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• Pokémon X & Y: why the series will always have a home on Nintendo handhelds - interview

  Pokémon X & Y is out Saturday on 3DS. VG247’s Dave Cook asks Game Freak director Junichi Masuda if he’d ever consider taking the core series beyond Nintendo handhelds, and why online is crucial to its success.

• Pokémon X & Y 'Iwata Asks' interview explains name origins, Sky Battles & Horde Encounters

  Pokémon X & Y have been discussed in the latest edition of Nintendo’s ‘Iwata Asks’ blogs, in which company president Satoru Iwata quizzes developers about their games. Game Freak director Junichi Masuda and Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara share their thoughts on the the development of both games.

• Pokémon: director says "the best way" is series status quo

  Pokémon X & Y director Junichi Masuda doesn’t see Game Freak making any significant changes to the franchise – like coming to home consoles or going online – any time soon.

• Pokemon X & Y players can also choose from Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle at start, Mega Evolutions confirmed

  Pokemon X & Y players can choose between Chespin, Froaki and Fennekin as well as one classic starting creature – either Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle – at the beginning of their quest.

• Pokémon developer uses Amnesia Fortnight-like prototype system

  Pokémon developer Game Freak has introduced a side-project program to allow its staff to let their creativity flow free – something like Double Fine’s Amnesia Fortnight – with HarmoKnight as its first fruit.

• Pokémon may lose a "certain feeling" if it went 3D, says producer

  Pokémon Black & White 2 includes 3D models alongside traditional 2D animation, but Gamefreak isn’t keen on ditching sprites altogether.

• Masuda says a “very important announcement” will be made on Pokémon Smash this week

  Pokémon game director Junichi Masuda has said Japanese viewers of the Pokémon Smash TV Show can look forward to a “very important announcement” this week.

• Pokémon director teases upcoming announcement

  Siliconera reports Pokémon director Junichi Masuda has hinted a new game announce may happen soon. Speaking to fans at a Q&A event, and later following up on Twitter, the developer said those keen to hear about ne games should watch Pokémon Smash, a weekly Japanese TV show. No announcement was made during Sunday’s episode. Despite […]