Pokemon TCG celebrates its 20th anniversary today in Japan with Lapras-GX

The Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) was originally released on October 20, 1996, in Japan, which means that today is its 20th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, The Pokemon Company has shared the above image of the Lapras-GX card. It also mentions how the upcoming Pokemon Sun and Moon TCG series is the gradual development … Continue reading Pokemon TCG celebrates its 20th anniversary today in Japan with Lapras-GX

Pokemon Sun and Moon demo is now available in Japan and Australia

Nintendo 3DS users in Japan and Australia no longer have to wait to get their hands on the special demo version of Pokemon Sun and Moon. The demo is now officially available in both regions via the Nintendo eShop. It arrives in North America and Europe later today, October 18. Meanwhile, the full games are … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon demo is now available in Japan and Australia

Pokemon Sun and Moon livestream will run on NicoNico early next week

You'll get to see even more of Pokemon Sun and Moon early next week. A livestream featuring the upcoming duo of Pokemon games is scheduled to run on NicoNico on Sunday, October 23, at 4 a.m. PT. The stream will include plenty of gameplay footage, including segments featuring the new Battle Royal.

Pokemon Sun and Moon to debut on November 17 with a one-hour special

The Pokemon Sun and Moon animated TV series is set to officially debut on November 17 in Japan. The upcoming premiere will consist of a one-hour special, introducing fans to the Alola region, brand-new Pokemon and characters. The latest promo for the anime was recently revealed, giving us a look at several snippets of Ash … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon to debut on November 17 with a one-hour special

Video: Scizor unveiled as the latest Pokken Tournament character

As promised, a new playable character has been revealed for Pokken Tournament. The latest addition to the arcade-style Pokemon game's roster is the fan favorite Scizor. The Steel/Bug-type Pokemon uses its claws and speed to deal several fast-paced moves against its opponents. See Scizor in action in the new gameplay footage below:

Pokemon Sun and Moon are among Famitsu’s most wanted games

Pokemon Sun and Moon are at the number-two spot on the latest Famitsu's most wanted games chart. With a total of 1,255 votes, they come right after Square Enix's Final Fantasy XV. A list of the top 20 can be read below. Current results are based on votes that were cast between September 15 and … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon are among Famitsu’s most wanted games

Official “Don’t Pokemon GO and Drive” campaign launches in Japan

The Pokemon Company has teamed up with the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) to formally launch a campaign to advise drivers to not play Pokemon GO while driving. This is partly in response to an incident in August that resulted in the death of an elderly woman who was hit by a Pokemon GO-playing driver, according … Continue reading Official “Don’t Pokemon GO and Drive” campaign launches in Japan

New Nintendo 3DS Pokemon themes are at the top of the latest 3DS charts

The recently-released Pokemon themes for Nintendo 3DS are at the top of the latest Japanese theme charts. A Sinister Organization—Team Rocket is situated at number one, which is directly followed by A Sinister Organization—Team Galactic at the second spot. There are several other Pokemon themes in the top 20, which you can see in the … Continue reading New Nintendo 3DS Pokemon themes are at the top of the latest 3DS charts