Pokémon Sun and Moon (3DS) News Articles
Wednesday2nd Nov 2016
Reminder The Distribution of Mythical Pokémon Genesect is Underway
Now with a cool trailer
As we reported last week, the November Mythical Pokémon distribution is Genesect, a rather neat addition to the range of 'mon that have arrived during this Anniversary year. The good thing is that the distribution is now live, though you do have to head to a participating store to get a code. A rather flashy new trailer...
Video Latest Japanese Pokémon Sun And Moon Ads Acknowledge The Pokémon GO Effect
Linking up
Pokémon Sun and Moon comes out this month, and is sure to be a massive seller for Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Any new mainline release in this popular series is assured bumper sales of course, but this time around the hype machine has been sent into overdrive by the release of Pokémon GO on smartphones this year. This...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Pre-Load Now Available on the 3DS eShop
Be prepared
Pokémon Sun and Moon are undoubtedly the biggest hits coming to Nintendo hardware in the Holiday season, and there seems to be substantial hype around the dual release. Nintendo is making big claims about them being the biggest pre-selling games in the company's history, which shows how much appetite there is for a new generation of...
Video Check Out the First North American Pokémon Sun and Moon Commercial
A World Beyond
It seems like Pokémon Sun and Moon were only just unveiled last week, yet here we are in the home stretch to the games being on store shelves. Though the jury's still out on how they'll perform, interest in the Pokémon franchise has been quite high over this past year, and Sun and Moon have already gone on to break a few records in...
Tuesday1st Nov 2016
News Pokémon Producer Still Interested in Producing Remakes
Though no plans for Gen 2 On 3DS VC
Take a look at the eShop charts in any region and you'll see that the Gen 1 Pokémon games still consistently take the top spots, proving that there is still a market for the older Pokémon games. Over the past few years, Game Freak has also sprung to remake the first 3 generations across the most recent Nintendo...
Monday31st Oct 2016
Weirdness 'Rich and Bored' Person Promises Free Copies of Pokémon Sun and Moon, Reddit Goes Nuts
That's just cruel
Strange things happen on the internet, which is both its power and its curse. The influence of the crowd is significant, and the most random of occurrences can take on a life of their own. Such a thing has started to happen on the Pokémon subreddit, where a 'rich and bored' user made a strange offer that many appear to have taken...
Video New Pokémon Sun And Moon Commercials Hit Japanese TV
Five minutes of new gameplay footage on YouTube, too
Three new TV spots for Pokémon Sun and Moon have been released in Japan. Already confirmed as the most pre-ordered game in Nintendo's history, the latest entry in the long-running monster-catching series certainly isn't short on hype, but this trio of commercials could potentially remind less...
Friday28th Oct 2016
Video Charming Pokémon Sun and Moon Advert Shows Off Its Competitive Side
Settle it in Sun and Moon
Ever since the original Japanese unveiling trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon, there have been a couple of charming promotional videos featuring a young Japanese boy and his experiences settling down in a new home, seemingly Hawaii (playing into the inspiration for the Alola region). Now there's another extended advert with...
It's almost time to choose
As expected The Pokémon Company took the opportunity to unveil yet more details for Pokémon Sun and Moon this week. It was an exciting set of reveals, as it included the final evolutions for the three starters, a look at Guardian Pokémon for the Alola region, along with 'The Battle Tree' and some potential
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Are The "Best Pre-Selling Games in Nintendo History"
Yep, that's super effective
Not long ago we reported that Pokémon Sun and Moon are expected to make a splash this November; this was based on the President's Presentation for the company's financial reports. The presentation showed Sun and Moon trending well ahead of equivalent figures for Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby, and Nintendo s
Thursday27th Oct 2016
News Final Starter Evolutions, Gen I Treats and Region Guardians Unveiled for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Plus more new Pokemon and the Alolan Pokémon League!
The Pokémon Company has unveiled its latest information drop for Pokémon Sun and Moon, helping to boost hype further ahead of the two titles making a splash this November. As always a trailer does the job of introducing exciting details - this time we have final evolutions for the Starters,...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Are Poised to Make a Big Splash in November
One for the history books?
This past year has seen something of a resurgence for the Pokémon brand, as the Pokémon Company has gone all out in celebrating the 20th anniversary. After a strong start with the surprisingly good Pokkén Tournament, the release of Pokémon GO in the summer broke numerous records and drove sales for 3DS consoles and...
Friday21st Oct 2016
Video This Unofficial Pokémon Advert Has a Beautiful Message for Older Sun and Moon Trainers
We all evolve
There's little doubt that The Pokémon Company has been making a big play on the nostalgia of older gamers this year. While Pokémon Sun and Moon will still be marketed to young players, there has been messaging to tempt lapsed trainers back to the series. In any case, The Pokémon Company will be hard pushed to produce something as...
Thursday20th Oct 2016
Weirdness Pokémon Sun And Moon's Alolan Persian Sure Does Look A Lot Like Garfield
Never trust a smiling cat
The Pokémon Sun And Moon demo is out now and we've already reported on the fact that data miners have managed to unearth a lot of information from the code which really should have remained secret. One titbit that was discovered was the Alolan form of the Pokémon Persian, and we've now been given a better look courtesy...
Wednesday19th Oct 2016
Reminder Early Adopters of the Pokémon Sun and Moon Special Demo Version Have a Treat to Collect
Winging it
The Pokémon Sun and Moon Special Demo Version has been keeping plenty of 3DS owners busy since its arrival, with a mini adventure of its own and plenty of items and an Ash-Greninja to claim; these will be transferrable to the full game. One thing the demo is doing to keep players coming back is giving away special items after set...
News The 'Masuda Method' Lives On in Pokémon Sun and Moon
Masuda-san also explains the thinking behind Z-Moves
With Pokémon Sun and Moon looming ever closer, more and more details are emerging while players can also try out the Special Demo Version. The upcoming dual release kicks off a new generation, too, and with that it introduces a range of new ideas for players to try out. Some things remain the...
News The Pokémon Sun and Moon Demo Limits Online Functions on Old 3DS Models
That New 3DS looks a lot more tempting…
Especially by this point in time, the original model of the 3DS is certainly beginning to show its age. Though the console has played host to dozens of must-play games over the past few years, it's telling that Nintendo saw a need to put out a sort of stop-gap with the New 3DS. Some especially complex games...
Poll What Do You Think of Pokémon Sun and Moon: Special Demo Version?
Super Effective?
Pokémon Sun and Moon is undoubtedly the highest profile game still to come to Nintendo hardware this year, with the dual release likely to be at the heart of 3DS sales over the Holiday season. The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have been ramping up the hype, which went another step with the release of the Pokémon Sun and Moon Demo...
Tuesday18th Oct 2016
Reminder Pokémon Sun And Moon Demo Is Available Right Now
Dive in
We're sure you probably already know this and have already downloaded it to your 3DS console, but the demo for Pokémon Sun And Moon is now live on the 3DS eShop. Our resident Pokémon fanatic Alex has already spent some time in the land of Alola and found it to be quite pleasant indeed. You can check out his impressions here. Update:...
News A Pokémon Sun and Moon Announcement is Due on 27th October
Hold onto your hats
In just a little over a month, Pokémon Sun and Moon will finally release on the 3DS, bringing the 20th anniversary of Pokémon to its climax. Over the past several months we've learned about all sorts of new changes and Pokémon to look forward to; it certainly seems like these games will be making some notable breaks from...
News Mysterious New Sun & Moon Pokémon Spotted on TCG Packaging
So, don't feel blue
Pokémon Sun and Moon aren't far away, and the hype is building with the Special Demo Version about to roll out on the eShop. Though announcements and reveals have been frequent, eager fans are still spotting intriguing details in unconventional ways; with that in mind it seems that a new 'mon may have been discovered. The...
Monday17th Oct 2016
News Pokémon Remains Committed To Handhelds, States Game Freak's Junichi Masuda
"Handheld consoles & devices offer us the best way to achieve this vision"
Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara has already triggering speculation regarding the form factor of Nintendo's forthcoming NX system by stating that it will "change the concept" of handheld and domestic gaming, and Game Freak's Junichi Masuda has added more weight...
Nintendo Download 20th October (Europe)
Pokemon Sun / Moon demo! Rhythm Paradise! Halloween Discounts! More!
With the start of another week we have the European Nintendo Download Update, letting us know what download goodies are on the way this week; it's a corker, too. The most high-profile arrival is likely to be a freebie on 3DS, though there's also a retail release on the portable...
Friday14th Oct 2016
News New Pokémon, Evolutions and Trainers Revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon
It's that time again!
Pokémon Sun and Moon is getting closer, while we'll all have a chance to play a special demo very soon. The Pokémon Company isn't letting up on reveals, either. As always, if you don't want to know about these surprises, don't look any further... The new video unveils new Pokémon, evolutions and even a couple of Trainers...
Thursday13th Oct 2016
News CoroCoro Scans Reveal More Pokémon Sun And Moon Evolutions
Monster mash
Yesterday we posted some news from Japanese magazine CoroCoro which not only confirmed the existence of Alolan Grimer in Pokémon Sun And Moon but also hinted at details relating to Jangmo-o and Type: Null's evolutions. Scans of these evolutions have now appeared online. Jangmo-o's evolutions are Jarango & Jararanga and Type:...
Wednesday12th Oct 2016
News Another Alolan Pokémon Is Revealed Ahead Of Sun And Moon Launch
Plus details of an interesting evolution
One of the coolest aspects of the forthcoming Pokémon Sun and Moon is the fact that many older monsters are getting types that are unique to the game's setting. Thanks to Japanese magazine CoroCoro, we've now got another variant to add to the list. An image of the Alolan Grimer has surfaced, presumably a...
Tuesday11th Oct 2016
Gallery The Pokémon Z-Ring Packaging Shows That It's a Truly Plastic Fantastic Add-On
As subtle as a Wood Hammer
We all know that subtlety isn't always important with toys and add-ons, a point that The Pokémon Company is more than keen to make with the Z-Ring toys for Pokémon Sun and Moon. They're a neat idea, as the bracelet and connected crystal interact with Z-Moves in the game, lighting up at the right moment. They've looked...
Friday7th Oct 2016
Video Snazzy Legendaries Trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon Has Now Been Localised
Plug in some headphones for this one
With a demo on the way soon (18th October), the hype is most definitely building for Pokémon Sun and Moon; the file size certainly suggests there's plenty to it, also. If you need a reminder of why some are starting to get rather excited, however, a freshly localised trailer should do the j
Thursday6th Oct 2016
News Pokémon Sun And Moon's File Size Is The Stuff Of Legends
Time to upgrade that SD card?
The official Japanese website for Pokémon Sun And Moon has listed the estimated file size for the game, and if you're one of those people who is still using a single-digit SD card, you might want to look away now. Each game will take up around 3.2GB - which is 26,214 blocks - on your SD card. The official site...
Tuesday4th Oct 2016
Gallery Pokémon Sun and Moon Starter Evolutions, Demo Goodness, Poké Pelago and More
Yet more fresh reveals
As promised, today The Pokémon Company confirmed a demo and more details for Pokémon Sun and Moon. Today's info drop featured information on evolutions for the Starter Pokémon, and also new online and in-game features. There's little doubt that the new generation of Pokémon is eager to push new ideas, albeit wh
