The Pokémon Video Game Championships are returning for 2010 and tournaments will be starting in the spring in cities across the world. More information about the tournament will be announced around March 14th when Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions arrive in stores in the United States and Canada. Below are the rules for the tournament that were announced on the official website.

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Corocoro March 2010 Issue

http://www.pokemongoldsilver.com/ Launches

As you are all no doubt aware the release of Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver is only a few short weeks away IGN have recently posted a hands on impression with the English version of the game. While the hands on share doesn't post any new information, I thought I would post the screenshots and a link to the article to get all you guys excited for March 14th.

January 29 (Fri.) - February 28 (Sun)
Mew (A5) File folder available for free at Pokemon Centers!

Get a Ho-Oh or Lugia figure when you reserve your copy of Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver Version!

The March 14th release of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions is quickly approaching! But you don't have to wait until then to order your copy of these highly anticipated games! When you reserve* a copy of Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver Version, you can receive a figure of the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh or Lugia!

Reserve your copy of Pokémon HeartGold Version and you'll receive a highly-detailed 2.25" tall Ho-Oh figure; reserve your copy of Pokémon SoulSilver Version and you'll receive an equally amazing 2.5" tall Lugia figure! Both figures have been handcrafted by the internationally renowned figure makers Kaiyodo of Japan. These figures are a legendary addition to any Pokémon fan's collection. Reserve your copy today!

*Deposit may be required. Available while supplies last. See retailer for details.

The United Kingdom newspaper Telegraph has posted a news article regarding a 21-year-old girl, from Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, named Lisa Courtney who is now in the Guinness Book of World Records for the biggest Pokémon Collection in the world. She has more than 13,400 different items from all over the world.

Pikachu Colored Pichu available at Gamestop

Pokemon.com Updates

Heart Gold Soul Silver Possible Release Dates and Box Art

Explore the Johto Region with your Pokémon by your side! ~ Prepare for thrilling new adventures as Legendary Pokémon awaken! Travel across the Johto region catching, training and battling with Pokémon on your journey to become the Pokémon League Champion! ~ Travel and Train! Wirelessly transfer your Pokémon to the new Pokéwalker accessory and train them by walking in real life! ~ Catch Pokémon and find items using the Pokéwalker accessory and transfer them to your Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver Version game! Trade items with other players that have a Pokéwalker! ~ A Trainer and Pokémon side-by-side! For the first time, any of your Pokémon can follow behind you as you explore on your journey! ~ Relive the Adventure or experience it for the first time! Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions are upgraded and expanded games of Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions released a decade ago, packed with enhancements and new features! ~ Discover the myths and mysteries of Johto and beyond! More adventures than before! Explore new areas and catch Legendary Pokémon not found in Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions! ~ Enhanced graphics and sound! See the majestic Johto region like never before! ~ New touch screen features simplify and enhance gameplay! ~ Trade Pokémon and battle your friends over Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection (including Pokémon Diamond, Pokémon Pearl and Pokémon Platinum Version players).

The Japanese children's variety television show Oha Suta (おはスタ), hosted by Pokémon alumni Kōichi Yamadera (山寺宏一), announced the latest movie on the show on Friday. Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl - Phantom Champion Z (劇場版ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド＆パール「幻影の覇者 Z」) was announced and is scheduled for release in Japanese theaters on July 10th, 2010.

The teaser shown features the legendary Pokémon Entei (エンテイ), Raikou (ライコウ), Suicune (スイクン) and Celebi (セレビィ). The trailer shows Celebi flying through a large city and then Satoshi shows up facing his opponent which looks like evil version of himself.

Nintendo Japan has announced that the Wii Room Channel (Wiiの間) will be updated on November 21st. The update will allow viewers to watch content on their Nintendo Wii on demand.

Star Entertainment Earth, Inc., Asmik Ace Entertainment Inc., Walt Disney Japan Ltd., NHK Enterprises Ltd., Sesame Workshop, Asahi Corporation,
Toei Co., Ltd., Nippon Television Network Corporation, Howcast Media Inc.,
Bonus Ltd., Pokémon Company, Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd. and Warner Entertainment Japan Co., Ltd. have all agreed to provide content on the channel.

Content will be individually priced and available to watch for a limited time. It appears that some of the original series Pocket Monsters anime episodes will be available on the service.

VIZ Media rings in the start of this year’s holiday shopping season with a variety of hot new anime titles that will top many wish lists this year. Fans and shoppers alike can round out their holiday gift lists with a fun variety of new POKÉMON releases to delight young and older audiences!

“We have lots of buzz-worthy titles coming out in time for the holidays,” says Brian Ige, VIZ Media Director of Sales, Home Entertainment. “There’s something here for everyone this year, ranging from kids to teens and adults, and makes a fun way to animate the holidays!”

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Pokemon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life airs November 6th in Australia.