Tag: Junichi Masuda
Random A Lovely Easter Egg From Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Returns In The New Remakes
Happy birthday, Junichi Masuda!
Today is the 54th birthday of beloved director and composer of the Pokémon games, Junichi Masuda — and, to celebrate his birthday, you can see a limited-time surprise in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Back when the original games came out in 2006 and 2007, there was a secret embedded within the...
"It’s my birthday, can you let me relax?"
While Pokémon Sword and Shield has been a smash-hit all over the world, its release has been dogged by debates over what has become known as "Dexit" – the removal of legacy Pokémon from the game's National Pokédex. Prior to launch, developer Game Freak announced that it had made the de
News Junichi Masuda May Not Have Composed Music For Pokémon Sword And Shield
The end of an era?
Game Freak director and Pokémon series producer Junichi Masuda is best known for his music contributions to the series. Since Pokémon Red and Blue first debuted on the Game Boy, Masuda's compositions have given atmosphere to every mainline game he's been involved with. Last year, Masuda said, "...it’s important to have the...
"We encourage people to use Pokémon Home to collect their Pokémon from old games"
We're a week away from the release of Pokémon Sword And Shield and the game is already being attacked online by fans who feel the developer Game Freak is letting them down – mainly because it has already been confirmed that the Switch release won't have a complete...
"I can’t really think of a great way to combine the two into a single creature"
Recently we were invited down to The Pokémon Company International's European headquarters in sunny London to not only have a good old look at the upcoming Pokémon Sword & Shield, but also have a chin-wag in person with Junichi Masuda, the games' producer, and a...
News Negative Feedback Gets Us Down But Must Be Taken On Board, Says Pokémon's Junichi Masuda
"You have to take criticism"
It's a bit of an odd time for Pokémon. You could argue that the series has never been bigger, what with titles such as Pokémon GO and Pokémon Masters pulling in new fans on smartphones while movies like Detective Pikachu spread the brand across the world via the media of cinema. However, the core of the Pokémon...
Random Game Freak Had Plans For A Virtual Boy Title But Never Got Around To Making It
Pokémon Red?
Whenever the developer Game Freak is mentioned, you probably think about the mainline Pokémon video game series. That's not the only series it has worked on over the years, though. Little Town Hero is coming to the Switch later this month and there was a point in the Japanese company's history when it had an idea for a Virtual Boy...
News Junichi Masuda Says Cut Pokémon Will "Definitely" Return In Future Games
Gone but not forgotten
Earlier this year, Sword and Shield producer Junichi Masuda shocked the Pokémon community when he revealed some creatures would be left behind. After much backlash from fans, it resulted in him releasing an official statement, saying how it was a "very difficult decision" to make. He also explained at the time that if a...
News A Sequel To Pokémon Snap Won't Happen Unless There's A "Very Unique Twist"
It's not going to happen in a snap
One of the most requested Pokémon games of all-time is a sequel to the 1999 Nintendo 64 title, Pokémon Snap. Will it ever happen, though? While fans have been hoping for a follow-up for two decades, according to Game Freak's Junichi Masuda, it's going to need a very unique twist. During an interview with Metro's...
News Junichi Masuda Releases Official Statement About Limiting Sword And Shield's Pokédex
"This was a very difficult decision"
During a Nintendo Treehouse Live segment at this year's E3, Game Freak producer Junichi Masuda shocked fans when he revealed Pokémon Sword and Shield would not include every pocket monster. Before this, long-time players were expecting to be able to catch 'em and even transfer 'em all. In an interview with US...
News Introducing Pokémon Home, A New Cloud Service Compatible With Switch And Mobile Devices
No Pokémon gets left behind
Game Freak's Junichi Masuda took to the stage during the 2019 Press Conference to announce Pokémon HOME – a new cloud service compatible with the Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS and the existing Pokémon Bank service on the 3DS. It will arrive early next year and will allow trainers to transfer and trade pocket...
News Game Freak's Junichi Masuda Reflects On The Original Yoshi And Pokémon Games
A dose of nostalgia
Game Freak has shared a new video on its YouTube channel featuring director Junichi Masuda talking about the development of the original Pokémon games as well as the puzzle game Yoshi – also known as Mario & Yoshi in Europe and Yoshi's Egg in Japan. For starters, most people to this day still don't know the classic...
News Game Freak Thanks Pokémon Fans For Continued Support Over The Past 23 Years
"We as a company are deeply moved by this day"
The reveal of Pokémon Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch also marks 23 years since the release of Red and Green on the Game Boy in Japan. One company that's been along for the ride since the very beginning is Game Freak. Without it, who knows if the pocket monster franchise would have lasted for...
News Game Freak Director Junichi Masuda Thanks Pokémon Fans For Their Continued Support
"Everyone's support made a day like today possible"
Today is a pretty big day for Pokémon fans. Not only are we mere hours away from a Pokémon Direct at the time of writing, which looks set to reveal the next generation of games in the series, but today also marks the 23rd anniversary of the franchise. Yes, on this very day 23 years ago, Pokémon...
News Pokémon Remains Committed To Handhelds, States Game Freak's Junichi Masuda
"Handheld consoles & devices offer us the best way to achieve this vision"
Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara has already triggering speculation regarding the form factor of Nintendo's forthcoming NX system by stating that it will "change the concept" of handheld and domestic gaming, and Game Freak's Junichi Masuda has added more weight...
News Overheating Computers Almost Cost The World The Original Pokémon Games
"I sure am glad I fixed those computers back then"
Pokémon turns 20 this year, and to mark the occassion Game Freak's Junichi Masuda has posted a video online in which he shares some of his strongest memories regarding the creation of this iconic series. Masuda - who served as a programmer on Pokémon Red and Green and created the music and sound...
News Game Freak Confirms That The Pokémon Stadium Series Is On Hiatus
Possibly forever
When Pokémon X & Y was released last October, fans were given the opportunity to experience 3D battles in the main series for the very first time – channelling the spirit of the Pokémon Stadium series, all bar the announcer. Pokkén Tournament – a fighting game spin-off by Bandai Namco – was yet another recently...
News Don't Expect To See A Mainline Pokémon Game On Wii U Or Your Smartphone
Microtransactions also ruled out, for the time being
As you may well be aware, Pokémon X & Y launches worldwide today. VG247 has been speaking to Game Freak's Junichi Masuda about the potential future of the best-selling series. One of the topics up for discussion was the possibility of more Pokémon games on the Wii U. We've already seen...