Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection out now on iTunes
On March 19th, 2014, the Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection was posted for sale on iTunes for $9.99USD. iTunes stated that it was released on March 11th, 2014 but it wasn't available till March 19th, 2014. The original CD was released in Japan on December 22nd, 2006. Poké...
Famitsu Challenge (ファミ通チャレンジ)
The official Japanese Pokémon Website has revealed the Famitsu Challenge (ファミ通チャレンジ) online tournament for the Japanese versions of Pokémon X and Y. Registration is done via the Pokémon Global Link, and requires a Pokémon Daisuki Club membership account. All participants will receive a special "Fami...
The Pokémon Tretta Set 1: Witness the Mega Evolutions
The next expansion set to the arcade game Pokémon Tretta has been announced. The Pokémon Tretta Set 1: Witness the Mega Evolutions (ザ・ポケモントレッタ 01弾 メガシンカをたいけんせよ) will feature the debut of Mega Evolved Pokémon and the use of the Pokémon Mega Ring. A red sparkly Master Tretta also makes it debut as doe...
Pokémon Mega Ring (ポケモンメガリング)
Initially revealed earlier in the year and in the March 2014 issue of Corocoro, further details and high resolution pictures of the Pokémon Mega Ring (ポケモンメガリング) have been released by Takara TOMY. The Mega Ring is a bracelet device that allows a Pokémon Trainer to instructed their Pokémon to Mega Ev...
Two Special Pokémon Battle TROZEi Nintendo 3DS LL's being Distributed
The Pokémon Daisuki Club has announced that members can participate in a special of Pokémon Battle TROZEi! contest where they can win one of two limited edition Nintendo 3DS LL's featuring Pokémon Battle TROZEi icons. Pokémon Daisuki Club members need to watch three separate Awesome! Movie (...
Japan Cup 2014 (ジャパンカップ2014)
The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced the Japan Cup 2014 (ジャパンカップ2014) will take place May 2nd, 2014 at 9:00 until May 5th, 2014 at 22：59. As the preliminary competition for the Pokémon World Championships 2014, the PGL Japan Cup 2014 will be held in Japan. The tournament helps...
Part 2 of Director Yuyama's Location Scouting Report posted to the Japanese Movie website
The official Pokémon movie website has updated with the second part of the coverage of Yuyama's location scouting report. Translations follow: This time, Director Yuyama chose Canada as the country he would go scouting in. He went there in search of the landscapes where Yveltal would sleep, where X...
Pocket Monsters XY Special: The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act I~
Details about the upcoming Pocket Monsters XY Special: The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act I~ (ポケットモンスター XY 特別編 最強メガシンカ ～Act I～) special were announced on the official Japanese Pokémon website. The first part of the special will air on April 3rd, 2014 from 19:00 to 19:30. Story "Mega Evolution...
Corocoro Comic's April issue details the movie's preorder ticket event
Pictures from the April issue of Corocoro Comic have leaked on the internet. The main Pokémon material this month is an announcement of the upcoming movie pre-order ticket distro event. A scoop related to the 2014 Pokémon Movie!!!!! The mythical Pokémon Darkrai will be given out!! The winner of...
Opinion Article - Pokémon MMORPG: The Game Nintendo and Game Freak Refuse to Make
Many fans of Pokémon have discussed the possibility of Pokémon transitioning into a MMORPG but the discussion rarely gets past the point of "It would be awesome!" or "It would suck!". This article lists some of the points that would help the Pokémon franchise transition into a MMORPG. It is an e...
Lumiose City Stage Confirmed for Nintendo 3DS version of Super Smash Bros.
A Lumiose City Stage has been confirmed to be included in the upcoming Super Smash Bros for the Nintendo 3DS. Masahiro Sakurai (桜井政博), Director of the game, posted on Miiverse that in the upcoming game, "The Prism Tower rises above Lumiose City. Up until a few seconds ago, the fighters were brawlin...
Pokémon Franchise Returns to Russia
The Pokémon Company International signed a 5 year deal with Russia Free-to-Air broadcaster 2X2 to broadcast the Pokémon anime and latest movies. The series will start with the Pokémon: Black and White season on May 1st, 2014 while the Pokémon the Series: XY will launch in September. Viewers will be ...
Pokémon Get TV 22 / Full Movie 17 Trailer
During Pokémon Get TV 22, the full trailer for the 17th Pocket Monsters Movie was broadcast on television for the first time. It had previously only been viewable at the beginning of select movies in theaters. It was later posted on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube account. The Cocoon of Des...
The Japanese Pokémon Movie Website updates
The official Pokémon movie website has updated with new story details, character profiles, and an interview with Yuyama. Translations follow: Story Diamond Ore Country.A beautiful land located deep underground, where the "Jewel Pokémon" Melecie live in peace and prosperity. In this country, ...
Pokémon Battle TROZEi Download Card
Nintendo has confirmed that a Pokémon Battle TROZEi Download Card (『ポケモンバトルトローゼ』のダウンロードカード) will be available to purchase at participating retail stores across Japan on March 12th, 2014 for 762yen (excluding tax). All Pokémon Centers will also sell the download card. Store Locations 7/11 (...
Oha Suta Debuts New Trailer for The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie
The March 6th, 2014 broadcast of Oha Suta (おはスタ) debuted a new trailer for the upcoming 17th Pocket Monsters movie The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie (破壊の繭とディアンシー). The trailer shows the first footage from the upcoming movie and showcases Diancie, Mega Absol, Mega Scizor, Xerneas and Yveltal. Th...
Pokémon Get TV 21
The 21st episode of Pokémon Get TV, Pokémon Ghosts and the Summer Festival / In this First Installment of 'Get Better While Having Fun! PokéBatTours!', the Group has Pokémon Battles for Food Near Makuhari! / Atsuto Uchida Appears! aired this Sunday. After the usual preview clips of the episode, whi...
Dedenne Confirmed for Super Smash Bros
Dedenne has been confirmed to make an appearance in the upcoming Super Smash Bros for Wii U and Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS games. Masahiro Sakurai (桜井政博), Director of the games, posted on Miiverse that in the upcoming games, Dedenne is hard at work too. Source: https://miiverse.nintend...
Pokémon Anime on Netflix
The Pokémon Company and Netflix announced today that Pokémon: Indigo League and Pokémon: Black & White seasons will be available to watch on Netflix starting on March 1st, 2014. Pokémon The Movie White Victini and Zekrom and Pokémon The Movie Black Victini and Reshiram will also be available. Viewer...
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service for Nintendo DS and Wii to end in May
Nintendo has revealed that they will be closing the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii. All games that have Internet functionality will no longer be able to access those options. Games will still be playable locally, just without the Internet options. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connec...
