Pokémon Bank early details revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon

Early details about the upcoming Pokémon Bank update have been revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon. Transferred Pokémon will likely have at least three max IVs. Their nature will be random and there is a chance that the Pokémon will have their Hidden Ability. It will even have a unique Game Boy mark. The National … Continue reading Pokémon Bank early details revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon

Pikachu-themed New Nintendo 3DS XL officially coming to the U.S. for $199.99

Nintendo has announced that the Pikachu-themed New Nintendo 3DS XL is officially coming to the U.S. The Pikachu Yellow Edition system will hit store shelves on February 24 for $199.99. It sports a charming drawing of Pokemon mascot Pikachu on the cover and is primarily yellow in color. The handheld was initially revealed last year … Continue reading Pikachu-themed New Nintendo 3DS XL officially coming to the U.S. for $199.99

Pokemon Sun and Moon appear at numbers 15 and 19 on the latest UK charts

Pokemon Sun and Moon have been out for more than two months, but that didn’t stop them from reappearing on the latest UK charts. Pokemon Sun managed to take the 15th spot, while Pokemon Moon was able to claim the 19th spot. The top 40 are as follows: 01 (01) GRAND THEFT AUTO V (TAKE 2) 02 (03) FIFA … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon appear at numbers 15 and 19 on the latest UK charts

Pokemon Sun and Moon QR Scanner codes for Muk and Shiny Muk

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, a QR Scanner function allows players to see information about Pokémon when they scan QR codes. By scanning in special patterns, players can register Pokémon of the Alola region to their Pokédex and find out where they live. If you scan in the QR code for a Pokémon that you … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon QR Scanner codes for Muk and Shiny Muk

Pokémon helps generate $30.4 billion in revenue for the video game industry in 2016

The video game industry managed to generate $30.4 billion in revenue for 2016, and the Pokémon franchise contributed a great deal to that massive amount - primarily thanks to Pokémon GO and Pokémon Sun and Moon. "This total consumer spend figure includes revenues from all hardware, software, peripherals, and in-game purchases," reads a statement from … Continue reading Pokémon helps generate $30.4 billion in revenue for the video game industry in 2016

Pokemon Sun and Moon chosen as game of the year by NeoGAF

Pokemon Sun and Moon are among the 20 games chosen as the games of the year by NeoGAF for 2016. The latest duo of Pokemon games come in at number 13. The only other honored Nintendo title Fire Emblem Fates, which is also available for Nintendo 3DS. All 20 NeoGAF games of the year are … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon chosen as game of the year by NeoGAF

Pokemon Sun and Moon QR Scanner codes for Alolan Grimer and Shiny Alolan Grimer

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, a QR Scanner function allows players to see information about Pokémon when they scan QR codes. By scanning in special patterns, players can register Pokémon of the Alola region to their Pokédex and find out where they live. If you scan in the QR code for a Pokémon that you … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon QR Scanner codes for Alolan Grimer and Shiny Alolan Grimer

Learn all about SOS Battles in Pokémon Sun and Moon

Battles against wild Pokémon in the Alola region in Pokémon Sun and Moon are different than in other regions. After you complete your first trial, you'll start to find that wild Pokémon may initiate “SOS battles” by calling for help when they're in trouble. SOS battles start as normal wild Pokémon encounters, but they expand … Continue reading Learn all about SOS Battles in Pokémon Sun and Moon