This week’s update to Collectible Badge Center - the Japanese version of Nintendo Badge Arcade - adds more pixelated Pokémon and Kirby Canvas Curse/Power Paintbrush (Touch! Kirby in Japan) badges. There are free plays this weekend as usual for consumers in Japan. It has also been revealed that there will soon be a total of … Continue reading More pixelated Pokémon badges arrive on Nintendo Badge Arcade in Japan
Pokkén Tournament event announced for niconico Chokaigi 2017
A special tournament featuring the original arcade version of Pokkén Tournament will be held at niconico Chokaigi 2017, which is scheduled to take place between April 29 and 30 at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall in Japan. Nintendo will also be hosting an Ultra “ARMS” booth for Nintendo Switch and Super Bomberman R tournament … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament event announced for niconico Chokaigi 2017
World Premiere Trailer and new commercial unveiled for Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
The Pokémon Company has unveiled the official World Premiere Trailer and a new commercial for Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!. You can check both of them out below, as well as a fan-translated synopsis of the upcoming film: To all Pokémon fans: This is the story of the duo's "meeting" and "promise". This is … Continue reading World Premiere Trailer and new commercial unveiled for Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
New Easter-themed Pikachu bag revealed for Japan
A new Easter-themed basket-like bag has been revealed for Pokémon fans in Japan. Priced at 3,456 yen, it features several different action poses of female Pikachu playing around with colorful Easter eggs. This bag is currently available for purchase via the official Pokémon Center. Whether it will be released outside Japan remains to be seen, … Continue reading New Easter-themed Pikachu bag revealed for Japan
Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 19th week in a row
For the 19th consecutive week, Pokemon Sun and Moon are still among the best selling games in Japan. Between March 27 and April 2, the latest duo of Pokemon games collectively sold more than 8,000 copies in the region. They’ve managed to secure the 12th spot – a slight decline over the previous week. The list for the … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon among Japan’s top-selling games for 19th week in a row
Pokémon Sun and Moon are among the best-selling games in Japan for February
The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a list of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for February 2017. Between January 30 and February 26, Pokémon Sun and Moon managed to sell more than 70,000 units across the country. The Japanese publication's complete results are as follows: 1. [PS4] NieR: Automata – 220,942 (182,762 … Continue reading Pokémon Sun and Moon are among the best-selling games in Japan for February
New Pokémon TCG: Shining Legends set and special Rotom binder revealed for Japan
Shiny Mew-GX, Mewtwo and Pikachu are featured in the newly-revealed Pokémon TCG: Shining Legends set, which is scheduled to launch on July 15 in Japan. The set includes a total of 72 cards. Each booster pack will come with six cards, with one of the cards being a holo. Because this set is being released … Continue reading New Pokémon TCG: Shining Legends set and special Rotom binder revealed for Japan
New Pokémon Sun and Moon head cushions revealed for Rowlet, Popplio and Litten
A new set of cushions featuring the Pokémon Sun and Moon starters has been revealed for Japan. It consists of the heads of Rowlet, Litten and Popplio - with the official Japanese name of each one on the back side. These cushions won't be available for purchase until early June, but you can catch an … Continue reading New Pokémon Sun and Moon head cushions revealed for Rowlet, Popplio and Litten
