McDonalds TCG Campaign July 2012
Participating McDonalds restaurants in Japan will be distributing Pokémon Trading Cards as part of their Happy Meal. The campaign lasts for only two days from Saturday July 28th, 2012 until Sunday July 29th, 2012. Two cards will be distributed those days and those that purchase the Happy Meal will r...
Pokémon Power Bracket
The official Pokémon website has put up a new Pokémon voting bracket. Viewers of the site can view the current days Pokémon matchup and vote for their favorite. The tournament will put some of the most amazing Pokémon together in head-to-head matchups throughout the summer! The Pokémon Power Bracket...
Pokédex 3D Pro Promotional Video
A new Pokédex 3D Pro promotional video was posted on the Official Japanese Pokémon website which showcases the upcoming update to the Nintendo 3DS title. The video confirms that all formes are in the game and it shows off the Pokémon Challenge mode where players can answer multiple choice questions....
America's Elite Pokémon Players take on the World in Hawaii
The United States 2012 Pokémon National Championships took place at the Indiana Convention Center on June 29th through July 1st, 2012. Over 2,000 Pokémon Trainers gathered at the Indiana Convention Center, making the 2012 US Pokémon National Championships the biggest Pokémon tournament ever held. Th...
15th Movie Preview Showing - Nakano Sun Plaza
On July 1st, 2012, a preview showing of the 15th movie was shown at Nakano Sun Plaza (中野サンプラザ). In attendance was Rica Matsumoto (松本梨香), Shoko Nakagawa (中川翔子), Kunihiko Yuyama (湯山邦彦), Kōichi Yamadera (山寺宏一), Rola (ローラ), Katsumi Takahashi (高橋克実) and Natsuna Watanabe (渡辺夏菜). Also in attendance was Mom...
World Hobby Fair 2012 Summer
The World Hobby Fair 2012 Summer was held at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 9-11 on June 29th, 2012 and June 30th, 2012. 100000 visitors were expected to attend the event. Pokémon AR Searcher was in full display promoting the game for the Nintendo 3DS. Also the recently released Pokém...
Black 2 White 2 Launches on October 7th, 2012 in North America; October 12th, 2012 in Europe
Nintendo has announced the launch dates for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 in North America and Europe. The games will be released on October 7th, 2012 in North America and October 12th, 2012 in Europe. Below is the press release. Confirmed English Names: PokéWood (ポケウッド) is called PokéStar...
Pokémon Conquest set to launch on July 27th in Europe
Nintendo Europe has announced that Pokémon Conquest will launch in Europe on July 27th, 2012. Apparently according to various video game websites that cover France releases, Pokémon Conquest will not be released in France. Below is the press release. Press Release Pokémon Conquest for Ninten...
Pokémon Global Link Relaunches With A Fresh Look And Cool New Features
The Pokémon Global Link website relaunched the on June 20th, 2012 with a fresh new look and a couple of new features. The Icy Cave was added and new furniture was also added to the catalog. The Pokémon Doll Catalogue was also added in the update. A listing of the new items is available on our Dream ...
Over a Million Pre-orders of Black 2 White 2 / Launch Date Event
The Japanese version of Pokémon Black 2 White 2 were released on June 23rd, 2012. It was announced that pre-orders of the game topped a million copies for both games combined. As of June 17th, 2012, there was 1.16 million pre-orders for the games. This marks the first time that two consecutive serie...
TheSpeedGamers Pokémon Marathon Reach Goal
TheSpeedGamers held their weeklong marathon from June 15th, 2012 until June 22nd, 2012. Their objective was to catch all 646 avaiable Pokémon throughout the various games of the franchise while raising money for ACT Today!, a charity supporting Autism awareness and treatment. During the marathon, Th...
Nintendo Direct June 2012
The Nintendo Direct conferences for North America, Europe and Japan all aired today and revealed various information about the Nintendo 3DS and the Pokémon franchise. The Nintendo 3DS XL was announced and features bigger screens. The upper widescreen display is 4.88 inches while the lower screen is ...
New TCG Mechanic ACE SPEC / Freeze Bolt Cold Flare Commercial
As previously revealed, the next Japanese Pokémon Card Game expansion set is called Freeze Bolt and Cold Flare (フリーズボルト コールドフレア). It will be released in Japan on July 13th, 2012 and will feature 59 cards including Black Kyurem and White Kyurem. Booster packs will sell for 158yen. The official Japane...
United States and Canadian TCG and VG National Championships Announced
Full details about the TCG and VG National Championships has been announced by the official Pokémon website. The U.S. National Championships will be held at the Indiana Convention Center (100 South Capitol Avenue, 46225-1071) in Indianapolis, Indiana, from Friday, June 29th, through Sunday, July 1st...
Dragon Type Pokémon Debut in Dragons Exalted Expansion
The official press release for the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Black and White Dragons Exalted was released today which included a first look at three of the upcoming cards as well as the theme decks and booster card packaging. The expansion will be released in North American on August 15th, 2012. Below ...
PIKACHU THE MOVIE PREMIUM BOX 1998-2010 Bluray Set
Various online retailers have revealed that the PIKACHU THE MOVIE PREMIUM BOX 1998-2010 Bluray Set will be released in Japan on November 28th, 2012 for 38,640yen ($485USD before tax, shipping and duty). The Bluray set includes the first 13th Pocket Monsters movies and 5 shorts. Last years movies are...
Momo-clo Summer Fun "Summer Dive 2012 Tour" NHK Hall
On June 17th, 2012, a live performance of the Momo-clo Summer Fun "Summer Dive 2012 Tour" (ももクロ夏のバカ騒ぎSummer Dive 2012 Tour NHKホール大会) took place at NHK Hall and was broadcast throughout Japan. Promoted as a 3D event, Momo-iro Clover Z which includes Reni Takagi (高城れに) who is Purple, Kanako Momota (百田...
Pokémon Conquest Passwords Revealed
Pokémon Conquest passwords have been announced in various media outlets and can be used to unlock special Pokémon which will appear somewhere in the game. The passwords can be entered from the menu screen. Each password can only be used once. Note: Do not enter any unofficial passwords. If you enter...
Pokémon Smash 89
The announcer introduced the show by saying: "Today we'll celebrate a brand new start of Pokémon Best Wishes Season 2! So stay with us! Pokémon Smash!" The episode started of with the Smash crew looking at a countdown clock that had 143 hours left on it till Pocket Monsters Black 2 and White 2 would...
MoexKon Cover Black 2 White 2 / 15th Movie
This week from June 13th, 2012 until June 15th, 2012 on the Japanese public relations program MoexKon (もえ×こん) hosted by Moeko "Moe" Ueda (植田 萌子) and Asami "Kon" Konno (紺野あさ美), the show covered Pocket Monsters Black 2 White 2, the Meloetta dance and Mitemite kotchitchi as well as the 15th Movie and s...
