Shoko Nakagawa to Release New CD Single 'Antenna of the Heart' on July 15th
Shoko Nakagawa latest CD single 'Antenna of the Heart' (Kokoro no Antenna - 心のアンテナ) is set to be released on July 15th. Below is Sushi's translation of the news article. Shoko Nakagawa (23) is quickly spurring forward on her royal path to being an idol. Her ninth single called "Antenna of the Hea...
Secret Key over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection; April 20th to May 12th
The Secret Key opens a secret room in Eterna City where you can change Rotom's form. This is the only way you can change Rotom's form, and the Secret Key is available only for a limited time. The Secret Key is available via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection April 20th through May 12th, and at participati...
Pokémon Video Game Championships Website Live
The official Pokémon Video Game Championships website is live. Rules, regulations and event location information are now posted on the website. This spring and summer, Pokémon Trainers will play Pokémon Platinum Version and battle for a chance to become a World Champion at the 2009 Pokémon Video ...
Pokémon Organized Play Policy Change - No Foreign Cards at Premier Events
The official Pokemon TCG website has posted a policy change that affects players that use cards from other countries. Only cards that match the language of your country will be allowed to be use in premier events. The policy change goes into effect September 1, 2009. Below is the press release from ...
Toys R Us Canada to Distribute the Secret Key
Canada is finally getting a download event. Toys R Us Canada has announced that they will distribute the Secret Key at the end of April. Below is the news quote from Toys R Us Canada's website. "Exclusive Pokémon Platinum Version in store event! Get the Secret Key. Unlock the secrets in-stores be...
Pokemon Sunday 233
The latest episode of Pokémon Sunday, Diamond & Pearl Returns 'Fuwante and the Carrier of the North Wind!' / 'Pokémon Battle Special!' (ダイヤモンド＆パールリターンズ「フワンテと北風の使い！」 / ポケモンバトルスペシャル！), aired on Sunday in Japan. This weeks Diamond & Pearl Returns is フワンテと北風の使い！(Fuwante and the Carrier of the North ...
Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl 1 Hour Special - DP121 & DP122
The latest episode of Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 121 - The Lonely Yukikabli!(さびしがりやのユキカブリ！), aired on Thursday in Japan. On his way to Kissaki Gym, Satoshi stops to do some training with Hayashigame. While training, a lonely Yukikabli watches. Satoshi and his friends get frozen by Yukikabli....
UK, Spain, Germany, Norway, Sweden and Denmark Getting Shaymin Events
Between April 4th and April 18th, participating GAME Stores across the United Kingdom will be running events where you can have your face painted, get your balloon Pokémon, and meet some of the Pokémon characters, all in store! Plus you'll even be able to battle the legendary Pokémon trainer! St...
Pokemon Sunday 232
The latest episode of Pokémon Sunday, Special Collection of Goodbye Stories 'Farewell Dokucale!' / Four-Character Idiomatic Compound Quiz! / Pokémon Battrio S "Jirachi's Wish Episode" Inquiry (さよならストーリー特集「さよならドクケイル！」 / 四字熟語クイズ！/ ポケモンバトリオS「ジラーチの願い編」紹介), aired on Sunday in Japan. This weeks Specia...
GamesRadar US Interviews Junichi Masuda and Takeshi Kawachimaru
GamesRadar US also got the opportunity to interview Junichi Masuda and Takeshi Kawachimaru. Below are a few excerpts from the interview. GamesRader: Are there any plans to make things like EVs and hunting shiny Pokemon with the Poke Radar more visible or easier to manage? At the moment they seem ...
1UP Interviews Masuda and Kawachimaru: Why Gamers Still Play Pokémon
The gaming website 1UP also got a chance to interview Masuda and Kawachimaru recently. Below are some excerpts from that interview. Junichi Masuda, a member of the Pokémon design team since the first title (as well as a board director of Game Freak) who's held duties ranging from scenario directo...
Pocket Monsters 1 Hour Special - DP119 & DP120
The latest episode of Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 119 - Clash! Manmoo VS Bossgodora!(激突！マンムーVSボスゴドラ!), aired on Thursday in Japan. Satoshi and friends are journeying through the forest when Hikari decides to go get some water. Suddenly she is attacked by a wild Bossgodora! Bossgodora's Hyper ...
Pokemon Centers in Japan Begin Distributing Lucario Leaflet
Pokemon Centers in Japan began distributing a Lucario leaflet this week. The leaflet says: 'Lucario's Exciting Fair' ( Lucario Waku Waku Fair - ルカリオわくわくフェア). This is obviously some kind of Lucario event starting on May 1st. More information when it becomes available. Click on either poster for a ...
MTV Interviews Nintendo's Cammie Dunaway on How To Fend Off Pokemon Fatigue
MTV got the chance to interview Nintendo's Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Cammie Dunaway about the Pokemon franchise. She briefly discusses ways to limit 'Pokemon Fatigue'. Excerpts from the interview are posted below. Nintendo wants to avoid franchise fatigue, but utilizes no sim...
GamePro Interview Discusses Upcoming Pokemon Video Game Championship
GamePro also had the opportunity to interview Takeshi Kawachimaru & Junichi Masuda this week. They discussed new aspects in Pokemon Platinum as well as the upcoming Pokemon Video Game Championship. Excerpts from the interview are below. GP: The Pokemon Video Game Championship: What does it mean t...
Pokemon Creators Get Personal with IGN, "announcement about new stuff" soon
Earlier this week Nintendo gave IGN another opportunity to interview Game Freak director Junichi Masuda and game designer Takeshi Kawachimaru. They got to ask them a few more questions about Platinum, and quite a few more questions about their personal experience with the Pokemon games. Below are ex...
No MMORPG in the Near Future for Pokemon, DSi functionality possible in future games
In another interview conducted by What They Play and written by Philip Kollar, Game director Junichi Masuda and designer Takechi Kawachimaru stated that MMORPG's are not the next evolution for the Pokemon game franchise. This will be a disappointment for many Pokemon fans as the game series could tr...
Pokemon Sunday 231
The latest episode of Pokémon Sunday, Diamond & Pearl Returns 'Natane and Sabonea! Who is the Farewell for!' / The Help Corps 'I Want to Liven Up the Kids' Club Event' / Shokotan is a Strong Challenger in Platinum Double Battles! / Latest News on 'Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of the Sky' (ダイヤモン...
Pokemon TCG: Platinum - Rising Rivals Expansion Announced
The Pokémon TCG: Platinum - Rising Rivals expansion brings powerful Trainers and amazing Pokémon together in new and exciting ways, pitting Trainer against Trainer and Pokémon against Pokémon in battles that are sure to raise players to the top of their games! This latest installment of the best-sel...
Pokémon Center Nyarth - March 20th to April 12th 2009
Pokémon Centers in Japan are offering a level 10 Nyarth for Pokemon Diamond, Pearl or Platinum players from March 20th to April 12th 2009. People that raise their Nyarth to level 30 and bring it back to a Pokémon Centers between April 18 - Thursday, April 30 can receive "Nyarth LCD cleaner" for free...
