Pokémon Photo Booth app
On Tuesday, February 27, 1996, video game fans were asked to choose between Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander. This would be the beginning of a global phenomenon that has continued for two decades, through different regions, on multiple platforms, and countless memorable moments. Exactly twenty ye...
Movie 19 Website Updates with Information on the Drawing Contest
The official Japanese Movie 19 website has updated with information on the annual movie drawing contest. Translations follow: The "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna Drawing Contest": Here is your chance to get your drawing shown in the movie! We are holding a mass commission for your Pokémon ...
Pokémon Returns to Japan LA!
Pokémon merchandise will be returning to Japan LA on Saturday, February 27th, 2016 from 6pm to 10pm for Pokémon Day. Press Release - Pokémon Returns to Japan LA! Visit the pop-up shop at Japan LA in Los Angeles starting on Pokémon Day—Saturday, February 27, 2016! In collaboration with Pok...
Pokémon Center Kyoto Opening Celebration Details - Ho-oh Distribution
Further details about the opening celebration of the Pokémon Center Kyoto have been announced by official Japanese Pokémon website. From March 16th, 2016 until April 24th, 2016, players of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire can receive an alternate-colored Ho-oh. No details of the Ho-oh were announced...
Masuda Autograph Sessions and Masuda's Koduck Distribution at Pokémon Centers
The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the launch of Pokémon Red and Green, GAME FREAK Director Junichi Masuda will be visiting some of the Pokémon Centers in Japan for autograph sessions and to distribute his Koduck. Those that are selec...
Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with FREE TCG card giveaways at Toys"R"Us
Toys"R"Us in Canada and the United States have announced that they will be hosting FREE TCG card giveaways throughout the year. Each month, a TCG card from the Generations will be given out. Press Release - Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with FREE TCG card giveaways! Starting on February 27, ...
Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competitions at GameStop
Nintendo has announced Pokkén Tournament Early Access Competitions that are being hosted by Nintendo at select GameStop locations across the United States on Saturday, February 27th, 2016. Below is the press release with full details. Get Ready for Pokkén Tournament! Press Release - Pokkén T...
Nintendo 3DS Themes - Heroine and Daigo
Nintendo Japan has revealed 2 new Pokémon Nintendo 3DS themes: Pokémon Champion Daigo (ポケモン チャンピオン ダイゴ) and Pokémon XY Heroine (ポケモン ＸＹ ヒロイン). These themes cost 200yen each and are available for purchase as of February 17th, 2016 on the Nintendo 3DS eShop store. Pokémon Champion Daigo (ポケモン チャンピ...
Movie 19 website updates with story details and information on Magearna
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations of the new entries follow: The Title of the 2016 Pokémon Movie has Been Announced! It's Called "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna"! The title of "Pokémon the Movie XY&Z", the Pokémon movie that premieres all across Japan Saturda...
A New Mythical Pokémon Has Been Discovered! - Magearna
The official English Pokémon website website has updated and has announced details of the new Pokémon Magearna. A New Mythical Pokémon Has Been Discovered! The Mythical Pokémon Magearna is set to appear in the next Pokémon movie! Meet Magearna, the latest Mythical Pokémon to be discovered! Kn...
ToyFair 2016 - TOMY Commemorates 20 Years of Pokémon
ToyFair 2016 NY16 is being held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from February 13th, 2016 until February 16th, 2016. TOMY has a booth at 2271 where they are showcasing this years line of Pokémon toys and The Pokémon Company International, Inc. also has a booth at 646 showcas...
Splatoon Splatfest Features Pokémon
Nintendo has announced that a Splatfest being held from Friday February 19th, 2016 until Saturday February 20th, 2016 at 10PM PT for players of the Nintendo Wii U game Splatoon. Players can vote for their favorite games: Pokémon Red or Pokémon Blue in North America and Europe and Pokémon Red or Poké...
Pokémon Center Online Pikachu - Event Pokémon Distribution
To promote the reopening of the Pokémon Center Online website in Japan, the official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that for a limited time, a Pokémon Center Online Pikachu (ポケモンセンターオンラインのピカチュウ) will be distributed to first time shoppers. A Pikachu Thank You Card (ピカチュウのサンクスカード) will be incl...
Super Mario Maker – Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle
Nintendo has announced that Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle will be available for free to players of the Nintendo Wii U title Super Mario Maker by clearing the new event course. Players need to replay the event course three times in order to get all three costumes which also include special Pokém...
March issue of Corocoro Comic leaks, reveals Magearna
The first pages from the March issue of Corocoro Comic have leaked, revealing the new mythical Pokémon Magearna. Translations follow: The 2016 Pokémon movie! Premieres Saturday July 16th Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna This is Magearna, who has been revealed together with the movie titl...
Pokémon Day - February 27th, 2016
The official Pokémon website has announced details for Pokémon Day in North America. Participating Toys R Us and GameStop locations will both be having promotions in addition to the renovated Nintendo New York which will also have a big event. More details for events worldwide will be announced. ...
Pokémon Center Online
The official announcement for the Pokémon Center Online (ポケモンセンターオンライン) was posted on the official Japanese Pokémon website on February 5th, 2016. Most physical Pokémon Center locations had posters up since early January 2016 announcing the new service. The website will open at 10am on Tuesday, ...
Red and Green Nendoroid's (ねんどろいど レッド&グリーン)
The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the video games, Red and Green Nendoroid's (ねんどろいど レッド&グリーン) will be available for pre-order reservation starting February 27, 2016 until to March 31st, 2016. The 10cm Nendoroid set will cost 7500yen. The de...
Tsunekazu Ishihara and Junichi Masuda discuss the history of Pokémon
The official Pokémon YouTube channel posted two videos discussing the history of Pokémon, one featuring the Pokémon Company President Tsunekazu Ishihara and the other features GAME FREAK's Junichi Masuda. The Pokémon Company's Tsunekazu Ishihara Tsunekazu Ishihara: For many of you, your rela...
GDC 2016 - Catch 'Em All: Pokemon GO and Real World Gaming
The official Game Developers Conference website has announced that John Hanke, CEO, Niantic, Inc. will be hosting a panel where he will specifically be talking about the upcoming game Pokémon GO. A finalized date and time have yet to be revealed. Catch 'Em All: Pokemon GO and Real World Gamin...
