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Wednesday7th Mar 2018
News Dragon Quest Builders Leads A Switch Takeover Of The Japanese Charts
And Switch sold the most units, too
Last week's Media Create chart data for Japan is in, and it shows Nintendo Switch making an all-out assault on the top five with no less than four titles jostling for control. And while Monster Hunter World continues to hold the top spot, Dragon Quest Builders debuted a mere 10,000 units behind Capcom's behemoth...
Friday2nd Mar 2018
Gallery Tokyo's Latest Pokémon Cafe Is Full Of Delicious Poké-Treats
We'll have one of everything, please
We know, we know - Japan gets all the cool stuff! Nintendo-centric stores and restaurants aren't all that rare in Japan, with Pokémon in particular being the focus of a number of stores in the country's capital, but this new Pokémon cafe has definitely risen towards the top of our 'must visit' list. Opening...
Thursday1st Mar 2018
News Last Year Was Particularly Good For Pokémon Sales In Europe
It's super effective!
Sometimes it's easy to just think of Pokémon as a very successful video game franchise, with recent releases such as Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon on 3DS and Pokémon GO on mobile both performing really well. Of course, the Pokémon franchise is so much more than just video games and today we got an update from...
Thursday22nd Feb 2018
News Two Free Legendary Pokémon Will Hit Your Nintendo 3DS System This March
Mythical pair up for download
Nintendo and the Pokémon Company have revealed that Legendary 'mon Heatran and Regigigas are coming to the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon and Pokémon Sun and Moon games via Wi-Fi distribution this March. You'll be able to download the pair via the Nintendo Network on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems...
Thursday8th Feb 2018
News This Week's Japan Charts Show Nintendo With Eight Games In The Top 10
Unfortunately, it missed out on the top two
The latest Media Create figures are in for this week's Japanese charts and they show Nintendo holding onto a whopping 80% of the top 10. The only caveat is the two places Nintendo hasn't claimed are slots number one and number two, which went to Monster Hunter World and Dragon Ball FighterZ respectively...
Thursday1st Feb 2018
News Nintendo Software Dominates The Week's Japanese Charts
Even if Ninty lost the top spot to Monster Hunter World
Hats off to Capcom and the PS4/Xbox One release of Monster Hunter World. The returning co-op-centric franchise has stormed the Japanese charts according to the latest Media Create figures, taking the number one slot from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (which held the position for just one week...
Wednesday24th Jan 2018
News Almost Half Of The Games In Japan's Charts Are On Switch, Mario + Rabbids Takes Top Spot
Nintendo continues to hold its own in January
The Media Creates figures for week three of January 2018 are in, and they show another strong set of performances for Nintendo Switch in the East. Nine games in the top 20 are on Nintendo's latest platform with Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle continuing to show cross-market appeal as it grabs the number...
Saturday16th Dec 2017
News Pikachu Gets A Villainous Makeover With These New Secret Team Pokémon Plushies
Because being bad doesn't mean you can't be cute
We all know eternal Pokémon mascot Pikachu will forever remain a force for good - including when he hits the big screen with Ryan Reynolds' voice, no less - but that doesn't mean The Pokémon Company can't throw an adorable curve ball in the form of these new bad guy-themed plushies. They're part of...
Wednesday13th Dec 2017
News Nintendo Switch is Still Number One in the Japanese Charts
Holds off the challenge of Monster Hunter: World PS4 Pro model
It's the middle of the week, which means we get an updated look at what's hot and what's not in Japan; though the software charts have new challengers to Nintendo games, hardware is still very much the dominion of a certain hybrid system. Kicking off with software, two new releases on...
Thursday23rd Nov 2017
News Pokémon Ultra Sun And Moon Hide A Touching Tribute To An "Amazing Guy"
Not a dry eye in the house
Pokémon Ultra Sun And Moon are packed with secrets to discover, but one of these is especially touching if you're a seasoned Nintendo fan. Developer Game Freak has hidden a secret dedication to the late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, which requires quite a bit of effort to access. Firstly, you'll need to make your way...
Wednesday22nd Nov 2017
News Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Lead Japanese Charts As Switch Dominates Again
There's a new Wii U release in the top 10, too
It's the middle of the week, which means it's time for the Media Create chart results out of Japan. It was a big week all told and one that certainly boosted Nintendo's coffers. The results bring us the launch sales of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, though the combination of it being a mid-gen...
Monday20th Nov 2017
News Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Both Make Debut in UK Charts Top 5
Skyrim VR outsells Skyrim on Switch, though
Last week brought a number of big releases, and the UK charts give an initial indication of how Nintendo and third-party titles fared on Switch and 3DS. The big arrivals on 3DS were Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, which are counted separately in the UK results; they landed in 4th and 5th place in...
Friday17th Nov 2017
News Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Are Getting Poké Bank Support Later This Month
That was fast
Though it may be a little unwieldy, the Poké Bank was one of Game Freak’s best ideas in recent times, neatly sidestepping the trading issue that has existed in these games for years. No longer do you have to pass Pokémon through a few games via a lengthy and inefficient process, they can simply be uploaded via one game and...
Thursday16th Nov 2017
Nintendo Download 16th November (Europe)
Skyrim! Pokemon! Batman! Rocket League! RIVE! Much more!
Prepare to have a lighter wallet, as it's another Nintendo Download Update in Europe. This week delivers some high profile retail games and some download-only gems on the Switch, while the 3DS has a huge retail release of its own. There's a lot to cover so let's get to it. Switch Retail...
Nintendo Download 16th November (North America)
Skyrim! Pokemon! RIVE! Lumo! Battle Chef Brigade! Much, much more!
It's the norm now, but it's another very busy week in the North American Nintendo Download update. We reckon it's a bit of a corker, too, with major retail releases being joined by some very tempting download-only titles. The Switch, 3DS and Wii U are all catered to, so let's get to...
Thursday9th Nov 2017
News Here’s Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon’s First Global Mission
Let's see if we can make this one
Global Missions were something that saw their debut with Pokémon Sun and Moon, tasking players around the world with collectively working towards a goal, like catching so many Pokémon. The problem is, not many players were aware of these missions and the goals were often a bit too ambitious, so they weren’t...
Thursday2nd Nov 2017
Nintendo Download 2nd November (Europe)
Kirby Battle Royale! Morphite! Pokemon and Skyrim pre-purchases! More!
It's another Nintendo Download Update for Europe, and it's a rather interesting batch. We have some high profile pre-purchases along with varied games that are actually out this week, from promising Indie titles to a major first-party arrival on the 3DS. Let's get to it. Switch...
News The Villainous Giovanni Returns In Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon
And he's assembled a team of past villains, too
Team Rocket boss Giovanni - who appeared way back in Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue - will appear in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, it has been revealed today. Giovanni has assembled a team of bosses from past games in the series, dubbed Team...
Monday23rd Oct 2017
News Game Freak Says Its Younger Devs Have Created Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Veterans are working on Switch title
Game Freak has revealed that Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon has been a "growth-based project for younger staff members", with veteran members of the team tackling the first title for the series on Switch. The information comes from an interview conducted by Gamespot in which Shigeru Ohmori and Kazumasa Iwao...
Tuesday17th Oct 2017
News A New Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Trailer Arrives, Along With Famitsu Details
It's all kicking off
It's not long now until Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon arrive in store; they're all set to be big hits for the 3DS; for those fully invested in the latest generation they'll be tough to ignore. The Pokémon Company has now released a localised version of a story trailer that made its debut in Japan a few weeks ago...
Thursday12th Oct 2017
News New Z-Moves Revealed In Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon
Necrozma's forms also shown
Just in case you're not already excited enough about the forthcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, Nintendo has released more information on new Z-Moves in the game as well as details on the Pokémon Necrozma. First up is the Photon Geyser, is a Psychic-type special move that only...
Tuesday10th Oct 2017
News Pokémon Global Link Will Soon Update For Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon
It's time to evolve
The release of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon is just over a month away and, to prepare for these new entries to the series, the Pokémon Global Link will soon be undergoing some rather major maintenance. From November 10th until November 17th (the release date for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon) the Pokémon Global Link...
Thursday5th Oct 2017
News Pokémon Ultra Sun And Moon Gets New Trailer And A Fresh Beast
Say hello to the Ultra Recon Squad!
Nintendo has released a new batch of info on the upcoming 3DS title Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, along with a brand-new trailer. As well as releasing this new footage, the story behind the game is fleshed out, too: In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, Ultra Wormholes were...
Tuesday3rd Oct 2017
News Nintendo's Official UK Store Opens Pre-Orders on Poké Ball New Nintendo 2DS XL
With some extra bits and bobs
In the most recent Nintendo Direct it was confirmed that Europe will get a New 2DS XL that looks like a Poké Ball, arriving along with Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon on 17th November. Now Nintendo UK's official store has started to take pre-orders. There are three options available, one at the 'standard' price for...
Tuesday26th Sep 2017
News Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Starter Trainer's Pack Confirmed for North America
Includes a keyring and code for 12 Revives
There are multiple packs and options for when the time comes to purchase Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon on the 3DS, including dual pack and fan editions. Now Nintendo of America has confirmed one more. They are Starter Trainer Packs, with each including a keyring and a code to redeem 12 Revives...
Friday22nd Sep 2017
Video Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon's New Trailer Features Outrageous Surfing, Dudes
Everybody's going surfing
Nintendo has just released a new trailer for Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon, which launches on 3DS later this year. The trailer sums up why you should be excited about the forthcoming enhanced version - you'll be able to ride a wave surfing on a Mantine, snap some photos, tackle on a new island trial and...
Thursday14th Sep 2017
News Here, Have A Generous Helping Of Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon News
Yum!
Yesterday's Nintendo Direct kicked off with a large section devoted to the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, giving fans of the series a taste of what's in store when the titles arrive on November 17th. It was revealed that the mysterious Pokémon shown on the packages of Pokémon Ultra...
News This November You Can Finally Own A New Nintendo 2DS XL That Looks Like A Pokéball
Wish granted
Pokémon Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun launch later this year on 3DS, and Nintendo is releasing the perfect console to play these games on. On November 3rd, the company will release a special PokéBall edition of the New Nintendo 2DS. This is mere weeks before the two new instalments hit store shelves. ...
Thursday7th Sep 2017
News Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You Gets New Teaser, With Giveaways Also Confirmed
Pikachu with a special hat!
About a month ago it was confirmed that Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You is getting a theatrical release in the West, and a new teaser trailer for the November arrival also confirms some neat events to accompany the film. First of all, here's the teaser trailer. There's more, though. Starting on 19th September the...
Wednesday23rd Aug 2017
Deals Nintendo UK Opens Pokémon Ultra Sun And Moon Pre-Orders
Gotta catch at least one!
The eagerly awaited Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon launches on 17th November and the Official Nintendo UK Store has some tempting pre-order bundles for your consideration. Let's take a look, shall we? Game + Figurine: <products id="6784,6785,6786,6787,6788" style="list"> New Nintendo 2DS XL...
