IGN Interviews Game Freak director Junichi Masuda and game designer Takeshi Kawachimaru
In anticipation of Pokemon Platinum, Nintendo gave IGN a rare opportunity to interview Game Freak director Junichi Masuda and game designer Takeshi Kawachimaru. Mr. Masuda has been with Pokemon since Day One on the original Game Boy providing much of the audio. He directed the original DS games D...
Pokemon Sunday 227
The latest episode of Pokémon Sunday, Diamond & Pearl Returns 'Showdown! Satoshi VS Pikachu!?' / 'Pokemon Sunday Takes a Trip to Snow Country!' / Pokémon Game Arena 'Group Member Akiyama's Surf goes Swimmingly!?' (ダイヤモンド＆パールリターンズ「対決！サトシ対ピカチュウ!?」「ポケモンサンデーが雪国に出張！」ポケモンゲームアリーナ「秋山隊員、なみのり絶好調!?」), aired on...
Pokemon Video Game World Championships
The Pokémon Platinum Version video game is coming to Nintendo DS on March 22nd and this spring Pokémon Trainers around the globe will battle for a chance to win it all at the 2009 Pokémon Video Game World Championships! For Pokémon Trainers, it could not possibly get more exciting than this. Poké...
Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl 115
The latest episode of Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 115 - Wild Junsa and her Buddy Perap! (ワイルドジュンサーと相棒ペラップ！), aired on Thursday in Japan. Having won her Contest ribbon at the Akebi Town Pokemon Contest, Hikari reviews her current ribbons. Suddenly, Rocket Gang appears and attempts to capture ...
Pokemon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior DVD Press Release
Pokemon(R) Comes to DVD in an all-new Feature-Length Movie Pokemon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior March 31, 2009 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Pokemon USA, Inc., announce they are collaborating on the ...
PokemonPlatinum.com Opens - Rotom Forme Silhouettes Revealed
The official English site for the upcoming Nintendo DS game Pokemon Platinum Version was opened earlier today. The site includes information, screenshots, artwork and pictures about the game. The site also has sections detailing the new features in Pokemon Platinum Version like the new WiFi Plaza a...
JAKKS Pacific Reveals 2009 Pokemon Lineup at Toy Fair 2009
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.’s 2009 Pokémon® line-up is robust with over 80 new Pokémon action figures, interactive playsets, collectible plush, electronics, and the all-new touch screen National Pokédex, which connects fans to all 490+ Pokémon in every known region of the Pokémon world. Pokémon fans can ...
Pokemon Sunday 226
The latest episode of Pokémon Sunday, Diamond & Pearl Returns 'Roaring Haganeil! Protect the Bippa Village!!' / 'Straw Pokémon, Part Two!' / 'Mystery Dungeon Personal Experiences & Pokemon Movie's Main Character Announcement' (ダイヤモンド＆パールリターンズ「爆走ハガネール！ビッパの村を守れ!!」「わらしべポケモン第2弾！」「不思議のダンジョン新作体験＆映画主役ポケモン発...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of the Sky Website - New Information
The official Japanese website for Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of the Sky has updated to include tons of new information and screenshots for the upcoming game which will be released on April 18th. Your role in the game starts of one day at a beach. You wake up and realize that you have l...
Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl 114
The latest episode of Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl 114 - Pokemon Contest! Akebi Tournament!! (ポケモンコンテスト! アケビ大会!! ), aired on Thursday in Japan. Having arrived in Akebi Town, Hikari treats her Pokemon to some poffin before the upcoming Pokemon Contest. Will Hikari be able to win her next Conte...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky - April 18th, 2009
Another picture from this months Corocoro has been leaked. The picture shows box-art for the upcoming game, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky. The picture also shows it will be released in Japan on April 18th, 2009 and will cost 4800yen. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky i...
European Launch of Pokemon Platinum - May 22nd - Press Release
Nintendo has confirmed that Pokémon Platinum Version will have its European launch on May 22nd this year, a few months after the North American release. The game that has sold over 2.4 million copies to date in Japan since its launch last September, with more than one million of those copies bei...
Giratina Origin Forme Figure available when pre-ordering; Official Platinum Website Soon!
Beginning February 15th, Pokemon fans who reserve a copy of Pokemon Platinum Version for the Nintendo DS will receive an exclusive Giratina Origin Forme figure while supplies last. The figure will be available nationwide through participating retailers, which may require a deposit to reserve the ...
Another March 2009 Corocoro Picture Leaked
Another picture from the March 2009 Corocoro has leaked. The picture shows the surprise addition of the starter Pokemon from the Johto region to the upcoming 12th Pocket Monsters Movie. Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile as well Heatran are all expected to have some kind of role in the upcoming movie...
Toxicroak [G] Card Revealed
The official TCG website has posted information about another new card to the 'Platinum' set. Click on the card to get a higher resolution. Toxicroak [G] (Platinum, 40/127) makes the ultimate companion for the sinister Saturn from Team Galactic. Its Anticipation Poké-Body prevents all effects of ...
Pokemon Platinum Version rated by the Australian Classification Board
Pokemon Platinum Version was rated by the Australian Classification Board on February 6th, 2009. Platinum received a PG rating from the board due to the mild gambling references that are experienced at the Veilstone City Game Corner and due to the fact that the gaming experience may change when play...
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...
Arceus Revealed
A picture from this months Corocoro Comic has leaked. The resolution is quite low on the picture but it is quite easy to see Arceus. Arceus is the 493rd Pokemon and it's type changes based on any attached Plate items. It was announced in last months issue of Corocoro that a new Pokemon would be reve...
Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl DVD Set 5 Announced
Pokemon Sunday announced a new 8 Disc Pocket Monsters DVD Set. There are 12 episodes that are candidates for the set. The 8 most popular episodes will be released in the set. People can vote for their favorite episode from February 8th to February 22nd. The 5th set is scheduled for release sometime ...
Pokemon Sunday 225
The latest episode of Pokémon Sunday, Diamond & Pearl Returns 'Pachirisu vs Eipam! Contest Battle!!' / 'Robert's Surprise Quiz!' / 'Yamamoto-taīn Large Pinch!?' (ダイヤモンド＆パールリターンズ「パチリスVSエイパム！コンテストバトル!!」「ロバートにドッキリクイズ！」「山本隊員大ピンチ!?」), aired on Sunday in Japan. This weeks Pokémon Revival episode is パチ...
