June2016
News Fresh Pokémon Sun And Moon Information Coming Next Week
Kicking July off with a bang
The Pokémon Company has revealed that more information relating to Pokémon Sun and Moon is coming next week. The firm tweeted the following message: ...which translates as: The next time new Pokemon Sun and moon information, 7/1 (Friday), night 10 o'clock coming soon! To enjoy! What kind of information are you...
Gotta pre-order 'em all
Pokémon Sun and Moon is certainly the biggest release heading to the 3DS this year, with both iterations likely to combine for some handsome sales numbers. Nintendo of Europe has now confirmed that it'll be bringing some special editions to make the release an even bigger deal in the region. First up is a Solgaleo and...
E3 2016 Fresh Pokémon Sun And Moon Details Include New 'Mon And Battle Format
Say hello to Pikipek and Yungoos
Nintendo has just broadcast an extended Treehouse segment from E3 2016 which focuses on Pokémon Sun And Moon, the latest in the popular series of monster-training titles. Two new Pocket Monsters were revealed - the woodpecker Pikipek and "loitering" Yungoos: Also shown off was an all-new battle format, dubbed...
Live Blog Watch Nintendo Reveal The Legend of Zelda at E3 2016 - Live!
Pokémon Sun and Moon also promised
Well, the time is finally here - the Nintendo Treehouse team and guests such as Shigeru Miyamoto, Eiji Aonuma and Reggie Fils-Aime will showcase The Legend of Zelda on Wii U, which will also come to Nintendo NX. In addition to seeing this title extensively for the first time we'll be shown more of Pokémon Sun and...
Talking Point Our Hopes For Nintendo's E3 2016 Legend of Zelda (and Pokémon) Bonanza
Beyond gameplay, Nintendo can emphasize its unique strengths
Well, it's finally here. After 18 months of near-silence and zero footage, Nintendo is going to lift the lid on The Legend of Zelda for Wii U and Nintendo NX (and also show some Pokémon Sun and Moon). It's the Wii U version that'll be on display, due to the ongoing secrecy around the...
News Two New Pokémon and Fresh Zygarde Formes Revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon
The puppy Pokémon has arrived
Though Pokémon Sun and Moon will play a big part on day one of E3 in the Nintendo Treehouse stream, some fresh details have emerged ahead of the LA event. We have two new Pokémon via CoroCoro Magazine, and a trailer (localised for the West) unveiling new formes of Zygarde. Let's start with Zygarde; the trailer below...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Could Use QR Codes in Interesting Ways
Gotta scan 'em all
Pokémon is a franchise that, due to its enormous fan-base, popular culture appeal and core premise of collecting lots of 'mon, has the potential to be an even bigger money spinner than it already is. We've previously highlighted amiibo as potentially being key to this, and would be surprised if amiibo cards aren't a prominent...
Pokémon Go Q & A also announced
E3 just got a bit more exciting for Nintendo fans. The Pokémon Company's Japanese Twitter account has announced that Pokémon Sun and Moon will feature in the Nintendo Treehouse broadcast with new content, and there'll be a 'Pokémon Special' broadcast. Finally, there'll also be a Pokémon Go Q & A, which also...
Gallery Take a Closer Look at the Pokémon Sun and Moon Legendary Pokémon, Rotom Pokédex and More
The hype is super effective
The Pokémon Company, once again, hasn't disappointed after promising more details for Pokémon Sun and Moon. It's unveiled the Legendary Pokémon, the Rotom Pokédex and more besides for the new games; it's all rather exciting. The official website is full of details and art, so as we did with the
News Legendary Pokémon Revealed and Alola Region Shown Off For Pokémon Sun and Moon
Meet Solgaleo and Lunala
New information was promised for today, and it's been delivered - The Pokémon Company has released an exciting new trailer and details for Pokémon Sun and Moon. First of all, say hello to the Legendary Pokémon for these games, Solgaleo (Sun) and Lunala (Moon). In addition the new video introduces a number of the cast...
May2016
News The Pokémon Company Teases the Teaser For Pokémon Sun and Moon Reveal on 2nd June
Well played
Pokémon Sun and Moon will have slow and steady reveals over a number of weeks and months, assuming The Pokémon Company follows the same strategy as it has with past releases. Following the initial reveal of the Starter Pokémon and release dates, it was recently confirmed that more details are coming on 2nd July.
News The Pokémon Company Confirms More Sun and Moon Details for 2nd June
There's so much to share
After the silliness of CoroCoro magazine teasing Pokémon Sun and Moon details that delivered very little, series lead Junichi Masuda's subsequent tease was actually worth our time. The Pokémon Company revealed the starters and release dates, firing the starting gun for the gradual trickle of details still to come ahead of...
Feature What We Know, and Think We Know, From the Pokémon Sun & Moon Reveal Trailers
Picking through the clues
As we approach a new generation, we have now had a first look at the seventh generation of Pokémon games, Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon. These games are the second generation of Pokémon games on the Nintendo 3DS, so while things may look the same on the surface there are some interesting changes that have come. While...
Video CoroCoro Releases Its Own Pokémon Sun and Moon Trailer
With some tiny differences
Are you getting tired of Pokémon Sun and Moon yet? Thought not. For those of you that like to focus on small details and expand them into a 300 page fan-fiction eBook there's great news - CoroCoro has released its own trailer for Sun & Moon. For the most part it uses the same footage as the official trailers from...
Poll Did The First Pokémon: Sun and Moon Trailers and Starter Pokémon Get You Excited?
Which Starter will you choose?
Well, Pokémon is still a very big deal. Following the announcement of the Starter Pokémon through a debut trailer the franchise was trending on social media, and at the time of writing the trailer on the official Pokémon channel has amassed over 4.4 million views in a little over one day. Pokémon Sun and Moon had...
News Someone Has Made A Rowlet Pokémon Plush Already
Fans work fast
The starter Pokémon featured in the forthcoming Sun & Moon were only revealed yesterday, but we've already seen fan art appear for Rowlet, Litten and Poppilo. This is impressive in itself, but one fan has gone to the next level by crafting an incredibly professional-looking pl
Video A Snappy Analysis of the Pokémon Sun and Moon Trailers
Hala! Character customisation! Other stuff!
Unless you've spent the day in outer space you'll be more than aware that The Pokémon Company unleashed the first gameplay trailers for Pokémon Sun and Moon, with the main reveal being the starter Pokémon - Rowlet, Litten and Popplio. We've shared a Gallery with va
Gallery Take a Closer Look at the Pokémon Sun and Moon Box Art and Starter Pokémon
Learn more about your new companion's moves and abilities
We were promised news on Pokémon Sun and Moon today and, thankfully, it was delivered. The Pokémon Company confirmed release dates and the starters, along with a shiny new trailer. There have also been updates to the official website, including some pleasing details on Rowlet, Litten and...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Debut Trailer Confirms Starter Pokemon and Release Dates
Please welcome Rowlet, Litten and Popplio
Just recently Junichi Masuda promised new information on Pokémon Sun and Moon, and has been good to his word. A new trailer has been revealed which gives us a first look at the new titles and their setting - the Alola Region. In addition we have the release dates - 18th November in North America and 23rd...
News New Pokémon Sun and Moon Information is Coming on 10th May
Junichi Masuda makes the promise
Eager fans have been waiting on news for Pokémon Sun and Moon since it was revealed - with practically no details - earlier this year. These games are not only vital for the 3DS's fortunes this year, but also bring the hype that only new Pokémon titles can. The wait for information is coming to an end, however. We...
Reminder Distribution is Underway for Mythical Pokémon Darkrai
Time to hit the shops
Players of Pokémon X & Y and Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire have been given regular goodies by The Pokémon Company this year. On a monthly basis there have been new Mythical Pokémon available, and now Darkrai is up for grabs until 24th May. This time around it's all down to distributions, however, so you'll need to head...
April2016
Talking Point What Would You Like to See From Pokémon Sun and Moon?
Louisa Bhairam outlines her hopes for the new Pokémon titles
Details of the next instalment in the Pokémon franchise should start to come out very soon, and we're interested in what you would like to see from the newest addition to the Pokémon family, or just the future of the series in general. To get you thinking, I've thought of some areas...
News Legendary Pokémon Zygarde is Now Available as a Special Gift in Europe
The 50% Forme has just landed
The Pokémon Company and Game Freak like to keep gamers on their toes, and appears to have done so with a surprise Nintendo Network gift for Pokémon X & Y as well as Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Seemingly the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde has arrived in Europe, dropping in as a gift with little warning...
News Pocket Card Jockey Comes to North America on 5th May
Same day as Europe
One of the rather strange announcements in the last Nintendo Direct was that Pocket Card Jockey would be coming to the 3DS eShop. The latest spin-off title from Game Freak aims to blend solitaire and horse racing together to make an experience unlike any other. It was recently announced that the game would be hitting Europe on 5th...
Video See the Quirky Madness of Pocket Card Jockey in This Trailer
Yay or neigh?
Pocket Card Jockey is a rather unique Game Freak release that we never thought we'd see in the West, but we're now only a little over a week away from its arrival. The blend of Solitaire and horse racing is quirky enough, but if you've had a spin with the lengthy demo you may have a new appreciation for its charms, from its art style...
