December2016
Video Our Alex Goes Into Battle With Pokémon Game Designer Shigeki Morimoto
Have a pika at the launch event
Pokémon Sun and Moon has been Nintendo's biggest launch this year, and in some respects its most successful ever; when the games dropped various events were held in different countries, with Nintendo's subsidiaries going big on the launch. Nintendo UK, for its part, hosted an event in London where fans could get...
News NES Classic Edition Sold 196,000 Units in US Launch as Pokémon Sun and Moon Set Records
3DS hardware sales also enjoyed a boost in November
November is always a big month in gaming, and this year was no different. The NPD results for the US - which present a limited but still interesting snapshot of the industry - reflect this, though notably revenues for November were down across the board compared to 2015. Nevertheless, there was...
News The First Pokémon Sun and Moon 'Global Mission' Was a Bit of a Flop
No wonder, based on the sign-up process
Pokémon Sun and Moon has been setting sales records in some regions, and generally looks on track to be another monster hit for The Pokémon Company, Game Freak and Nintendo. That said, not everything has been a storming success - the first 'Global Mission' for the Pokémon Global Link is one such example...
News Pokémon Sun & Moon Sales Pass 2 Million in Europe
Meowth used Pay Day
The good news keeps coming for Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. After initially delivering its biggest ever launch in Europe with sales of over 1.5 million in the first week, Nintendo Europe's Twitter account has now revealed the game has gone on to the sell 2.1 million copies in 12 days. Not even 2 weeks in yet, Sun & Moon...
November2016
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Have Delivered the Biggest Ever Nintendo Game Launch in Europe
Over 1.5 million copies in week one
It's been clear over recent days that Pokémon Sun and Moon have been a significant success, shifting millions of copies and even setting a Nintendo record in the UK. Nintendo of Europe has now confirmed that it's the biggest ever Nintendo game launch in the region. NoE has said the following in a press release:...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Boost 3DS Sales in Japanese Charts
Launch sales below X & Y but higher than ORAS
Following its launch last week we can see just how well Pokémon Sun and Moon have sold in Japan, which is always a huge market for the series. The games have got off to a strong start, predictably, though have actually come up slightly short compared to the first main series releases that came to 3DS...
Random You Can High-Five Your Pokémon in Sun and Moon
How Refreshing
Pokémon Refresh is one of the interesting new features in Pokémon Sun and Moon, building upon the foundation that was laid out last generation with Pokémon Amie. You still interact with your Pokémon like before, but this time around it's more than a distraction and has real game related benefits. Status conditions can be cured via...
Video A Guide to Poké Pelago in Pokémon Sun and Moon
It's more useful than you might think
Many of you are likely getting stuck into Pokémon Sun and Moon right now, at least if you're fortunate to be in one of the regions where it's already arrived. There's a lot to take in, with the new gen in the series introducing a range of new features and mechanics. One of these is Poké Pelago, and though you...
Gallery Pokémon Sun and Moon's Starter Z-Moves, Battle Features, Early Distributions and More
It's almost time...
With release just days away, The Pokémon Company isn't yet finished unveiling new details for Pokémon Sun and Moon. It certainly saved some tasty reveals for today. Today's new video brought a (probably) final piece to the Starter puzzle, perhaps helping some to finalise their choice. It was the Z-Moves that were shown off,...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Version Exclusives Leaked Online
Massive spoiler alert, but it may help your purchasing decision...
Over the past few days a whole load of Pokémon Sun and Moon details have leaked early, as a result of some with early copies not being able to control themselves. This is par for the course with the franchise, though has perhaps happened a little earlier than normal this time. For...
Feature The Most Intriguing Features in Pokémon Sun and Moon
A new generation is coming
Pokémon Sun and Moon are almost here, bringing us the year's biggest release(s) on the 3DS and kicking off a new generation in the iconic franchise. There's plenty of excitement, with pre-order numbers high and plenty of buzz online, so we thought we'd break down some of the most intriguing new features to be found in...
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...
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...
October2016
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 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
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...
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...
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 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...
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
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