Osaka Station area gets the Lumiose City treatment and challenges Pokémon fans to complete Mega Evolution rally walk puzzle for prizes.
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Honestly some pretty clever visual trickery going on in ad for video game that knows exactly what it is.
Dragon Quest Walk’s Kyoto strolls inspire collaboration with local confectioner that’s been in business for more than 300 years.
Activity kits turn tables into the Sinnoh Underground and adult Pokémon fans into happy little kids again.
Pokémon Cafes in Tokyo and Osaka welcome Mega Evolutions back as main dishes, desserts, and drinks in the buildup to Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
The second generation of 1:1-scale stuffed animals remind us that little Eevees grow into great big Eeveelutions.
Producers update statement to hide by-name mention of the hotly anticipated sequel for Nintendo’s hero, but the name they let slip makes a lot of sense.
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