The Pokémon Company officially salutes the 2019 Professor Cups

Saluting the 2019 Professor Cups. Look back on a quirky series of tournaments dedicated to Play! Pokémon’s tireless volunteers. Pokémon Professors—in this case, the kind people who volunteer their time for Play! Pokémon events across the world—are best known for helping support the smooth operation of Pokémon tournaments. But even the most steadfast volunteers should … Continue reading The Pokémon Company officially salutes the 2019 Professor Cups

Nintendo confirms Nintendo 3DS isn’t being replaced by Nintendo Switch Lite

In a video yesterday, Nintendo introduced Nintendo Switch Lite, a device designed specifically to play Nintendo Switch games in handheld mode. The Nintendo Switch Lite system launches Sept. 20 at a suggested retail price of $199.99 and will be available in three different colors: yellow, gray and turquoise. A carrying case and screen protector set for … Continue reading Nintendo confirms Nintendo 3DS isn’t being replaced by Nintendo Switch Lite

Registration is open for the 2019 Pokémon World Championships in Washington, DC

Registration for the World Championships will take place entirely online. A badge is required to enter the event space at all times. Badges must be visibly worn while within the event space. Badges can only be purchased online using a credit or debit card, and can only be picked up on site at the event. … Continue reading Registration is open for the 2019 Pokémon World Championships in Washington, DC

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappears atop the Famitsu sales charts in Japan for the week ending July 7, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee fail to reappear for the first time

With Media Create no longer offering free data, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has reappeared near the top of the latest Famitsu sales charts in Japan. Meanwhile, Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee failed to reappear in the top 10 for the first time since launch. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: … Continue reading Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reappears atop the Famitsu sales charts in Japan for the week ending July 7, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee fail to reappear for the first time

Special Aerodactyl with held item Rare Bone announced for the 2019 Pokémon World Championships

Get the Fossil Pokémon Aerodactyl at Worlds Get Aerodactyl in Washington, DC, this August at the 2019 Pokémon World Championships! All Pokémon World Championship attendees can get a special Aerodactyl with held item Rare Bone. If you're attending the Pokémon World Championships on August 16 to 18 and want to add this special Aerodactyl to … Continue reading Special Aerodactyl with held item Rare Bone announced for the 2019 Pokémon World Championships

Spectator registration fee is $10 per person for the 2019 Pokémon World Championships

2019 Worlds Event Registration Registration for the World Championships will take place entirely online. A badge is required to enter the event space at all times. Badges must be visibly worn while within the event space. Badges can only be purchased online using a credit or debit card, and can only be picked up on … Continue reading Spectator registration fee is $10 per person for the 2019 Pokémon World Championships

Pokémon trainers get nostalgic about the Red and Blue days

Which Pokémon and/or Nintendo video game is your favorite? There are so many great ones to choose from! Could your favorites be the Game Boy classics Pokemon Red or Pokemon Blue? Both games have been trending on Twitter and are still loved by millions of fans across the globe! To celebrate #NationalVideoGameDay, @pokemon asked people … Continue reading Pokémon trainers get nostalgic about the Red and Blue days

The Pokémon Company opens official Play Pokémon Twitter account

Follow Pokémon Game Coverage on @PlayPokemon. Get the latest strategy tips, event news, and more at the new Play! Pokémon Twitter account. A new Pokémon social media channel has launched to bring together the amazing community of Pokémon players! @PlayPokemon on Twitter is the place to go for information and strategy about the Pokémon Trading … Continue reading The Pokémon Company opens official Play Pokémon Twitter account