Pokémon Sun & Moon and Pokkén Tournament among the best-selling games on Nintendo platforms in March 2017

The NPD Group recently published its monthly report for March 2017 in the U.S. Total sales of last month generated $1.36 billion in revenue, which is approximately a 24 percent increase over the previous year. Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokken Tournament are among the best-selling games on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, respectively. Here’s … Continue reading Pokémon Sun & Moon and Pokkén Tournament among the best-selling games on Nintendo platforms in March 2017

Pokkén Tournament appears in the Nintendo eShop charts on Wii U for the week ending April 14

The only Pokémon game that appears in the latest Nintendo eShop charts on Wii U is Pokkén Tournament under the top videos section. Last week’s Wii U eShop charts in full are as follows: Software 1. Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2. Swap Fire 3. Super Mario 64 4. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 5. Mario … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament appears in the Nintendo eShop charts on Wii U for the week ending April 14

Pokkén Tournament kicks off new event to unlock web premium tickets and special bonus in Japan

A new event for the original arcade version of Pokkén Tournament has gone live in Japan. It officially runs until April 23 and consists of the following components: New mission panel to complete, to unlock web premium tickets (7 days), some customisation items for your avatar and special titles A new Special Bonus, with some … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament kicks off new event to unlock web premium tickets and special bonus in Japan

Pokémon Snap fails to appear in the latest Nintendo eShop charts on Wii U for the first time

For the first time since its debut on Wii U, Pokémon Snap wasn't able to make an appearance in the latest Nintendo eShop charts. The only Pokémon game that appears is Pokken Tournament under the top videos section. Last week’s Wii U eShop charts in full are as follows: Software 1. Zelda: Breath of the … Continue reading Pokémon Snap fails to appear in the latest Nintendo eShop charts on Wii U for the first time

Pokkén Tournament event announced for niconico Chokaigi 2017

A special tournament featuring the original arcade version of Pokkén Tournament will be held at niconico Chokaigi 2017, which is scheduled to take place between April 29 and 30 at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall in Japan. Nintendo will also be hosting an Ultra “ARMS” booth for Nintendo Switch and Super Bomberman R tournament … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament event announced for niconico Chokaigi 2017

The 2017 Pokkén Tournament Championship Series has been announced

The 2017 Pokkén Tournament Championship Series has officially been announced, giving fans another shot at becoming the Pokkén Tournament World Champion. In addition to the title, a combined $30,000 in prizes are on the line at the qualifying competitions in June and the World Championships event in Anaheim, California, this August. This year, 16 players … Continue reading The 2017 Pokkén Tournament Championship Series has been announced

Pokkén Tournament kicks off spring-themed event on arcade

A new event recently went live for the original arcade version of Pokkén Tournament in Japan. It is a spring-themed event and includes the following features: New mission panel to complete, with various rewards to unlock (including Espeon and Umbreon as Support Pokémon, new customisation items for your avatar, and special titles) Special bonus goodies, such … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament kicks off spring-themed event on arcade

The 2017 Pokémon World Championships takes place August 18 to 20 in Anaheim, California

The Pokémon Company International has announced that the most prestigious Pokémon event of the year, the 2017 Pokémon World Championships, is scheduled to take place from August 18 to 20 in Anaheim, California. This year’s World Championships will see Pokémon fans representing the best of the best descend upon the Anaheim Convention Center for the … Continue reading The 2017 Pokémon World Championships takes place August 18 to 20 in Anaheim, California