The Fire Emblem and Shin Megami Tensei crossover game, Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE, was originally going to be a crossover between Pokémon and Fire Emblem. There were actually no initial plans to add the Shin Megami Tensei characters into the mix and game director Kaori Ando felt the Pokémon and Fire Emblem series' RPG mechanics … Continue reading Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE was originally going to be a crossover between Pokémon and Fire Emblem
Pokémon World Championships qualifications adjusted for the 2017 season
After a midseason review of the expected number of invitations to the 2017 Pokémon World Championships, we've decided to make some changes to allow more players to earn invitations to the big event. The changes are happening in two ways: lowering the invitation threshold in some regions (meaning players can qualify for Worlds with fewer … Continue reading Pokémon World Championships qualifications adjusted for the 2017 season
Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 23rd week in a row
For the 23rd consecutive week, Pokemon Sun and Moon are still among the best selling games in Japan. Between April 24 and April 30, the latest duo of Pokemon games collectively sold more than 4,000 copies in the region. They’ve managed to secure the 15th spot – a slight decline over the previous week. The … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 23rd week in a row
Pokémon Sun and Moon among the best-selling games in Japan for March 2017
The latest issue of Japanese publication Famitsu has shared a list of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of March 2017, with Pokémon Sun and Moon securing the 11th spot. You can check out the full results below: 1. [3DS] Monster Hunter XX – 1,353,150 (1,270,332 physical, 82,818 digital) 2. [NSW] … Continue reading Pokémon Sun and Moon among the best-selling games in Japan for March 2017
Game Informer June 2017 cover highlights the top 100 RPGs of all time, featuring Pokémon Red and Blue
Game Informer has unveiled the cover of its June 2017 issue, which highlights the top 100 RPGs of all time. It features a number of Nintendo properties, including Pokémon Red and Blue, Pikachu, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, EarthBound and Nintendo Switch. Check out the entire spread in all its … Continue reading Game Informer June 2017 cover highlights the top 100 RPGs of all time, featuring Pokémon Red and Blue
Known software sales of Nintendo titles during the fiscal year ending March 2017
Nintendo has unveiled a list of the sales for its top 33 games during the fiscal year ending March 2017. Pokémon Sun and Moon are at the very top of the list with over 15 million units in total sales. Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are featured as well, though it should be noted … Continue reading Known software sales of Nintendo titles during the fiscal year ending March 2017
Pokkén Tournament appears in the Nintendo eShop charts on Wii U for the week ending April 28
The only Pokémon game that appears in the latest Nintendo eShop charts on Wii U is Pokkén Tournament under the top videos section. Last week’s Wii U eShop charts in full are as follows: Software 1. Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2. Super Mario 64 3. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 4. Mario Party 2 5. Zelda: … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament appears in the Nintendo eShop charts on Wii U for the week ending April 28
Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling 50 games for 22nd week in a row
For the 22nd consecutive week, Pokemon Sun and Moon are still among the 50 best selling games in Japan. Between April 17 and April 23, the latest duo of Pokemon games collectively sold more than 4,000 copies in the region. They’ve managed to secure the 14th spot – a slight decline compared to the previous week. The … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling 50 games for 22nd week in a row
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