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The Pokemon Company has now sent out an official announcement covering all of today’s big Pokemon Sun/Moon news.

First, the new images:

You can continue on below for a bunch of information about the new reveals. This includes Z-Moves, Alola trials, kahuna, new Pokemon, and more.

London, United Kingdom: August 1, 2016— The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo revealed powerful Z-Moves in addition to new characters and Pokémon that can be found in the highly anticipated Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games, available exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. These fascinating Alola region characters and Pokémon will appear in the latest generation of Pokémon video games that will launch in North America on November 18.

Z-Moves
Z-Moves are a new element that has been introduced into the Pokémon battles in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Z-Moves are powerful moves that can only be used once during battle. The explosive force of a Z-Move is the result of both the Trainer and Pokémon releasing their full power together when their wishes resonate with each other. All Pokémon are capable of using Z-Moves in battle.

To use Z-Moves, two key items are required: a Z-Ring and a Z-Crystal. The Z-Ring fits on a Trainer’s arm, and Z-Crystals are set into it. If a Pokémon holds the same variety of Z-Crystal as its Trainer, the two will be able to resonate with one another.

The latest update is in for Pokemon Sun/Moon. As part of today’s reveal, The Pokemon Company and Game Freak unveiled Alola Forms, Z-Moves, new Pokemon, and more.

Here are the new videos in both English and Japanese:

Arceus can now be had for the Pokemon games around the world. The distribution has kicked off for Pokemon X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire.

Codes will need to be obtained in stores. Note that they can be redeemed until November 30.

Here’s the full lineup for different regions as to where you can obtain Arceus:

To guide 3DS owners’ play this summer, Nintendo has released a Summer Gaming List. It’s meant to be “a video game version of all those summer reading lists you had when you were a kid.” The list “is great for any kind of player, whether you are a more casual gamer looking for something easy to pick up and play, or a serious fan ready for a challenging adventure.” It can also provide fans with knowledge about games for Nintendo systems.

Here’s the full list:

For the Action Buff – Kirby: Planet Robobot
For the Collector – Pokémon Omega Ruby / Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
For the Competitor – Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
For the Social Butterfly – Animal Crossing: New Leaf
For the Thrill Seeker – Mario Kart 7
For the Disney Fan – Disney Art Academy
For the Adventurer – The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
For the Nostalgia Lover – New Super Mario Bros. 2

And Nintendo’s explanation of the list:

“The list is simple: Just start with the game that feels best for you and work your way through the rest. You can battle enemies with Kirby while waiting for the burgers to be done in your backyard, paint princesses while playing in the park or unleash a Final Smash while relaxing on the beach. You can even race with Mario and friends during a road trip to your favorite summer location (just watch out for flying Banana Peels!).”

Source: Nintendo PR


This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

Wii U

1. Mario & Sonic: Rio 2016 Olympic Games – Nintendo
2. Minecraft Wii U Edition – Nintendo
3. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U – Nintendo
4. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
5. Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Warner Bros. Interactive
6. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Nintendo
7. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Nintendo
8. Splatoon – Nintendo
9. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo
10. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo

3DS

1. Pokemon Alpha Sapphire – Capcom
2. Pokemon Omega Ruby – Nintendo
3. Monster Hunter Generations – Nintendo
4. Pokemon X – Nintendo
5. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
6. Pokemon Y – Nintendo
7. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
8. Yo-Kai Watch – Nintendo
9. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
10. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Nintendo

Source: Chart-Track

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Individual formats

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A few new Pokemon themes will be arriving on the European 3DS eShop on Friday, August 5. The first theme features several Pokemon with Substitutes, the second features Gardevoir and Gallade, and the third features Latios and Latias. These themes were previously only available in Japan.

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Dragon Ball: Fusions has received yet another scan, the latest one being from Weekly Jump. The magazine shows Gorus, the Ultimate God fusion – created by a fan – between Goku and God of Destruction Beerus. Players can add the character to their squad by scanning a QR code (pictured in the image above).

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It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart! Games like Dragon Quest XI and Zelda: Breath of the Wild maintain their positions, while Monster Hunter Stories is now in the top 10.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between July 14 and July 20.

Yo-kai Watch 2 will be available in Australia and New Zealand on October 15, Nintendo has announced. Today’s news follows a pair of classification ratings from the region.

Nintendo posted the following on Twitter a couple of minutes ago:


North America will have Yo-kai Watch 2 slightly earlier on September 30. There’s no news regarding a European release, but that will likely change in the months ahead.

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