metallic gold design
• Protects system from scratches and wear
• All ports and functions accessible when attached

And a rundown of the pouch:

• Officially licensed by Nintendo
• Featuring tactile rubber Pikachu artwork
• Holds one NEW 3DS XL, 3DS XL, 3DS, DSi, or DSi XL system (not included), protecting the system from dirt and scratches
• Features pockets to hold up to six 3DS or DS game cards
• Includes a carrying strap and an elastic strap for securing the system

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Two New 3DS XL models were recently announced for Japan. Nintendo has announced that one of them, the Solgaleo and Lunala Limited Edition unit, is heading to Europe. It’ll be launching this November.

Nintendo announced through Twitter:

Additionally, Pokemon Sun/Moon – Fan Editions will launch across Europe on November 23.

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