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Saturday17th Nov 2018
Video Unboxing The Pokémon: Let's Go Nintendo Switch Bundle
What's in the box, 'mon?
Pokémon: Let's Go launched yesterday, and we were lucky enough to get our grubby hands on a special Eevee version Switch bundle. Naturally, we decided that an unboxing video was called for, so here we are. Enjoy.
Thursday15th Nov 2018
News Grab Some Lovely Pokémon: Let's Go Accessories With Nintendo UK's Build-Your-Own-Bundle Deal
Hats, toys and accessories for everyone
To celebrate tomorrow's release of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! on Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Official UK Store has created a build-your-own-bundle offer, allowing fans to pick up some nice little extras with their game of choice. You can have four items in total and the bundle...
Nintendo Download 15th November (North America)
Pokémon Let's Go! Civilization VI! Warframe!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch retail: Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!...
Nintendo Download 15th November (Europe)
Gotta download 'em all
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived (on time!), and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! &...
"We’re exceptionally well prepared for the holidays"
With Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! launching tomorrow - the latest entries into the super-popular Pokémon franchise, and first mainline games to appear on Switch - and the hotly anticipated Super Smash Bros. Ultimate launching just 21 days after, it's pretty safe to say that...
Wednesday14th Nov 2018
News Artificial Shortages Of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! Rob Russian Fans Of Choice
"Russians don’t recognise any other Pokémon but Pikachu"
Since the franchise’s beginning, one of defining features of the Pokémon series has been the policy of releasing two “different but equal” versions. However, it seems that in Russia, some creatures are more equal than others. Local Nintendo fans have noticed that, while they...
Friday9th Nov 2018
News Pokémon Developer Game Freak Opens Its Own Twitter And YouTube Accounts
In 2018...
Game Freak, the Japanese video game developer best known for the ridiculously popular Pokémon series, has now opened its very own Twitter and YouTube accounts. The studio already has a rarely-used Facebook page, but it appears that these new social media platforms are set to be used on a much more frequent basis. Game Freak's first ever...
Wednesday7th Nov 2018
Video Here's How The Elite Four Stack Up In Pokémon: Let's Go
They've got new looks!
The upcoming Pokémon: Let's Go on Switch is all about revisiting the past as well as introducing new players to the origins of the series, and that means key characters are getting new looks - including the famous 'Elite Four'. Inspired by Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition, the Kanto region seen in Let's Go has been...
Monday5th Nov 2018
News The Poké Ball Plus Has A Secret Feature That Makes Pokémon GO Easier To Play
Gotta collect it all
Can you believe it? Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! arrives on the Nintendo Switch next week. Alongside this is the release of a new accessory called the Poké Ball Plus which is also compatible with the mobile sensation, Pokémon GO. According to Nintendo Soup, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have recently
Saturday3rd Nov 2018
News Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Won't Include Pro Controller Support
Not again!
In the lead up to the release of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, there's been much discussion on the developer's end about going back to the series' roots and providing an accessible experience for players of all levels. It seems this accessible design only goes so far - with the game seemingly not supporting the...
Friday2nd Nov 2018
Video These Adorable Japanese Pokémon Let's Go Commercials Will Give You All The Feels
Family time is Pokémon time!
If you hadn't already heard, this little obscure game called Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! launches on the Switch this very month - on the 16th of November, to be precise. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company aren't resting on their laurels in terms of promoting this upcoming game in Japan, either. You...
Video Watch All Of The Nintendo Treehouse Footage Right Here
Hours of entertainment
Immediately after the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct before the game's big launch, Nintendo's Treehouse Live event began. During this stream we got a look at multiple Switch titles including Yoshi's Crafted World, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
News Pokémon Let's Go Might Be The Final Time Junichi Masuda Directs The Main Series
The younger generation at Game Freak will take over
Junichi Masuda has been with Game Freak since the company's inception in 1989. In the beginning, he worked as a composer and programmer for the original Pokémon games and eventually went on to direct and produce the series. In an interview recently posted on the official Pokémon website, Masuda...
Thursday1st Nov 2018
Random You Can Now Make Your Very Own Poké Ball Waffles
Gotta eat 'em all
If you're a fan of Pokémon and waffles, which certainly sounds like an excellent combination to us, then you're probably just about to fall in love with the idea of this Poké Ball Waffle Maker. Released by the folks over at ThinkGeek, this waffle maker is officially licensed and creates the tastiest looking waffles we've ever...
Wednesday31st Oct 2018
News Switch eShop Pre-Load Listing Reveals File Size For Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee
Going digital?
The upcoming Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are now available to pre-load on the Japanese Switch eShop, revealing the game's file size and other little bits of info in the process. Yes, both versions of the game can now be found on the eShop (at the time of writing, most regions can't access the pre-load function...
News More Than Half Of Pokémon Let's Go Pre-Orders Have Been For The Poké Ball Plus Bundle Edition
Fans can't resist splashing the cash
It has been revealed that more than half of all consumers who have pre-ordered the upcoming Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! games have opted to go for the Poké Ball Plus bundle, suggesting the new, unique Joy-Con is going to be rather popular. If you've missed the news on this one, this new...
Tuesday30th Oct 2018
Video Get A First Look At The Spooky Lavender Town In Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee
See inside Pokémon Tower
A brand new trailer has been released for Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, this time giving us a very quick glimpse at Lavender Town and Pokémon Tower in celebration of Halloween. As you can see, the original music has been recreated and all aspects of Lavender Town and the haunting, spooky insides of...
Wednesday24th Oct 2018
News The Mythical Pokémon Meltan's Evolution Is Finally Revealed
Say hello to another new Pokémon!
Meltan is quite a departure for the world of Pokémon, as it made its debut not in a mainline Pokémon game, but in the smartphone spin-off Pokémon GO. The Pokémon Company has now revealed that Meltan evolves into Melmetal, making it the first Mythical Pokémon to be able to evolve. Here's the official bio for...
Random A City In Kansas Is Renaming Itself 'ToPikachu' In Honour Of Everyone's Favourite Pokémon
And it's not even the first time
Michelle De La Isla - the mayor of Kansas state capital Topeka - must really love Pokémon games she's rechristening the settlement as 'ToPikachu' this coming Saturday. Local residents will hopefully not be too confused by this temporary name change, which only lasts one day. On this special day, Nintendo will...
Saturday20th Oct 2018
News Director Junichi Masuda Explains Why Eevee Is One Of The Stars In Pokémon Let's Go
"I kind of realised that a lot of fans really do love Eevee"
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! features Eevee as one of the game's stars. Pikachu's selection needs no explanation - being the face of the series internationally since its inception, but how exactly did Eevee's inclusion come about? During the latest episode of Nintendo...
Friday19th Oct 2018
News Check Out This Super-Colourful Wave Of Pokémon Merchandise Soon Landing In Japan
Available next month
One of the many things that Japan is absolutely brilliant at is providing endless amounts of Pokémon merchandise. From a complete set of all original 151 Pokémon in plush form, to a humongous Lapras toy that could easily carry a small army of children around, there will absolutely be something for you. The official Pokémon...
News Poké Ball Plus Gets Its Own Safety Warning In Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee
Play safe
Most products and devices nowadays come with an excessive amount of safety warnings, labels and instructions because people often do silly things. In 2006, Nintendo joined this movement to prevent people from throwing Wii Remotes straight into their televisions. The Switch also runs a similar warning about attaching the wrist straps when...
Thursday18th Oct 2018
Video Get A First Look At Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee's Master Trainers
151 to find and challenge
This week has seen more Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! news appearing in front of us than those pesky wild Zubat in the murky depths of Mt. Moon, but we've got yet another trailer for you which shows off one of the game's most recently-revealed features (with a nice little nod to the anime at the end,...
Wednesday17th Oct 2018
News The Pokémon Let's Go Series Could Progress To Johto If Players Enjoy Lets Go Pikachu And Eevee
Two series running side by side?
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are just over a month away, with fans on the brink of being transported back to the nostalgic region of Kanto once again - the land first introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue and Pokémon Yellow (from which these new games are heavily inspired). As it turns out, a...
Tuesday16th Oct 2018
News Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Will Feature 151 Post-Game Master Trainers, One For Each Pokémon
The ultimate challenge?
Just yesterday, we shared the news that Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! will feature 'Master Trainers' - "really powerful trainers" who can be found after you've completed the main story. New information has now been revealed for these intriguing battlers, and it sounds like we have a mighty challenge on our...
News A Zelda-Like Open World Pokémon Game Is "Still On The Cards", Says Junichi Masuda
Potentially for Switch
With Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! releasing in just one month from today, and with yet another mainline series entry planned for 2019, players of all playstyles and experience levels will have something to get stuck into in the very near future. Of course, we don't know exactly how 2019's game will play...
Video Adventure Awaits In This New Trailer For Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu And Eevee
Not long to go now
In the lead up to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! next month, Nintendo's UK YouTube channel has released a new trailer. This fresh clip shows some new locations and scenes that haven't previously been displayed. It also provides a glimpse of the character customisation feature - including the ability to change...
News Photorealistic Graphics Didn't Match Welcoming Nature Of Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee
"Just wasn't really working"
While Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! reportedly offers plenty of challenging post-game content for veterans of the series, it's primarily being marketed as an entry-level Pokémon game - with an emphasis on providing a relaxing experience. This applies to the gameplay as well as the audio and visual...
Monday15th Oct 2018
Random Pokémon Cards Inspired By Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' Are Headed To Japan
Yep, seriously
We know that Pokémon's pretty popular, and that the series tends to collaborate with other franchises, retailers, and anything else going, but this is one tie-in we never thought we'd see. Introducing the Edvard Munch x Pokémon Trading Card crossover. With designs for Pikachu, Eevee, Psyduck, Mimikyu, and Rowlet, the cards are...
News Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Will Feature "Master Trainers" After The Main Story
Time to up the challenge
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! have been dividing the opinion of Pokémon fans everywhere since they were first announced; eager fans of the series in its current state - and especially those who play competitively - have expressed concern and even outrage at the games' Pokémon GO-inspired traits, while...
