The official Pokémon Daisuki Club (ポケモンだいすきクラブ) website reopened today with a new design. Also announced was a companion app for the site which will launch in January of 2015 which will allow people to directly view the websites content such as the manga, videos, news and information.


Source: http://www.pokemon.jp/

The Pokémon Company International has released Camp Pokémon for iOS on the Apple Store for free. The app requires iOS 6.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch but it is optimized for iPhone 5.

Welcome to Camp Pokémon!

Discover the amazing world of Pokémon with the free Camp Pokémon app from The Pokémon Company International! Explore an immersive island filled with fun Pokémon-themed activities that will help you learn what it takes to become a Pokémon Trainer! The camp counselors will be your guides during your time at Camp Pokémon, with plenty of helpful information.

You can track your progress through Camp Pokémon by earning pins for completing various activities, then check out the pins you’ve collected in your Pin Book. You’ll also collect stickers, which you can use to decorate photos you take with the iPhone or iPad camera!

With all the fun activities that await, the official Camp Pokémon app from The Pokémon Company International is a great way to discover the fun of the Pokémon universe!

The official Camp Pokémon app supports the following languages:
* English
* Français
* Deutsch
* Español (Europa)
* Italiano

YouTube Trailer

Kids Can Now Explore Pokémon-themed Activities at Pokémon Camp, A Free App Available for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch

The Pokémon Company International Launches a Free, Engaging Experience Introducing the Pokémon Universe

October 22, 2014— The Pokémon Company International today announced the launch of the free Pokémon Camp application for iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod touch® devices running iOS 7 or later. Kids can begin their journey to Pokémon Camp and explore the island’s numerous interactive Pokémon-themed activities as they learn what it takes to become a Pokémon Trainer. Along the way, they will engage themselves in the Pokémon universe and learn about the many Pokémon that inhabit it. Campers can begin their adventure now by downloading the free Pokémon Camp app at the Apple App StoreTM: AppStore.com/camppokemon.

Campers will travel to Pokémon Camp in a cinematic animated sequence that showcases the beautiful island on which they will begin their adventure. After being welcomed by Pokémon Camp counsellors, campers can explore and participate in several interactive Pokémon-themed activities, like Poké Ball Throw and Find the Pokémon, which allow campers to earn and collect nearly 100 Pokémon Pins for their virtual Pin Book. Other activities help campers learn about Pokémon Evolution chains and type matchups. By completing activities, campers can earn Rewards that are added to the Pin Book and unlock new levels in many of the activities around the island.

Campers can also create photo memories by virtually stepping into the Pokémon Camp Photo Booth, where they can take and save photos of themselves using their device’s camera and decorate the pictures with Pokémon-themed stickers they earn by participating in the camp’s many activities.

“Kids will have a blast exploring Pokémon Camp as they discover the Pokémon universe in a fun, interactive setting,” said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “Parents will also love joining in the fun as they watch their little campers participate in activities and create memories at the virtual Pokémon island.”

Fun Pokémon Camp app activities include:

• Find the Pokémon: Use a spyglass to search for virtual Pokémon and earn their Pins. Earn Rewards to unlock new levels and search for other Pokémon in different environments.
• Poké Ball Throw: Launch Poké Balls at cardboard cutouts of Pokémon hiding in the grass and knock them down. Earn Rewards to unlock the Rock and Water environments.
• Pokémon Evolutions: Test your knowledge of Pokémon Evolutions by choosing the correct Pokémon missing from the Evolution chain.
• Battle Matchups: Practice type matchups, an important skill in Pokémon battles, by choosing which type is strong against the given Pokémon.
• Pokémon in Focus: Choose the Pokémon that matches the shadow projected on the tent.
• My Cabin: In this home base, campers can find their Pin Book, Photo Book, and Bulletin Board.
• Photo Booth: Create camp memories by taking photos with the iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch camera, adding stickers to the images, and saving the pictures to the app’s Photo Book or the Camera Roll on the camper’s device.
• Mystery Cave: What could be hiding in the Mystery Cave? To find out, campers will need to earn the right to enter!

Source: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/id919218502?mt=8

The Pokémon Company International uploaded the Pokémon TCG Online app to the Apple App Store on iTunes on September 26th, 2014. The Version number is: 2.23.0 and the download size is: 504 MB. The app is free but requires iOS 7.0 or later and a compatible iPad. The app was revealed at the 2014 Pokémon World Championships.

PLAY, TRADE, AND CHALLENGE OTHER PLAYERS AROUND THE WORLD

Have fun learning and mastering the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online! Practice against the computer or go head to head with your friends or other players from around the world. Unlock cards and decks as you play to build up your collection and make truly unique decks. Your decks and card collection are stored as a part of your Pokémon Trainer Club account, allowing you to switch between iPad and desktop with ease.

EASY TO START: Choose from Grass, Fire, or Water decks, step right into a game, and learn as you go in an easy play experience.

EXPAND YOUR COLLECTION: Earn cards, open booster packs, trade with other players, and build the perfect deck around your favorite cards. Your collection grows with you!

CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE: Build your own decks, customize the look of your cards, deck boxes, and avatar, and join your friends online.

HONE YOUR SKILLS: Play against the computer until you are ready to challenge other players.

CHALLENGE THE WORLD: When you feel your deck design is ready, challenge other players or join a tournament to show your skill and knowledge.

**An Internet connection and an iPad with Retina display (iPad mini with Retina display, iPad 3 or newer) are required for use.**

Card Languages Supported:

• English
• Français
• Deutsch
• Español (Europa)
• Italiano
• Português (Brazilian)
• Русский

UI Languages Supported:

• English
• Français
• Deutsch
• Español (Europa)
• Italiano
• Português (Brazilian)
• Nederlands
• Svenska
• Dansk
• Norske
• Suomi
• Русский

Source: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/pokemon-tcg-online/id841098932?mt=8

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo Russia have announced that the Pokémon Trading Card game will launch in Russia on October 6th, 2014. XY Theme Decks and Booster packs deaturing 10 cards in the Russia language will be sold at participating stores.

Those that visit Comic Con Russia 2014 at the Crocus Expo in Moscow, Russia from October 2nd, 2014 until October 5th, 2014 will be able to purchase boosters and theme decks at the official Nintendo World boost located at the event.


Russian fans of the anime will be able to view the new TV series Pokémon the Series: XY which will premiere on September 20th, 2014 on 2X2. Some of the anime episodes can also be viewed on the official Pokémon TV Russian app which is available as a free download on the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android OS devices and the Kindle Fire.

Source: http://www.nintendo.ru/-/2014/-/-Pokemon--915203.html

Google is sending out a prize to those that captured all 151 Pokémon on Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge. Those that commented on the Google Map #PokemonChallenge thread and indicated where they found the 150th (or 151st) Pokémon by 12am on April 21st, 2014 are eligible for the surprise gift. Google sent messages to users that completed the Dex with a link to register for the gift. The surprise gift should begin arriving to players by the end of May 2014.


Sources: https://plus.google.com/+GoogleMaps/posts/2qoGkvNw2fe and https://twitter.com/googlemaps/status/451160249290850305

McDonald's has announced that their Happy Meals in the United States during May and June of 2014 will features toys based on Pokémon XY. Below is the full press release.

Pokémon Happy Meals Coming Soon to McDonald's Locations in the US

Pokémon XY Happy Meals arrive in participating McDonald’s® restaurants across the United States beginning May 23, 2014, kicking off the latest Happy Meal® promotion between one of the world’s most popular entertainment franchises and the leading food service provider. The Pokémon Company International continues its McDonald’s Pokémon XY Happy Meal promotion in other major markets later in 2014.

Pokémon fans visiting US McDonald’s locations between May 23 and June 12 can purchase a Happy Meal featuring one of 12 Pokémon Trading Card Game cards. The Happy Meal will also include one of 12 Pokémon battle launcher toys, each featuring either a classic Pokémon like Pikachu or Mewtwo, or a Pokémon first discovered in the blockbuster Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games, like Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Xerneas, or Yveltal.

The Pokémon XY Happy Meal promotion will be supported by McDonald’s through a fully integrated marketing campaign that includes television advertising, in-store POP, and online activities at HappyMeal.com. Fans who purchase a Pokémon XY Happy Meal can also unlock games and content via McPlay Power in the McPlay™ app for iOS and Android devices.

Pokémon features a wide array of offerings including video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, animation, and various licensed products, making it one of the most diverse and beloved entertainment franchises in the world. The highly anticipated Pokémon X and Pokémon Y became the fastest-selling video games for the Nintendo 3DS system, selling nearly 12 million copies worldwide since their October 2013 global launch and adding to the more than 245 million Pokémon video games sold to date. With more than 20 billion Pokémon TCG cards shipped globally and nearly 800 episodes currently in its animation library, Pokémon is a long-standing hit around the world.

Source: http://www.happymeal.com/en_US/index.html#/Toys

Google Maps for Android and iOS have added Pokémon appearances on the map for April Fools. No additional downloads are required for the apps and it should work upon launching the app.

Update: We have added a Google Maps Dex listing page to our content database.

App Pictures

YouTube Announcement Trailer

Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge

Dozens of wild Pokémon have taken up residence on streets, amidst forests and atop mountains throughout Google Maps.

To catch 'em all, grab your Poké Ball and the newest version of Google Maps for iPhone or Android. Then tap the search bar, "press start," and begin your quest.

And, follow Google Maps on Google+, Facebook or Twitter for hints and tips for the most dedicated trainers.

© Google Pokémon content ©2014 Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK

Become a Pokémon Master with Google Maps

We value employees who are risk-taking and detail-oriented, have deep technical knowledge, and can navigate through tall grass to capture wild creatures. It turns out that these skills have a lot in common with another profession—that of the Pokémon Master. With that in mind, we’ve worked with Pokémon and Nintendo to develop a new training tool to help people hone their Pokémon-capturing abilities using Google Maps.

Dozens of wild Pokémon have taken up residence on streets, amidst forests and atop mountains throughout Google Maps. To find and catch ‘em all, you’ll need to tap into your inner Pokémon Master.

If you think you’re up to the challenge, grab your Poké Ball and the newest version of Google Maps for iPhone or Android. Then tap the search bar, “press start,” and begin your quest.

Leave no stone unturned or city unzoomed as you seek out wild Charizards and Pikachus to add to your Pokédex. Be vigilant—you never know if a wild Steelix will appear in Tokyo, Japan or New York City, USA. And follow Google Maps on Google+, Facebook and Twitter for hints and tips.

Time is of the essence—in the words of Professor Oak, “The early bird gets the worm, or in this case, the Pokémon.”

Sources: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k and http://googleasiapacific.blogspot.com/2014/03/become-pokemon-master-with-google-maps.html

The Pokémon Company has revealed its new educational application called PokéTouch (ポケタッチ). The application can be accessed via Windows 8 PC's using Internet Explorer, Android devices using Google Chrome and iPad iOS devices through Safari. The application is targeted towards schools and 50 licenses costs 15,000yen, 51 to 100 licenses costs 24,000 yen while 101+ licenses costs 36,000 yen.


The applications helps kids learn basic typing and the roman alphabet by inputting the letters through an on-screen keyboard that's available in the learning games which are educational and fun at the same time. It will help kids learn how to read each letter and allow them to be able to distinguish between uppercase and lowercase while listening to the pronunciation of words so they can master the Roman alphabet.


The use of Venn diagrams in the application allows children to learn comparison and classification of information skills while training their ability to think visually. The diverse types and attributes of Pokémon helps in this learning process.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/poketouch/

VIZ Media has announced that they have released the Pokémon Manga Series in digital formats for multiple tablet devices. Below are the details.

Press Release - VIZ Media Announces the Digital Launch of Multiple Pokémon Manga Series

30 Volumes, Including The Latest Series POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE, Launch In iBooks And GooglePlay Stores As Well As For The NOOK, Kindle, And Kobo Digital Tablets

Viz Media delights young readers and also the young-at-heart as it announces the North American digital debut of four acclaimed POKÉMON manga (graphic novel) series for NOOK, Kindle Fire, and Kobo ereaders, as well as the launch of these titles from the venerable kids property in the iBooks and GooglePlay Stores. This is the first time that POKÉMON manga titles will be available for these platforms.

The new series that are available now include: POKÉMON ADVENTURES Vols. 1-14, POKÉMON DIAMOND & PEARL ADVENTURE! Vols. 1-8, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: DIAMOND & PEARL/PLATINUM Vols. 1-4, and POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE Vols. 1-4. POKÉMON manga series are published in North America by Viz Media's Perfect Square imprint. All volumes are rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will be offered with an MSRP of $3.99 to $4.99 per volume.

POKÉMON Digital Manga Available Now:
POKÉMON ADVENTURES, Vols. 1-14 ● Rated ‘A’ for All Ages All your favorite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga! Follow Red, Blue, and Green on their journey around the Kanto region. Then meet Yellow as she searches for Red, who goes missing! The Johto region is the next stop in the series and there's more excitement when you meet Gold and his rival Silver. Round out the series with stories of Crystal, who teams up with Yellow to find a mysterious flying Pokémon. Will all seven Trainers meet again?

POKÉMON DIAMOND & PEARL ADVENTURE!, Vols. 1-8 ● Rated ‘A’ for All Ages
Most kids spend their days at school, but not Hareta. Raised in the wild by Pokémon, he can climb as high as an Aipom, swim as fast as a Magikarp, and even eat bark like a Bidoof! Recruited by Professor Rowan, Hareta decides to become a Pokémon Trainer. Along with his first Pokémon, Piplup, and his new friend Mitsumi, he sets off in search of the legendary Pokémon Dialga. But Team Galactic is hunting for Dialga too. Can Hareta and Piplup defeat Team Galactic and stop their evil plans?

POKÉMON ADVENTURES: DIAMOND & PEARL/PLATNINUM, Vols. 1-4 ● Rated ‘A’ for All Ages
Pokémon Trainers Pearl and Diamond are star-struck! Their lifelong dream is to floor an audience with their Pokémon comedy act. So how do they wind up as bodyguards to a pampered little rich girl on a quest to reach the peak of Mt. Coronet...?! Come along and join the thrills and laughs as Pokémon Adventures continues! Plus, meet Starly, Bidoof, Luxio, Combee, Bronzor, Rotom and many more Sinnoh Pokémon friends!

POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE, Vols. 1-4 ● Rated ‘A’ for All Ages
Meet Pokémon Trainers Black and White! His entire life, Black has dreamed of winning the Pokémon League! Now he embarks on a journey to explore the Unova region and fill a Pokédex for Professor Juniper. White has an exciting career as the Trainer of a talented troupe of performing Pokémon. She dreams of making her Tepig Gigi a star! Together, Black and White continue on their journey... What surprising new Pokémon – and people – will they meet next?!

POKÉMON is one of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time with over 241 million video games sold worldwide in addition to extraordinary publishing and merchandise sales. The next generation of Pokémon video games, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, launched worldwide in October 2013, exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system. Pokémon Viz Media distributes a wide array of POKÉMON animated titles and also is the exclusive North American publisher of POKÉMON manga graphic novels through its Perfect Square imprint.

Source: http://www.viz.com/node/1006040

The Nintendo 3DS Pokémon XY Official Guide Book Complete Story Strategy Guide (ニンテンドー３ＤＳ ポケモンＸ・Ｙ 公式ガイドブック 完全ストーリー攻略ガイド) is now available for purchase for compatible iOS and Android devices. The apps are region locked though but there is a free trial version for Android. The iOS version was released on November 22nd, 2013 and requires iOS 6.0 and 23.5MB. The Android version was released on November 29th, 2013 and requires Android 2.3.3 and up.


Sources: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.over_lap.xy.free and https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id734369603?mt=8