Official video: Multiple ways to celebrate Pokémon Day on February 27

On February 27, 1996, the first Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, launched in Japan, kicking off a global phenomenon that would grow to be one of the most popular and influential entertainment brands in the world for more than 20 years. Each year, The Pokémon Company International commemorates this date with new … Continue reading Official video: Multiple ways to celebrate Pokémon Day on February 27

Pokémon Day 2018 plans detailed featuring Pikachu Talk, new Snapchat Lens, Charizard Gallery Figure, special Pikachu in Pokémon GO and much more

Pokémon Day, every Trainer’s favorite pop-culture holiday, returns in 2018 on February 27 with a number of exciting new offerings from The Pokémon Company International. To help fans celebrate, Pokémon Trainers can now access the Pikachu Talk skill for Amazon Alexa and Pikachu Talk action for Google Home. Fans can also join Pokémon Day celebrations … Continue reading Pokémon Day 2018 plans detailed featuring Pikachu Talk, new Snapchat Lens, Charizard Gallery Figure, special Pikachu in Pokémon GO and much more

It’s officially Pokémon Day 2018 in Japan, Pokémon Red and Green are now 22 years old

It’s officially February 27, 2018, in Japan, which means today is Pokémon Day! This special day commemorates the milestone of launching the very first Pokémon games in Japan back in 1996 - Pokémon Red and Green for the original Game Boy. The Pokémon Company is celebrating this year with a slew of Pokémon-themed events and new … Continue reading It’s officially Pokémon Day 2018 in Japan, Pokémon Red and Green are now 22 years old

Lifelike Poké Balls by the Silph Company revealed for Japan

Another set of lifelike Poké Balls has been revealed by Bandai. They are being marketed as if they were made by the actual Silph Company, the in-game manufacturer found in the original Pokémon Red and Blue. This new Poké Ball collection is scheduled to ship in March 2018, with pre-orders now available for customers in … Continue reading Lifelike Poké Balls by the Silph Company revealed for Japan

Pokémon charity album Harmony of a Champion available now

Materia Collective has released Harmony of a Champion, which is described as a cinematic story-driven arrangement album detailing a young Pokémon trainer's journey to becoming Kanto's Pokémon Champion. Harmony of a Champion celebrates the 20th anniversary of the original Pokémon Red and Green soundtracks, allowing fans to relive their favorite moments through unique rock, electronic, … Continue reading Pokémon charity album Harmony of a Champion available now

Total Pokémon video game sales surpass 300 million units since 1996

The Pokémon Company recently announced that more than 300 million Pokémon video games have been sold worldwide. This milestone includes 76 video games launched since 1996, beginning with the release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for the Nintendo Game Boy system. The Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon games, which are the newest … Continue reading Total Pokémon video game sales surpass 300 million units since 1996

Pokémon With You campaign adds 12 new badges from the Kanto region

The Pokémon With You line of merchandise has added 12 new badges of Pokémon that originally appeared in the Kanto region from Pokémon Red and Green. It features Pokémon like Charmander, Squirtle Bulbasaur, Mew and Eevee in heartwarming poses. Pokémon With You is a campaign that was originally inaugurated to help lift spirits in some … Continue reading Pokémon With You campaign adds 12 new badges from the Kanto region

More than 300 million Pokémon video games have been sold since launch

The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have confirmed that the Pokémon video game franchise has managed to surpass 300 million units sold worldwide, spanning across 76 titles in total since officially launching in 1996. This massive figure includes download numbers and takes the recent success of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon into account. The latest duo of … Continue reading More than 300 million Pokémon video games have been sold since launch