The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon coming to Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Demelza(@ReporterDem) in 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
This month’s edition of Japanese magazine CoroCoro has revealed a new StreetPass game for 3DS owners. The newly announced Pokémon themed game, The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon, will be released on the eShop in Japan for a limited time starting from the 4th of June. The title is a free download is said to offer a special Pikachu for download, which will presumably tie in with the main series of games.
The aim of the game is to try and collect as many Pokémon through StreetPass as you can who can then go on to battle thieves. Battles will be decided by the number of Pokémon you have.
The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon is being released to tie in with the release of the 17th Pokémon movie in Japan, and thus the game features the main characters from the film.
Pokemon Art Academy dated for July 4 in Europe
Posted on 9 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Those looking to get their hands on the latest in the Art Academy series don’t have too much longer to wait, as Nintendo have officially dated Pokemon Art Academy for July 4. The most notable addition to this entry in the series is the ability to share drawings over Miiverse. Currently no release date has been released for North America
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3 more 3DS models heading to Japan for upcoming promotions
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 3 Comments
Japan is getting another trio of 3DS models as part of upcoming promotions. They feature decals of Ash, Xerneas, and Yveltal from the movie on the front, with Pikachu and Diancie on the back. Each system is tied in to the 2014 World Cup and the release of the Cocoon of Destruction & Diancie film.
Trailer for the Pokemon Strongest Mega Evolution Act 1 anime special
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Image: A better look at the Pokemon Dragon King 3DS XL
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Pokemon Dragon King 3DS XL is a tournament prize in Japan
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments
The special Pokemon 3DS XL systems just keep on coming. The one above is a Dragon King model and will be awarded to winners participating in the Dragon King Tournamnet being held across Japan. It features the tournament’s iconic artwork on the case as well as the winner’s name.
As you would expect, this 3DS XL model will be extremely limited. Only one unit will be produced.
Pikachu is Japan’s mascot for 2014 World Cup
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Pikachu, as well as a bunch of other Pokemon, are acting as Japan’s mascots for the 2014 World Cup. Adidas is the official kit designer for the Japanese national team, and announced its relationship with Nintendo earlier today. All of the Pokemon are dressed with the “Samurai Blue” kit gear.
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Pokemon Battle Trozei 3DS XL heading to Japan as part of a competition
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Yet another specially-designed 3DS XL model has been revealed for Japan. The latest, pictured above, is a system based on Pokemon Battle Trozei.
Those who participate in a competition on the Pokemon Daisuki Club website and win will receive the 3DS XL. At least for now, it’s not available for purchase.
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Video: Man at Arms remakes the Pokemon Honedge in real life
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Zelda and Pokemon getting Monopoly sets in September, Connect 4: Super Mario coming this spring
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At the American International Toy Fair held last month, USAopoly announced – among quite a number of other products – Monopoly: The Legend of Zelda and Monopoly: Pokemon. Both are due out this September for $45. Most details are being kept in the dark for now, though the version will carry the Kanto region theme.
Additionally, USAopology will be bringing out Connect 4: Super Mario this spring. Below is an official description of that product:
Power up with Super Mario Connect 4! Mario and Luigi go head to head when players race to drop their custom checkers in the grid to try and make a line upwards, sideways or diagonal. With three ways to play, this Super Mario version of the classic Connect 4 game will provide a fun tabletop game experience for Mario fans. For ages 6+. MSRP: $24.95 Available Spring 2014.
