New York Comic Con Hosts Massive Pokémon Interactive Experience
In addition to the Nintendo World Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 pre-launch events announced last week, New York Comic Con will also be hosting a massive Pokémon interactive experience to celebrate the release of the new games in the United States. Below are the details. ...
Pokémon Dream Radar $2.99 / Pokédex 3D Pro $14.99
The North American prices for Pokémon Dream Radar has been set at $2.99 while the Pokédex 3D Pro price has been set at $14.99. Both will be available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. Pokémon Dream Radar will be released on October 7th, 2012 while Pokédex 3D Pro will be released on November 8, 2012. Pok...
Wired Magazine - The Pokémon Plot: How One Cartoon Inspired the Army to Dream Up a Seizure Gun
The popular magazine Wired posted an article in September of 2012 that in 1998, a secret United States Army intelligence analysis suggested a new way to take out enemies by using electromagnetic energy until their brains overload and they start to convulse. The idea for the weapon actually came from...
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Launch Event in Singapore
Official Nintendo distributor Maxsoft will be holding a Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Launch Event on October 7th, 2012 at the Funan DigitaLife Mall Level 5 just outside Cawaii Koohii in Singapore. A Pokémon tournament will be held as part of the event. Below are the details. ...
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Pre-launch Event at the Nintendo World Store
The Nintendo World Store in New York City has announce a couple of events to help promote the launch of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Below are the details for the events. Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Pre-launch Event! October 6, 2012 - 9:00am-2:00pm: Calling all Pokémo...
Pokémon Town Opens at Core Pacific City in Taipei, Taiwan / Taiwanese Keldeo Distribution
Pokémon Town opened on September 20th, 2012 on the 5th floor of Core Pacific City in Taipei, Taiwan. Pikachu was on hand for the opening celebration of the store which features genuine imported Pokémon goods from the Japanese Pokémon Center. Toys, plushies and clothes are all available for purchase ...
C-Gear Skins and Pokémon Doll Décor items Announced for B2W2
The official Pokémon website has announced that new C-Gear Skins and Pokémon Doll Décor items will be available for those that register Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2. Below is the news article. One Account, Two Games, Six Gifts! Sync your new Pokémon Black Version 2 or P...
Autumn Regional Championships 2012 / Three Pokémon World Tournament Events via Wi-Fi
Do you have what it takes to defeat the elite Pokémon Trainers that competed at the 2012 Pokémon World Championships? Here's your chance! The Pokémon Company International announced that 12 of this year's video game finalists, including three-time World Champ, Ray Rizzo, will be the basis of Trainer...
Official Pokémon Facebook page and Twitter Feed Launch
The official English Pokémon Facebook page and Twitter feed launched today and now fans have two more ways to stay in the know about everything going on in the Pokémon world. Facebook.com/Pokemon and http://twitter.com/pokemon are the addresses for the social media sites. Also be sure to follow our ...
Pokémon Black/White Wins Japan Game Award in 'Global Award - Japanese Product' Class
Junichi Masuda was on hand at the Tokyo Game Show 2012 on September 20th, 2012 to receive the Japan Game Award 2012 (日本ゲーム大賞2012) in the 'Global Award - Japanese Product' class (グローバル賞 日本作品部門) for GameFreak's work on Pokémon Black and White. The award recognizes games that are made in Japan that hav...
Lizardon, Muggyo and Mixed Pattern iPhone Cases
On Saturday, September 29th, 2012, the Pokémon Centers will be adding 3 new iPhone4/4S compatible cases to their inventory. One features Lizardon, another features Muggyo, and the final one features a mixture of different Pokémon. Each case will sell for 1680 yen. Click on image for higher res...
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice
The official Pokémon YouTube page has announced that Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice will be broadcast on Cartoon Network in the United States on December 8th, 2012. The movie will premiere first in Canada on YTV though on November 24th, 2012. Below is the official teaser trailer ...
Pokémon Center Kitchen Appliances
Starting September 20th, 2012, the Pokémon Center stores in Japan will be selling a line of Pikachu-themed kitchen appliances. An Imageboard thread of all the merchandise has been posted and can be viewed by clicking here. The full set will include a number of items: The items are as follows: ...
Gameinformer - Gamefreak Talks Pokémon’s First Numbered Sequel
Gameinformer posted an interview with Junichi Masuda and talked about the Pokémon game franchise as well as the upcoming games Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. He also discusses why they haven't worked on a Pokémon MMORPG. Below is an except from the interview by Kyle Hilliard of Gameinformer. We have a...
Pokémon Center Christmas Merchandise / Nagoya 10th Anniversary Commemorative Merchandise
The Pokémon Centers will be offering a limited series of Christmas-themed merchandise starting October 27th. An Imageboard thread of all the merchandise has been posted and can be viewed by clicking here. Christmas 2012 Pikachu Plushie (the hood can be put on and off) [ぬいぐるみ クリスマス2012 ピカチュウ フード...
Master Deck Build Box EX
The Master Deck Build Box EX (マスターデッキビルドBOX EX) was released in Japan on September 14th, 2012 for 4200yen. The box contains 140 cards chosen by top players. There are 51 different cards and the remaining cards are doubles. The box also includes a card case and a Master Deck Build Book. Below is the ...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Magnagate and the Infinite Labyrinth Official Website and Trailer
The official Japanese Pokémon YouTube site has posted the first trailer for the upcoming Nintendo 3DS game Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Magnagate and the Infinite Labyrinth (ポケモン不思議のダンジョン ～マグナゲートと∞迷宮～). The official website also launched and posted a very basic outline of the game with a few screenshots...
Halloween C-Gear and Dex Skin
To celebrate the overseas release of Pokémon Black Version 2 and White Version 2, a Halloween C-Gear skin will be distributed after the planned downtime of the Pokémon Global Link that features a Pikachu Pumpkin and two Hitomoshi . Also a dex skin will also be distributed at the same time. Both will...
Pokémon TCG: Black & White Boundaries Crossed
The Pokémon TCG: Black & White Boundaries Crossed TCG expansion was released on November 7th, 2012. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread. Press Release - Black & White Boundaries Crossed POKÉMON TCG: BLACK & WHITE-BOUNDARIES CROSSED EXPANSION INTRODUCE...
Nintendo Wii U to Launch in November and December of 2012
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced this morning in the latest Nintendo Direct that the Nintendo Wii U would be released in Japan on December 8th, 2012. The Premium set will sell for 31,500 yen while the Basic set will sell for 26,250yen. No Pokémon games for Wii U were announced at any of the...
