Pokémon news (August 8): Pokémon GO launched in 15 countries, more
Today’s Pokémon news: Pokémon GO launched in 15 additional countries, but also…
- Pokkén Tournament (Arcade)
- Pokémon Sun and Moon
Pokémon GO
On Saturday, Niantic announced on Facebook that Pokémon GO was now available in 15 additional countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau.
Source: Niantic
Pokkén Tournament (Arcade)
Today, a new update went live for Pokkén Tournament on Arcade. It brings the following to the game:
- a new event, which allows you to unlock Farfetch’d and Electrode as Support Pokémon. Available until August 21st;
- a new Mission Panel, with new titles and backgrounds to win (only for users with a BANA Passport)S
- a new Extra Battle, featuring Darkrai. You can get two Darkrai-specific titles if you manage to win;
- new Diving Suits related clothings items for your avatar.
Source: Bandai-Namco
Via: Serebii
Pokémon Sun and Moon
Today, The Pokémon Company announced that a manga based on Pokémon Sun and Moon would debut in the September 15th issue of CoroCoro magazine. The teaser picture below show a new trainer and his Rockruff, about to go explore the Alola region. The Pokémon Company explains that more details will be given in the next issue of CoroCoro magazine, releasing on Friday.
9月15日（木）よりコロコロコミックで、『ポケットモンスター サン・ムーン』の世界を舞台にした新マンガがスタート！ 詳しくは8月12日（金）発売号をチェック！ #ポケモン_サン・ムーン pic.twitter.com/YIt0Dl7EYK
— ポケモン公式ツイッター (@Pokemon_cojp) August 8, 2016
Source: The Pokémon Company
Via: Serebii
