The official Pokémon website revealed last week that the first ever Pokémon Game Show （ポケモンゲームショー） will be held at Tokyo Big Site (東京ビッグサイト) August 17th, 2013 and August 18th, 2013. Admission is free to the event. Robert from Pokémon Smash will also be in attendance and there will be a lottery to determine who can battle them at the event. This will be the first time that people will be able to play the demo for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

Champions' Pokémon Event Distribution

Players of the Japanese version of Pocket Monsters Black 2 and White 2 will be able to download 1 of the 7 Champions' Pokémon. Below is a chart of the Pokémon that players will be able to choose from and their corresponding Champion and game.

Pokémon	Champion (チャンピオン)	Game (ゲームソフト)
Pigeot ピジョット	Green (グリーン)	Red and Green 『ポケットモンスター 赤・緑』
Kairyu (カイリュー)	Wataru (ワタル)	Gold and Silver 『ポケットモンスター 金・銀』
Metagross (メタグロス)	Daigo (ダイゴ)	Ruby and Sapphire 『ポケットモンスター ルビー・サファイア』
Milokaross (ミロカロス)	Mikuri (ミクリ)	Emerald 『ポケットモンスター エメラルド』
Mikaruge (ミカルゲ)	Shirona (シロナ)	Diamond and Pearl 『ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド・パール』
Ulgamoth (ウルガモス)	Adeku (アデク)	Black and White 『ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト』
Ononokus (オノノクス)	Iris (アイリス)	Black 2 and White 2『ポケットモンスターブラック２・ホワイト２』

In addition, Limited edition original T-shirts of the Pokémon Game Show, Pokémon Center merchandise and Pokémon Center 'Pokémon of the Area' Figure Beaded Straps will be available to purchase.

Pocket Monsters Black 2 White 2 / Scramble U Battle Corners

Areas will be set aside for gamers to play and battle each other in Pocket Monsters Black 2 White 2. Also there will be an area for Pokémon Scramble U with vending machines for people to purchase NFC figures. The Pokémon Game Show event also marks the first time that players will be able to get Black Kyurem and White Kyurem NFC figures for the game.

Pokémon Tretta

Visitors will be able to receive a special Pikachu Rookie Tretta on a first come first serve basis. To promote the 16th Pocket Monsters movie, a special Red Genesect Trophy Tretta can be obtained if players defeat it in the Challenge Cup.


This will also be the first time that people will able to play Pokémon Tretta Lab for Nintendo 3DS (ポケモントレッタラボ for ニンテンドー３ＤＳ). The application will be released in Japan on August 10th, 2013. Tretta players are welcomed to bring their Tretta's to try them out in the Tretta Lab.

The Pokémon Company has announced that the Pokémon Adventure Tour will be traveling around the United Kingdom this summer. Below are the full details from the press release.

Pokémon Adventure Tour Press Release

Stock up on Poké Balls and get your Pokédex at the ready as Pikachu and friends are coming to a town near you during the Pokémon Adventure Tour this summer. Starting at Magic Summer Live in Guildford on the 13th July and ending at Bournemouth Air Festival on 1st September – the Pokémon Adventure Tour will bring the ultimate Pokémon experience to some of the UK’s biggest outdoor events.

The event will have three ‘zones’ aimed at battling, gaming and general fun as well as a Pokémon Training Centre and a lounge where you can kick back and watch some of your favourite Pokémon episodes. So whether you’re a fan of the games, the TV series or even if you’re brand new to Pokémon, there’s something for everyone.

Pokémon Battle Zone

If you’re a Pokémon trainer and own Pokémon™ Black Version 2 or Pokémon™ White Version 2 , you will want to bring your team with you on Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo 3DS and head to the Pokémon Battle Zone. As well as being able to trade and battle with other Pokémon fans, you’ll also be able to challenge a Pokémon expert for the chance to win a prize.

Pokémon Game Zone

You don’t need to own a Pokémon game to play at the Pokémon Adventure Tour. In the Pokémon Game Zone you can sit back and play through a selection of games including Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity , Pokémon Conquest , Super Pokémon Rumble , Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure and Pokémon Dream Radar as well as the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions.

Pokémon Fun Zone

There’s even more enjoyment to be had in the Pokémon Fun Zone, where you can have your face painted as your favourite Pokémon character, have your photo taken with Pikachu or even try to catch ‘em all in a Pokémon Grabber Machine filled with Pokémon plush toys.

Pokémon Training Centre

If you're new to Pokémon, then you can join the Pokémon Training Centre and learn everything you need to know about the characters. You will also get hints and tips to aid you on your adventure, including a master class on how to battle.

Pokémon Lounge

If you’re a fan of the Pokémon TV Show or want to know what all the fuss is about, then you should head to the Pokémon Lounge where you can sit back and enjoy some of the TV episodes from the Pokémon series.

The Pokémon Adventure Tour from Nintendo will kick off at Magic Summer Live on the 11 th – 13 th July at Stoke Park Guildford. Check Nintendo Facebook and Twitter channels for more details.

Dates

Magic Summer Live - Stoke Park, Guildford, 13th - 14th July
INTU Metrocentre - INTU Metrocentre, Gateshead - 2nd - 4th August
Bristol Balloon Fiesta - Ashton Court Estate, Bristol - 8th - 11th August
Clacton Air Show - Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea - 22nd - 23rd August
Bournemouth Air Festival - Bournemouth Sea Front, Dorset - 29th August - 1st September

The Seoul Character and Licensing Fair (코엑스 서울캐릭터 라이선싱페어2013) is being held from July 17th, 2013 until July 21st, 2013 at COEX. A Jirachi will be distributed outside the Hall B area from 10:00AM to 6:00PM via Infared to players of the Korean versions of Black, White, Black 2 and White 2. No fair ticket is required to receive this Jirachi.

Pokémon	Info
	Level: 50
	OT: Character Fair (캐릭터페어)
	Held Item: Comet Shard
	Move 1: Meteor Mash
	Move 2: Wish
	Move 3: Cosmic Power
	Move 4: Healing Wish

Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/news/news_view.asp?IDX=10032

Nintendo Australia has updated its original announcement regarding the Pokémon Video Game Australian National Championships with further details of registration and competition times:

• Perth (Supanova Pop Culture Expo) Sunday 30th June. Registration 10am, Competition 11am - 5pm

• Melbourne (The Deakin Edge, Federation Square) Saturday 6th July. Registration 10am, Competition 11am - 5pm

• Brisbane (Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Mezzanine Level 1) Sunday 7th July. Registration 10am, Competition 11am - 5pm

• Adelaide (AVCon Anime and Video Game Convention) Saturday 13th July. Registration 10am, Competition 11am - 5pm

• Sydney (Crystal Palace, Luna Park) Sunday 14th July. Registration 10am, Competition 11am - 5pm

The official competition rules have also been posted on Nintendo.com.au. The rules appear to be a modified version of Pokemon.com's Play! Pokémon Tournament Rules. A notable difference is that Nintendo Australia is permitting players to change their team lineups between rounds.

Also of note is the fact that point 1 states that "Pokémon Black Version 2, Pokémon White Version 2, Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Game Cards can be used", however point 7.1 contradicts this and states "Only Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Game Cards are permitted for use.". It is recommended that hopeful competitors adhere to rule 7.1 to avoid disappointment if Pokémon Black and Pokémon White end up not being allowed on the day.

The official Pokémon website has revealed that the Pokémon Global Link service will be closing for Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 on January 14th, 2014. Details are listed below about when these services will go offline.

Press Release

Announcing the closure of the Pokémon Global Link Service for Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, and Pokémon White Version 2.

The Pokémon Global Link service for Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, and Pokémon White Version 2 will be closing completely on Tuesday, January 14, 2014.

After the service is closed, all connection functionality with these video games will become unavailable. Please see the schedule below for more details.

The new Pokémon Global Link, which will link to the upcoming Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games, is expected to launch in October.

Players who have enjoyed the current Pokémon Global Link over the past few years will be able to carry over certain achievements and records to the new Pokémon Global Link for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, if they register for the new Pokémon Global Link using their existing user name.

In the near future, we will provide more details about this new Pokémon X and Pokémon Y version of the Pokémon Global Link, as well as our plans for the players who have enjoyed the current Pokémon Global Link until now.

The Pokémon Global Link first opened in Japan in September of 2010. We are very appreciative of everyone who has used the service over the last three years, and apologize for any inconvenience that may be caused by its closure.

Pokémon Global Link - Closure Chart

Below is a chart listing the Pokémon Global Link services for Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, and Pokémon White Version 2 and when they will stop.


Source: http://en.pokemon-gl.com/about/e_notice/

Region: International
Registration Period: July 19th, 2013 at 13:00 until July 25th, 2013 at 23:59
Tournament Period: July 26th, 2013 at 00:00 until July 29th, 2013 at 23:59
Battle Type: Single Battle
Pokémon Restrictions: National Dex
Banned Pokémon: Chatot

The 2013 Global Showdown tournament for Black 2 & White 2 is open to all regions to participate against each other but is limited to 50,000 participants. There is three entry categories: Junior (born after 2002), Senior (born between 1998 and 2001) and Master (born before 1997). The moves Dark Void and Sky Drop can't be used. Soul Dew can't be held by a Pokémon.

Our Pocket Monsters Black 2 White 2 Wi-Fi Competitions page has been updated with the details from this tournament.

Source: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/about/sp/gs2013/

The World Hobby Fair '13 Summer (次世代ワールドホビーフェア’13 Summer) took place at Makuhari Messe on June 29th and 30th, 2013. Pokémon had a large booth at the fair this year which included a stage show hosted by Pokémon Smash International Division members Neese and Maru. Two different battles from Pokémon X and Y were showcased which revealed a lot of new details about the moves that the new 6th Generation Pokémon can learn. Our affiliate Serebii has complied a list which is in the table below.

Pokémon	Revealed Moves
Chespin	Tackle, Growl, Vine Whip, Rollout, Wood Hammer, Solarbeam, Leech Seed
Fennekin	Scratch, Tail Whip, Ember, Howl, Fire Spin, Flamethrower, Psychic
Froakie	Pound, Growl, Bubble, Quick Attack, Hydro Pump, Bounce
Gogoat	Horn Leech, Double-Edge, Rock Slide
Helioptile	Parabolic Charge, Rock Slide
Noivern	Boom Burst, Dragon Pulse

The booth also had artwork displayed from the new movie 16, had a Tretta area, had a TCG area, had a large screen that showed the trailer from the 16th movie and had an area for the FunFest Mission.


More images from the fair are available on our imageboard thread which can be viewed by clicking here.

Sources: http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20130629_605788.html and http://blog.pokemon-movie.jp/?p=348

The official Korean website has revealed the full Korean title for the 16th Pocket Monsters movie as Extremespeed Genesect: The Awakening of Mewtwo (신의 속도 게노세크트, 뮤츠의 각성) and it will debut in theaters in December of 2013. To promote this announcement, the Genesect C-Gears for Black and White as well as Black 2 and White 2 will be distributed from June 27th, 2013 at 15:00 until September 3rd, 2013 at 16:00.


A Genesect Poké Doll for the Pokémon Dream World is also available for Korean players and can be unlocked by entering the password: ExtremeSpeed (신의 속도).


Our C-Gear page for Black 2 and White 2 has been updated, as has our C-Gear page for Black and White. Our Dream World furnishing page has been updated as well.

Sources: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/news/news_view.asp?IDX=53 and http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/news/news_view.asp?IDX=10022

The official Japanese Pokémon website has announced that another Jirachi will be distributed at the Tohoku Pokémon Center from August 1st, 2013 until August 31st, 2013 to celebrate the Tanabata Festival. Players of the Japanese versions of Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 can receive the Jirachi.

Pokémon	Info
	Level: 50
	OT: Tanabata (たなばた)
	Held Item: Starf Berry
	Ability: Serene Grace
	ID: 08013
	Ribbon: Souvenir Ribbon
	Move 1: Draco Meteor
	Move 2: Meteor Mash
	Move 3: Wish
	Move 4: Follow Me

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/06/130628_p04.html

Nintendo Australia has announced that for the first time, Australia will be competing in the Pokémon Video Game World Championships to be held in Vancouver, Canada. Five State Pokémon Battle Competitions have been announced, the winners of which will travel to Melbourne to compete in the first Australian National Championships. The National Championships will be held at the PAX Australia show which has already sold out; winners and runners-up of the State tournaments will be awarded with tickets to the event along with flights and accommodation.

The press release also indicates that New Zealand players will be able to compete however no competition dates or locations have been announced for New Zealand yet. Full details are below.

Win a Trip to the 2013 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in Vancouver, Canada!

This year, Pokémon fans from around Australia and New Zealand will have the chance to compete in the Pokémon Video Game Australian National Championships, to be held at the sold-out PAX Australia in Melbourne on the 20th and 21st July, 2013.

Players will battle it out on the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 games utilising the following rules for a chance to win a trip to Vancouver, Canada to compete in the 2013 Pokémon Video Game World Championships to be held on 9th -11th August, 2013. The following age divisions will apply:

•       Junior Division: Born in 2002 or later

•       Senior Division: Born in 1998, 1999, 2000, or 2001

•       Masters Division: Born in 1997 or earlier

Players who place in the top two of their age division will win flights, accommodation and invitation to the Pokémon Video Game World Championships, hosted by The Pokémon Company International.

Hopeful competitors without a ticket to the sold-out PAX Australia will have the opportunity to battle for the chance to win flights, accommodation and entry tickets to the expo plus additional standalone tickets to PAX at a number of Pokémon Meet-ups to be held around Australia in the coming weeks. Pokémon Battle Competitions will take place at the following Pokémon Meet-ups:

•       Perth (Supanova Pop Culture Expo) Sunday 30th June

•       Melbourne (Deakin Edge – Federation Square)  Saturday 6th July

•       Brisbane (Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre) Sunday 7th July

•       Adelaide (AVCon Anime and Video Game Convention) Saturday 13th July

•       Sydney (Luna Park) Sunday 14th July

Players should familiarise themselves with the rules before attending a Pokémon Battle Competition at a Pokémon Meet-Up.

Further information regarding the Pokémon Video Game Australian National Championships, Pokémon Meet-ups and how Pokémon fans from Australia and New Zealand can win tickets to attend PAX Australia will be released at a later date.

Source: http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&nid=2939