File size of upcoming Pokemon 3DS Virtual Console releases
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 6 Comments
Just how large are the upcoming Pokemon RPG games on the 3DS Virtual Console? Well, you certainly won’t need much space to acquire them! Download cards from Japan reveal that each of the titles take up 11MB.
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Photos of the Pikachu Build-A-Bear
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 1 Comment
We have a number of photos showing the Pikachu Build-A-Bear. Check them out in the gallery below.
If you purchased the web bundle ($60), you’ll get the Pikachu plushie with a sound clip of its different cries, along with a hoodie, Charizard costume, and special trading card. The in-store pickup version ($28) offered the standalone Pikachu with the Poke Ball sweatshirt for an extra $12.50.
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Japan getting latest Pokemon New 3DS cover plates in February
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 4 Comments
Update (12/25): Bumped to the top. Here are some more photos of the cover plates that allow us to see them a bit better:
Original (12/24): More New 3DS cover plates based on Pokemon has been announced for Japan. On February 27, the design pictured above will be sold. Pricing is set at 2,000 yen.
2DS finally reaching Japan in February with Pokemon 3DS Virtual Console bundles
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 26 Comments
The 2DS has been available in the west since October 2013. In Japan, the system will finally launch in February.
Nintendo announced four bundles today which come with a 2DS and a copy of either Pokemon Red, Blue, Green, or Yellow on the 3DS Virtual Console. Consumers will also receive a code for Mew in X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, plus an opportunity to nab the Pokemon in these classic releases. The package is topped off with a map, theme, and sticker set.
These 2DS bundles will release in Japan on February 27. Pricing is set at 9,980 yen each.
Pokemon the Movie XY & Z 2016 trailer
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 1 Comment
A trailer for Pokemon the Movie XY & Z 2016 was shown on Japanese variety show Oha Suta yesterday. We now have the video, which you can watch below.
Pikachu Build-A-Bear now releasing this month, pre-orders open
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Build-A-Bear Workshop’s new stuffed animals featuring Pikachu were originally planned for release in early 2016. Its launch has now been brought forward though, and product will be available starting later this month.
Consumers can choose between two options. Here’s a breakdown of each:
Web-only
– Pikachu plush pre-stuffed
– Sound clip of its different cries
– Poké Ball hoodie
– Charizard costume
– Special trading card
– $60
In-store pickup
– Make your own Pikachu
– Get the Pikachu alone
– $28
– Can buy the Poke Ball sweatshirt for an extra $12.50
Pre-orders for the Pikachu plush at Build-A-Bear Workshop are now live. You can reserve yours here. Check out some new photos below.
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Machoke and Machamp don’t actually wear pants
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Random | 16 Comments
A new tidbit of information about a pair of Pokemon were shared on the series’ website today. Specifically, we have some… interesting news about Machoke and Machamp.
Both characters don’t actually wear pants. Instead, the what you see are markings, meaning Machamp or Machoke don’t wear pants as many had assumed.
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Pikachu balloon appearing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
A giant Pikachu balloon will be on display during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade once again. This will be the 16th time that it’s being included in the event. Additionally, for the second year in a row, Pikachu will be wearing garb fit for the holidays.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on Thursday starting at 9 AM. Fans close to Manhattan can watch the event in person.
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Amazon listing the Pokemon 3DS Virtual Console games for $10 each
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 48 Comments
Game Boy titles on the 3DS Virtual Console tend to be priced at $2.99 or $3.99. There are also Game Boy Color releases that cost $5.99 or $6.99. But for the new Pokemon games on 3DS Virtual Console, it looks like there will be a bit of a price increase.
Amazon is listing Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow for $9.99 each. Pricing hasn’t been officially announced just yet, though this is the only information we have to go on at present.
It could be another situation similar to Earthbound and Earthbound Beginnings. Both of those games went above the traditional Virtual Console pricing schemes.
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Big Pokemon news teased for CoroCoro’s next issue
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 22 Comments
The next issue of CoroCoro will be one to keep an eye on if you’re a Pokemon fan. According to the latest magazine, the next edition will contain some big news about the franchise in 2016. Expect the news to leak out before December 15.
