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...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Magnagate and the Infinite Labyrinth
Images from the latest Corocoro have leaked online earlier today. A new 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) was revealed in the issue and will be released on the Nintendo 3DS in Japan later in 2012. Click on image for higher resolution ...
Pokémon Black and White 2 - September Trailers Reveal New Info
The official Pokémon YouTube channel has posted three new Pokémon Black and White 2 trailers for September that reveals new information on the upcoming games. Yamaji Town (ヤマジタウン) will be called Lentimas Town, Reverse Mountain (リバースマウンテン) will be called Reversal Mountain, the Black Skyscraper will b...
Pokémon Global Link B2W2 Extended Maintenance Period
The Pokémon Global Link website has announced that the site will be unavailable from September 25th, 2012 until October 3rd, 2012. The update should be similar to the one Japan received when Black 2 and White 2 were released there in the summer. Below are the full details. Black 2 White 2 Update ...
Genesect Wi-Fi Distribution Announced
An advertisement that is making the rounds online has revealed that Genesect will be available for a limited time starting in October. Genesect will be available for English players of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 from October 7th, 2012 until November 12th, 2012 via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. ...
Pokémon TCG Expansion - Boundaries Crossed Revealed
The next English Pokémon TCG expansion has been revealed. The set will be released in North American on November 7th, 2012 and will feature cards from the Japanese sets Cold Flare (コールドフレア) and Freeze Bolt (フリーズボルト). Product Description Step into the next dimension of your journey into battl...
Pokémon Smash 100 - Pokémon Movie 15th Anniversary Event 'Pikachu the Live 2012'
The 100th episode of Pokémon Smash aired on Sunday, September 2nd, 2012 after almost 2 years since it premiered on October 3rd, 2010. The 100th episode featured: The Promise with Lugia! / A Detailed Summary of the Pokémon Movie 15th Anniversary Event 'Pikachu the Live 2012' and the Roleplaying Winne...
Scandinavian Keldeo Distributions Announced / Korean Keldeo Distribution Revealed
The Scandinavian distributor of Nintendo games, Bergsala AB with subsidiaries Bergsala AS and Bergsala A/S, has announced the details of the Scandinavian distributions of the Colt Pokémon Keldeo. The distributions will run from October 1st to October 11th in both Sweden, Norway and Denmark, a...
Final Update for Pokédex 3D
The final update for Pokédex 3D was released online on the Nintendo eShop on August 31st, 2012. Below are the full details of what the update includes. News Article Starting August 31st, be sure to update Pokédex 3D to unlock a number of features. This will immediately unlock the data of six...
Keldeo to be distributed in advance as a contest prize in Greece
The mythical Pokémon Keldeo is to be given away in advance to the three winners of a special Pokémon-related contest that is taking place in Greece as of today. It has been announced that in-store events for the distribution of Keldeo will follow, although the dates have not been revealed yet. ...
