Nintendo revealed its Consolidated Results for the Years Ended March 31, 2018 and 2019 report which indicted that Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee! has sold 10.63 million units. Top Selling Titles Sales Units figures were also updated and a list of the sales for Pokémon games is below.

Operating Results and Financial Positions for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2019

The results for this fiscal year showed strong software sales for Nintendo Switch, which contributed to the expansion of hardware sales. In particular, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate recorded sales of 13.81 million units, while Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee! sold 10.63 million units and Super Mario Party sold 6.4 million units, making them all major worldwide hits.

Outlook for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2020

Nintendo Switch has continued to spread quickly around the world since launch, providing a foundation for further business growth. In order to maintain this momentum, we will release Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kitin April, Super Mario Maker 2 in June, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses in July, all worldwide. In addition, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, Animal Crossing (temp.) and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening are slated for release in 2019. Furthermore, major titles from other software publishers are scheduled to be released. We aim to contribute to momentum of the platform by continuously introducing attractive new titles in addition to popular titles already released.

Top Selling Titles Sales Units - As of March 31, 2019

Pokémon Diamond Version / Pearl Version - 17.67 million pcs.
Pokémon X / Pokémon Y - 16.39 million pcs.
Pokémon Sun / Pokémon Moon - 16.15 million pcs.
Pokémon Black Version / White Version - 15.64 million pcs.
Pokémon Omega Ruby / Pokémon Alpha Sapphire - 14.19 million pcs.
Pokémon HeartGold Version / SoulSilver Version - 12.72 million pcs.
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! / Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! - 10.63 million pcs.
Pokémon Ultra Sun / Pokémon Ultra Moon - 8.37 million pcs.

Sources: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/3ds.html

Nintendo announced that a Pokémon Direct would take place on February 27th, 2019 at 9am EST / 6am PST as part of Pokémon Day. During that Pokémon Direct, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield were announced. High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.


Source: https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/02-27-2019/

NEW POKÉMON ADVENTURES COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH IN LATE 2019

Highly Anticipated Games Unveiled via Pokémon Direct

London, United Kingdom—February 27, 2019—During a Pokémon Direct presentation today, Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company, announced Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the newest additions to the main series of Pokémon role-playing video games. Developed by GAME FREAK inc., Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be launching late 2019 exclusively on the Nintendo Switch™ system.


The Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games take place in the Galar region. Galar is an expansive region with diverse environments— an idyllic countryside, contemporary cities, thick forest, and craggy, snow-covered mountains. The people and the Pokémon who live there work together closely to develop the industries in the region. Fans will have the opportunity to visit various Gyms in the Galar region in their quest to become Champion. They will not be alone, since the newly discovered Pokémon they choose to be their first partner will be by their side.


“Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are the latest exciting adventures in the Pokémon video game journey that began twenty-three years ago on this day,” said Mr. Ishihara. “Since then, Trainers around the world have discovered new Pokémon, engaged in epic battles, and made countless memories along the way. We look forward to continuing this journey by exploring a stunning new region in the Pokémon universe when the games launch later this year on Nintendo Switch.”

The adventure begins in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield when players choose one of three new Pokémon—Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble. Grookey, a Grass-type Chimp Pokémon, is mischievous and full of boundless curiosity. Bursting with energy, Scorbunny, a Fire-type Rabbit Pokémon, is always running about. The stealthy Sobble, a Water-type Water Lizard Pokémon, shoots out attacks as it hides itself in water.

Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble Artwork and Details

Grookey	Scorbunny	Sobble
Name: Grookey Category: Chimp Pokémon	Name: Scorbunny Category: Rabbit Pokémon	Name: Sobble Category: Water Lizard Pokémon
Grass Type	Fire Type	Water Type
Spanish: Grookey Italian: Grookey French: Ouistempo German: Chimpep Japanese: Sarunori (サルノリ) Russian: Груки Korean: 흥나숭 Chinese (HK): 敲音猴	Spanish: Scorbunny Italian: Scorbunny French: Flambino German: Hopplo Japanese: Hibunny (ヒバニー) Russian: Скорбанни Korean: 염버니 Chinese (HK): 炎兔兒	Spanish: Sobble Italian: Sobble French: Larméléon German: Memmeon Japanese: Messon (メッソン) Russian: Соббл Korean: 울머기 Chinese (HK): 淚眼蜥

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Direct 2.27.2019

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOPVBm0sA7Q

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Direct 2.27.2019 - Japanese

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci7eOVfYBfA

The official Pokémon website has announced some Pokémon Day 2019 Activities for Canada and the United States in addition to the ones that were previously announced for the Nintendo Store in New York City.

Fun Pokémon Day 2019 Activities Abound

Pokémon Day nears! Get ready for a bunch of awesome events and activities.

This Pokémon Day is sure to be huge, with exciting news and events celebrating more than 20 years of Pokémon fun. Pokémon Day itself is February 27, the anniversary of the release of the very first Pokémon games in Japan. But the events planned are too big to fit into just one day—look forward to exciting Pokémon Day festivities throughout the week and beyond.

Pokémon TCG fans, be sure to check out the Trade & Play events happening at GameStop and Best Buy in the United States, as well as at EB Games in Canada. Meet up with fellow players and collectors to battle and trade, and pick up a free oversize booster pack—containing a three-card mini pack and other fun goodies—while supplies last. The fun starts February 23. Click here for complete details on the Trade & Play events.

Settle in to watch all the Pokémon episodes you want when Twitch.tv offers another Pokémon the Series marathon from February 27 through May 5. Fans can head to Twitch.tv/twitchpresents to watch episodes from Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon the Series: Black & White, and Pokémon the Series: XY, as well as select movies. Twitch will also showcase some of their favorite episodes and movies all day on February 27, highlighting Pokémon such as Pikachu, Zekrom, Eevee, Snorlax, and others that appear as part of a TAG TEAM in the recently released Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion.

Disney XD in the US will join the fun by airing blocks of fan-favorite episodes on February 27 starting at 3:30 p.m. Plus, YTV in Canada will air a marathon of the final four episodes of Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures starting at 1 p.m. PST. Check your local listings to confirm time and channel.

To mark this year's Pokémon Day, the Pokémon Center is debuting a new line of premium apparel called Poké Ball Classics. The collection includes clothes and accessories featuring a clean Poké Ball pattern that's perfect for when you want to dress your best but also show off your Pokémon pride. The Poké Ball Classics collection launches February 27 at PokemonCenter.com.

Following last year's big Pikachu Funko Pop! reveal, Bulbasaur is the next Pokémon to get the Funko Pop! treatment. Look for this beloved first partner Pokémon to arrive in Pop! form on February 27.

Have fun celebrating Pokémon Day 2019!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/fun-pokemon-day-2019-activities-abound/

Pokémon TCG Trade & Play Day Heading to a Store Near You

Bring your Pokémon TCG cards to participating retailers to trade with other fans and get a special oversize pack.

Get an early start on Pokémon Day 2019 festivities by heading to select retailers for a Pokémon Trade & Play Day. Celebrate the fun of playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game with friends, as well as the recent release of the latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Sun & Moon—Team Up.

Visit a participating Best Buy location on February 23 or a participating GameStop on February 23–24 to meet up with other Pokémon fans, receive a special oversize booster pack, and trade Pokémon TCG cards with other attendees. Canadian residents can head to Toys“R”Us on February 16 or EB Games on February 23 to take part in Pokémon Trade & Play Day.

The oversize booster packs contain a 3-card mini pack of Pokémon TCG cards, a Pokémon coin, a fun activity sheet, and a guide to the Pokémon TCG. Everyone is invited to bring their Pokémon TCG cards to trade and show off with other fans. Organizers at each store will also have Pokémon TCG cards that they can trade with guests. There is no cost to participate in this event, but please note that the giveaways are only available while supplies last.

So, organize your trade binders and get ready for Pokémon Trade & Play Day! And be sure to check out the selection of new Sun & Moon—Team Up cards while you're there.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-tcg-trade-play-day-heading-to-a-store-near-you/

Press Release - Pokémon Day 2019

Pokémon Day, the annual pop-culture holiday dedicated to all things Pokémon, arrives on February 27, and The Pokémon Company International has announced a variety of offerings to help fans celebrate. This year, Pokémon Trainers can look forward to Pokémon Trading Card Game events, curated animated content on Twitch and Pokémon TV, new merchandise from Pokémon Center, retail promotions, and more.

On February 27, 1996, the first Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, released in Japan, kicking off a global phenomenon that would become one of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world for more than 20 years. In commemoration of this pop-culture milestone, The Pokémon Company International provides fans with activities, products, and promotions that give them additional opportunities to engage with the Pokémon brand.

“Pokémon Day is about celebrating the incredible fans that have made Pokémon one of the most beloved entertainment franchises in the world,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of consumer marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “As a thank-you to the community, we're excited to provide them with more ways to experience all things Pokémon.”

Key Pokémon Day highlights include:

Pokémon Trading Card Game Trade & Play Events
Select retailers, including GameStop and Best Buy in the US and EB Games in Canada, will host Trade & Play events for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in celebration of the latest expansion, Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up. Attendees will receive a free oversize booster pack containing cards and other goodies (while supplies last), and they'll have the opportunity to play the Pokémon TCG and trade cards with other fans. Event details for participating retailers are as follows:

• GameStop: Over 2,500 stores in the US will host events on February 23 and February 24. In addition, GameStop will release an exclusive Lapras plush by Wicked Cool Toys during the events.
• Best Buy: Over 100 stores in the US will host events on February 23.
• EB Games: Over 100 stores in Canada will host events on February 23.

Curated Animated Content on Twitch, Pokémon TV, and Broadcast
Trainers will be able to relive some of their favorite moments from the animated TV series and movies as the Twitch Pokémon Marathon returns on Pokémon Day. From February 27 through May 5, fans can tune in to twitch.tv/twitchpresents to watch Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon the Series: Black & White, Pokémon the Series: XY, and select movies.

Twitch will showcase some of their favorite episodes and movies all day on February 27, with content highlighting Pokémon like Pikachu, Zekrom, Eevee, Snorlax, and others that appear as TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX from the recently released Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion.

On Pokémon TV, available via the app for iOS and Android devices and on Pokémon.com, fans can watch episodes featuring Gengar and Mimikyu, which can also be found paired together as a TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX. Disney XD in the US and YTV in Canada will also join the fun by showcasing blocks of fan-favorite episodes on February 27.

Brand-New Collection from Pokémon Center
Pokémon Center will release Poké Ball Classics, a new collection of premium-quality apparel and accessories that are fitting for the workplace and dressy occasions. Sporting a clean and crisp Poké Ball pattern, the line includes a bifold wallet, tie, infinity scarf, polo shirt, messenger bag, and Fossil watches for women and men.


Poké Ball Classics will be available starting February 27 at PokemonCenter.com, the premier destination for Pokémon merchandise in the US.

Pokémon Streetwear Collaboration with 10.Deep
Pokémon will soon debut a US streetwear apparel collaboration with streetwear brand 10.Deep Clothing Inc. The Pokémon Company International and 10.Deep have partnered to create a capsule collection for spring/summer 2019, with apparel featuring the infamous Team Rocket.


The items will be available on February 27 at a pop-up event taking place at the 10.Deep flagship store in New York City and on 10Deep.com. Following the initial launch, the line will be available at select boutiques.

Special Toys and Retail Promotions
On February 27, The Pokémon Company International and Funko will add Bulbasaur to their roster of Funko Pop! Pokémon figures. Fans can sign up at Funko.com to receive updates on product availability.

In addition, Build-A-Bear Workshop will offer an online discount of up to 30 percent off all Pokémon bundles at buildabear.com and buildabear.co.uk from February 25 through February 27.

The Nintendo Store in New York City, United States has announced their schedule for the Pokémon Day 2019 festivities. From February 27th, 2019 until March 3rd, 2019, there will be numerous events taking place each day to promote the Pokémon franchise.


Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
3pm-6pm: Face Painting
4pm-5pm: Trade 'n' Play card activity
5pm-6pm: Q&A with Nintendo Treehouse
6pm-8pm: Pikachu & Eevee appearance

Thursday, February 28th, 2019
6pm-7pm: Q&A with Nintendo Treehouse
6pm-8pm: Pikachu & Eevee appearance

Friday, March 1st, 2019
4pm-5pm: Trade 'n' Play card activity
5pm-6pm: Q&A with Nintendo Treehouse
6pm-8pm: Pikachu & Eevee appearance

Saturday, March 2nd, 2019
11am-12pm: Trade 'n' Play card activity
11am-2pm: Face Painting
12pm-2pm: Pikachu & Eevee appearance
2pm-3pm: Q&A with Nintendo Treehouse

Sunday, March 3rd, 2019
11am-12pm: Trade 'n' Play card activity
11am-2pm: Face Painting
12pm-2pm: Pikachu & Eevee appearance
2pm-3pm: Q&A with Nintendo Treehouse

Source: https://twitter.com/NintendoNYC/status/1095010021702807552

Nintendo has announced plans to open Nintendo TOKYO, the first officially operated Nintendo store in Japan. The store is scheduled to open at the Shibuya PARCO in Tokyo, Japan in the fall of 2019. Nintendo plans to host events, game experiences in addition to selling games and merchandise. The store should also stock some Pokémon related items.


Source: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/2019/190201_2.html

Nintendo presented their Earnings Release for the Nine-Month Period Ended December 2018 on January 31st, 2019. A new Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch is still on the announced launch schedule for late 2019 in Japan. Nintendo also revealed the current sales numbers for many of the current Pokémon titles.

Pokémon X and Y: 16.37 million
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: 14.17 million
Pokémon Sun and Moon: 16.14 million
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon: 8.28 million
Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee: 10 million (1.85 million copies in Japan, 8.16 million overseas)

Consolidated Operating Results

For the nine months ended December 31, 2018, three Nintendo Switch titles became major hits with record sales, which helped invigorate the platform. They are, Super Mario Party released in October, at 5.3 million units, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! released in November, at 10 million units, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate released in December, at 12.08million units.

Sources: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2019/190131_2e.pdf and https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2019/190131e.pdf

Nintendo has announced that starting on December 14th, 2018, players of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate that also have played Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! / Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! and have a save file on their Nintendo Switch system, will unlock the Partner Pikachu or Partner Eevee spirits. They can also be unlocked by completing challenges too.


Source: https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/1069040555672383488

From November 16th, 2018 until November 26th, 2018, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! have sold a combined 1.5 million copies in the United States. Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon has sold 2.2 million copies since its launch on November 17th, 2017.

Nintendo Hits Big Milestones from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday

Nintendo Switch set two new records from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday: It became the best-selling Nintendo console in U.S. history for that five-day period, surpassing even Wii system sales. Nintendo Switch also had its best-selling week ever in the United States. In fact, according to Adobe Analytics, Nintendo Switch was among the most-purchased items online on Thanksgiving Day and the overall top-selling video game product online for the Black Friday-Cyber Monday time period.

Strong demand resulted in shoppers buying more than $250 million in Nintendo products from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, according to Nintendo’s internal sales figures, demonstrating that Nintendo has something for everyone this holiday season. That sales total accounts for video game systems like Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, retro systems like Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition and Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition, as well as all Nintendo-produced games and accessories. Total U.S. hardware sales for Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday increased 45 percent over the same period in 2017.

And that doesn’t even take into account that one of the most anticipated video game events of the year is still to come: the Dec. 7 launch of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game. As previously announced, the game has become not only the most pre-sold Nintendo Switch game of all time, but also the most pre-sold Super Smash Bros. game ever in the series.

Unless otherwise noted, the following data from Nintendo covers Nov. 22 to Nov. 26, and is specific to the U.S. only:

• Nintendo Switch hardware sales grew 115 percent compared to the same period in 2017.
• Lifetime sales of Nintendo Switch, which is entering only its second holiday season, have reached more than 8.2 million units.
• Sales of first-party games, including digital downloads, topped 1 million units Nov. 22-26, beating 2017’s totals by 78 percent.
• Nintendo Switch games Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! have hit combined U.S. sales of more than 1.5 million units since their Nov. 16 launch.
• Additionally, after 12 months of availability, lifetime combined sales of the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon games crossed 2.2 million.

Nintendo has added a Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! / Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! wallpaper for PC, smart phone, or tablet to their My Nintendo rewards program. The wallpaper costs 50 Platinum Points to redeem.

Reward info

My Nintendo members! Redeem your points to get a new wallpaper for your smartphone and PC featuring the stars of the new Pokémon™: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon™: Let's Go, Eevee! games.

It can be downloaded in eleven different resolutions for PC, smart phone, or tablet.

Available sizes
Landscape format:
3840x2160・ 2560x1440・1920x1080・1366x768・1280x1024

Portrait format:
(Pikachu): 1440x2560・1242x2208・1080x1920・750x1334・720x1280・640x1136
(Eevee): 1440x2560・1242x2208・1080x1920・750x1334・720x1280・640x1136

Sources: https://my.nintendo.com/news/4202158adf9cead2 and https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/73fb4ffe323b3797

Nintendo has announced that they are doing a Nintendo Switch Holiday Experience where they will be setting up kiosks around the United States during the Christmas season which have demos of the latest games for people to try out in person. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! / Let's Go, Eevee, Super Mario Party, Nintendo Labo, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Just Dance 2109 and Overcooked 2 will all be playable.

Event locations:

Dates: November 10th, 2018 through December 16th, 2018
Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-9pm, Friday 3-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 11am-6pm

• Arizona - Arrowhead Towne Center - 7700 W Arrowhead Towne Center - Glendale, AZ 85308 - Lower Level - Near Santa Set
  
• California - Del Amo Fashion Center - 3525 W Carson St - Torrance, CA 90503 - Main level between Hugo Boss and Michael Kors
  
• California - Westfield Valley Fair - 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd - Santa Clara, CA 95050 - Level 1 Center Court adjacent to MAC Cosmetics Store
  
• Florida - The Florida Mall - 8001 S Orange Blossom Trail - Orlando, FL 32809 - Between Dining Pavilion and Center Court
  
• Georgia - Mall of Georgia - 3333 Buford Dr - Buford, GA 30519 - Lower Level Belk Court
  
• Illinois - Woodfield Mall - 5 Woodfield Mall - Schaumburg, IL 60173 - Located in Grand Court
  
• Minnesota - Mall of America™ - 60 E Broadway - Bloomington, MN 55425 - The Rotunda
  
• New York - Queens Center - 90-15 Queens Blvd - Elmhurst, NY 11373 - Level 3 Center Court, Near Champs
  
• Pennsylvania - King of Prussia Mall - 690 W. DeKalb Pike - King of Prussia, PA 19406 - Clock Tower Court
  
• Texas - Memorial City Mall - 303 Memorial City Way - Houston, TX 77024 - Begins on Nov. 11 - The Xfinity Fireplace
  
• Virginia - Tysons Corner Center - 1961 Chain Bridge Rd - Tysons Corner, VA 22102 - Lower Level Macy's Court
  

Nintendo Switch Holiday Experience gives fans a chance to try games—and score a free gift!

Heading to the mall to do some holiday shopping? Be on the lookout for the Nintendo Switch Holiday Experience, coming to select shopping centers around the U.S. starting on Nov. 10. It's a great opportunity to not only try out the hottest Nintendo Switch games of the holiday season, but also get gift ideas for friends and family.

If you are a My Nintendo member and check in at the event, you can also receive a free gift, like a My Nintendo rally towel, a My Nintendo pop socket, a Nintendo Switch tote bag, or Nintendo character stickers! (While supplies last.)

Source: https://my.nintendo.com/news/e9bebd2024cfdd08