Pokémon Ga-Olé distribution gifts Mega Charizard Y disc to all players from March 21 in Japan

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A special distribution for Pokémon Ga-Olé is set to kick off later this month in Japan. From March 21, you can visit any Pokémon Center with a Pokémon Ga-Olé station to receive a Mega Charizard Y disc, which can be used to Mega Evolve Charizard into Mega Charizard Y. This offer won't be available at some … Continue reading Pokémon Ga-Olé distribution gifts Mega Charizard Y disc to all players from March 21 in Japan

The Pokémon Company surprises Japanese model Nicole Fujita with special visit from Eevee

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Japanese model Nicole Fujita is a huge fan of Pokémon, specifically of the iconic Evolution Pokémon Eevee. The Pokémon Company knew of this fact and surprised the celebrity with a special visit from the official Eevee mascot itself. Upon meeting Eevee, Fujita gave the Pokémon a big hug and snapped a bunch of photos, which … Continue reading The Pokémon Company surprises Japanese model Nicole Fujita with special visit from Eevee

Pokémon Crystal reappears atop the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending March 14

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At least one Pokémon game has reappeared on the latest Nintendo 3DS eShop charts in Japan, including the re-released classics Pokémon Crystal. The Japanese eShop charts for the period between March 8 and March 14 are as follows: Nintendo 3DS eShop Charts Pocket Monsters Crystal Tobidasu! Nyanko Daisensou Ice Station Z Battleminerz Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition Charisou … Continue reading Pokémon Crystal reappears atop the Japanese Nintendo 3DS eShop charts for the week ending March 14

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear atop the latest top 50 Japanese sales charts for 17th week in a row

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Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the very top of the latest software charts in Japan for the 17th consecutive week. Pokkén Tournament DX manages to reappear as well. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Media Create Sales: Week 10, 2018 (Mar 05 - Mar 11) 01./00. [PS4] Like the North Star # (Sega) {2018.03.08} (¥8.390) - 123.116 / NEW 02./01. [PS4] Monster … Continue reading Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear atop the latest top 50 Japanese sales charts for 17th week in a row

Nintendo’s share of the gaming market jumps 9 percent to 22 percent in 2017 thanks to games like Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

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Japanese gaming giant Nintendo has been on a turnaround path since 2016, pushing into mobile and launching the Nintendo Switch console with some of its most well-known franchises. Nintendo's share of the gaming market jumped nine percent to 22 percent in 2017, thanks to popular games like Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra … Continue reading Nintendo’s share of the gaming market jumps 9 percent to 22 percent in 2017 thanks to games like Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Pokémon fan’s dream of meeting Pikachu comes true at Narita International Airport in Japan

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An avid Pokémon fan from the U.S. recently made a trip to Japan and got to participate in a TV program called Why Did You Come to Japan? at the Narita International Airport. During her time on the show, her dream of meeting Pikachu came true and she was overcome with excitement and happiness. To view … Continue reading Pokémon fan’s dream of meeting Pikachu comes true at Narita International Airport in Japan

Detective Pikachu is exactly one week away from launch, will be available on March 23 at midnight

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The Detective Pikachu game is now available to pre-purchase and pre-load via the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS in Japan, North America and Europe – ahead of its global launch in exactly one week March 23 at midnight. The downloadable version of the upcoming game requires 14,082 blocks, which equates to about 1.7 GB. The Detective Pikachu theme has also been released in … Continue reading Detective Pikachu is exactly one week away from launch, will be available on March 23 at midnight

Eight official Detective Pikachu stickers will be available on LINE from March 23 to June 14

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To celebrate the release of the Detective Pikachu game, The Pokémon Company has announced that eight Detective Pikachu will be available on the popular social app LINE from March 23 to June 14. Each sticker displays Detective Pikachu with a different expression, perfect for almost any reaction to send your friends. To learn more about … Continue reading Eight official Detective Pikachu stickers will be available on LINE from March 23 to June 14