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Game Freak Announces New Game Ame no Chi Hare Onna for Mobile!
Game Freak has announced Ame no Chi Hare Onna, a free-to-play mobile game set to release in Japan this winter. Directed by Shigeru Ohmori, the game is a magical girl/weather-based title where players fight sentient trash monsters using real-world weather data. The Pokémon developer confirmed that no Pokémon will be featured in this new IP.
Pokemon devs reveal magical girl "laundry game" that uses real-life weather data, and Game Freak is bringing…
Game Freak, known for the Pokemon series, has announced a new free-to-play mobile game for iOS and Android in Japan titled "Ame no Chi Hare Onna." Directed by Shigeru Ohmori, the game is described as a "laundry game" that incorporates real-world weather data into its gameplay. The studio also has "Pokemon Winds and Waves" scheduled for release next year.
Game Freak reveals Rainy Day, Sunny Girl mobile title
Game Freak, known for its work on Pokémon, has announced a new colorful mobile game for iOS and Android titled Rainy Day, Sunny Girl. The game will feature magical girls who draw power from real-world weather data in Japan, a concept inspired by a laundry forecast idea.
Pokémon Pokopia has a staggeringly large 21% attach rate on Nintendo Switch 2
Pokémon Pokopia has achieved over five million sales on the Nintendo Switch 2, representing a significant 21% attach rate for the console. The game's success, driven by word-of-mouth and critical acclaim, has led to the announcement of new DLC and strongly suggests a sequel is likely. Meanwhile, Nintendo has confirmed that Pokémon Bank servers will shut down on February 25, 2027, requiring users to transfer their Pokémon to Pokémon Home.
Rumor: Pokemon Winds / Waves to have new directors, Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald on Nintendo Switch this year
Rumors suggest that Hiroyuki Tani and Katsuhiko Ichiraku are co-directing the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 entry, Pokemon Winds and Waves, potentially replacing Shigeru Ohmori. Additionally, there are rumors that Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald will be released on Nintendo Switch later this year, possibly in late September or October.
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire ports coming to Nintendo Switch this year says insider
An insider claims that ports of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald are planned for a late September/October release on the Nintendo Switch. This follows the successful release of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen ports earlier this year. Dataminers have found evidence in the source code of the existing ports suggesting future compatibility.
CentroLeaks: Pokemon Winds & Waves will be directed by Hiroyuki Tani and Katsuhiko Ichiraku
According to CentroLeaks, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Pokemon Winds and Waves, will be directed by Hiroyuki Tani and Katsuhiko Ichiraku. This marks a change from previous generations, which were directed by Shigeru Ohmori. Hiroyuki Tani previously directed the DLC for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.
Pokemon Pokopia director explains why Ditto was chosen as the game’s protagonist
Pokemon Pokopia director Shigeru Ohmori explained the decision to feature Ditto as the game's protagonist, citing its transformation ability and the desire for the player character to have the same scale as other Pokemon. Ohmori also mentioned that Ditto's stylized, big-headed proportions fit well within the game's block-based terrain design. Pokemon Pokopia is available on Nintendo Switch.
Game Freak showcases prototype video for Pokemon Pokopia
Game Freak director Shigeru Ohmori shared an early prototype video of Pokemon Pokopia, a game that has seen significant success on the Nintendo Switch. Development for Pokemon Pokopia began shortly after the release of Pokemon Scarlet.
Game Freak reveals first ever prototype footage of Pokemon Pokopia
Game Freak has revealed the first prototype footage for the upcoming game Pokemon Pokopia, showcasing early development concepts and design documents. Director Shigeru Ohmori discussed early considerations for character transformations and the game's development cycle, which began with a small team after the completion of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Months of work later, one Pokémon Pokopia player's recreation of the original Kanto region is almost complete
A dedicated player in Pokémon Pokopia has nearly completed an ambitious recreation of the original Kanto region using the game's building tools. The player, known as starguy13 on Reddit, has shared progress on rebuilding towns and routes, adapting them to fit within the game's map constraints. This project honors the series' origins, with the game itself taking place in parts of the Kanto region.
