Pokemon Platinum Press Release
REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 17, 2008 – Continuing its commitment to create fun and engaging experiences for everyone, Nintendo of America Inc. today unleashes a broad list of exciting new games for the first quarter of 2009. Topping the list is Pokémon™ Platinum version for Nintendo DS™, a remarkable new e...
Maddie Blaustein, the Voice of Meowth, Dead at 48
Rumours have been circulating around the Internet for the past day or so that voice actor Maddie Blaustein, most commonly known to Pokémon fans as the voice of Meowth for 8 seasons, had died. 4Kids posted a news article confirming the news reported by Serebii.net. "It is with great sadness that ...
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The latest episode of Pokémon Sunday, Diamond & Pearl Returns 'Leave It to Takeshi!' / 'Director Lucario's Pokemon Card, Part 2' / Pokémon Game Arena 'Group Member Akiyama Displays his True Power in Pokésun's Strongest Match' (ダイヤモンド＆パールリターンズ「タケシにおまかせ！」 「ルカリオ部長のポケモンカード作り第2弾」 ポケモンゲームアリーナ「ポケサン最強決定戦で秋山...
Shaymin Announced
Shaymin, the 492nd Pokemon, is the newest mysterious Pokemon. Like Manaphy and Darkrai before it, Shaymin does not appear in normal gameplay in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. It is said that in some regions, it is customary to give a Shaymin-shaped flower bouquet as a thank-you gift. Shaymin stars in th...
SHOWA NOTE Co., Ltd Reports Pokemon Related Merchanise Sales are outstanding
The December 8th company meeting for SHOWA NOTE Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan explained that the sales of Pokemon products has been good and they have decided to expand their line of merchandise. In a slumping economy, the company reported that the sales of character related merchandis...
Movie 12 Tenative Title Announced
A picture from the December 2008 edition of Corocoro has leaked onto the Japanese forum 2ch. The picture is a poster for the new upcoming 12th Pocket Monsters movie. The Movie 12 website officially launched today and the tentatively titled movie is called 'To the Conquest of Space and Time' 「超克の時空へ」...
Circuit City Announces Pokemon Platinum Release Date
The release date and cover art for the upcoming Nintendo DS game Pokemon Platinum has been released. Pokemon Platinum is tentatively scheduled for release in North America on March 22nd, 2009. Below is a description of some of the new features that Pokemon Platinum will include. Distortion World:...
New Summaries for Upcoming Episodes
Below are brief summaries from upcoming episodes of Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl. Thanks to Sushi for translating them. 12/18 ラムパルドＶＳトリデプス！！ ミオジムのジムリーダー、トウガンとその息子でクロガネジムのジムリーダー、ヒョウタはかせきから復活させたポケモンを使いこなす親子。２人は、互いに自分のほうがかせき好きだと主張して譲らず、ついにバトルを始めてしまう。そこへ、トウガンの帰りを聞きつけたサトシが、ジム戦を申し込みにやってきて……。 R...
Two New Online Missions for Pokemon Mystery Dungeon
These latest online Missions allow you to recruit Riolu and Burmy (Trash Cloak), whether you own either Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time or Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness! As a bonus, each recruited Pokemon will hand you a valuable item! Riolu Online Mission Riolu had i...
Robert's Darkrai Capture Strategy on Pokemon's offical site is now open
Robert's Darkrai Capture Strategy on Pokemon's offical site is now open to the public. The website has a bunch of commercials and videos demonstrating strategies to capture Darkrai. The videos feature Robert from Pokemon Sunday as they show 6 different ways to capture Darkrai. The website also helps...
'Liberate the Tower' Mission Now Available
The special "Liberate the Tower" Wi-Fi mission for Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is now available for players in both North America and Europe. Once you complete this mission, you are able to obtain a special Darkrai that can be transferred over to your Diamond or Pearl cart. The mission can be a...
Member Card now available via Wi-Fi
The Member Card is now available. Players of the Japanese version of Pocket Monsters Platinum are now able to receive the gift wirelessly from Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The Member Card will be distributed via Wi-Fi to Platinum players from December 1st, 2008 to January 15th, 2009. The Member Card a...
Pokemon Sunday 215
The latest episode of Pokémon Sunday, Diamond & Pearl Returns 'Contest Battle! Rival Confrontation!!' / The Help Corps 'I Want to become Strong at Judo' / Pokémon Game Arena 'Battle Queen ・Director Shoko-tan Appears in a Double Battle!' (ダイヤモンド＆パールリターンズ 「コンテストバトル！ライバル対決!!」 手助け隊「柔道が強くなりたい！」 ポケモンゲームアリ...
Pokemon GTS Website Receives an Internet Creative 2008 Gold Award
Yahoo! JAPAN has announced the "Internet Creative Award 2008" and the Pokemon GTS website received a Gold Award. Awards are given out to websites that Yahoo! Japan judges believe are pushing the limits of creativity on the Internet. The Pokemon GTS website is intended for children to use in comb...
Shaymin Event over Wi-Fi Connection; Eevee available at Pokemon Centers
The official Japanese site has revealed that Shaymin will be given away next year over Wi-Fi Connection as a Mystery Gift. Users will be able to get Shaymin by using Okido's Letter which gives you access to the Flower Paradise. The event will be online sometime next year. Pokemon Centers in Japan...
Yahoo Japan Announces 2008 Search Word Ranking
Yahoo Japan has announced the 2008 Search Word Ranking from January 1st, 2008 to October 31st, 2008. Pokemon's popularity doesn't seem to be declining in Japan as it placed high in most the search term categories. Below is a list of categories with the rank that the Pokemon related searches placed. ...
#PocketMonsters Imageboard
The popular #PocketMonsters Imageboard has returned and is better than ever. For those that aren't familiar with an Imageboard, it is a type of Internet forum that revolves around the posting of images. You can submit or view Pokemon related pictures, photos, and fan art as well as post comments abo...
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The latest episode of Pokémon Sunday, Diamond & Pearl Returns 'Hikari! Contest Debut!!' / Following Handsome Yamamoto for One Day! / Pokémon Game Arena 'The Children's First Platinum Battle Against Group Member Yamamoto!' (ダイヤモンド＆パールリターンズ 「ヒカリ！コンテストデビュー!!」 ハンサム山本の一日を追え！ポケモンゲームアリーナ「山本隊員が子どもたちとの初プラチナバ...
Movie 11 Dub Title Confirmed, DVD Announced
The newest Pokemon movie is on its way, and it's a mix of action, adventure, and drama that will definitely grow on you! It won't be long until new Pokemon are added to the family, and true to form, there's a movie coming -- Pokemon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior -- that explains their roles in th...
