A Demo For Pokken Tournament DX Is Coming To The eShop Soon

The official Pokemon Twitter has confirmed that a downloadable demo for Pokken Tournament DX will be coming to the Nintendo eShop soon. No release date was given, but with the game releasing on September 22nd, we should be getting it soon.

Can’t wait for #PokkenTournamentDX? Keep an eye out for a downloadable demo coming soon to Nintendo eShop! pic.twitter.com/awKkPIS21E

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) August 20, 2017

Here’s More Info About Pokken Tournament DX For Nintendo Switch

Thanks to a Nintendo Treehouse live presentation for the upcoming Nintendo Switch version of Pokken Tournament DX. We learned a few more details from the stream.

• 21 playable Pokemon
• Litten/Popplio are a new set of support Pokemon
• New battle stage, Thalia Beach
• Decidueye has a move that acts as almost a debuff against your opponent
• Popplio support lets you double jump
• Decidueye has an almost floating-like movement to him, letting you delay your moves in the air
• Runs at 60fps in docked and tabletop modes
• Online has group matches, a new mode
• Group matches includes groups of up to 100 players
• Replay mode lets you see replays of friends matches as well as your own
• Team Battles lets each player choose 3 Pokemon, and have one match of 3-on-3
• New battle stage, Reggie Ruins
• In Team Battle, you can choose the next Pokemon you want to bring out without your opponent knowing
• Croagunk has an easy time evading its opponent, as it can run around quickly

Pokken Tournament DX Coming To Nintendo Switch In September

During the Pokemon centered Direct today, the Pokemon Company announced the first Pokemon game for the Nintendo Switch is Pokken Tournament DX. The game is a port of the Wii U title but includes additional characters such as Decidueye, Croagunk, Darkrai, Empoleon and Scizor. Pokken Tournament DX will launch on the Nintendo Switch on September 22nd.

Celebrate Pokemon Day On February 27 With Pokemon GO And More

The Pokémon Company has reminded its fans that February 27 is Pokémon Day, the day has been given this name to commemorate the launch of the very first Pokémon games in Japan in 1996.

The company has asked fans to use the hashtag #PokemonDay to share their best Pokémon memories, and the Pokémon team’s social hub will be updating a gallery of the photos shared to them. The Pokemon Company has also listed a number of other ways you can join in and celebrate on Pokemon Day, here they are below:

• Pikachu is ready to lead the Pokémon Day celebration in Pokémon GO. From February 26 at 1:00 PM PST to March 6 at 1:00 PM PST, any Pikachu you encounter in the wild will be wearing a festive party hat! The Pikachu you catch during that time will keep its party hat forever, so be sure to look for this special Pikachu during its short time in the wild.
• Pokémon Day marks the debut of the new Gallery Figures collection in the Pokémon Center. The first set includes awesome figures of Eevee, Mew, Magikarp, and Pikachu—each performing its signature attack. These figures were designed specifically for the Pokémon Center, so this is the first time anyone will be able to get their hands on them.
• Starting on Pokémon Day, revisit some of the best big-screen moments of Ash and his friends with a movie marathon on Pokémon TV. For a limited time, watch the original classic Pokémon: The First Movie, as well as Pokémon 4Ever and Pokémon—Zoroark: Master of Illusions in their entirety. Remember that you can watch Pokémon TV here on Pokemon.com and on the Pokémon TV mobile apps. But these movies will be available for only a limited time, so don’t miss them!
• The Pokémon Trading Card Game Online is starting its Pokémon Day festivities early, with extra Trainer Tokens available on the Bonus Wheel for the entire week leading up to Pokémon Day. Then, be sure to log in to your game on Pokémon Day for an extra-special Daily Bonus. Remember that you can play the Pokémon TCG Online on your computer, iPad, or Android tablet. Battle today and through Pokémon Day for bigger rewards!
• Don’t forget that right now you can head to your local participating GameStop store to get a Bottle Cap for your Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon video game. This item lets you boost the individual strength of one of your Pokémon’s stats via Hyper Training, making the Pokémon even more ready for your next big battle! Bottle Cap codes will be available at GameStop until March 5.
• Pikachu lends its brilliant features to the new Pikachu Yellow Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL. This limited-edition New Nintendo 3DS XL is launching just a couple of days before Pokémon Day, and it’s sure to be popular, so check it out while you can. Visit the product page on Nintendo.com for more details.
• If you’re looking for even more Pokémon animation fun for your Pokémon Day celebrations, you can find Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel on the iTunes Store, Google Play, and Amazon Video on February 27. Plus, check out a special Pokémon the Series: Gold & Silver TV episode bundle featuring Ash’s adventures throughout the Johto region. With this collection of episodes and the latest Pokémon movie, you’ll be ready to host the perfect Pokémon Day party!
• Pokémon Day is a good reminder that big promotions are going on in Pokémon Shuffle, too. The popular Nintendo 3DS game is celebrating two years of challenging fans with puzzle fun. Take a look at the in-game notifications to get more details on these upcoming opportunities.
• Head to Twitch.tv/Pokemon for an all-day celebration of Pokémon competitions, showing many of the most memorable matches from the Pokémon TCG, video games, and Pokkén Tournament from the past several years. See your favorite players from around the globe as we broadcast epic Championship battles, including some from recent Pokémon World Championships.

Empoleon Is Coming To Pokken Tournament Arcade (UPDATED) Trailer Added

Bandai Namco have revealed that Empoleon is the latest fighter to join the roster in the arcade version of Pokken Tournament. Japanese gamers will be able to play as the new character in arcades on December 10th.

UPDATE 12/6/16 - A gameplay trailer for Empoleon has been released. Check it out below. 

Yet Another New Pokemon Is Coming To Pokken Tournament Arcade

The official Pokken Tournament Twitter account has confirmed that a brand new character is coming to the arcade version of Pokken Tournament. The new character will be revealed on December 1st. Will the character be revealed during the Game Awards ? 

10月の「ハッサム」、11月の「グレッグル」に続き、12月にも新たなバトルポケモンが参戦することが決定！
気になるその正体は、公式サイトにて12月1日に発表予定！　#ポッ拳 pic.twitter.com/tit8tiKnE2

— ポッ拳 公式アカウント (@pokken_official) November 28, 2016

Another New Pokemon Coming To Pokken Tournament Arcade

A new fighter will soon be joining the cast of the arcade version of Pokken Tournament. The new fighter will be announced on tomorrow, November 1st. The latest fighter will join Scizor as a fighter added after the games release, but the real question is will the new fighter join the Wii U version of the game? Scizor and Darkrai have yet to join the other Pokemon in Pokken Tournament for Wii U. Thoughts ?

UPDATE 11/3/16 - The Poison/Fighting Pokemon, Croagunk,  will be coming to the arcade version of Pokken Tournament on November 10th. See him in action in the video below. 

A New Pokemon Is Coming To The Arcade Version Of Pokken Tournament

A new fighter will soon be joining the cast of the arcade version of Pokken Tournament. The new fighter will be announced on Thursday, October 13th. The latest fighter will join Darkrai as a fighter added after the games release, but the real question is will the new fighter join the Wii U version of the game? Darkrai has yet to join the other Pokemon in Pokken Tournament. 

アーケード版「ポッ拳」に新たなバトルポケモンの参戦が決定！
その正体は・・・10月13日に公開予定！続報を待て！　#ポッ拳 pic.twitter.com/UKuJaxauXy

— ポッ拳 公式アカウント (@pokken_official) October 4, 2016

UPDATE 10/15/16 - Scizor will be joining the roster for the arcade version of Pokken Tournament. Scizor will be the first Bug-type Pokemon in Pokken Tournament.

Pokken Tournament Ships 1 Million Copies Worldwide

Bandai Namco has confirmed that Pokken Tournament for Wii U has shipped over 1 million copies worldwide. The fighting game released on Wii U in March 2016, combining gameplay elements from Bandai Namco’s Tekken series with Pokemon. 

Darkrai Is Coming To Pokken Tournament [ UPDATE Darkrai Is Now available In The Japanese Arcade Version]

A new character has been revealed for the arcade version of Pokken Tournament and it’s the legendary Pokemon Darkrai. Darkrai will be added to the arcade version of Pokken Tournament on July 20th. Darkrai is currently only confirmed for the arcade version of the game. Hopefully we’ll see him soon in the Wii U version. I’ll be very surprised if he doesn’t come to Wii U as DLC. You can check out the trailer below to see him in action. What do you think of Darkrai coming to Pokken Tournament ? 

UPDATE 7/20/16 - Darkrai is now available as a playable character in the Japanese arcade version of Pokken Tournament as of today. Check out the video by  Snorth93 showcasing Darkrai. There’s still no official word yet on whether Darkrai will eventually be available in the Wii U version but we will keep you posted with any new updates.

The Arcade Version Of Pokken Tournament Is Getting A New Pokemon

 According to Gematsu, the arcade version of Pokken Tournament will be getting an additional playable Pokemon character. The Pokemon will be revealed by Bandai Namco during a Niconico live stream on July 14th. Players will then be able to play as the new character beginning on July 20th. Would do you think it could be ? 

Pokken Tournament Patch 1.3 Coming Soon

A Pokken Tournament patch will be coming soon. Patch 1.3 promises to include some balance updates to numerous characters. This new update will go live on June 15th. You can check out which characters and support Pokemon are affected, below.

• Lucario
• Pikachu
• Machamp
• Gardevoir
• Weavile
• Suicune
• Charizard
• Gengar
• Blaziken
• Pikachu Libre
• Sceptile
• Chandelure
• Braixen
• Garchomp
• Mewtwo
• Shadow Mewtwo

The following support characters will also be impacted by the update:

• Snivy
• Croagunk
• Magneton
• Quagsire
• Diglett
• Yveltal
• Latios
• Cresselia

Pokken Tournament Tops The Software Sales Chart In Japan

Wii U hardware sales have increased in Japan, this is most likely do to Wii U exclusive Pokken Tournament. Here’s the best-selling software and hardware this week in Japan. 

Software Sales 

• Pokken Tournament (Wii U) – 69,675 (New)
• Digimon World: Next Order (PS Vita) – 64,218 (New)
• The Division (PS4) –23,130
• Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (3DS) – 12,078
• Splatoon (Wii U) – 10,081 
• Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition – 9,136
• Battlefield 4 Premium Edition (PS4)  – 8,771
• Gundam Breaker 3 (PS Vita) – 8,741
• The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (Wii U) – 7,705 
• Summon Night 6: Lost Borders (PS Vita) – 7,144
• Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS) – 6,931
• Super Mario Maker (Wii ) – 6,297
• Gundam Breaker 3 (PS4) – 6,152
• Senran Kagura: Estival Versus Sakura Edition (PS4) – 6,089
• Attack on Titan (PS Vita) – 5,862 
• Doraemon Shin Nobita no Nihon Tanjou (3DS) – 5,018 
• Wand of Fortune R (PS Vita) – 4,470
• Monster Hunter Generations (3DS) – 4,391
• Yo-kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad (3DS) – 4,360
• Yakuza 0 (PS4) – 4,257 

Hardware Sales 

• PlayStation 4 – 28,370 
• PlayStation Vita – 19,028
• New 3DS LL – 18,353
• Wii U – 12,998
• New 3DS – 5,142 
• 3DS – 2,187 
• PlayStation 3 – 1,462 
• 3DS LL – 370
• Xbox One – 91

Game Releases For The Week Of March 14, 2016

Here are the games that will be released this week. What games are you looking forward to playing this week ?

March 14

htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary (PC)

March 15

EA Sports UFC 2 (PS4, Xbox One) 

Disney Infinity 3.0 - Marvel Battlegrounds (PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC)

Need for Speed (PC)

Salt and Sanctuary (PS4, PS Vita, PC)

Samurai Warriors 4 Empires (PS4, PS3, PS Vita) 

Sebastian Loeb Rally EVO (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Senran Kagura: Estival Versus (PS4, PS Vita)

Tertrobot & Co. (PS4, Xbox One)

World's Fastest Pizza (PC)

March 16

Dungeon of the Endless (Xbox One)

March 18

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse (Xbox One)

Pokken Tournament (Wii U) 

Don’t Expect Pokken Tournament To Come To The 3DS

In a interview with GameSpot, Katsuhiro Harada and Masaaki Hoshino has revealed that it is unlikely that Pokken Tournament will make its way to the Nintendo 3DS. Hoshino says it was a challenge to get the game running on the Wii U so the technical limitations of the Nintendo 3DS would pose a big challenge for the team. “It’s definitely a challenge to get it on the Wii U with what we’re doing right now,” Hoshino said. “And it definitely would be a challenge to have the same graphical experience on the 3DS.”

New Support Pokemon And Other New Info About Pokken Tournament

The Pokemon fan site Serebii has new Pokken Tournament information on content that’s specific to the Wii U version of the game. Not only have we learned some new information, but we’ve also been given some brand new artwork for the game that you can check out below. Pokken Tournament is out March 18th. 

• The Ferrum League is a feature exclusive to the Wii U version. Beating stages adds more support Pokemon and battle areas. There are 4 ranks to this league: Green League, Blue League, Red League & Chrome League. It takes place in the Ferrum region. In this region, Resonance Stones link people and their Pokemon. In this game, players can customize their player character’s gender, skin color, hair and so forth.
• For the Support Pokemon, Cubone uses Bonemerang which is a quick long range attack that hits multiple times and brings opponents to you. Diglett uses Dig which makes it easy to land combos when the opponent has been hit. Magneton uses Tri Attack which aims upward. It lowers opponents’ Speed & Attack and is good against jumping opponents. Quagsire uses Mud Bomb. It is effective on players on the ground and damages even if guarded against. Espeon uses Morning Sun which removes status conditions as well as healing Hit Points. The less time on the clock, the more it raises. Finally, Umbreon uses Snarl which sucks up the opponent’s Resonance Gauge and prevents them being able to land critical hits.
• There are various trainers you will encounter. Nia helps players navigate the world, and she chose Weavile. There are also trainers who exist only in the Wii U version who are tough to beat. Travis with his Garchomp, Keith with his Suicune and Erin with her Braixen
• New modes have been revealed. Practice Mode is where you get to test your skills with no time limit or health. Free Training allows you to train freely. Combo Dojo will teach you various combos for the Pokémon. There’s also the My Town mode where you can alter your character’s appearance and clothing by spending the in-game currency, PokeGold.

Chandelure Looks Awesome In Pokken Tournament

During the Game Party Japan 2016 livestream some footage of Chandelure in Pokken Tournament was shown. I must admit I was questioning why they decided to included Chandelure in the game, but after seeing him in action my opinion quickly changed. Check out the footage below. What Pokemon do you want to see in Pokken Tournament ? For me it’s, Blastoise. 

Here’s The Line-Up For EVO 2016

Yesterday on the Redbulleposrts Twitch page, The line-up for the fighting game tournament EVO was revealed. The tournament will feature Street Fighter 5, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Killer Instinct, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Tekken 7, Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator, Mortal Kombat X and Pokken Tournament. The event will take place on July 15 to July 17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will be streamed on Twitch. 

Pokken Tournament Finally Has A Release Date In North America

Pokken Tournament finally has a release date in North America. Nintendo has announced that the game will release everywhere on March 18 for Wii U. In other Pokken Tournament news Chandelure  has joined the fight and the games modes has been detailed. I seriously can’t wait for the game to be released, it looks like so much fun. What do you think of Pokken Tournament ?

Pokken Tournament Multiplayer Detailed And New Support Characters

Following the announcement that Chandeleur is joining Pokken Tournament, a few new modes for the game have been detailed thanks to Serebii. According to the site, Pokken Tournament will feature a "Single Battle" mode, featuring 3 difficulty levels, as well as a local battle mode. The game will also include an online  mode that features both Friendly Matches and Ranked Matches. Also, 2 new sets of support characters have been revealed. Pachirisu and Magikarp in the first set and Sylveon and Croagunk in the second group.  

Pachirisu and Magikarp

Croagunk and Sylveon