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FivePokmon games were in the UK Top 50 All-Formats charts this week. Quoting GfK data, retailers have told MCV that Nintendo was the No.2 UK games publisher last week (in terms of software value) – almost entirely driven by sales ofPokmon titles. GfK predicts Nintendo, 3DS and thePokmon series will …
Read More »Pokemon Bank 3DS app launches across multiple regions
The Pokemon Bank 3DS app for Pokemon X & Y has arrived in several territories, including Europe and North America. The app is available now on the Nintendo 3DS eShop in Australia, Europe, New Zealand, and North America. It had previously been exclusive to Japan and a few other countries …
Read More »Pokemon Bank and Transporter 3DS apps arrive this month
The Pokemon Bank and Pokemon Transporter apps will arrive on 3DS later this month, Nintendo has announced. The company revealed new details on the apps as part of today’s Nintendo Direct conference, including word that the both apps will launch through the 3DS eShop on December 27th. The Pokemon Bank …
Read More »Nintendo 2DS Pokemon X&Y bundles arrive this week
Nintendo has revealed a pair of 2DS hardware bundles featuring Pokemon X and Pokemon Y for a select US retail release later this week. Target will begin carrying one of the bundles on December 6th, and Toys R Us will offer the other starting on the same day. The Target …
Read More »NPD October: Overall growth led by Grand Theft Auto V, Pokemon X & Y
The NPD Group’s monthly US retail report has been released, showing overall growth for a third consecutive month thanks to the performances of the latest Grand Theft Auto and Pokemon titles. Total spend for October hit $791.1m, an increase of 5 per cent year-on year. The positive results is largely …
Read More »X-Factor’s Union J teams up with Pokémon
In what is an early contender for ‘vague press release of the day’, X-Factor’s Union J has teamed up withPokmon X and Y. What does that mean? Well we have to wait until October 4th for the full details. But judging by Pokmon’s last boyband partnership (with the now global …
Read More »Rumour: Nintendo readying Wii U Wind Waker bundle
A new Wii U bundle starring The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD appears to be on the way. According to Destructoid’s sources, the bundle will pack a 32 GB Deluxe edition of the console, along with a copy of Wind Waker HD for $349.99. The outlet also has …
Read More »NINTENDO: Pokémon X and Y dated
The first 3DS outing for the Pokmon series will arrive on October 12th. Handheld duo Pokmon X and Y opened Nintendo’s E3 edition of Nintendo Direct, with new footages showing off the games’ additional features. Chief among these is the addition of the new Fairy type, which is strong against …
Read More »Nintendo: "This is the year of 3DS"
The next 12 months will be crucial in the success of 3DS, says Nintendo. The firm believes this is the year that it will upgrade customers from DS to its latest portable, thanks to a major year of releases, headlined by Luigi’s Mansion, Animal Crossing, Brain Training, The Legend of …
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