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The Most Popular Pokémon Of All Time Goes Black And White Next Month

Pikachu is cute and all, but when it comes to battling Pokémon it doesn’t get much better than Mewtwo. Players of Pokémon Black and White can witness this power first-hand starting February 12.


November 9, 2011
Nintendo

Pokémon Fans Cannot Escape Victini This Christmas

With a Victini-themed sweepstakes, the limited theatrical release of Pokémon the Movie: White-Victini and Zekrom, and a special December distribution event, players will be hard-pressed to elude the victory Pokémon this Christmas, not that they’d want to.


July 13, 2011
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These Are The Very Best Pokémon Trainers In The United States

After two straight days of fierce competition, 24 Pokémon trainers have been chosen to represent the United States in the 2011 Pokémon Video Game World Championships. Behold our best hope for 2011 Pokémon domination!


April 15, 2011
Nintendo

What Will You Find Inside Pokémon Black And White’s Secret Egg?

In the Pokémon Black and White cartoon, Ash will soon find himself the proud owner of a mysterious Pokémon egg. From April 27 through May 31, fans can snag their own Secret Egg from Toys ‘R’ Us and play along.


April 14, 2011
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Pokémon Global Link Is Open For Business

As promised, the Global Link service for Pokémon Black and White is now live. Head over to the Global Link website and register your copy of Pokémon to unlock new features in your copy of the games.


April 12, 2011
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Pokémon Black And White Go Global May 13

Pokémon Black And White’s Global Link feature goes live on Wednesday, giving players the chance to sync their game with their PC, play with their favourite Pokémon in a web-based Dream World, access the Global Battle Union, and much more.


April 6, 2011
Nintendo

Reader Review: Pokemon White

Kotaku AU

I always though I missed out on the whole Pokemon crazy as a result of my age – maybe it’s just a generation thing, I thought. I was a little too old for Pokemon when it first took off and, despite being a huge Nintendo fan, I’ve ignored the series ever since. But our very own Jimu Hsien is the same age as me, and he loves Pokemon. In this extensive Reader Review, he goes in-depth on the pros and cons of the latest installment in the Pokemon franchise.


March 18, 2011
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Japan Disaster Coverage Invaded By Rampaging Pokémon

With the recent release of Pokémon Black and White, those mischievous pocket monsters are popping up all over the place, including some places they probably shouldn’t, like all over British free daily newspaper Metro’s coverage of the disaster in Japan.


March 9, 2011
Nintendo

Pokémon Black And White Has A Presidential Theme Song

If you were in attendance at this weekend’s launch fiesta for Nintendo DS game Pokémon Black and White, you might have seen musical sensations The Presidents of the United States of America belting out their newest jam “Can’t Stop (Catchin’ ‘Em All).” If you weren’t fortunate enough to bask in that pop pap, please stop kicking yourself—we have the song.


March 5, 2011
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Presidents Of The United States Of America Book Sweet Pokémon Launch Gig

Forget Red Rock or Caesar’s Palace. The only true indicator that you’ve made it as a band is when Nintendo asks you to play the launch of its new Pokémon game in New York. Welcome to the big time, Presidents!