Nintendo eShop Summer Sale 2017 announced, featuring Pokémon Virtual Console titles

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Nintendo has announced that it will be holding a Nintendo eShop Summer Sale 2017 from August 23 to September 4, 2017, with over 50 Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games on sale, including Mario, Dragon Quest and Pokémon Virtual Console titles in Japan. A complete list is currently unavailable, but 12 New Nintendo 3DS Super … Continue reading Nintendo eShop Summer Sale 2017 announced, featuring Pokémon Virtual Console titles

Pokémon Video Game World Champions crowned at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

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All the Pokémon Video Game (VG) World Champions have officially been crowned at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships. Nicholas Kan of Australia is the 2017 Pokémon VG Junior Division World Champion; Hong Juyoung of South Korea is the 2017 Pokémon VG Senior Division World Champion; and Ryota Otsubo of Japan is the 2017 Pokémon VG Masters Division World Champion. Congratulations to every winner … Continue reading Pokémon Video Game World Champions crowned at the 2017 Pokémon World Championships

New Pokémon Terrarium Collection reproduces what it’s like to live inside a Poké Ball

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The official Pokémon Terrarium Collection has launched in Japanese stores, which currently offers Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Lapras, Dragonair, Snorlax and Eevee. Each one is priced at 750 yen and comes in a transparent sphere, giving fans a glimpse of what it's like for Pokémon to live inside a Poké Ball. You can check out the first batch of the Pokémon … Continue reading New Pokémon Terrarium Collection reproduces what it’s like to live inside a Poké Ball

Z-Power Ring functionality revealed for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

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They newly-revealed Z-Power Ring is based on last year’s version. When performing a Z-Move in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the ring itself lights up, emits sound and vibrates. Manufacturer TOMY promises it will deliver a 4D experience to players. Customers in Japan will be able to purchase a Z-Power Ring Set priced at … Continue reading Z-Power Ring functionality revealed for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Download cards revealed for the Japanese versions of Pokémon Gold and Silver on Nintendo 3DS

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Shiny packaged versions of Pokémon Gold and Silver were recently revealed by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. They will be released in Europe on September 22 and include a download code for the game – no game card is included. In Japan, the packaged versions feature a Game Boy Color card-shaped magnet, special stickers and a poster … Continue reading Download cards revealed for the Japanese versions of Pokémon Gold and Silver on Nintendo 3DS

New Pokémon Center merch revolves around Pokémon-themed sweets

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled a new line of merchandise that revolves around the theme of Pokémon-inspired sweets. Set to launch via the Pokémon Center on August 5 in Japan, this new line consists of deliciously decorated stationary, kitchen products, pouches, apparel, cases and more. To view individual pictures of what's included, click here. Source: … Continue reading New Pokémon Center merch revolves around Pokémon-themed sweets

Pokémon video: Giant Pikachu partake in a relay race

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As part of a partnership between The Pokémon Company and SoftBank, a large group of giant Pikachu decided to take on a challenge revolving around a relay race. However, not every Pikachu was able to keep up with its competitors. To see the relay race event play out, you can check out the video below:

Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling 50 games for 38th week in a row

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For the 38th consecutive week, Pokemon Sun and Moon are still among the 50 best selling games in Japan. Between August 7 and August 13, the latest duo of Pokemon games collectively sold nearly 5,000 copies in the region. They’ve managed to secure the 17th spot – a slight decline in rank compared to the previous week. The list for the … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling 50 games for 38th week in a row