November 2013 Pokémon Center Plushies
The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced five new plushies that will be available at the Pokémon Centers starting on November 22nd, 2013. Shishiko (シシコ), Maaiika (マーイーカ), Peroppuff (ペロッパフ), Horubee (ホルビー) and Dedenne (デデンネ) will each will be available for 1200yen. They will also be availa...
Diancie, Volcanion and Hoopa / Latios and Latias Mega Evolutions / AZ Floette Uncovered
Many people over the past few weeks have been working hard to find ways to dump information from Pokémon X and Y. Recently people like Smealum, Xfr from Pokécheck and Bond697 from ProjectPokémon have discovered and begun to document information previously unavailable from these games. Three new Poké...
O-Power Distributions
The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed two more O-Power (Ｏパワー) distribution periods. Players of Pokémon X and Y can visit the Pokémon Centers to get these powers. When O-Powers (Oパワー) are used, it allows players the ability to temporarily power up Pokémon in their party and provides othe...
Weakness Policy (じゃくてんほけん) to be Distributed at Jump Festa '14 (ジャンプフェスタ '14)
The official Japanese Pokémon website announced that the Weakness Policy (じゃくてんほけん) will be distributed at Jump Festa '14 (ジャンプフェスタ '14) which takes place at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall (幕張メッセ 国際展示場 ) on December 21st, 2013 and December 22nd, 2013. The Weakness Policy will be av...
Pokémon X and Y 1.1 Patch
Nintendo announced on October 25th, 2013 that a patch to fix Pokémon X and Y was available to download from the eShop. The 1.1 patch fixes the bug that corrupted saves when people saved their games in certain parts of Lumiose City (Miare City ミアレシティ). The patch also fixed a problem that could lead t...
imagine-nation NHK World October 15th, 2013 Summary
The Tuesday October 15th, 2013 airing of the NHK World show imagine-nation showcased Pokémon X and Y. The show aired from 15:30 to 16:00 UTC and was hosted by MC's Chiaki Horan and Nicholas Pettas. The episode began explaining what Pokémon was and showed off clips from the new games. They then talke...
Lumiose City Save Bug
Nintendo has confirmed that there is a serious bug in the latest games Pokémon X and Pokémon Y and has issued a press release regarding the issue. They currently recommend that players do not save their game in the areas of Lumiose City (Miare City ミアレシティ) that are marked with the blue gradient on t...
Ringtone and CD releases of XY Opening and Ending Themes
During the airing of Pocket Monsters XY 1 and 2, two commercials revealed that the TV size versions of Yusuke's (遊助) opening theme Volt (ボルト) and J☆Dee'Z ending theme The X Strait and the Y Scenery (Ｘ海峡Ｙ景色) will both be released in Japan in Chaku-Uta ringtone format on October 30th, 2013. In additi...
Pokémon Get TV - Episode 2
The Get TV crew celebrated the launch of the latest games Pocket Monsters X and Y which were released the day before on October 12th, 2013. Clips from the game were shown followed by clips from the new anime. The announcer then showed upcoming scenes from this episode. This episodes special guest...
Pokémon TCG: XY Introduces Mega Evolution to Extremely Powerful Pokémon EX Cards
The Pokémon Company has announced that the Pokémon TCG: XY expansion will introduce Mega Evolution into the Pokémon Card Game. They also revealed EX cards for Venusaur, Xerneas and Yveltal. Press Release - Pokémon TCG: XY Introduces Mega Evolution to Extremely Powerful Pokémon EX ...
Pokémon X and Y Sells 4 Million Copies In Two Days
Nintendo announced today that Pokémon X and Y sold over 4 million copies between October 12th, 2013 and October 13th, 2013. In September, Grand Theft Auto 5 sold 12 million copies on the first day of its release. Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Sell More Than 4 Million Units Worldwide In First Two Days ...
Dent/Takeshi Special Beats Out Pokémon The Origin
The viewer ratings for last weeks anime episodes have been released and the two Pocket Monsters OVA's placed in the top 10. Surprisingly the Dent and Takeshi! Gyarados' Outrage!! had an average household rating of 5.5 while Pocket Monsters THE ORIGIN had an average of 4.7. Source: http://www.vide...
Pokémon Dragon King Match
The official Japanese Pokémon website revealed today that The Pokémon Company is organizing a tournament that is being sponsored by Yomiuri Shimbun (読売新聞社) and the Japan Shogi Association (日本将棋連盟) to determine the Pokémon Dragon King champion. The tournament will be open to elementary school age chi...
Pokémon Center Tokyo-Bay to Open November 22nd, 2013 / Inkay Event Distribution
The Pokémon Company announced today that the Pokémon Center Tokyo-Bay will open for business on November 22nd, 2013. This will be the 8th main location Pokémon Center in Japan. Pokémon Center Tokyo-Bay Location Details Logo Map ...
imagine-nation NHK World October 15th, 2013 Features X and Y
The Tuesday October 15th, 2013 airing of the NHK World show imagine-nation will be showcasing the upcoming games Pokémon X and Y. The show airs from 15:30 to 16:00 UTC. The trailer on the website includes the main theme music from the Pokémon X and Y games. Source: http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkwo...
Professional Work Style Episode 215 Features Tsunekazu Ishihara
A summary for the October 28th, 2013 episode of Professional Work Style (プロフェッショナル 仕事の流儀) number 215 indicates that the CEO of The Pokémon Company Tsunekazu Ishihara (石原恒和) will be the focus of the show. The summary states that "This summer, Ishihara has been working on a completely unprecedented ga...
Movie 17 Teaser Trailer
The official Japanese Pocket Monsters movie website has updated and they have posted the first 17th Pocket Monsters movie teaser trailer. It is the same trailer that aired in theaters at the end of the 16th movie Extremespeed Genesect: The Awakening of Mewtwo (神速のゲノセクト ミュウツー覚醒). It featured the two ...
NicoNico Pocket Monsters Broadcasts
To commemorate the launch of the TV Tokyo anime series Pocket Monsters XY (ポケットモンスター ＸＹ), a special live broadcast titled Songs! Talks! Pokémon Battles! A Super Pre-Screening of the Pokémon XY Anime & a Live Broadcast Festival @ Nico Farre (歌に！トークに！ポケモンバトル！ ポケモンアニメＸＹ超試写会＆生ＬＩＶＥ祭り＠ニコファーレ) will be ...
Pokémon XY Pre-Launch Event at Nintendo World on October 5th, 2013
It was an overcast Saturday morning in Manhattan as Pokémon fans gathered on 48th Street in front of the Nintendo World Store. The anticipation was high for the lucky fans who waited on line that morning. Nintendo employees gave out paper hats of all three starters to the anxious crowd that awaited ...
Unique Serial Codes for Quick Balls to be Distributed at Tesco in the UK
Those that purchase a copy of Pokémon X or Pokémon Y at Tesco stores in the UK will receive a unique serial code to get 12 Quick Balls. Players can enter their code in their game to receive this set of Quick Balls. Quick Balls are particularly effective when trying to catch a wild Pokémon at the...
