http://www.pocketmonsters.net/index.php en-us CuteNews http://www.pocketmonsters.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1210883646&archive= The Pokemon Video Game Showdown is a BATTLE of the best Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl players from Japan and the United States. Two Qualifier Tournaments will be held in the United States this summer, and the top eight finishers in each age division will win a trip to compete at the final Pokemon Video Game Showdown in Orlando, Florida.

All Pokemon Trainers must complete the following steps at Showdown.Pokemon.com to participate in a Pokemon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Tournament:

1. Get a My Pokemon account.
2. Pass the Pokemon Video Game Showdown Quiz.
3. If the number of players eligible for participation in a Qualifier Tournament exceeds the number of spaces available, players will be selected at random, and invitations will be distributed to selected players.

Do you think you have what it takes?
Learn more about the Pokemon Video Game Showdown and register today at the official Pokemon Video Game Showdown website!

Source: Showdown.Pokemon.com]]> 1210883646 Thu, 15 May 2008 20:34:06 +0000 http://www.pocketmonsters.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1210876796&archive=
For customers that purchase an item from the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, or Yokohama Pokemon Centers between May 30th and June 15th, they will receive an exclusive 10th Anniversary "Pikachu" TCG Card.



This is a limited time only present, so be sure to get one before they are gone. There are five cards to collect, one from the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Yokohama Pokemon Centers. Since these are promo cards, it is unlikely that they will be allow in official tournaments.

Source: http://www.pokemon-card.com/info/entry/080515_439.html]]> 1210876796 Thu, 15 May 2008 18:39:56 +0000 http://www.pocketmonsters.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1210850512&archive=
The site did post two high resolution screenshots from the game.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/platinum/index.html]]> 1210850512 Thu, 15 May 2008 11:21:52 +0000 http://www.pocketmonsters.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1210848444&archive=


DP79 Episode Screenshots: Click Here

Together2008 also made its debut in this episode. The intro video did not change.

You can view larger screenshots from this episode by visiting the Imageboard. There you can post your own screenshots and discuss the latest episode.]]> 1210848444 Thu, 15 May 2008 10:47:24 +0000 http://www.pocketmonsters.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1210708525&archive= Well time certainly goes by fast! It's been three years since #PocketMonsters was created and during that time a lot has changed. #PocketMonsters has a huge group of staff members and loyal visitors that are in the chatroom daily discussing the recent events in the Pokemon community as well as world events. We're grateful for all those that visit and we hope to see many more of you visit in the upcoming year.

Gremolin has created an amazing wallpaper to celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of #PocketMonsters. You can download the 1280x1024 version or the 1024x768 version by clicking on the appropriate link.

In the past year, we added an Imageboard. to our site. It has become the premiere Pokemon Imageboard on the net with thousands of visitors per day. We hope you enjoy this unique board and continue using it.

There are still many changes that are going to occur here at #PocketMonsters during the next year. As many of you know, #PocketMonsters staff members are currently working hard on a fully fledged website to replace this version of the website. The past few years we've had a relatively simple main website maintained by one or two staff members. The new website will not only focus on the Anime, but all aspects of the Pokemon franchise. The new website will have a lot of user interactivity and will take full advantage of the latest web technologies to create the most sophisticated Pokemon fansite on the Internet. In combination with the chatroom, the website will become an excellent resource for any Pokemon fan worldwide. There is currently no eta on the release of the website, but check back soon for information on the launch of the new site.

We'd also like to thank our affiliates who are currently listed on the left in the menu bar. Many of them are staff members and also run their own websites. They have all been helping by adding content to the new site as well as informing us of news and information. We are grateful to have such dedicated fans on the #PocketMonsters team and we hope to build more relationships with others throughout this year.

For those that have not visited the #PocketMonsters chatroom, we hope that you visit us. The heart of #PocketMonsters is our chatroom. It is a kids friendly, moderated chat, so there are rules. You can visit us at #Pocketmonsters@irc.pocketmonsters.net.]]> 1210708525 Tue, 13 May 2008 19:55:25 +0000 http://www.pocketmonsters.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1210528118&archive= A low resolution camera phone picture of what seems to be a page from the newest CoroCoro magazine has been posted on many Japanese forums and Imageboards. The picture it too low of a resolution to read anything but the main title. Higher resolution scans should be available later this week.

The title of a new DS game, Pokemon Platinum is clearly seen in the picture and Giratina in its Origin Form. The other day, the Japanese Pokemon blog blue skY posted a few rumors about the upcoming game. Below are a couple interesting translations from their post.

* Pokemon Platinum, Fall release
* Volkner is no longer the Gym Leader of Sunyshore City
* An island called Battle Island is in the game. Apparently it's similar to the the Battle Frontier

Please note that none of this is currently confirmed. In the next week or so, the information will be released and we will be able to confirm it. Pokemon Sunday is also supposed to be having a "Big Announcement" on next weeks show which is most likely related to this game announcement from CoroCoro.]]> 1210528118 Sun, 11 May 2008 17:48:38 +0000 http://www.pocketmonsters.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1210453706&archive= Ash and his friends fight their way across the Battle Frontier--the ultimate Pokemon tournament! Will Ash defeat the Frontier Brains? Will May qualify for the Kanto Grand Festival? Will Team Rocket ever give up on stealing Pokemon? Find out in the first half of the final season of the Pokemon Advanced Generation series!

The box set is currently available for pre-order on Amazon for $27.99 and the DVD set is scheduled for release on July 29, 2008.

Pre-Order: http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Battle-Frontier-Vol-Box/dp/B001675ZII]]> 1210453706 Sat, 10 May 2008 21:08:26 +0000 http://www.pocketmonsters.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1210097710&archive= The all-new Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion Diamond & Pearl - Majestic Dawn hits store shelves nationwide on May 21, 2008. This latest installment features 100 cards and is guaranteed to change game strategy for Trainers everywhere. With more new Pokemon, new Pokemon LV.X, a cool new Stadium card, and the debut of two new powerful evolutions of Eevee, players can expect a titanic clash of some of the most powerful Pokemon ever!

Features
* New powerful Pokemon LV.X cards - including Garchomp LV.X and Porygon-Z LV.X
* Legendary Pokemon Darkrai and rare Pokemon Cresselia
* Seven evolutions of Eevee - including all-new Leafeon and Glaceon
* Features booster packs for collectors and players of all ages
* Booster packs include 10 randomly inserted game cards
* Features theme decks for beginner and intermediate players
* Theme decks will be available in two 60-card theme decks - "Polar Frost" and "Forest Force"
* Theme decks include one guaranteed foil card



The Diamond and Pearl Pre-release tournaments are coming to North America on the weekends of May 10th-11th and May 17th-18th, giving players a chance to play the cards in this new set, including all of Eevee's Evolutions and more Pokemon LV.X, it's a chance not to be missed!

The entry fee for the tournament includes 6 Diamond and Pearl - Majestic Dawn booster packs that are yours to keep. You can receive two additional packs by completing the event and while supplies last, all participants receive a free Mothim prerelease promo card and a Diamond and Pearl - Majestic Dawn promotional item! All players in good standing are welcome to attend, and players will compete in three divisions: Junior (born in or after 1997), Senior (born between 1993-1996), or Master (born in or before 1992). Bring your Pokemon Organized Play Card if you have one, and if not, you can register for one at the tournament.

For times, locations, and important information, Visit the Pokemon Organized Play site at Go-Pokemon.com.

Source: http://go-pokemon.com/tcg/news/articles/74.html]]> 1210097710 Tue, 06 May 2008 18:15:10 +0000 http://www.pocketmonsters.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1210095758&archive= Set in the country Sinnoh, the story follows the adventures of Hareta, a young boy raised in the wild with Pokemon. Recruited by Prof. Rowan, he decides to become a Pokemon trainer after catching his first tame one, Piplup. He and the Professor's assistant, Mitsumi, set off on a quest to find Dialga, one of the three "Legendary" Pokemon, which is rumored to be able to control time. But Team Galactic, lead by villainous Cyrus, is hunting for Dialga too.

The second volume of this new manga series have been officially announced by Pokemon.com and will be released later this year. You can purchase the first volume and your local stores or online at retailers like Amazon.]]> 1210095758 Tue, 06 May 2008 17:42:38 +0000 http://www.pocketmonsters.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1209834022&archive= Pokemon Puzzle League will be released on the Wii's Virtual Console shop in the US on May 5th. Pokemon Puzzle League is a puzzle game for the Nintendo 64 console. It is based on the popular puzzle game Panel de Pon, but with Pokemon likeness. This game was the first Pokemon game produced for release in North America first.

Virtual Console, sometimes abbreviated as VC, is a specialized section of the Wii Shop Channel, an online service that allows players to purchase and download games and other software for the Wii gaming console. Over ten million Virtual Console titles have been downloaded as of December 2007.]]> 1209834022 Sat, 03 May 2008 17:00:22 +0000