Nintendo has sent out special invitations via e-mail to media outlets for a Pokémon X & Y Presentation / Question and Answer at E3 on June 11th, 2013 at 6pm Pacific Time. Game Freak Director Junichi Masuda and The Pokémon Company International President Tsunekazu Ishihara will both be in attendance. The special panel will be 90 minutes in length. Nintendo also announced that a Nintendo Direct will be broadcast at 7am Pacific time on June 11th, 2013 as well.


Source: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/337583782666326016

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is now available for purchase in the United Kingdom and Europe. Below is the press release.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Available Today in Stores and to Download from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS!

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwired - May 22, 2013) - Launching across Europe today, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity for the Nintendo 3DS system is unlike other Pokémon games in many ways. You enter an amazing world populated only by Pokémon, where Pokémon speak, build towns, and go on incredible adventures. You play as a Pokémon, and most of your time will be spent in vast dungeons full of Pokémon! You will encounter many dangerous Pokémon, but there are many rewards to find and friends to make for dedicated explorers. Each dungeon is randomly created every time you enter, meaning you'll never take a trip through the same map twice!

All new to this Mystery Dungeon title is the Magnagate feature, which introduces a new way to discover amazing locations wherever you go. Magnagates are gates into dungeons that you'll find everywhere you look in the real world. Activate the "Discover a Magnagate!" function and point the Nintendo 3DS camera at any round object, and you might locate an entrance to a Mystery Dungeon. And in multiplayer mode, you can join up with people nearby who are also playing Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity to explore and battle through dungeons together.

To supplement the main adventure, additional dungeons are available for purchase as downloadable content. Until June 20th, the first of these dungeons, Poké Forest, will be available for free. Once you've acquired downloadable content, tap the DLC button on the main menu or visit the DLC Guide in Post Town to play these new dungeons.*

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity launched across Europe on May 17th. Available at retailers, and also for download at the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.

*To download these dungeons, you'll need a Nintendo 3DS system that is connected to the Internet and a sufficient balance on your Nintendo eShop account. Your Nintendo eShop balance can be charged using a credit card or a Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card. This downloadable content is optional-you don't need any additional content to complete your game.

A special 15th Anniversary Eievui Nintendo 3DS LL will be available to purchase by a few lucky lottery winners in Japan. The Pokémon Center Original Nintendo 3DS LL Eievui Edition (ポケモンセンターオリジナル ニンテンドー3DS LL イーブイエディション) features Eievui colored brown stripes on the front of the Nintendo 3DS and a picture of Eievui on the back. Those wishing to purchase the Eievui Nintendo 3DS need to submit their application between May 15th, 2013 and June 3rd, 2013 with a postmarked envelope. Those that are selected to purchase the Nintendo 3DS will receive a postcard in the mail around June 14th, 2013. The Eievui 3DS cost 18,900yen and the purchase period is from June 22nd, 2013 until July 7th, 2013. Last year a special Lizardon 3DS was also distributed in a similar manner.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokecen_15th/3dsll.html

Pictures from the June 2013 Corocoro have been released and new Pokémon and new information on Pokémon X and Y have been revealed. Below is the revealed information.

New Pokémon

• Gogoat (ゴーゴート) looks like a goat and is the Riding Pokémon. It is a Grass-type, it's 1.7m in height and weighs 91.0kg. You can actually ride this Pokémon in the field. It can learn Horn Leech.
• Elikiteru (エリキテル) looks like a lizard and is the Generation Pokémon. It is an Electric/Normal type, it's 0.5m in height and weighs 6.0kg. It has a new move called Parabola Charge (パラボラチャージ) which heals the user while damaging opponents.
• Yayakoma (ヤヤコマ) looks like a bird and is the Japanese Robin Pokémon. It is a Normal/Flying type, it's 0.3m in height and weighs 1.7kg. It can use the move Flame Charge
• Yancham (ヤンチャム) looks like a panda and is the Naughty Pokémon. It is a Fighting-type, it's 0.6m in height and weighs 8.0kg. It has a new move called Parting Remark (すてゼリフ).

New Pokémon X and Y Information

The game is set in the Karos Region (カロス地方) which appears to be based on France. Players can customize their trainers by changing their hair colour and skin shade. Main city is Miare City (ミアレシティ).

Pokémon Tretta Lab for Nintendo 3DS (ポケモントレッタラボ for ニンテンドー３ＤＳ) has been announced and is being developed by T-ARTS and MAQL. The main system/application will be released in Japan on August 10th, 2013 for 3800yen. The Nintendo 3DS application will allow players of the popular Japanese arcade game Pokémon Tretta to load tretta's into the Tretta Scanner (トレッタスキャナー) to identify the tretta.


The application Pokémon Tretta Lab can be downloaded for free and will be released simultaneously with the release of Pokémon Tretta Lab Main System (ポケモントレッタラボメインシステム). Players can scan a QR code that is included in the Pokémon Tretta Lab Main System package to download the application. The application is pretty much useless without the Tretta Scanner though. The Main System package includes: the Tretta Scanner, 2 Nintendo 3DS stands (Original 3DS and LL sized) and the QR code.


Pokémon Tretta Lab has three main modes: Tretta Analyzer (トレッタアナライザー), Type Checker (タイプチェッカー) and Auto Battle (オートバトル). Tretta Analyzer displays information on the scanned in tretta. Type Checker looks up information other tretta's type information and Auto Battle allows players to scan in two tretta's and it will automatically setup a battle between them.


Eevee, Mewtwo and Lucario tretta's come with the main system package and are featured in this years Pocket Monsters movie but those that pre-order can also get a Pichu tretta.

Source: http://www.maql.co.jp/pdf/20130509.pdf

To celebrate the Pokémon Global Link Japan Cup 2013 (ジャパンカップ2013), all those that registered and participated in the tournament could get the Black Kyurem or White Kyurem skins as a gift. Dates Available for Japan: April 26th, 2013 at 13:00 until June 11th, 2013 at 16:00. Our C-Gear page for B2W2 has been updated with the latest information.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/04/130418_g01.html

DLC for Mystery Dungeon

The next batch of DLC levels for Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Magnagate and the Infinite Labyrinths are now available for purchase in North America. Axe Road and Mount Tepig cost $2 each. Treat Road costs $2.50 while Strongest Trail costs $3.00.


The PokéForest DLC will be available for free on launch day, May 17th, 2013 in Europe. It will be free until June 21st, 2013, after it will cost €1.50.

Our DLC page has been updated with the latest information.

MORE THAN 20 MILLION PHYSICAL COPIES OF NINTENDO 3DS GAMES HAVE BEEN SOLD IN THE U.S.

Fueled by strong starts for Luigi's Mansion™: Dark Moon and Pokémon™ Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, and the continued strength of Fire Emblem Awakening, Nintendo 3DS™ crossed 20 million total units of software sold at retail in the United States, according to the NPD Group.

Some notable sales numbers achieved by Nintendo in March include:
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity sold more than 145,000 combined physical and digital units for the month.
- Total sales of Nintendo 3DS software at retail increased by more than 50 percent over March 2012.

Data regarding physical sales of games in March are from the NPD Group. Data regarding digital downloads of games and combined physical/digital life-to-date numbers are from Nintendo's internal sales figures. All numbers are specific to the United States only.

Source: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=38468

Director Lucario Pokémon Scramble U NPC Promo Figure

A special campaign for Pokémon Scramble U (ポケモンスクランブル Ｕ) featuring a Director Lucario (ルカリオ部長) NPC promo figure was revealed by the official Japanese Pokémon website. Further details of the promo will be revealed during Pokémon Smash #133 which will air on April 28th, 2013.


Our Pokémon Scramble U Figure Promo page been updated with the latest information and will be updated as further information is revealed.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2013/04/130418_s01.html

During Pokémon Smash 130 - Pochama Tries its Best!! / The International Division Starts Training for the 'Pokémon World Championships 2013'! / The 'Pokémon Anime Requests' Start! (ポッチャマがんばる！！ / 「ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス2013」に向けてインターナショナル部が特訓を開始！/「ポケモンアニメリクエスト」スタート！) Junichi Masuda revealed a new Pokémon but details such as its name, type and origin were not revealed. The official Pokémon website then updated with part of the in-game video showed on Smash and a few more hints.

Trailer Video

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk_YC0MXJ-0

Official Site Updates

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/pokemonxy/en-us

Press Kit

It’s been more than a month since the reveal of Sylveon—the newest evolution of Eevee. Fans have debated which type this new Pokémon will be when it debuts in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, launching worldwide in October. Today, the mysteries of the newest Pokémon titles continue to grow with the unveiling of a Pokémon that is strangely familiar to Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo! This special reveal was made just moments ago on the “Pokémon Smash” television show in Japan.

This new Pokémon shares many traits with Mewtwo and it’s suspected that the newly discovered Pokémon has a connection with Mewtwo—a powerful Pokémon that debuted in Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue.

What is this new Pokémon? How will you encounter it in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y? When will you know more? One thing is clear, your readers will certainly want to debate the meaning of this new Pokémon!

Pokémon Smash 130

To start off the show, a new opening was revealed. The fourth opening to Pokémon Smash features the narrator explaining the upcoming segments on the show in a small video box in the center of the screen. The Eeveelutions are shown at the bottom of the screen swaying back and forth. After he as completes the quick summary of the episode, an animated sequence featuring Lucario and Mijumaru is shown as they lift up the Smash logo into position before going onto the main show.


As requested by Smash in March of 2013, during the month of April 2013 a new segment would debut called You Choose! Pokémon Anime Request! (キミが決める！ポケモンアニメリクエスト). Viewers were requested to select a Pokémon and then an anime Library episode that features that Pokémon would be shown during the Pokémon Library segment of the show. Viewers needed to send in a postcard with a brief message and their Pokémon selection into the show.

This weeks selection was from Hinako Iizuka （飯塚日奈子） who asked for Pochama (ポッチャマ). Pochama Tries its Best!! (ポッチャマがんばる！！) from the Diamond and Pearl series was the selected episode. Professor Red said his go-to line 'OK! PokéRequ Go!' (OK! ポケリク GO!) to start the repeat episode.

After the Library episode, Shoko-tan reviewed all the currently the revealed Generation 6 Pokémon up to this point: Froakie, Chespin, Fennekin, Xerneas, Yveltal and Sylveon. The VTR featured Golgo and Red visiting Junichi Masuda at GameFreak to get an update for Pokémon X and Y. They brought with them a plate of Gomoku Ankake Pancakes (五目あんかけパンケーキ) which Shoko-tan made. Gomoku Ankake Pancake are pancakes with ankake sauce and five types of vegetables/meats. Realizing that it was Shoko-tan that made them, Masuda-san passed it up and asked Red to try it. Red tried it and it was quite obvious that he didn't like it but all he could say was that it was "Intense" (強烈).　Just as Masuda was about to reveal the new Pokémon, they went to a commercial break.


They finally got him to reveal a new Pokémon. Back in the studio, Golgo and Red showed the rest of the members the new Pokémon and Shoko-tan nearly had a heart attack as Mewtwo is one of her favorite Pokémon. The new Pokémon is based off of Mewtwo but no other details were revealed.

A special preview for Pokémon Smash 130 - Pochama Tries its Best!! / The International Division Starts Training for the 'Pokémon World Championships 2013'! / The 'Pokémon Anime Requests' Start! (ポッチャマがんばる！！ / 「ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス2013」に向けてインターナショナル部が特訓を開始！/「ポケモンアニメリクエスト」スタート！) was posted on the Pokémon Japan YouTube page. The video features Junichi Masuda announcing a new Pokémon which will be revealed during that episode.

Trailer Video

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHiHpa77-xc

The official Pokémon Twitter feed also announced that they will also be revealing new Pokémon X and Y info. Probably the same info that Pokémon Smash reveals.


Source: https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/318144498997788673

Nintendo has posted a Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Trailer on their YouTube channel. Below is the Trailer.

Trailer Video

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ZeYCnek4o

Nintendo has announced that the Pikachu Edition Nintendo 3DS XL will be released in North America on March 24th, 2013. Below are the press releases.

Check out the Electrifying New Pikachu Nintendo 3DS XL!

The bold yellow system makes its way to North America on March 24th.

Show off your love of Pokémon with the new Pikachu Nintendo 3DS XL handheld system! This system features the outline of the famed Pokémon Pikachu, and it comes packaged with a 4GB SD memory card. The Pikachu Nintendo 3DS XL will be available on March 24th—the same day that you can start playing the Nintendo 3DS-exclusive adventure Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity!

Pikachu Nintendo 3DS XLThe Pikachu Nintendo 3DS XL will be available in North America at participating Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, and GameStop stores for a suggested retail price of $199.99. Quantities are limited, so look for it starting on March 24th!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news_pikachu_3ds-2013-03-14/

THE NEW PIKACHU NINTENDO 3DS XL HAND-HELD IS ELECTRIFYING

March 14, 2013 - Pokémon fans will get a jolt of excitement when Nintendo releases the Pikachu Edition Nintendo 3DS XL hand-held system on March 24. This bold yellow Nintendo 3DS XL hardware features a familiar outline of the iconic Pokémon. The system also comes packaged with a 4GB SD memory card and will be available while supplies last at a suggested retail price of $199.99.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity launches the same day as the Pikachu Edition Nintendo 3DS XL system, and draws players in with a deep and compelling story full of unexpected twists. While playing as one of five popular Pokémon, players travel through a near-infinite amount of randomly generated Mystery Dungeons, battle and recruit other Pokémon and collect hidden treasure. The game is available exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS and includes the ability to discover Magnagates – entrances to new dungeons – by scanning everyday circular objects with the Nintendo 3DS Camera. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is available at a suggested retail price of $34.99. For more information about the game, visit http://www.pokemon.com/MysteryDungeon.

Nintendo is offering a special bonus for people who buy both a Nintendo 3DS XL system and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. Anyone who registers a Nintendo 3DS XL system and either Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity or Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon with Club Nintendo between March 21 and April 30 will receive a code to download one of five Nintendo 3DS games for free: Super Mario 3D Land, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask, Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!, Star Fox 64 3D or Freakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive!

Source: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=37950