Plenty of Pokemon Sun/Moon concept art
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images | 6 Comments
In Japan, the Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon Alola Art Book was a pre-order incentive. Official illustrations are included inside, along with special pictures of concept art. These images show characters, locations, and more.
Here’s a look at the various concept art:
I believe this art was also included in the Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon: Official Strategy Guide Collector’s Vault. The images may have been a part of the standard/collector’s guides as well, but I can’t say for certain as I don’t have access to those.
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November 2016 NPD: Pokemon Sun and Moon have strongest launch in franchise history, boost 3DS hardware
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 18 Comments
The success of Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon has been well-documented, including in the United States. With the November NPD report now having been published, the two games are confirmed as having the strongest launch in the history of the franchise. NPD analyst Sam Naji said today that the two games sold 8 percent more units than Pokemon Black/White, the previous record holders. That’s despite the fact that Sun/Moon had 19 fewer days on the market.
Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon also boosted 3DS as a whole. “Unit sales of 3DS hardware grew 59 percent versus November a year ago, the sixth straight month of year-on-year growth,” Naji said.
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First Pokemon Sun & Moon Global Mission ended in failure; next mission announced
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments
The first Global Mission in Pokemon Sun & Moon is now over – unfortunately, players were not able to reach the goal of 100 million caught Pokemon, catching only 16,423,231. As a consolation prize, players will receive 100 FC, or 200 FC if their game is registered on the Global Link. Game Freak also put up a notice which states that the targets of future Global Missions will be altered based on the results of this one.
Speaking of future Global Missions, the next one was also announced today. Players will have to look for Pokemon using the Island Scan feature. The mission will start on December 27th.
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Pokemon Sun/Moon sell over 2.1 million copies in 12 days in Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
Nintendo provided a new update on Pokemon Sun/Moon sales over on its Twitter page. In just twelve days, the two games have sold over 2.1 million copies.
According to Nintendo:
#PokemonSunMoon has sold over 2.1 million units in 12 days on sale in Europe! Thanks for playing, Trainers! pic.twitter.com/a7EqVI2WKr
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) December 8, 2016
Nintendo said last Wednesday that Pokemon Sun/Moon had sold over 1.5 million units in Europe. That included 368,000 units sold in the UK in the first week.
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Pokemon Sun/Moon starters reveal video makes YouTube’s most-viewed game trailers of 2016
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
New data is in from YouTube, showing the most-viewed game trailers of the year. Pokemon Sun/Moon made the list thanks to its reveal of the starter Pokemon. That video amassed 10.8 million views.
The Pokemon Sun/Moon trailer placed seventh in YouTube’s chart. For the full results, continue on below.
10. Doom – Fight Like Hell cinematic trailer: 9.6 million views
9. Watch Dogs 2 – cinematic reveal E3 2016: 10 million views
8. FIFA 17 – The Journey official trailer: 10.6 million views
7. Pokémon Sun and Moon – Starter Pokémon revealed: 10.8 million views
6. Overwatch – “Dragons” animated short: 14 million views
5. Clash of Kings: 16.8 million views
4. Gears of War 4 – Tomorrow: 17.1 million views
3. Clash of Clans: Hog Rider 360-degree video: 29.9 million views
2. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – Reveal trailer: 35.8 million views
1. Battlefield 1 – Official reveal trailer: 49.7 million views
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Pokemon Sun/Moon become fastest-selling Nintendo games in Australia
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Much like the rest of the world, Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon have set a new record in Australia. The two games are now the fastest-selling Nintendo games in the continent. Sales of Pokemon Sun/Moon are at 240,000 copies in under two weeks.
Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire were the previous record holders for Nintendo. With Sun/Moon though, there’s been a 67 percent bump.
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Pokemon Sun/Moon – Magearna QR code for Europe and Australia
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Yesterday, a QR code was distributed for North America so that Pokemon Sun/Moon players could unlock Magearna. Now we have the equivalent for Europe and Australia.
After completing the main story, choose the QR Scanner feature. Then simply scan the image below to obtain Magearna. You’ll just need to visit the deliveryman in the Antiquities of the Ages shop in Hau’oli City to finish the process.
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Pokemon Sun/Moon – Magearna distribution trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Magearna is the very first Mythical Pokemon distribution in Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon. Find a trailer for the event below.
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Walk/run cycles for every Pokemon in Pokemon Sun/Moon found via data mining
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 6 Comments
Data miners are up to their usual tricks, and have made an interesting discovery about Pokemon Sun/Moon. The two games actually have low-polygon models and animations of each Pokemon walking and running. On top of that, some of the code may hint at Pokemon being behind you.
You can see some of the animations here. Because the models have no textures, they were applied to models used in battle.
What might this mean? Well, it could be an innocuous discovery. Others are hoping it’s a sign of things to come in the rumored Pokemon Stars on Switch.
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Get Magearna in Pokemon Sun/Moon with this new QR code
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 7 Comments
The first Mythical Pokemon is now up for grabs in Pokemon Sun/Moon. By using a new QR code, players can obtain Magearna.
Before anything else, you’ll need to complete the main story. You can then select the QR Scanner function and use the image below. After visiting the deliveryman at the Antiquities of the Ages shop in Hau’oli City, Magearna will be yours.
Note: this QR code is only valid in North America. We should have some news for European players tomorrow.