The Pokemon Company released a video on their Japanese Youtube channel today going over some summer events they will be having at Pokemon Centers all over Japan. Starting May 10 through June 22 they will be holding Battle Tournaments and as a gift they will be giving away Pokemon with their Mega Stones attached. There will be 6 Pokemon with Mega Evolution given away, so check out the list below to see when each one will be released. Continue reading
Pokemon Centers In Japan Giving Away Pokemon with Mega Stones
Pokemon 2014 International Challenge May Details
The Pokemon Company released details today about this month’s 2014 International Challenge.
Pokémon fans can begin training for the 2014 International Challenge May, the latest Online Competition to put their battling skills to the test. The 2014 International Challenge May is open to all Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video game players around the world.
Registration for the 2014 International Challenge May begins at 8:00 P.M Eastern Time on Thursday, May 8, 2014, and goes until 7:59 P.M Eastern Time on Thursday, May 15, 2014, unless the player cap is reached before then. Space is limited for the 2014 International Challenge May, so it is important players register as soon as possible. The tournament starts at 8:00 P.M Eastern Time on Friday, May 16, 2014.
Visit the 2014 International Challenge May regulations page for complete details.
Pokemon Art Academy Coming to Nintendo 3DS in Japan
A new Pokemon game called Pokemon Art Academy for Nintendo 3DS is expected to release June 19. This game will include 40 Pokemon drawing lessons along with templates and a free style drawing mode. Once you finish with your Pokemon masterpiece, you’ll be able to share it via Miiverse.
Below are a sample of drawings you can expect to create and a trailer about the game.
Pokemon Art Academy Trailer
via Nintendo
Pokemon XY Coming To McDonald’s Happy Meals
McDonald’s next Happy Meal toy line will feature Pokemon XY toys along with what looks like special Pokemon Trading Cards.These toys will also feature McPlay Power, meaning they can be scanned into a mobile app to unlock mini games.
Edit: Check out our follow up post for more information about this 2014 McDonald’s Pokemon toy and trading card promotion.
Pokemon TV App Now on Amazon Kindle Fire
The Pokemon company just announced that you can now download the free Pokemon TV app on your Kindle Fire devices. There are dozens of episodes to watch, all for free. Click here to download it from Amazon.
Android, iPhone, iPad and iPod users can also download the free app from the Google Play store or iTunes store.