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Can’t Wait For Diabolical Box? Here’s a Professor Layton Movie Trailer

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box isn’t due Stateside for another month or so, but this full theatrical trailer for the movie that’s not coming out in North America should tide you over. Sadly, I don’t think the trailer is a puzzle like the first two teaser trailers we saw back in March. However, the…

By AJ Glasser Published July 17, 2009

Caution: Japanese Designer Pokemon Shirts Ahead

Continuing their recent run of collaborations with the clothing label, Nintendo have teamed up with A Bathing Ape to bring us a line of Pokemon/Bape t-shirts that will no doubt set your wallet’s heart aflutter. There’s six shirts in the line, some heavy on the Pokemon, others heavier on a freaky, Pokemonised version of the…

By Luke Plunkett Published July 17, 2009

The Market Obviously Requires A SECOND Pokemon X-Ray Machine

In April, we showed you a mobile x-ray unit adorned with Pokemans, intended for Japanese hospitals. But would you believe it’s not the only Pokemon-branded x-ray machine on the market? No, there’s another one. It’s made by the same company – Shimadzu – and is the real deal, a “proper” x-ray unit, sacrificing mobility (and…

By Luke Plunkett Published July 15, 2009

This Is A New Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Trailer

Have a look! Heart Gold and Soul Silver are scheduled to be released in Japan this September. Priced at the equivalent of US$50, these are tenth anniversary remakes of Pokémon Gold/Silver. The original Gold and Silver appeared on the Game Boy and sold 23 million copies worldwide. Pokémon Heart Gold and Pokémon Soul Silver will…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 8, 2009

Better Look At Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Pre-Order Schwag

July 4 isn’t only Independence Day, it’s also the day pre-orders for Pokeémon Heart Gold/Soul Silver. We previously posted a blurry magazine scan of the pre-order goodies, and here’s a crystal clear pic. In Japan, those pre-ordering Heart Gold will get a Ho-Oh figure, and those pre-odering Soul Silver will get a Lugia. Pre-order both,…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2009

Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Dated For Japan

Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver have a street date for Japan: September 12. Priced at the equivalent of US$50, these are tenth anniversary remakes of Pokémon Gold/Silver. The original Gold and Silver appeared on the Game Boy and sold 23 million copies worldwide. Pokémon Heart Gold and Pokémon Soul Silver will be packaged with…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2009

Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Japanese Pre-Orders Include…

Anyone pre-ordering Pokémon: Heart Gold or Soul Silver? Good news — pre-orders start July 4th, and there are pre-order goodies. In Japan, those pre-ordering Heart Gold will get a Ho-Oh figure, and those pre-odering Soul Silver will get a Lugia. Pre-order both, and you’ll get a Arceus figure. Heart Gold and Soul Silver are DS…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 15, 2009

Deconstructing Pokemon, A Pixel At A Time

Pokemon’s beauty lies in its simplicity. Much like other Nintendo RPGs. Pixels upon pixels, building a world that’s like a digital LEGO land come to life. Here’s Pokemon disassembled, pixel by pixel. Wonderful, isn’t it? One shot: Pokemon , pixel by pixel [Offworld]

By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2009

Here Is Your Japanese Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Packaging

This fall, Nintendo is releasing Pokémon Heart Gold and Pokémon Soul Silver for the Nintendo DS. These are tenth anniversary remakes of Pokémon Gold/Silver. The original Gold and Silver appeared on the Game Boy and sold 23 million copies worldwide. Pokémon Heart Gold and Pokémon Soul Silver will be packaged with pedometers dubbed the Poké…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 11, 2009

“I Am The Reincarnation of Pikachu”

This summer, like every summer, a new Pokémon movie is hitting theaters. This man-dressed as a woman — famed actor, author and singer Akihiro Miwa — is voicing Alpha Pokémon, Arceus. Dubbed Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl the Movie: Arceus: To the Conquering of Space-Time (say that twice fast!), the movie is the third entry…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 11, 2009

Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Come With Pedometer

It’s not enough that Pokémon Gold/Silver are getting DS remakes this fall. Oh no, they’re getting remakes and a pedometer. (Think a new Pokémon Pikachu.) Dubbed the Poké Walker, the bundled item sends infrared signals to the DS and can be used to hold one Pocket Monsters as you walk around, building experience and gain…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 8, 2009

Pokemon In 3D!

On October 14, the first two Pokémon 3D anime film shorts will be returning once again to Japanese movies theaters in a remastered Pokémon 3D Adventure double bill. Originally opening in 2005 as the first 3D Pokémon film, the 11-minute Mew o Sagase! (Find Mew!) has been given a new ending for the re-release. The…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 5, 2009

Official Pokemon Camping Gear (Sure, Why Not?)

If there are Pokémon planes, Pokémon X-ray machines and Pokémon beverages, then damn skippy there should be camping goods. There are. Later next month, a line “Pikanicamp” outdoor goods go on sale. There are Pokémon Diamond/Pearl themed camping gear that includes chairs, mini-tables, flashlights, sunshades and leisure seats. 『ポケモン』がアウトドアグッズになった [GPara]

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 21, 2009

Pokemon Might Get More Action

Pokémon has been around for a while now — since 1996. Maybe it’s time to spice up the franchise with a little more action to the hugely successful role-playing-game franchise. Pokémon Diamond and Pearl game director Junichi Masuda is very keen on trying out new elements. “This is just an idea but…as you know, Pokémon…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 21, 2009

Pokemon Could Have Been Muscular Monsters

When cutesy monster series Pokémon was being prepped for the Western market, localizers told Nintendo this: No way will adorable monsters be accepted by Americans. In a recent interview, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata reveals, “We were sent a proposal of muscle-bound characters to use if we wanted to do well in the U.S.” Nintendo didn’t…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2009

Pokémon Gold, Silver Debut Footage from Japan

Full disclosure: I do not speak or read Japanese, and I don’t know a thing about Pokémon. Commenters, I’m looking to you to provide context. Here is 16 seconds of gameplay from Heart Gold and Soul Silver which, if you are in my position, is two characters in a top-down adventure game walking in a…

By Owen Good Published May 10, 2009

Pokemon Gold And Silver Getting DS Remakes

It’s official. Pokémon Gold and Silver will be remade — something that was hinted at last weekend on Japan’s Pokémon Sunday TV program. The tenth anniversary remakes will be called Pokémon Heart Gold and Poké Soul Silver — much akin to the Fire Red and Leaf Green Gameboy Advance remakes of Pokémon Red and Pokémon…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 7, 2009

Pokémon Remakes Take Gold, Silver?

Adding it all together, a teaser by Japan’s Pokémon Sunday TV program points to an announcement next weekend that Pokémon Gold and Silver will be remade. The tease, offered this weekend, said simply that Pokémon Sunday would have a “world-exclusive first announcement,” on May 10 during the program’s Pokémon Game Arena segment. Oh, but there’s…

By Owen Good Published May 3, 2009

Shoko Nakagawa Sings New Pokemon Song

Earlier this month saw a new ending for the Pokémon anime. A new ending means, you guessed it, a new theme. The tune, “Get Fired Up Notch-Eared Pichu”, is sung by geek princess Shoko Nakagawa, who also voices Giza Mimi Pichu (“Notch-Eared Pichu”). It’s a catchy and cute song. You know, for whatever the hell…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 17, 2009

The Pokemon X-Ray Machine

And not just a Pokémon x-ray machine, but a mobile Pokémon x-ray machine. In Japan, Pokémon is branded for products that range from instant noodles to sickness masks. This Pokémon x-ray machine from Shimadzu Corporation is directed not just at kids in the hospital, but kids in the hospital that are bed-ridden and unable to…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 16, 2009