Nintendo wins court case that tried to let customers cancel digital pre-orders via Nintendo eShop

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In another victory this week, Nintendo has managed to win a court case against Germany and Norway. The gaming giant is now allowed to continue its practice of disallowing cancellation of digital pre-orders made via the Nintendo eShop in both countries. Read on below to learn more: Norway is a part of the European Economic … Continue reading Nintendo wins court case that tried to let customers cancel digital pre-orders via Nintendo eShop

Pokémon GIF: Crescent moon + black hearts = Umbreon

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Can't figure out who's more adorable - Umbreon or Sylveon? 😍 Source: @Pokemon

Pokémon GIF: A shining and bright future awaits us so long as Celebi appears

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So... here's a Celebi, just in case you need one today, Trainers. Source: @Pokemon

NPD: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Sword and Shield among the best-selling games of 2019 and last decade

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The NPD Group has revealed which games were top sellers in the U.S. for 2019 and last decade in general, including Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. The full results in each relevant category are as follows: Top 20 best-selling games from 2010 through 2019 in the U.S. Grand … Continue reading NPD: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Sword and Shield among the best-selling games of 2019 and last decade

NPD: Pokémon Sword and Shield are best-sellers for December 2019

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The NPD Group has revealed which games were top sellers in the U.S. for December 2019, including Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. The full results in each relevant category are as follows: The best-selling games of December 2019 in the U.S. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019 Star … Continue reading NPD: Pokémon Sword and Shield are best-sellers for December 2019

Nintendo Switch accounts for 76% of console sales in Japan for 2019

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Nintendo Switch is continuing to perform exceptionally well in terms of sales, especially in Japan. "The Switch sold 4,493,903 units in Japan last year, up 29% from 2018, which accounts for 76% of console sales in the country for the year," explains GameSpot. "The Switch's total sales in Japan are now up to 11,383,449. Nintendo … Continue reading Nintendo Switch accounts for 76% of console sales in Japan for 2019

Pokémon HOME launches in February 2020 on iOS, Android and Nintendo Switch

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The world of Pokémon games is more diverse than ever, with exciting titles for Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. Now Trainers can bring all their Pokémon together with Pokémon HOME, a new cloud service app that lets players continue their Pokémon adventures beyond a single platform. Pokémon HOME connects with Pokémon Bank as … Continue reading Pokémon HOME launches in February 2020 on iOS, Android and Nintendo Switch

Video: 48th official Game Freak YouTube series features Shigeki Morimoto, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

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One of the latest videos uploaded to Game Freak’s new YouTube channel consists of special recordings in which a number of Game Freak designers are showcased presenting their amazing skills. You can check it out in the embedded video below, followed by the official description: 【公式】嘘つき上等！な『ポケモン』バトルロイヤルでバトルディレクターに挑む！【#ゲームフリーク ひみつきち #48】 ゲームフリークひみつきちに『ポケモン』愛あふれる『人狼ガチ勢』が集結！嘘ついてもOKな『ポケモン』バトルロイヤルをやってみました！ 【番組内容】 ゲームフリークのバトルディレクター森本茂樹のもとに、『ポケモン』愛あふれる『人狼ガチ勢』のメンバーが集う新企画がはじまりました！今回は『ポケモン』バトルロイヤルで遊びますが、なんと「嘘つきOK」という追加ルールでやってみました。 出演： ・森本 茂樹（ゲームフリーク） ・永石 … Continue reading Video: 48th official Game Freak YouTube series features Shigeki Morimoto, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Video: Which Nintendo Switch games will you be playing to celebrate the New Year?

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Nintendo of America has compiled a new games infographic featuring numerous Nintendo highlights from the past 10 years. There are multiple mentions of Pokémon-related products as well, including Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon GO Plus, Poké Ball Plus and more. You can check out the infographic for yourself in one of … Continue reading Video: Which Nintendo Switch games will you be playing to celebrate the New Year?

Nintendo is “sorry to keep customers waiting” outside Nintendo TOKYO store

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Nintendo's first official store in Japan, Nintendo Tokyo, opened its doors in the Shibuya Parco building as of November 22. The store’s opening coincided with the reopening of Shibuya Parco. Nintendo Tokyo sells video game systems, software, character-based merchandise and more. It will host events and playable game demos on a regular basis. A new … Continue reading Nintendo is “sorry to keep customers waiting” outside Nintendo TOKYO store