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Shigeki Morimoto
Shigeki Morimoto (Japanese: 森本 茂樹, Hepburn: ''Morimoto Shigeki'', born October 1, 1967) is a game designer and programmer currently working at Game Freak is a Japanese video game developer, best known as the primary developer of the mainline ''Pokémon'' series of role-playing video games published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. History Predating the video game company, ''Game Freak'' .... He has been involved in nearly every main series Pokémon game, since ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'' Versions where he was a programmer, and the creator of the battle system and the Pokémon " Mew". Since then, he has served as the director of more recent games in the series. Games References External linksShigeki Morimotoon Bulbapedia {{DEFAULTSORT:Morimoto, Shigeki 1967 births Living people Japanese video game designers Nintendo people Pokémon Place of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Game Freak
is a Japanese video game developer, best known as the primary developer of the mainline ''Pokémon'' series of role-playing video games published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. History Predating the video game company, ''Game Freak'' was a self-published video game magazine created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori in the 1980s. The first issue was published in 1983 by Tajiri. Sugimori would join the magazine at a later date as an illustrator after finding the magazine in a shop and liking it. Tajiri also used "Game Freak" as his pen name when he wrote as a freelance writer to publications such as ''Family Computer Magazine'' and ''Famicom Tsūshin''. On April 26, 1989, Tajiri, Sugimori and Junichi Masuda started a video game development company with the same name. One of Game Freak's first games was the Nintendo Entertainment System action and puzzle game ''Quinty'', which was released in North America as ''Mendel Palace''. Its most popular series, ''Pokémon''—t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen
and are 2004 remakes of the 1996 Game Boy role-playing video games ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue''. They were developed by Game Freak, published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance. ''FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'' were first released in Japan in January 2004 and in North America and Europe in September and October 2004 respectively. The games are part of the third generation of the ''Pokémon'' video game series and hold the distinction of being the first enhanced remakes of previous games within the franchise. As in previous games, the player controls the player character from an overhead perspective and participates in turn-based battles. Throughout the games, the player captures and raises Pokémon for use in battle. New features include a contextual help menu and a new region the player may access after a certain point in the story. The games have compatibility with the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter, which originally came bundled with the game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokémon Sword And Shield
and are 2019 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch console. They are the first installments in the eighth generation of the ''Pokémon'' video game series and the second in the series, following ''Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!'', released on a home game console. Originally teased at E3 2017 and announced in February 2019, ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Shield'' were released in November 2019. The games received two downloadable content expansion packs through an expansion pass with ''The Isle of Armor'', released in June 2020 and ''The Crown Tundra'', released in October 2020. A physical bundle including both expansion packs with the base games was released in November 2020. ''Sword'' and ''Shield'' concept planning began immediately following the completion of ''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Moon'' in 2016, while full production began a year later in September 2017. Like previou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Town Hero
''Little Town Hero'' is a role-playing video game developed by Game Freak. It was first released for the Nintendo Switch in October 2019 before being ported to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows in 2020. It received mixed reviews from critics. Gameplay Plot Development Game Freak announced the game under the working title of ''Town'' in September 2018. The company shared no further information through August of the next year, when it registered a trademark. The game was released for the Nintendo Switch on October 16, 2019. The game's soundtrack was primarily written by Toby Fox, an indie developer better known for creating ''Undertale''. In January 2020, it was announced that the game would have a retail collector's edition, published by NIS America, in June 2020. That same month, it was also announced that it would be released for the PlayStation 4 in Japan on April 23, 2020, published at retail by Rainy Frog. In addition, ports for Xbox One and Microsoft Windows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon
and are 2017 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. Part of the seventh generation of the ''Pokémon'' video game series, the games are enhanced versions of ''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Pokémon Moon'', which released the previous year. Announced in June 2017, they were released worldwide on 17 November 2017. They were the final mainline ''Pokémon'' games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, with the series migrating over to the Nintendo Switch the next year. As with previous installments, the games follow the journey of a young Pokémon trainer, taking place in the Alola region — based on Hawaii. Differences from ''Sun'' and ''Moon'' include an alternate storyline and new gameplay features, characters, Pokémon, and Pokémon forms, including new forms of the legendary Pokémon Necrozma as version mascots. The games received generally positive reception, with critics praising the additio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokémon Sun And Moon
and are 2016 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. They are the first installments in the seventh generation of the ''Pokémon'' video game series. First announced in February 2016, ''Sun'' and ''Moon'' were released worldwide on 18 November 2016, commemorating the franchise's 20th anniversary. A pair of enhanced versions, ''Pokémon Ultra Sun'' and ''Pokémon Ultra Moon'', were released for the same consoles on 17 November 2017. The titles began development following completion of ''Pokémon Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'', with increased emphasis on Pokémon interactions, and relationships. They follow a young Pokémon trainer's journey around the Alola region—based on Hawaii—with the objective of the games being to complete the island challenge and prevent the schemes of Team Skull, and later the Aether Foundation, all while attempting to challenge various Pokémon trainers of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokémon X And Y
and are 2013 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak, published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. They are the first installments in the sixth generation of the main ''Pokémon'' video game series. First announced in January 2013 by former Nintendo president Satoru Iwata through a special Nintendo Direct, ''Pokémon X'' and ''Pokémon Y'' were released worldwide in October 2013, making them the first Nintendo-published retail games to have a simultaneous global release in all key regions. As with previous installments, both games follow the journey of a young Pokémon trainer and friends, as they train Pokémon. This time, the games take place in the Kalos region—based on France—with the objective being to thwart the schemes of the nefarious criminal organization Team Flare, all while attempting to challenge the Pokémon League Champion. ''X'' and ''Y'' introduced 72 new Pokémon species, and includes new features such as the new Fairy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokémon Black 2 And White 2
and are 2012 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak, published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. Part of the fifth generation of the ''Pokémon'' video game series, the games are direct sequels to ''Pokémon Black'' and ''Pokémon White'', being the first sequels in the series. They were first released in Japan in June 2012, with a worldwide release following in October 2012, as the last first-party games for the system. The games feature the legendary Pokémon identified by Junichi Masuda as Black Kyurem and White Kyurem. The games were first revealed on February 26, 2012, in the episode of the Japanese television program '' Pokémon Smash!'', followed by an international confirmation on the ''Pokémon'' official website. ''Black 2'' and ''White 2'' follow a Pokémon trainer's journey to become the Pokémon Champion of Unova, two years after the events of ''Black'' and ''White''. Following the events of its predecessors, the criminal org ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokémon Black And White
and are 2010 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak, published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. They are the first installments in the fifth generation of the Pokémon (video game series), ''Pokémon'' video game series. First released in Japan on 18 September 2010, they were later released in Europe, North America and Australia in 2011. Sequels to ''Black'' and ''White'', Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, ''Pokémon Black 2'' and ''Pokémon White 2'', were released for the Nintendo DS in 2012. Similar to previous installments of the series, the two games follow the journey of a young Pokémon trainer through the region of Unova, as they train Pokémon used to compete against other trainers while thwarting the schemes of the criminal organization Team Plasma. ''Black'' and ''White'' introduced 156 new Pokémon to the franchise, 5 more than the previous record holder Pokémon Red and Blue, ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'', as well as many new featu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokémon HeartGold And SoulSilver
and are 2009 remakes of the 1999 Game Boy Color role-playing video games ''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver'', also including features from ''Pokémon Crystal''. The games are part of the fourth generation of the ''Pokémon'' video game series and were developed by Game Freak, published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of ''Gold'' and ''Silver'', the games were released in Japan on September 12, 2009, and were later released in other regions during March 2010. ''HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'' take place in the Johto and Kanto region of the franchise's fictional universe, which features special creatures called Pokémon. The basic goal of the game is to become the best Pokémon trainer in both the Johto and Kanto regions, which is done by raising and cataloging Pokémon and defeating other trainers. Game director Shigeki Morimoto aimed to respect the feelings of those who played the previous games, while also e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokémon Platinum
is a 2008 role-playing video game developed by Game Freak, published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. It is an enhanced version of ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' and is part of the fourth generation of the ''Pokémon'' video game series. It was released in Japan on 13 September 2008, and later in North America, Australia, and Europe in 2009. The developers made ''Platinum'' with the intent of making it a stronger version of ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', which they described as the "ultimate" ''Pokémon'' titles. In ''Platinum'', players control either Lucas or Dawn and start with one of three Pokémon given to them from Professor Rowan. The mascot Pokémon is Giratina, who plays a central role in the game's plot. While it only had one form in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'', it is given a new alternate form (called "Origin Forme") alongside a new area called the Distortion World, which features altered physics from the normal land of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokémon Battle Revolution
is the first Wii incarnation of the ''Pokémon'' video game franchise. It is also the first Wii game to use the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in North America and Japan and the second Wii game to wirelessly interact with the Nintendo DS handheld. ''Pokémon Battle Revolution'' features eleven different colosseums in a Pokémon-themed park called Pokétopia. Other features include stadiums that have their own special effects, such as randomizing the order of one's Pokémon. Some other effects are choosing the order of an opponent's Pokémon and setting level limitations. Gameplay The game features 11 different colosseums, each with special changes to normal play or prerequisites and a Colosseum Leader. The Crystal Colosseum holds battles in a 16-person single-elimination tournament mode. The Gateway Colosseum is only open to a rental pass holder, and Neon Colosseum uses a wheel to choose the player's and opponent's battling Pokémon. As the player progresses, the Pokémon availabl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
