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title: "Game Freak – Little Town Hero trademarked in Japan"
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description: "Pokemon Series developer, Game Freak, filed a new trademark for its upcoming Town game, which is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch."
author: "Patrick Dankers"
published at: "2019-08-19 14:34:06"
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Game Freak - Little Town Hero trademarked in Japan | Nintendo Switch News | NintendoReporters

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## [](#town-renamed)Town renamed

The company has filed a trademark for the name “Little Town Hero” within Japan on 13th August 2019. Previously taking a tentative name of “Town,” it now seems likely that Game Freak’s new RPG will be titled after this new trademark.

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According to a previous Nintendo Direct, Town is a game that takes place in a single village where players have to fight invading monsters and protect it from destruction. It is slated for release on Switch in 2019.

### [](#about-town)About Town

The story is set in a small village. Under the protection of a great castle, the settlement enjoyed lasting peace. That is, until the sudden appearance of monsters.

Indeed, the entire story takes place in this one single village… Take up arms against invading monsters and strategically select from a variety of battle commands. When the situation calls for it, enlist the aid of fellow villagers to surmount powerful threats.

What secret does the village harbour?

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