Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is Nintendo’s first UK No.1 since Pokémon White in 2011

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has become the first Nintendo boxed game to attain the No.1 spot in the UK since 2011, when the format holder topped the charts with Pokémon White on Nintendo DS - which launched more than five years ago! Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is also the first Mario game to reach the top … Continue reading Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is Nintendo’s first UK No.1 since Pokémon White in 2011

Known software sales of Nintendo titles during the fiscal year ending March 2017

Nintendo has unveiled a list of the sales for its top 33 games during the fiscal year ending March 2017. Pokémon Sun and Moon are at the very top of the list with over 15 million units in total sales. Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are featured as well, though it should be noted … Continue reading Known software sales of Nintendo titles during the fiscal year ending March 2017

Pokémon games on Nintendo 3DS have sold/shipped similar numbers to their Nintendo DS entries

Nintendo recently revealed updated sales figures for its top Nintendo 3DS games, including all of the core Pokémon games released on the handheld. As of March 31, 2017, Pokémon X and Y are still the best-selling 3DS games with 16.11 million units sold. Pokémon Sun and Moon come in at second with 15.44 million units … Continue reading Pokémon games on Nintendo 3DS have sold/shipped similar numbers to their Nintendo DS entries

Oshawott was the most popular starter Pokémon in Unova

Akin to how the Water-type starters Mudkip and Piplup were the most popular starters of Hoenn and Sinnoh, respectively, it looks like Oshawott was favored more than Snivy and Tepig in Unova. This is based on an official poll conducted by The Pokémon Company, which reveals that 41 percent of players chose Oshawott as their … Continue reading Oshawott was the most popular starter Pokémon in Unova

Pokémon Sun and Moon sold a whopping 14.69 million units in 2016

Pokémon Sun and Moon managed to sell a whopping 14.69 million units in 2016. In a matter of months, the latest duo of Pokémon games have already outsold Pokemon X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Pokémon X and Y have also outsold Pokémon Black and White, by shifting another 1.2 million copies this fiscal … Continue reading Pokémon Sun and Moon sold a whopping 14.69 million units in 2016

Pokemon franchise had its biggest debut in history with Pokemon Sun and Moon

Thanks to Pokemon Sun and Moon, the Pokemon franchise had its biggest debut in U.S. history. The latest duo of Pokemon games were among the top-selling games of November, according to the NPD Group. “Pokémon Sun and Pokémon: Moon had the strongest launch in the history of the franchise, selling 8 percent more units than … Continue reading Pokemon franchise had its biggest debut in history with Pokemon Sun and Moon

Pokemon Symphony tickets still available for London shows next week

Tickets are still available for the final two concerts of 2016 in the ongoing Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions series. Both will be taking place in London, England, on December 19 and December 20, respectively, at the Eventim Apollo. To purchase tickets for either of these shows, click here. Also known as Pokemon Symphony, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions gives … Continue reading Pokemon Symphony tickets still available for London shows next week

Pokemon Sun and Moon TV spot highlights all of the main Pokemon games

A new Japanese commercial for Pokemon Sun and Moon takes a brief walk down memory lane by showcasing all of the main Pokemon games released to date, from the classic Game Boy era all the way to Nintendo 3DS. The promo highlights Pokemon Red and Green, Gold and Silver, Ruby and Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl, … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon TV spot highlights all of the main Pokemon games