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New Mewtwo revealed for Pokemon X and Y

, Apr 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Pokemon X and Y promise a lot of new changes coming to the Pokemon handheld series, but one of these new changes will bring a wave of nostalgia from the classic days of Pokemon. Nintendo and Game Freak have released a trailer and teasers for a new version of Mewtwo, name still pending (though some are dubbing it Newtwo and Mewthree). In the trailer, you see the new Mewtwo unleashing a barrage of various elemental skills onto its enemies. Read The Full Story

Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu edition unveiled

, Mar 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

Nintendo has announced that on March 24 it will be releasing a limited edition yellow Nintendo 3DS XL that features a cute outline of Pikachu on the back. The handset is being released the same day as the upcoming Pokemon video game for the 3DS, and Nintendo is offering a game for free to those who purchase both the special edition handset and the Pokemon game. Read The Full Story

Nintendo unleashes new Pokemon X and Y screens, art

, Jan 14th 2013 Discuss [0]

It's safe to say that the announcement of Pokemon X and Y has Pokefans the world over excited. Not only are these the first Pokemon games made for the 3DS, but they also seem to be taking the series in an entirely new direction, ditching the sprites for cel-shaded visuals instead. Today, we're getting another glance into the world of Pokemon X and Y thanks to new screenshots and artwork from Nintendo. Read The Full Story

Pokemon marathon aims to hit $100,000 for charity this weekend

, Dec 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Gaming marathons for charity's sake isn't anything new. There's the Super Mario Marathon for the Child's Play charity, as well as the Zelda marathon for GameToAid. This time around, ExtraLives.org is hosting a Pokethon, a Pokemon marathon that will take place all weekend long and into the new year. Read The Full Story

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity for Nintendo 3DS set to release on March 24

, Dec 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

Pokemon is at it again, folks. Nintendo has announced that the next Pokemon Mystery Dungeon game, Gates to Infinity will be released on March 24 in North America exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS. The latest instalment in the popular sub-series will allow 3DS owners to use the portable console's camera to scan objects and access new locations. Read The Full Story

Official Pokemon Pokedex launches for iOS in USA for hands-on action

, Dec 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ever since the miniature touchscreen became a normal object for the public to have in their pocket, it’s been the hope and dream of every Pokemon lover to have a Pokedex for their very own – today Nintendo made it a reality. Though we’ve had quite a few knock-off versions of the one true Pokedex from the Pokemon video game for smart devices galore before, it’s not been until today that the official Pokemon crew has brought on the real deal to iOS – and what a beast it is! But don’t think for a second that such a greatness will be free – on the contrary!

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Nintendo launches iOS Pokedex app in Japan

, Nov 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

Pokéfans take note, because Nintendo has released a new Pokédex app and, of all platforms, it's on the iOS App Store. This is officially the company's first paid app to go live on the iOS App Store, which is a pretty big deal considering how much Nintendo likes to rail against the idea of smartphone gaming. Sadly, it's only available on the Japanese App Store at the moment, and there isn't any word on whether or not it will make its way overseas. Read The Full Story

Special edition Charizard 3DS XL announced for Japan

, Oct 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nintendo has introduced yet another 3DS XL variant that will probably never see the light of day outside of Japan. While we're okay with that most of the time, we have to say this latest 3DS XL - which features an image of Charizard on the outside - looks pretty snazzy. Thing is, even if you live in Japan, you're still going to have a hard time getting your hands on one. Read The Full Story

PETA releases “Pokémon Black and Blue” to raise awareness of virtual monster abuse

, Oct 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

PETA is no stranger to the video game world, and today it has a brand new flash game for concerned animal lovers to check out. Capitalizing on yesterday's release of Pokémon Black and White 2 to spread its message, the group has released Pokémon Black and Blue, in which users take on the role of abused Pokémon as they fight to free themselves from their trainers. The game features Pikachu, Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, but Pokéfans may not immediately recognize them. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: October 5, 2012

, Oct 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

We've arrived at another Friday evening, which means that the weekend lies ahead. Today, as many of you probably already know, was the one-year anniversary of the passing of Steve Jobs. Apple paid tribute to Jobs in a new video released today, and it was announced that three modified MacBook Pros will be auctioned off in memory of Jobs. On the lighter side of things, Lenovo is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the ThinkPad with a look back through time, and Samsung's profits for Q3 2013 managed to break company records (not an easy thing to do, considering how popular Samsung is). Read The Full Story

Pokemon Black Version 2 and Pokemon White Version 2 Launch Oct 7

, Oct 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

For a long time, some of the most popular games on the Nintendo DS portable console have been Pokémon titles. Nintendo is launching two new Pokémon game titles for the Nintendo DSi on October 7. That means this coming Sunday, Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 will be available in retail outlets. Read The Full Story

Special edition Pikachu 3DS XL lands in Europe later this year

, Oct 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

Bored with the red and blue 3DS XL variants Nintendo is currently offering? If you live in Europe and like Pokemon enough to let everyone know, you're in luck, because Nintendo has announced that its special edition Pikachu 3DS will be launching in Europe later this year. The handheld, which is bright yellow in color and features a large image of Pikachu on the front, was announced today during the company's latest Nintendo Direct livestream. Read The Full Story
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