Tag Archives: pokemon

Mon, Sep 05, 2011 | 03:20 BST

New Pokémon Centre to support victims of Tohoku quake

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As Japan’s Tohoku region struggles to rebuild following the devastating earthquakes of March, a new Pokémon Centre aims to raise funds and provide emotional support for children affected by the far-reaching disaster.

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Wed, Aug 31, 2011 | 09:05 BST

Wednesday Shorts – Deus Ex, EVO, Fallout, Pokémon video edition

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Once a sanctity of hallowed soundbites, the daily Shorts is rapidly transforming into an excuse to post videos.

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Thu, Jul 21, 2011 | 22:18 BST

Thursday Shorts II: Nintendownloads, Zelda concert, Pokemon, more

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Just because the headline is Nintendo-centric, doesn’t mean the entire post is riddled with nothing else. There’s plenty more below the break. Trust us.

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Tue, Jul 05, 2011 | 20:29 BST

Pokemon Say Tap hitting iDevices and Android in Japan this summer

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A Pokemon game has been announced for a non-Nintendo console? Inconceivable! And yes, it means what we think it means.

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Sat, Apr 23, 2011 | 15:21 BST

Rumor – Dengeki Nintendo magazine to reveal new Pokemon title in May issue

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Dengeki Nintendo magazine is reporting that a new Pokemon game will be revealed in its May issue.

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Fri, Apr 15, 2011 | 14:23 BST

Pokémon sells nearly 2.5 Million in Nintendo’s best March in US portable history

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Nintendo has sent word that March was rather kind to it in the Pokémon department, what with Black and White versions moving over 1 million units each.

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Sat, Mar 26, 2011 | 13:20 GMT

Pokemon Black and White move over 2 million copies in two weeks in the US

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NOA has tweeted the news that Pokemon Black and White have sold over 2 million units in the US since both games were released two weeks ago on March 6.

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Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 21:16 GMT

Tuesday shorts – HOARD dates, WOW housing, other STUFF

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Because there are loads of little stories and not loads of time.

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Tue, Mar 01, 2011 | 16:27 GMT

Tuesday shorts, part 2: DA2 character interaction, Child of Eden’s vibrating belt, more

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So. Much. News. Be sure to scan the smaller headlines from earlier on today in Brenna’s round-up before subconsciously absorbing the one-hit stories after the break.

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Tue, Feb 15, 2011 | 06:17 GMT

GameFreak shoots down Wii Pokemon RPG, says core series will “always” be portable

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The part of us that’s still ten-years-old is crying right now. Look what you did, GameFreak. Look what you did.

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Sun, Feb 13, 2011 | 22:51 GMT

No “Grey” edition to grace Pokémon Black and White

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Pokémon developer Gamefreak has said current iteration Black and White will not see a “director’s cut” third entry, putting paid to persistent rumblings of a Pokémon “Grey”.

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Tue, Feb 08, 2011 | 21:41 GMT

Pokémon Black and White TV spots collected

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The first US TV spots for Pokémon Black and White have been airing, and somebody’s collected them all neatly into one tidy package, just in case you feel the need for non-stop marketing patronizing.

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Fri, Jan 28, 2011 | 15:31 GMT

Iwata: Nintendo “developing Pokémon-related products for 3DS, Wii”

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In an announcement which has surprised and shocked a total of zero people, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has said the company is “developing Pokemon-related” titles for 3DS and Wii.

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Tue, Jan 18, 2011 | 05:27 GMT

Pokémon Black & White features streamlined gameplay mechanics

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Why bother playing a game when you can just obsessively collect every piece of information about it ahead of time? In this spirit we bring you further details of Pokémon Black & White’s veteran-friendly streamlined game mechanics, including wilderness Poké-centres, earlier introduction of advanced features, and an item for finding items. That’s meta, that is.

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Thu, Jan 13, 2011 | 23:14 GMT

Nine more Black & White Pokemon detailed

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Pokémon Black & White means new adventures, new challenges – and most of all new Pokémon for some snotty kid to beat the stuffing out of you with. There’s only one defence: swotting up on these game changers ahead of launch day.

Here’s nine to get you started. There will be a test.

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Thu, Oct 07, 2010 | 10:11 BST

Nintendo releasing Pokemon Black & White DSi in Japan

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Surprise.

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Wed, Apr 14, 2010 | 16:19 BST

Black/White introduces new Pokemons, store, visuals

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Pokemon Black/White’s featured in this week’s Famitsu, with screens and bit of new information on the title.

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Fri, Jan 29, 2010 | 10:42 GMT

New Pokemon in development for DS, release this year in Japan

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Oh Pikachu, we know you’re tired.

But wake up, you’re going to be in another Pokemon game for DS! And it’s out in Japan this year.

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Thu, Oct 22, 2009 | 10:55 BST

Japanese software sales – Pokemon, Japan chooses you!

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Media-Create’s released the latest software charts in Japan with, surprise surprise, Pokemon topping the billing.

It sold over 165k units sold, with over 2 million units sold this year.

Uncharted 2 entered the charts respectively enough, selling over 54k.

Full list is after the jump.

From Exaimner.

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Mon, Sep 28, 2009 | 14:48 BST

Dragon Quest IX in top 15 best selling games of all time in Japan

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Dragon Quest IX is already in the top 15 best selling games of all time in Japan, two and a half months after going on sale.

Thats according to a list compiled of the top 50 biggest selling games of time in the land of the rising sun, going from the Famicom to today’s systems.

The game lands in at 13 on the list with lifetime sales of 3.8 million. But it isn’t enough to overthrow Pikachu and Pokemon Red/Blue/Green/Yellow from the No. 1 spot.

Top 15 is after the jump. The full top 50 is over at Nintendo Everything.

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