Oranguru and Passimian with Hidden Abilities Symbiosis and Defiant now being distributed via Pokémon Bank

The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have announced a new distribution event for members of Pokémon Bank in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon. For a limited time, Pokémon Bank users can receive Oranguru and Passimian with their Hidden Abilities of Symbiosis and Defiant, respectively. Oranguru also comes with the moves … Continue reading Oranguru and Passimian with Hidden Abilities Symbiosis and Defiant now being distributed via Pokémon Bank

Rating Battle Season 15 revealed for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and original Sun & Moon, allows Pokémon that only know Metronome

The Special Battle rules for Rating Battle Season 15 have been revealed by The Pokémon Company. Season 15 will run from April 2 through June 17 and runs on the original Pokémon Sun & Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, with rankings separate to each other. This ruleset only allows Pokémon that can only have the … Continue reading Rating Battle Season 15 revealed for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and original Sun & Moon, allows Pokémon that only know Metronome

New Pokémon Duel Team Match features Dragonite, Garchomp and Salamence

A new Team Match has been announced for Pokémon Duel, with pre-registration now open until March 28. The latest Team Match asks you to choose between Dragonite, Garchomp or Salamence. As you win matches and receive more points as a result, you’ll be able to unlock a number of unique rewards. This Team Match will … Continue reading New Pokémon Duel Team Match features Dragonite, Garchomp and Salamence

Sales data from Media Create will no longer be free as of April 2019

Sales data from Media Create will no longer be free as of April 2019. This announcement was recently made by the Japanese sales tracker itself: Dear Visitors, From April, we will change the disclosing policy of weekly sales ranking into top 10 software ranking without sales number. We continue working on making sales data report … Continue reading Sales data from Media Create will no longer be free as of April 2019

European charts: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu reappear for the week ending March 25

Sales of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are continuing to flourish, even after it became the fastest-selling Super Smash Bros. game and the fastest-selling Nintendo Switch game to date. The game has managed to reappear in the latest European charts. United Kingdom: 01 (NE) SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE (ACTIVISION BLIZZARD) 02 (01) TOM CLANCY'S THE DIVISION 2 (UBISOFT) 03 (04) FIFA … Continue reading European charts: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu reappear for the week ending March 25

Eurogamer: Two new Nintendo Switch models inspired by 3DS’ split evolution

According to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal tech reporter Takashi Mochizuki, two new Nintendo Switch models will be released as early as this summer. This report is supported by Eurogamer news editor Tom Phillips, who says the two models are inspired by the Nintendo 3DS' split evolution: The upcoming models will represent both a … Continue reading Eurogamer: Two new Nintendo Switch models inspired by 3DS’ split evolution

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee Edition Nintendo Switch bundle now back in stock

Originally released on November 16, 2018, the special bundle that includes a Nintendo Switch system, Pikachu- and Eevee-themed Joy-Con controllers, a pre-installed copy of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, and a Poké Ball Plus is back in stock in the U.S. The front of the dock features Eevee and Pikachu, while the back … Continue reading Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee Edition Nintendo Switch bundle now back in stock

PAX East starts tomorrow, March 28, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North America Open 2019 Grand Finals will be on March 30

PAX East is set to kick off tomorrow, March 28, while the Grand Finals for the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North America Open 2019 will be held on March 30. The official announcement from Nintendo of America is as follows: #PAXEast starts tomorrow, and there’s a ton of fun to be had with new games … Continue reading PAX East starts tomorrow, March 28, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North America Open 2019 Grand Finals will be on March 30