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[Rumour] Pokémon GO to launch tomorrow in Japan, McDonald’s as sponsored Pokéspots

19 July 2016 Lite_Agent Japan, Niantic, Pokémon GO, The Pokémon Company

Pokémon GO has already launched in more than 30 countries, but it’s still not available in Japan. But it looks like that launch could take place… tomorrow!

Daily Briefs (July 18) – Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns boxart / Jimquisition: Pokémon GO

18 July 2016 Lite_Agent Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, Awesome Games Done Quick, Jim Sterling, Jimquisition, Mario Kart 7, Niantic, Pokémon GO, Summer Games Done Quick, Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Land, The Pokémon Company, VVVVV

Today’s Daily Briefs: North American boxart for Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns, Jimquisition episode about Pokémon GO, TAS Block from Summer Game Done Quick, and Nintendo 3DS commercials!

Pokémon news (July 18): Pokémon Shuffle update / Pokémon GO

18 July 2016 Lite_Agent GAME, Game Freak, Genius Sonority, Niantic, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon Shuffle, Pokémon Sun and Moon, Pokémon X and Y, The Pokémon Company, United Kingdom

Today’s Pokémon news: more content coming next week to Pokémon Shuffle, details about the Magearna QR code for Pokémon Sun and Moon, better pictures of the Solgaleo and Lunala figures from GAME, and Jirachi distribution in Japan!

Pokémon news (July 16): new Pokémon movie announced for 2017, more

16 July 2016 Lite_Agent Game Freak, Overlap, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sun and Moon, Pokémon The Movie: Pokémon I Choose You! (movie), Pokémon The Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (movie), The Pokémon Company

Update: Pokémon GO launched in 26 additional countries!
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Today’s Pokémon news: new Pokémon movie confirmed for 2017, Pokémon Sun and Moon guide in Japan, and TCG event at Barnes & Nobles today in the US!

Pokémon news (July 15): Pokémon GO, Nintendo 3DS Themes, more

15 July 2016 Lite_Agent Game Freak, Marvelous, Pokémon Ga-Olé (Arcade), Pokémon GO, Pokémon XY & Z, The Pokémon Company

Update: Shiny Yveltal in the UK, pre-order bonuses for Pokémon Sun and Moon
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Today’s Pokémon news: Pokémon GO launch in more EU countries + details about Pokémon GO Plus compatibility, two Nintendo 3DS Themes, retailer bonuses for Pokémon Sun and Moon, preview for the next episode of the Pokémon XY&Z anime series, and another gameplay video for Pokémon Ga-Olé (Arcade)!

Pokémon news (July 14) – Pokémon GO: UK launch and Ver. 1.0.2 update (iOS), more

14 July 2016 Lite_Agent Game Freak, Niantic, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X and Y, The Pokémon Company

Today’s Pokémon news: Pokémon GO update and UK launch, Darkrai revealed for Pokkén Tournament, 300 seconds from the latest Pokémon movie, registration for the latest Battle Competition, and Accolade Trailer for Pokémon X and Y!

Pokkén Tournament: Darkrai revealed for the Arcade version, trailer and footage

14 July 2016 Lite_Agent Arcade, Bandai-Namco, Pokkén Tournament, The Pokémon Company

Today, Bandai-Namco showcased the next big update for the Arcade version of Pokkén Tournament during a livestream. Darkrai was revealed, along with other new elements: check out a trailer and various videos in this post!

Pokémon news (July 13) – Pokémon Sun and Moon: new trailer, dual-pack in NA

13 July 2016 Lite_Agent CoroCoro, Game Freak, Niantic, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sun and Moon, The Pokémon Company

Update: Pokémon GO now available in Germany, next CoroCoro issue content teased.
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Today’s Pokémon news: a trailer and a Steelbook dual-pack for Pokémon Sun and Moon, an update for Pokémon GO, and the latest episode of Pika-Chan!

Pokémon Sun and Moon @ CoroCoro: 2 Pokémon revealed (Kiteruguma, Mimikkyu)

12 July 2016 Lite_Agent CoroCoro, Game Freak, Pokémon Sun and Moon, The Pokémon Company

Update: more scans and additional details about Mimikkyu!

Thanks to early scans from CoroCoro, two new Pokémon appearing in Pokémon Sun and Moon have been revealed: Kiteruguma and Mimikkyu!

Pokémon news (July 8th): Pokémon The Movie / Pokémon Ga-Olé, more

8 July 2016 Lite_Agent Marvelous, McDonalds, Pokémon Ga-Olé (Arcade), Pokémon The Movie: Hoopa & the Clash of Ages (Movie), Pokémon The Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (movie), The Pokémon Company

Today’s Pokémon news: latest promotional video for Pokémon The Movie: Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna, special episode for the anime series, Pokémon Ga-Olé footage, Pokémon toys at McDonalds in Japan, and pictures for the Great Pikachu Invasion!

Pokémon Sun and Moon: new Pokémon revealed (Salandit)

7 July 2016 Lite_Agent Game Freak, Japan Expo, Japan Expo 2016, Junichi Masuda, Pokémon Sun and Moon, The Pokémon Company

Today, Junichi Masuda was at the Japan Expo, where he held a Master Class. At the end, he revealed a new Pokémon for Pokémon Sun and Moon: Salandit!

Pokémon GO now available in the United States, launch trailer, footage

7 July 2016 Lite_Agent Niantic, Pokémon GO, The Pokémon Company

Following the launch in Australia/New Zealand, Pokémon GO is now available in the United States. Check out the launch trailer, some footage, and some screenshots!

Pokémon news (July 6) – Pokémon GO / Pokémon The Movie / Figures

6 July 2016 Lite_Agent Niantic, Pokémon GO, Pokémon The Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (movie), The Pokémon Company

Today’s Pokémon news: Pokémon GO launched in Australia and Japan, commercial for the Pokémon distributions for the latest Pokémon movie, and pre-orders + pictures for some upcoming Pokémon figures!

Pokémon news (July 5): Pokémon Shuffle / Pokémon Comaster

5 July 2016 Lite_Agent Genius Sonority, HEROZ, Pokémon Duel, Pokémon Shuffle, The Pokémon Company

Today’s Pokémon news: some more new content and rewards for Pokémon Shuffle, and a new Concept Trevo for Pokémon Comaster!

Pokémon Sun and Moon: in-game footage of Komala, Rockruff

3 July 2016 Lite_Agent Game Freak, Pokémon Sun and Moon, The Pokémon Company

Today, the very first in-game footage for Komala and Rockruff in Pokémon Sun and Moon was shown at the Pokémon National Championships in Hong-Kong!

[Japan Expo 2016] Zelda: Breath of the Wild playable, but not for everyone

1 July 2016 Lite_Agent Bandai-Namco, Capcom, Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright / Conquest, Game Freak, Intelligent Systems, Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympics, Monster Hunter Generations, Pokémon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire, Pokkén Tournament, SEGA, Splatoon, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Pokémon Company

Yesterday, Nintendo announced that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would be playable at the Japan Expo 2016 this year… but not for everyone!