Pokémon GO had its best year ever in 2019 with nearly $900 million in revenue worldwide

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It’s no secret that Pokémon is the most successful and most popular media franchise in the entire world. This fact is only strengthened by how well Pokémon GO is continuing to do in terms of accumulating massive amounts of revenue on a regular basis. Read on below for some interesting statistics from the folks at Sensor … Continue reading Pokémon GO had its best year ever in 2019 with nearly $900 million in revenue worldwide

Nintendo Switch accounts for 76% of console sales in Japan for 2019

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Nintendo Switch is continuing to perform exceptionally well in terms of sales, especially in Japan. "The Switch sold 4,493,903 units in Japan last year, up 29% from 2018, which accounts for 76% of console sales in the country for the year," explains GameSpot. "The Switch's total sales in Japan are now up to 11,383,449. Nintendo … Continue reading Nintendo Switch accounts for 76% of console sales in Japan for 2019

Key art unveiled for The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra from the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass

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Today, The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo announced new downloadable content for the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games. The Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass will contain The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra expansions, two separate adventures that will enable fans to meet new characters, catch newly … Continue reading Key art unveiled for The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra from the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass

1.25 million Nintendo Switch units were sold in 2019, the best year in France so far

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Nintendo has revealed that Nintendo Switch sold about 3.3 million units to date in France, which is well above expectations. Read on below for some specifics: - 1.25 million Switch sold in 2019 (its best year in France so far, 1.1 million in 2018 in comparison) - 11% of French homes have a switch - … Continue reading 1.25 million Nintendo Switch units were sold in 2019, the best year in France so far

Key art unveiled for Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX

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The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo recently announced new downloadable content for the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games. The Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass will contain The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra expansions, two separate adventures that will enable fans to meet new characters, catch newly … Continue reading Key art unveiled for Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX

Nintendo Switch Lite sales exceed 1 million units in Japan alone

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Nintendo recently launched the Nintendo Switch Lite, a device designed specifically to play Nintendo Switch games in handheld mode. The Nintendo Switch Lite system is now available at a suggested retail price of $199.99 in three different colors: yellow, gray and turquoise. According to Famitsu‘s estimated sales numbers, Nintendo Switch Lite already sold more than … Continue reading Nintendo Switch Lite sales exceed 1 million units in Japan alone

France: Nintendo Switch sold 3.3 million units to date and Pokémon Sword and Shield sold 650k copies in 2019

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Nintendo has revealed that Nintendo Switch sold about 3.3 million units to date in France, which is well above expectations. Read on below for some specifics: - 1.25 million Switch sold in 2019 (its best year in France so far, 1.1 million in 2018 in comparison) - 11% of French homes have a switch - … Continue reading France: Nintendo Switch sold 3.3 million units to date and Pokémon Sword and Shield sold 650k copies in 2019

UK retailer GAME is closing 40 of its stores

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UK video game retailer GAME has announced plans to close 40 stores in the UK. Pokémon fans in the UK are most likely familiar with the retailer, which hosts Pokémon distribution events regularly. "We are working closely with landlords throughout the UK to ensure that we do not have to vacate the 40 locations which … Continue reading UK retailer GAME is closing 40 of its stores