The Pokemon Company and Funko have announced two upcoming lines of Pokemon Funko Pop in North America. First, a new line of figures called “A Day with Pikachu” by Funko will be released exclusively at the official Pokemon Center website. The first figure, “One Lucky Day”, launches on February 13, 2019. 12 figures in all are planned to release into 2020: Celebrate a Year of Pikachu with Funko Pokémon Center and Funko team up to bring fans 12 new figures in the A Day with Pikachu collection. Pokémon fans have a lot to get excited about in the coming months thanks to a special collaboration between Pokémon Center and the collectible-creating experts at Funko. February 13, 2019, will bring the launch of A Day with Pikachu, a new line of figures available at PokemonCenter.com. Then, each month for an entire year, a new themed figure will debut on the site. Each of […]
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Pokémon GO!
Happy Year of the Pig! The Pokémon GO Lunar New Year event is happening once again, spotlighting 12 Pokémon and beginning February 4 at 1 p.m. PST. Take a look at the details below: Event Date + Time Feb. 4, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) to Feb. 13, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8)M Features Rattata, Ekans, Mankey, Ponyta, Electabuzz, Dratini, Mareep, Miltank, Torchic, Poochyena, Spoink, and Buneary will appear more frequently in the wild! If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Spoink! Bonuses 2× Catch XP 2× XP when evolving Pokémon When you trade a Pokémon, there is an increased chance it will become a Lucky Pokémon! Wishing you health, wealth, and luck during the Lunar New Year! Stay safe, and happy exploring!
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Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sun & Moon—Team Up Expansion Now Available
February 1, 2019—Today, Pokémon Trading Card Game players will be able to pick up the latest expansion, Sun & Moon—Team Up, which introduces TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX cards for the first time. Available worldwide as booster packs, theme decks, and special collections, Sun & Moon—Team Up delivers the highly anticipated TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX cards, featuring dynamic battle teams such as Pikachu & Zekrom-GX and Eevee & Snorlax-GX. TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX is a new gameplay mechanic that offers thrilling high-risk and high-reward battles. These cards have unprecedented power and Hit Points but can lead to the opponent taking three Prize cards if a TAG TEAM is Knocked Out. Sun & Moon—Team Up includes: Over 180 cards Six brand-new TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX Six more Pokémon-GX Four Prism Star cards More than 25 Trainer cards For more information about the Pokémon TCG, please visit https://www.pokemontcg.com
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Metroid Prime 4 Development Scrapped, to Be Restarted with Retro Studios
In very sad new, development of the Metroid Prime 4 game has been entirely restarted. Nintendo has issued an official statement updating fans on the progress of Metroid Prime 4. Shinya Takahashi, Senior Managing Executive Officer at Nintendo, thanks fans for their continued excitement and support, before stating that “the current development progress has not reached the standard we seek in a sequel to the Metroid Prime series” Nintendo wants this upcoming title to be of the highest quality. That said, development has been restructured entirely, and its producer Kensuke Tanabe will now work alongside US Based Retro Studios, the team that developed the original Metroid Prime series.
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Visit the Hoenn Region in Pokémon GO
Encounter loads of Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region, learn an exclusive move, and more during this special event. Kick off the new year in Pokémon GO with a special two-week event that pays tribute to the Hoenn region. Starting January 15, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PST to January 29, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PST, Trainers will have ample opportunities to encounter Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region. Not only will these Pokémon appear more frequently in the wild, but they will also be highlighted in special Field Research. They will even have an increased chance of hatching from 7 km Eggs. ONLY 5 more days left! Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region will have their chance to shine as well. Look for Kyogre and Groudon to make appearances in Raid Battles during the event. Additionally, if you evolve Shroomish into Breloom during this time, it will know […]
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Nintendo Announces Two Upcoming Tournaments for Nintendo Switch Games
Compete in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or Splatoon 2 for the Chance to be Crowned the Champion REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 22, 2019 – Have you always wanted to participate in a video game tournament? Nintendo has two upcoming tournaments for you! Starting in February, Nintendo is hosting a series of online qualifying events for the Splatoon 2 North America Inkling Open 2019 and the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North America Open 2019 – two tournaments for two competitive Nintendo Switch games. These open qualifiers lead up to a final event at the PAX East video game conference in Boston on March 30. There are multiple ways to play and participate … and players of all experience levels are welcome. You can check out the announcement video here for more details about these exciting events. “This inclusive pair of tournaments is a great way for anyone to show off their skills while playing two of […]
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THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL UNVEILS POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU MOVIE MERCHANDISE
Fans Can Celebrate the First-Ever Live-Action Pokémon Movie with an Electrifying Range of New Pokémon Trading Card Game Collections, Toys and More January 17, 2019—The Pokémon Company International today unveiled an extensive line of products inspired by the highly anticipated movie “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” from Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Entertainment, and The Pokémon Company, arriving in theaters beginning May 10, 2019, (May 8, 2019, in Europe). Before the movie, fans can look forward to new Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) collections, action figures and interactive plush from Wicked Cool Toys, and more. All items in the line are inspired by the movie, which begins when ace detective Harry Goodman goes missing amid mysterious circumstances, prompting his son Tim to investigate what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a wisecracking, adorable super-sleuth. Chasing clues together through Ryme City, where humans and Pokémon live side by side, […]
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Fitness Boxing Event at Nintendo NY Store
Photos of the Fitness Boxing Event Boxing-based workout to popular beats Get off the couch and get moving with fun, boxing-based rhythmic exercises set to the instrumental beats of songs by popular artists. You can personalize your workouts by selecting from different fitness goals. Train your way, whether you’re on your own, with a friend, at home, or on the go! Now you can work out anytime, anywhere on the Nintendo Switch system! Recently Nintendo had a Fitness Boxing based workout session Event at the New York Nintendo Store. Here ar some Nintendo supplied photos of the event:
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Pokémon GO to kick off the new year with a brand-new celebration!
Celebrate the Hoenn region during this new event! Niantic and Pokémon GO is kicking off the new year with a brand-new celebration! Starting on January 15 at 1 p.m. PST until January 29 at 1 p.m. PST, Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region will be appearing more frequently in the wild. Plus, if you evolve Shroomish into Breloom during the event, it will know the exclusive move Grass Knot! Event Date + Time Jan. 15, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) to Jan. 29, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) Features Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region will appear more frequently in the wild. Field Research will highlight Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region. Raid Battles will include Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region, such as the Legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon. Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region will have an increased chance […]
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Sonic and Friends Are Back to Ring in the Holidays in an All-New Installment of Sonic Mania Adventures
Calling all Sonic fans! Get ready to celebrate the holidays with a brand-new installment of Sonic Mania Adventures. Sonic and Friends are back, and with the help of an old friend, they’re bringing the holiday cheer to your screen today. Fans can tune-in to watch the new short, “Sonic Mania Adventures: Holiday Episode” right here. In today’s installment, Metal Sonic and Doctor Eggman crash into the jungle after being defeated by Sonic and friends. Feeling broken and abandoned, as seasons turn cold, a surprise appearance may change Metal Sonic’s fate forever! SEGA is excited to share this bonus holiday short of Sonic Mania Adventures with all the Blue Blur’s fans to celebrate the spirit of giving, and the kindness that can warm even the coldest of hearts. Wondering how we got here? Make sure to check out the complete cut that includes all five episodes of Sonic Mania Adventures from start to finish: On YouTube at: https://youtu.be/LYvO8eaWJNc For […]
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