Original Series Screenplay Writer Takeshi Shudō Died at Age 61
The Pocket Monsters Original Series screenplay writer Takeshi Shudō (首藤剛志) was sent to hospital at around 6am on Thursday, October 28th, 2010 after he collapsed at the JR Nara Station in the smoking area. It was determined that he suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage. It was confirmed later in the day...
HeartGold & SoulSilver Mew Event Download
Pokémon and Nintendo Offer Limited Distribution To Celebrate Tenth Anniversary of Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version BELLEVUE, Wash.—October 12, 2010—It has been 10 years since Pokémon fans first visited the Johto region in the Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version video ga...
Nintendo 3DS Japanese Release Date - Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS
During the 2010 Nintendo Conference held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan on September 29th, 2010, Nintendo announced the finalized specifications for their new system, the Nintendo 3DS. The Nintendo 3DS will be released on February 26, 2011 in Japan for the retail price of 25000yen. The system...
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Official Website Launches
With less than a week to go before the launch of the new game Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, the official website for the game has opened. Videos, images, and information about the game has been posted as well as a bunch of wallpapers. The Ranger Sign for Raikou was revealed and new Signs will also...
Pokémon Standards Initiative
Various fansites and groups have begun putting their support towards a new "Pokémon Standards Initiative" that would "collectively defining and implementing a set of data format and representation standards across the fandom that should be readable by both humans and machines. Such standards should ...
Dates Announced for New Pokémon Games
The official Nintendo Press site has announced the United States release dates for PokéPark™ Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and Pokémon Ranger™: Guardian Signs. PokéPark™ Wii: Pikachu's Adventure will be released on November 1st, 2010 and Pokémon Ranger™: Guardian Signs will be released on October 4th, 20...
Pokémon GTS website will close on September 14th, 2010
The official Pokémon GTS website has posted a notice that it will close at 11:00 a.m. PST on September 14th, 2010. With Pokémon Black and White being released a few days later in Japan and the coinciding launch of the new Pokémon Global Link website, the closure of the Pokémon GTS website seemed im...
The Sprouse Brothers Hit the Beach to Film Pokémon Commercial
In their continued promotion of Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver, Nintendo has decided to release a new commercial starring Dylan and Cole Sprouse, best known as Zack and Cody from 'The Suite Life on Deck'. Below is the official press release. The only way to make a day at the beach bette...
Special Crobat Download at Pokémon World Championships
A special Pokémon will be distributed to gamers with Nintendo DS systems at the Pokémon World Championships that is taking place this week in Waikoloa, Hawaii. The Crobat is level 30 and holds a Life Orb. Below is the press release. Attention, all gamers who plan to attend the Pokémon World Champ...
America's Pokemon Players Face Off at National Championships June 25-27 - Press Release
BELLEVUE, WA--(Marketwire - June 21, 2010) - After months of intense head-to-head tournaments, some of America's best Pokémon™ video game and Trading Card Game (TCG) players will be crowned National Champions this weekend -- June 25-27 -- at the 2010 Pokémon Video Game and Trading Card Game Nationa...
PokéPark Wii and Ranger 3 E3 Press Releases
Nintendo has released the press information from E3 announcing two new Pokémon games, PokéPark Wii Pikachu's Adventure and the third Ranger game, Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs for the Nintendo DS. Below are the press releases for the games. The Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known among g...
Pokémon TCG: HS Undaunted
The Pokémon TCG: HS Undaunted expansion was released on August 18th, 2010. Press release pictures from this set have been added to an Imageboard thread. HS Undaunted The greatest Trainers are those who are fearless in the face of battle. In the Pokémon TCG: HS—Undaunted expansion, you'll...
Pokemon USA Announces Pokemon Merchandise Expansion at Toys R Us
February 9, 2009 - Bellevue, WA -- February 9, 2009 - Today, Pokemon USA, Inc. announced that it has expanded its retail presence for Pokemon in Toys"R"Us stores nationwide through 2009. Dedicated areas at the entrance of the "R" Zone video game departments now showcase a variety of Pokemon merchand...
Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Majestic Dawn to be Released on May 21st, 2008
The Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Majestic Dawn expansion was released on May 21st, 2008 . Press release pictures from this set have been added to an Imageboard thread. Info: Far From All Things Ordinary, the Majestic Dawn Rises! A new day is emerging for the awesome powers that wait just bey...
Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Majestic Dawn Expansion Announced
The Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Majestic Dawn expansion was released on May 21st, 2008 . Press release pictures from this set have been added to an Imageboard thread. Press Release The wait is over! A new day emerges for Pokemon when the all-new Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion Diamond &...
Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Great Encounters
The Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Great Encounters expansion was released on February 13th, 2008. Press release pictures from this set have been added to an Imageboard thread. Press Release - Latest Card Release Reveals Powerful Diamond & Pearl Pokémon to Seek, Find, and Catch In Great Encoun...
Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Secret Wonders Prerelease Tournaments Are Underway
The Pokémon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Secret Wonders expansion was released on November 7th, 2007. Press release pictures from this set have been added to an Imageboard thread. Info: Uncover the Secret, Discover the Wonder. Make your opponents wonder what your secret power is! In Secret Wonders, ...
New Pokemon Toys Coming Soon
The Toy Industry Association's Fall Toy Preview got underway this morning at the Dallas Market Center. Fall Toy Preview is the by-appointment-only event where toy manufacturers privately show their newest product lines to long-lead buyers. First impressions from the Fall Toy PreviewJakks Pacific,...
