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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.
VIZ Kids has announced that the popular manga series Pokémon Black and White, Pokémon Adventures Diamond and Pearl/Platinum and Pokémon Adventures: HeartGold and SoulSilver will launch in the British and Irish Markets.

Press Release

San Francisco, CA, May 20, 2013 – Viz Media, LLC (Viz Media) brings the fun and adventure of the popular POKÉMON manga (graphic novel) franchise to the United Kingdom and Ireland for the first time. Simon & Schuster U.K. is the official distributor of Viz Media titles in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Several POKÉMON manga series are scheduled for release under the company's VIZ Kids imprint and kicks off with the U.K. debut of POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE, now available. The series is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will carry an RRP of £3.99. Viz Media plans to follow this title with the debut of POKÉMON ADVENTURES: DIAMOND AND PEARL/PLATINUM on June 6th and will launch the POKÉMON ADVENTURES: HEARTGOLD AND SOULSILVER series later this Autumn.

POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE introduces readers to Pokémon Trainers Black and White! His entire life, Trainer 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. Trainer White runs a thriving talent agency for performing Pokémon. She dreams of making her Tepig, Gigi, into a star! Together, Black and White continue on their journey...What surprising new Pokémon – and people – will they meet next?!

The POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE manga series was written by Hidenori Kusaka, with artwork by Satoshi Yamamoto, and was inspired by the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games. Pokémon is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, having sold more than 236 million games worldwide to date.

“POKÉMON is a property that is universally loved by millions of readers of all ages around the world, and the forthcoming U.K. and Ireland launch of popular story arcs like POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: DIAMOND AND PEARL/PLATINUM, and POKÉMON ADVENTURES: HEARTGOLD AND SOULSILVER will bring the fun and exciting adventures of Pokémon manga to an awaiting audience in Britain and Ireland,” says Kevin Hamric, Viz Media Director of Publishing, Sales and Marketing. “Viz Media is committed to bringing more manga titles to the U.K. and Irish markets, and we look forward to announcing additional new releases in the very near future!”
The official Pokémon website has posted a lot of new information about the upcoming games Pokémon X and Y. Below are the details and the press release.



Helioptile Fletchling Pancham Gogoat
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Spanish: Helioptile
Italian: Helioptile
French: Galvaran
German: Eguana
Japanese: エリキテル
Spanish: Fletchling
Italian: Fletchling
French: Passerouge
German: Dartiri
Japanese: ヤヤコマ
Spanish: Pancham
Italian: Pancham
French: Pandespiègle
German: Pam-Pam
Japanese: ヤンチャム
Spanish: Gogoat
Italian: Gogoat
French: Chevroum
German: Chevrumm
Japanese: ゴーゴート

The Kalos Region

Your adventure in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y takes place in the Kalos region, home to beautiful skies and forests! The Kalos region is full of interesting places to visit and explore! The mysterious Kalos region is shaped intriguingly like a star.

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Lumiose City

The central city of the Kalos region is Lumiose City, a thriving metropolis filled with customers checking out its variety of shops. Many roads extend from the iconic tower at the city's center.

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Characters

Humans and Pokémon peacefully coexist in the world of Pokémon. In addition to playing as a human hero, you'll meet many other folks. Some of them will help you on adventure, while many others will stand in your way!

Hero and Heroine

Before your adventure begins, you will first select whether you want to play as a male or female hero. Your adventure will be largely the same no matter what your choice.

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Trailer Video


THE KALOS REGION AND MORE NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN POKÉMON FROM POKÉMON X AND POKÉMON Y INTRODUCED

Four Brand-New Pokémon, the New Region, and Official Package Art Revealed for the First Time - BELLEVUE, Wash.—May 14, 2013—When Pokémon fans begin their thrilling 3D adventure in Pokémon X or Pokémon Y this October, they will be transported into an entirely new region called Kalos. A mysterious place that is shaped like a star, Kalos is a region where players will encounter beautiful forests, thriving cities, and many never-before-seen Pokémon. The central city of this breathtaking region is Lumiose City, a metropolis featuring a tower that is set to become an iconic structure in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

While exploring the Kalos region, Trainers will encounter many new Pokémon that they can battle, catch, and add to their Pokédex. A Trainer is only as good as the Pokémon he or she befriends. Seven new Pokémon debuting in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y were introduced earlier this year—and today, four additional Pokémon are being revealed for the first time. These Pokémon add to the more than 640 Pokémon that have been encountered in previous games.

The cowardly Pokémon Helioptile, a Normal- and Electric-type Pokémon, can generate enough electricity through sunbathing to power machinery. But wise Trainers won’t be deterred by Helioptile’s lack of bravery. It knows Parabolic Charge, a brand-new move where Helioptile attacks everything around it. Helioptile's HP is restored by half the damage taken by those hit.

Fletchling, a Normal- and Flying-type Pokémon, sings with a beautiful chirp that is sure to delight any Trainer. Although it is known to be very friendly, Fletchling will suddenly unleash relentless attacks once it’s in battle. For example, when it uses its Fire-type move Flame Charge in battle, in addition to doing damage, Fletchling’s Speed increases every time.

With a leaf always in its mouth and an intimidating glare that is rarely effective, Fighting-type Pokémon Pancham shows its playful side when it lets out a little smile when its head is pat. Pancham can learn a brand-new move, Parting Shot, which not only lowers an opponent’s Attack and Special Attack, but also allows Pancham to switch out for another Pokémon in a Trainer’s party during battle.

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y introduce a new method of transportation—riding the brand-new Pokémon, Gogoat. This large Grass-type Pokémon is a reliable way to travel certain parts of Lumiose City. In battle, it can use Horn Leech to recover HP equal to half the damage dealt by this move.

These brand-new Pokémon and others caught in the Kalos region will be added to a player’s Pokédex that, for the first time, will be divided into three unique areas within the region. There is much to explore in the Kalos region, and many Pokémon to encounter when Pokémon X and Pokémon Y debut worldwide this October. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months!

Sources: http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/story/ and http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=38836
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.

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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.

DLC DLC

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.

PromoFigure

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
Gamestop stores across North America will be distributing a Meloetta for players of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 or White 2 from March 4th, 2013 until March 24th, 2013. Further details will be posted at a later time.

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Meloetta is about to take the stage!

Visit participating GameStop stores from March 4th, 2013 to get the Mythical Pokémon Meloetta!

Keep checking Pokemon.com to find out how you can add Meloetta to your game via a special distribution event at GameStop stores. You'll need a system in the Nintendo DS or Nintendo 3DS family, plus a Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, or Pokémon White Version 2 game. This Meloetta character distribution will also be available in Canada at participating EB Games locations starting March 9th.

The distribution event will run for a limited time—so don't miss this opportunity to get Meloetta!

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/vg_blackwhite2_meloetta_distribution-2013-02-04/

Taiwanese Genesect Distribution

The First Taipei International Comic and Animation Festival (2013台北國際動漫節) will debut on February 14th, 2013 and go until February 18th, 2013. The festival takes place at the Taipei Show Hall (the former World Trade Center) and the doors open at 10am daily and close at 6pm. A lot of My-Cartoon products will be shown at their booth and available for purchase at the event as well as many imported goods from the Japanese Pokémon Centers.

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Genesect will be distributed at the festival for players that have the Japanese Versions of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 or White 2. Entrance tickets for the festival do cost 100yuan (100元) though.

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News Posting

好康三 夢幻的神奇寶貝『蓋諾賽克特』配信活動

現場購買《神奇寶貝》系列週邊商品(包含影音),即可下載『蓋諾賽克特』乙次。 注意事項:
1.需攜帶任天堂DS遊戲軟體(日版「神奇寶貝黑2、白2」或是「神奇寶貝黑、白」的其中一片。)※海外版無法下載
2.需攜帶任天堂DS系列主機(任天堂3DS、DSi LL、DSi、DS Lite、DS的其中任何一台都可以下載。)※請充飽電再到現場下載

Sources: http://www.my-cartoon.com.tw/event/tca/, http://www.ccpa.org.tw/tca/index.php and http://www.ccpa.org.tw/tca/new048.php

League Players: Get your Garchomp!

A tough and battle-ready Garchomp is waiting for Pokémon League players!

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If you are registered as having played at a Pokémon League event, you automatically qualify for this Garchomp. All you have to do to get this Pokémon is go to the Promotions page at the Pokémon Global Link and follow the instructions. The next time you use Game Sync, Garchomp will be added to your game!

Details of this event have been added to our event page.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/op_pgl_claim_garchomp-2013-01-31/
The Japanese Pokémon Global Link website has announced that the Diamond and Pearl Legendary Poké Dolls will be distributed to players of the Japanese Black and White games. Dialga, Palkia and Giratina can be unlocked via a password sent to all Pokémon Daisuki Club members on February 13th, 2013.

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A new Zukan skin was also announced by the Japanese Pokémon Global Link website and its blue color is based upon Cheren. The skin will be available from February 5th, 2013 until March 26th, 2013. The password has yet to be announced.

2013 Winter Friendly—January Press Release News

Start training for the 2013 Winter Friendly, the latest Wi-Fi Competition to put your battling skills to the test. The 2013 Winter Friendly—January is open to all Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 players around the world.

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Registration for the 2013 Winter Friendly begins at 0:00:00 UTC on Thursday, February 7, 2013, and goes until 23:59:00 UTC on Thursday, February 14, 2013, unless the player cap is reached before then. Space is limited for the 2013 Winter Friendly, so be sure to register as soon as possible.

The tournament starts at 0:00:00 UTC on Friday, February 15, 2013!

Kanto Cup (カントーカップ)

The Kanto Cup (カントーカップ) Wi-Fi tournament has been announced for all players of the Japanese versions of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. players. Registration for the tournament is from February 15th, 2013 at 13:00 until February 22nd, 2013 at 23:59. The tournament starts on February 23rd, 2013 at 00:00 and goes until February 25th, 2013 at 23:59. This tournament is a Single Battle and only Kanto Pokémon can participate with the exception of Mewtwo and Mew. All participants will receive the Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise C-Gear skin for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. They were previously only available in Black and White. Our C-Gear page has been updated with the information.

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Our WiFi Competitions page has been updated for both the Kanto Cup (カントーカップ) and the 2013 Winter Friendly—January.

Sources: http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/568, http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/#/information/567, http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/about/sp/kc2013/ and http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pgl_2013_winter_friendly-2013-01-31/
It has been revealed that Kyurem VS The Sword of Justice will be available to view in select Hoyts Cinemas in Australia for at least the weekends of February 16th/17th and February 23rd/24th, 2013. The DVD and Bluray will then be released by Beyond Home Entertainment the following week on March 6th, 2013. The DVD's and Bluray have been added to our database and more information about them can be found there.

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Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice in select Hoyts Cinemas

Hoyts Plus presents... Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice

During a train trip, Ash and friends spot an injured Pokémon they don ’t recognize. They’re planning a rescue when the train is attacked by the Legendary Kyurem! Ash and the others manage to get the unfamiliar Pokémon to safety, and they learn its story...

The Mythical Pokémon Keldeo is on a mission to rescue its friends - Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, the Swords of Justice - from Kyurem’s icy clutches. But Kyurem has other ideas, and when it transforms into Black Kyurem or White Kyurem for greater power, things look grim!

Can Keldeo find the courage to stand up to this menace? Find out at selected Hoyts cinemas from 16 February!

Saturday 16 February and Sunday 17 February - Banter Pokémon Trading Card Demonstrations

Banter will be offering Pokémon Trading card demonstrations 1 hour prior to the Pokémon screenings at the following locations:

NSW - Blacktown
ACT – Woden
VIC – Eastland
QLD – Stafford
SA – Tea Tree Plaza
WA – Garden City

Sources: http://www.hoyts.com.au/Movies/Events/Pokemon_Movie_Kyurem.aspx and http://www.hoyts.com.au/Movies/details/Pokemon_Kyurem_vs_Sword.aspx

The Sword of Justice DVD and Bluray / Rival Destinies - Collection 1 DVD

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Release Date: 2013-03-06
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Release Date: 2013-03-06
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Release Date: 2013-02-06
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Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice DVD and Bluray Info

During a train trip, Ash and friends spot an injured Pokémon they don’t recognize. They’re planning a rescue when the train is attacked by the Legendary Kyurem! Ash and the others manage to get the unfamiliar Pokémon to safety, and they learn its story. The Mythical Pokémon Keldeo is on a mission to rescue its friends - Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, the Swords of Justice - from Kyurem’s icy clutches. But Kyurem has other ideas, and when it transforms into Black Kyurem or White Kyurem for greater power, things look grim! Can Keldeo find the courage to stand up to this menace?

Pokémon Season 15: Rival Destinies - Collection 1

New foes, new friends, and dozens of never-before-seen Pokémon await Ash and Pikachu as they continue to explore the Unova region! It won’t be long before Ash finds himself up against the ultimate battle challenge: Alder, the Champion Master of Unova! Ash’s friends face their own trials as one fights for the right to continue her travels, and another confronts a returning challenge from the past. And it will take the combined strength of Ash, Cilan, and Iris to save an island from the clashing forces of three powerful and mysterious Legendary Pokémon! All that and Ash still has Gym badges to earn if he hopes to make it to the Unova League—can he prevail against Gym Leaders like the electrifying Elesa and no-nonsense Clay?

Source: http://www.beyondhomeentertainment.com.au
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata simultaneously broadcasted worldwide a Nintendo Direct broadcast where he announced Pokémon X and Y (ポケットモンスター X・Y). The games will be released worldwide in October of 2013 for the Nintendo 3DS. The names mark the end of the color naming scheme that have been used on all the main handheld games since the series was first released. This also marks the first time that the games have launched worldwide but it appears that Korea will not be part of the worldwide release as Mr. Iwata did not list it and the on screen caption indicated some countries would not be part of the worldwide release. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 was just released in Korea on November 8th, 2012. Nintendo 3DS features will be incorporated into the games and the teams are currently still working on the games.

Mr. Iwata noted that a significant number of resources is required to localize the games to each countries language and their challenge has always been how to distribute the Pokémon games around the world at the same time while ensuring that the quality remains high. With the release of Pokémon X and Y, they have been able to overcome this challenge.

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Pokémon X and Pokémon Y marks the start of the 6th Generation and a lot of new Pokémon will be announced. The new starters were announced during the Nintendo Direct and what looks like 2 new legendary Pokémon were also revealed. The starters are as follows: Water-type Froakkie, Grass-type Chespin and the Fire-type Fennekin.

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Water Type Grass Type Fire Type
Spanish: Froakkie
Italian: Froakkie
French: Grenousse
German: Froxy
Japanese: ケロマツ
Spanish: Chespin
Italian: Chespin
French: Marisson
German: Igamaro
Japanese: ハリマロン
Spanish: Fennekin
Italian: Fennekin
French: Feunnec
German: Fynx
Japanese: フォッコ

New Legendary Pokémon - Xerneas and Yveltal

On January 9th, 2013, the official Pokémon X and Pokémon Y revealed the names of Xerneas and Yveltal.

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Trailer Video


Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/PokemonCoJp

Pokémon Nintendo Direct - 2013-01-08


Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/NintendoUKofficial

Press Release

BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan 08, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Pokemon Company and Nintendo announced today that the next generation of Pokemon video games, Pokemon X and Pokemon Y, will launch worldwide in October exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS system. New Pokemon, a new storyline set in a spectacular 3D world, and dynamic battles instantly make Pokemon X and Pokemon Y two of the most highly anticipated video game titles of 2013.

"The worldwide launch of Pokemon X and Pokemon Y this October allows players to begin their adventures at the same time," said Tsunekazu Ishihara, CEO of The Pokemon Company. "Now, Pokemon fans across the globe can discover the secrets of Pokemon games and can collect, battle, and trade with each other immediately."

"We brought Pokemon into an entirely new dimension and we're incredibly excited to bring Pokemon X and Pokemon Y to fans," said Junichi Masuda, video game director at GAME FREAK inc. "The stunning visuals, a completely redesigned environment, game scenario, music, and communication features will bring smiles to the faces of video game players around the world."

Want an early sneak peek at Pokemon X and Pokemon Y? Visit Pokemon.com to watch a video introducing this new Pokemon adventure, including an exciting first look at the new starter Pokemon in battle! Fans can also catch a glimpse of the newest Legendary Pokemon and gameplay footage from the upcoming titles.

Pokemon X and Pokemon Y will be the blueprint for an exciting array of new animation, Pokemon TCG, and toys debuting around the world.

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The official Nintendo of Japan and Nintendo UK sites and the Nintendo of America twitter have posted further details on the January 8th announcement. A special version of the Nintendo Direct presentation, called Pokémon Direct, will be hosted by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata and simultaneously broadcast worldwide at 8pm JST, 6am EST and 11am GMT. We'll update the site with the latest information as it's revealed.

Pokemon X and Pokemon Y for the Nintendo 3DS confirmed.
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Sources: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/pokemon/direct20130108/index.html
http://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2013/January/Watch-a-Pokemon-Direct-broadcast-on-January-8th-at-11-a-m-UK-time--699197.html
https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/288284171548368896
The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that there will be a major announcement on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013. A Black 2 White 2 ad airing on Kids Station and other television stations in Japan has been broadcasting a notice at the end of the commercial indicating the same announcement date. The webpage tells people to bookmark it and not to forget to check out the page on that day.

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Smash 117

Shigeki Morimoto is scheduled to appear once again on Smash 117 which airs on January 6th, 2013 according to Junichi Masuda's Twitter feed. Contrary to what many Pokémon fansites and news outlets are speculating about his appearance, this is a scheduled appearance as the last time he was on Smash was for the 4th Smash tournament as a judge and spectator.

Both will Shigeki Morimoto (森本茂樹) and Junichi Masuda (増田順一) be taking a similar role in this episode as they did in the previous episode. Despite there being a large announcement on January 8th, 2013, it is VERY unlikely that Masuda or Morimoto will announce anything on Smash 117 as most of the live action part of the episode will be filled with the tournament like last time. There is even more participants in this 5th tournament than in the 4th tournament, so they will already be stretched for time.

It is also VERY unlikely that The Pokémon Company would trump their own announcement by two days. Whatever the announcement is, Smash will cover it in their Marketing Department segment sometime mid to late January 2013.

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/important_announce/

Official Pokémon Twitter

Pokémon fans, mark your calendars! Check http://Pokemon.com on January 8th for some big news!

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Source: https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/287258497253515266