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Tuesday20th Aug 2013
News More Evidence Emerges of a Wind Waker HD Wii U Bundle
32GB model with game to reportedly retail for $349.99
In July we reported the rumour that a Wind Waker HD hardware bundle was on the way, but treated it with plenty of salt due to its lack of any real evidence. More compelling proof has now emerged to back up those claims, along with those of red and blue 3DS XL bundles for Pokémon X & Y, which...
Monday19th Aug 2013
Video The Pokémon Game Show Sure Looks Like Fun
There are some awesome outfits on the scene
In a number of recent articles we've highlighted the fact that, while Pokémon is hugely popular in the West, its appeal is on a whole different level in Japan. With dedicated stores, films, TV series and more, the brand means big bucks and has already sparked some serious pre-order sales of Pokémon X...
Saturday17th Aug 2013
News Pokémon: The Origin Anime Announced, Mystery Clip Also Sparks Wii U Game Rumours
One-off special will be based on the original games
A new one-off Pokémon anime is on the way to coincide with the release of Pokémon X & Y. It's called Pokémon: The Origin and is based on the original Japanese games, Pokémon Red & Green, which later became Red & Blue internationally. The show will centre around new Pokémon trainer...
Friday16th Aug 2013
News Pokémon X & Y Japanese Pre-Orders Pass a Quarter of a Million in Two Days
Bonuses and figurines sure help
Pokémon X & Y is likely to be a major sales success in the West, judging by the series' history and the hype for the title, but it's in Japan where excitement for the franchise is quite simply on another level. Pre-orders have launched in the region and, as well as hardware bundles selling out on Amazon, it seems...
Thursday15th Aug 2013
News Pokémon X & Y Soundtrack Features 212 Tracks
Gotta listen to 'em all!
During the Pokémon Video Game Championships last week, series producer Junichi Masuda announced Pokémon X & Y would be getting a soundtrack released on iTunes shortly after the launch of the two games. The Pokémon Company has now confirmed it will contain a whopping 212 tracks and will last for over three and a half...
Monday12th Aug 2013
News Pokémon X & Y 3DS Bundle Pre-Orders Sell Out Within a Day at Amazon Japan
Yikes
Saying that Pokémon is particularly popular in Japan is rather like saying Mario likes to jump around on platforms occasionally — it's a cultural phenomenon in the region. The franchise doesn't do badly in the West, either, but the prominence of the brand in Japan is arguably at another level entirely. Hype for Pokémon X & Y has...
News Mega Kangaskhan Revealed for Pokémon X & Y, Crowd Goes Wild
Pokémon World Champions crowned in Vancouver
Update: A new official trailer shows the previously confirmed Mega Evolutions in a fairly flashy way, with the exception of Mega Kangaskhan, which you can see in the original article below. Original Article: For those unaware, the Pokémon World Championships have taken place in Vancouver, with six...
Sunday11th Aug 2013
News Pokémon X & Y Soundtrack Coming This November
Unlike the game, it's download-only
The Pokémon series is well revered around the world not only for its gameplay but also its charming music and now the Pokémon Company has revealed a soundtrack to Pokémon X & Y will be made available on iTunes in November, shortly after the release of the games. It was announced earlier via the official...
Friday9th Aug 2013
News Pokémon X & Y "Mega Evolution" Details Fleshed Out, Distribution Event Confirmed
Super Training, screens galore and a trailer, too
Yesterday brought some exciting news for those eagerly anticipating Pokémon X & Y, with CoroCoro magazine revealing "Mega Evolution" and three new 'mon, representing possibly the biggest new feature to be announced for the game to date — though it has had some competition. The Pokémon...
Thursday8th Aug 2013
News CoroCoro Magazine Reveals "Mega Evolution" and Three New Pokémon for X & Y
It's all shaping up nicely
While details of Pokémon X & Y are slowly filtered through to the West, we can rely on CoroCoro magazine to keep the new information coming regardless; today's revelations are undoubtedly worth exploring. Scans taken and translated by Serebii have revealed details on new Pokémon and all-new "Mega" evolutions, which...
Friday2nd Aug 2013
News Pokémon X & Y to Catch Roughly 14,000 of Your 3DS Memory Blocks
Packaging for 3DS LL (XL) bundles also emerges
Such is the level of obsession that Pokémon X & Y will demand, some may consider going the download route so that it's always available without any pesky cart swapping. Even though the games aren't out until October, news has already emerged of just how much SD card space you'll need to make that...
Wednesday31st Jul 2013
News Pokéball Offered with Pokémon X & Y Pre-orders in the UK
A game case and a lifestyle statement
It looks like UK trainers will have a neat incentive for pre-ordering Pokémon X & Y at GAME stores: their own little Pokéball! GAME recently revealed what it's calling an exclusive pre-order bonus on its Twitter feed, along with a photo. It looks like the ball will be able to hold at least three 3DS or DS...
Video New Pokémon X & Y Trailer Shows Fun Stuff, and Oorotto
Looking rad
Pokémon X & Y's hype train is well and truly on the tracks now, rushing through the internet's wilds ahead of its worldwide October release. Poorly thought-out metaphors aside, there's a new trailer online for us all to enjoy. This footage made its debut in Japanese theaters with the release of Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! The...
Friday26th Jul 2013
Rumour Nintendo Planning a Wind Waker HD Hardware Bundle
Pokémon X & Y 3DS XL bundles, too
So, let's all get some salt to hand. Ready? According to a cheeky rumour-merchant that claims to have access to the inventory system at a "major system retailer" in the U.S., Nintendo is planning a Wii U hardware bundle with The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, as well as red and blue 3DS XL bundles with...
Monday22nd Jul 2013
Video New Pokémon X & Y Footage Emerges, Proves How Exciting it Really Is
Off to the beach
While you may think you're getting hyped for Pokémon X & Y's arrival in October, you'll have to go some to show the level of excitement evident on Japanese TV show Pokémon Smash. Often the source — along with Coro Coro magazine — of early looks and exclusive reveals, the weekend's show brought more fresh footage of...
Friday12th Jul 2013
News The Pokémon Company International Confirms Western Details For New X & Y Additions
Wonder Trade feature and new trailer included
Just yesterday we reported on details of new characters and Pokémon to feature in X & Y, with CoroCoro magazine naturally having the scoop. Those were the names and details for Japan, so The Pokémon Company International has now sent out a press release with the Western equivalents; there are a few...
Thursday11th Jul 2013
News CoroCoro Reveals Details on New and Existing Pokemon
"A wild magazine appears!"
It's that time of month again. Time for Pokemaniacs the world over to eagerly tear open their web browsers and find out what Japanese magazine CoroCoro has in store for the upcoming Pokemon X and Pokemon Y. This month fans get a peek at some brand new Pokemon, as well as some tidbits about Kalos legends Xerneas and...
Friday5th Jul 2013
News New Steel / Ghost Type Pokémon, Honedge, Revealed
New reveals are showing some edge
With just three months until Pokémon X & Y arrives, the hype generator is gradually being cranked up to maximum gear. Just yesterday we saw new 3DS XL models that are coming to Japan, and today we have new images and footage of a brand new 'mon — Honedge. As the image suggests and as reported by Serebii,...
Thursday4th Jul 2013
News Limited Edition Pokémon X & Y 3DS Models Revealed in Japan
There's a nice new trailer, too
We've known for a few days now about Pokémon X & Y limited edition 3DS XL models coming to Japan, with the initial details being restricted to the knowledge that they'd predictably feature newcomers Xerneas and Yveltal. Now we have images of the systems, and they both look like a treat. First up is the...
Tuesday2nd Jul 2013
News Global Link For Pokémon Black And White Titles Will Cease On 14th January 2014
Black and White 1 & 2 will lose use of the service
According to a special notice on the Pokémon Global Link website, the service is set to completely shut down for Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black and White 2 on 14th January 2014. Certain features will begin to switch off this October over a three month period, starting with the Dream...
Sunday30th Jun 2013
News Limited Edition Pokémon X & Y 3DS LL To Release In Japan
Set to feature the legendary Xerneas and Yveltal
June has been a fantastic month for Pokémon fans; a brand new Fairy type has been revealed, a developer roundtable brought us fresh details on trainer battles, new creatures have been announced, and the franchise will be getting its own ev
Saturday29th Jun 2013
News Pokémon Getting Its Own Trade Show In Japan This Summer
Too big for Tokyo Game Show
One of Nintendo's biggest franchises is deserving of its own trade show; naturally dubbed Pokémon Game Show, the event is set to be hosted at Tokyo Big Sight on the 17th and 18th of August this year. Those who attend the venue will get a chance to play the hotly anticipated Pokémon X & Y for the first time, and get...
Friday14th Jun 2013
News Pokémon X & Y Trailer Shows Off New Gym Leader and Battles
Is it October yet?
So it looks likely that Pokémon X & Y will be a bit of a success on 3DS. Something to do with the start of a new generation of one of the highest grossing gaming franchises in the industry, so we imagine that Nintendo, developer Game Freak and The Pokémon Company International are preparing bigger cash vaults and planning...
Wednesday12th Jun 2013
News June CoroCoro Reveals New Pokémon and Rival Details
Meet another Fairy type
Last night we got some new details about Pokémon X & Y at an E3 developer roundtable, and today Japanese magazine CoroCoro has more news to share. The magazine shows four new Pokémon in total: Kofukimushi is a Bug type Pokémon that evolves into Spewpa, another Bug-type. Spewpa later evolves into Vivillon, the pink...
News Pokémon X & Y Developer Roundtable Reveals Sky Battles And Horde Encounters
Three new Pokémon also announced
Nintendo announced a new type of Pokémon during its E3 Nintendo Direct - the Fairy type. It's super effective against dragon types, which is definitely a good thin considering how tough they can be! All of a sudden Jigglypuff doesn't look so weak anymore! The Fairy type will make its debut in Pokémon X & Y...
Tuesday11th Jun 2013
News Discover A New Type in Pokémon X & Y
It's super effective!
Pokémon fans, the type chart is about to get a shake up. During its E3 Nintendo Direct presentation, Satoru Iwata announced that Pokémon X & Y will feature a brand new type of Pokémon: Fairy. Super effective against Dragons, several existing Pokémon have been reclassified under the type. Jigglypuff, Marill, Gardevoir...
Friday7th Jun 2013
News Pokémon X & Y Gearing Up the Hype Train for Next Week
Pokémon Smash Special to join E3 round table and CoroCoro info
Pokémon X & Y will be a bit of a big deal when it arrives for a worldwide release this October. It's a new generation for the hugely popular franchise, and looks set to deliver a step-up in visuals and style to match the 3DS hardware. Since its reveal earlier this year there's...
Thursday23rd May 2013
News Nintendo Hosting a Pokémon X & Y Developer Roundtable At E3
Expect lots of new information
Earlier today, Nintendo announced that a new Nintendo Direct broadcast will take place on 11th June, before the E3 Expo opens; the broadcast will focus on future Wii U releases. That isn't all that Nintendo has to offer, as it will also be holding a one-and-a-half-hour developer roundtable / Q&A on upcoming 3DS...
Tuesday14th May 2013
News Fresh Pokémon X And Y Details Emerge: New Pokémon, Cover Art, Gameplay Trailer Revealed
Forthcoming 3DS adventure takes place in the Kalos Region
Not excited enough about Pokémon X And Y yet? Well perhaps these fresh details regarding the upcoming 3DS title will get your juices flowing. The Pokémon Company International has delivered a large helping of fresh content, including information on the game's setting, new Pokémon and even...
Saturday11th May 2013
News Four New Pokémon Make CoroCoro Appearance for Pokémon X & Y
Basic character customisation also outlined
Yesterday we reported that more details were incoming for Pokémon X & Y, particularly in an upcoming episode of Pokémon Smash on 19th May, in which Junichi Masuda will feature. We also suggested, courtesy of Serebii, that details were likely before then with the publication of the latest issue of...
