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Pokemon News Round-up: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom visit Pokemon Cafe, Pikachu speaks, dominoes tribute, and more

The latest in the world of Pokemon
by rawmeatcowboy
15 December 2019
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom visit Pokemon Cafe

- the pair visited with their 8 year old son
- Pikachu came out to greet them for photos

Pikachu comments on being Japan's ambassador at the Dubai Expo 2020

- the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, & Industry published a press release on Japan’s involvement in Dubai Expo 2020
- Pikachu was chosen to be Japan’s ambassador at Dubai Expo 2020
- Pikachu himself commented on the announcement: “There are over 800 different types of Pokemon and the world is brimming with diversity. At Dubai Expo 2020, me (Pikachu) and my friends will join forces to support Japan!”

Pokemon Stand updated for Christmas

- Pokemon Stand vending machines now feature Pikachu wearing a Santa hat

Pokemon Sword and Shield dominoes tribute

- Marnie creation featuring 13,306 dominoes

Pokemon GO datamining

- new models for Wrumple, Raticate, and Wobuffet wearing party hats discovered
- Party Hat Wrumple originally appeared as part of loading screen artwork for New Years 2018

 
Pinball FX on Nintendo Switch