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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 167 Comments

Nintendo started handing out bans to Pokemon Sun/Moon pirates this week. Not only are they unable to play the games online, but they’re also unable to access internet services on the 3DS itself such as the eShop.

We heard a few reports that some of the folks affected would only be banned fifteen days – mainly those who had only committed a first time offense. However, it would seem that it’s actually permanent.

In a customer service email Nintendo is sending out in Germany, bans won’t be undone and “undoing this is out of the question.” You can read it in full below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment

The Pokemon Company is back with yet another Japanese Pokemon Sun/Moon trailer. This time, we have a video specifically for the real-life Z-Ring and Z-Moves. Watch it below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, Rumors, Switch | 116 Comments

The Switch rumors don’t stop coming today, and it’s another major one, this time from Eurogamer. The outlet claims that, according to multiple sources, a mainline Pokemon game is currently being developed by Game Freak for the Switch under the codename “Pokemon Stars”. As the name implies, it is supposedly the “third version” to Pokemon Sun & Moon, like Yellow was to Red & Blue, Platinum was to Diamond & Pearl and so on. The game is “already well in development”, according to Eurogamer, and will launch in 2017. The target release date is apparently late 2017, though it was initially planned as a Summer release. This would be the first ever mainline Pokemon game to be playable on a home console – and the first time that games in a single generation of Pokemon will span multiple consoles.

According to Eurogamer, the Pokemon Sun & Moon initial reveal trailer might have already shown footage of this supposed Switch version – the  model of Pikipek shown there is apparently from Pokemon Stars:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Zack in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 2 Comments

The newest episode of Play Nintendo is now available on YouTube. The focus of this episode are the new features in Pokemon Sun and Moon, such as riding Pokemon and the new legendaries. You can watch the full video below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment

Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon are starting to launch in regions like Japan and Australia. Because of that, players are beginning to upload their playthroughs online.

A ton of footage can be found in the video below. Also note that we’ll be updating this post with additional gameplay throughout the day.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 15 Comments

A few significant Pokemon events will be taking place on December 5.

First, Pokemon Sun/Moon players in the United States will be able to obtain Magearna. You’ll simply need to visit Pokemon.com for a QR code that unlocks the creature. Add Magearna to your game via the QR Scanner feature after finishing the main story. The QR code will last on Pokemon.com until March 5.

In other news, Disney XD will be airing a marathon of the Pokemon anime. It’ll begin with Pokemon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel followed by a sneak peek at Pokemon the Series: Sun & Moon.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments

Another new Japanese Pokemon Sun/Moon commercial is live featuring the singing group Exile Tribe. Get a look at it below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments

TOMY has come out with a trio of videos for the real-life Z-Ring for Pokemon Sun/Moon. Find a promo below plus two commercials.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments

Toys “R” Us is joining Target this weekend with a special Pokemon event of its own. In celebration of Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon’s launch, those who stop by the store on Sunday will receive a special Pikachu poster showing off its new Z-Move, a Pokemon TCG promo card featuring Electabuzz, and a collector’s album for the Pokemon TCG: XY—Evolutions expansion. Additionally, the first 50 attendees will be given a Meowth figure

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 104 Comments

Update: Bumped to the top. Here’s an official comment provided to Kotaku about the situation.

“As a result of a number of Nintendo 3DS users using unauthorized versions of several games, and connecting to the official game servers in violation of our terms of service, these users’ Nintendo 3DS systems that stored the unauthorized game code have been banned from Nintendo’s online network effective immediately.”

Original: Those with illegal copies of Pokemon Sun/Moon are being hit with Nintendo’s ban hammer. If you pirated the game and attempt to use online services on 3DS, you will be unable to do so. It seems to be a 15-day punishment if you haven’t committed similar acts before, but it’s permanent if you’ve stirred up trouble in the past.

The message 3DS users receive simply states that Nintendo has restricted access to online services. To obtain help, they’re advised to visit support.nintendo.com.

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