Pokémon is getting a live-action film based around Detective Pikachu
Danny DeVito's phone must be blowing up.
The rumours of Pokémon getting a live-action film treatment have solidified as Legendary Entertainment has acquired the rights to turn the franchise into a feature film.
Pokémon symphony concert tour gets UK date
Something to trumpet.
Pokéflutes at the ready, Trainers: the Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions live concert tour has been given a UK date.
Pokémon Bank finally launched in Europe
Got your interest?
Cloud storage app Pokémon Bank is now available to download in Europe from the Nintendo eShop, eagle-eyed 3DS owners have spotted.
It's free to try until 14th March, and you'll get a super-rare Celebi for your trouble (thanks, Serebii).
Pokémon Bank was originally set to launch in December, but its arrival was delayed after its initial Japanese launch left Nintendo servers struggling to meet demand.
Pokémon Bank app launches this month
Consolidate and transfer up to 3K Pokémon across six games.
The Pokémon Bank app, which lets players transfer their adorable little fighters, will launch on the 3DS eShop on 27th December, Nintendo has announced.
With Pokémon Bank players will be able to withdraw and manage up to 3000 Pokemon. They'll also be able to transfer their Pokémon between Pokémon X and Pokémon Y on the same 3DS.
Additionally, with the Pokémon Bank's linked application Poké Transporter, players will be able to transfer their critters from Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, and Pokémon White 2 to Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.
Nintendo's Pokédex iOS app costs Ł17.45 to complete
Will Pokémon encyclopaedia's pricing lead to Tepig sales?
Nintendo's Pokédex app for iOS devices is now available in the UK - but users will have to pay a total of Ł18.49 to list every Pokémon breed.
Japan is getting a Pokémon-themed train
Pikachoo-choo.
Pokémon has taken over another form of transport in Japan. This time they've got themselves plastered all over a train.
UK chart: Dishonored denied top spot by FIFA 13
Pokémon, XCOM in top ten, but Fable: The Journey disappoints in 37th.
Dishonored has entered the chart in second place, as FIFA 13 defended its spot atop the UK charts from a barrage of new releases.
Oddball companion app is another way to collect Pokemon Black and White 2 creatures
Dream Radar AR game costs Ł2.69.
Nintendo has launched a Pokémon Black and White 2 companion app on the 3DS eShop that costs Ł2.69.
Fans transform Pokémon Red into an MMO
PokeMMO project does what Nintendon't.
Pokéfans have stepped up to turn Pokémon Red into a fully-fledged MMO.
Nintendo announces Pokémon 3DS app release dates
iOS launch still too Farfetch'd.
Nintendo's upcoming Pokémon companion apps have been given European release dates.
Need more information on your Nidoking? Pokédex 3D Pro will be available to download from the 3DS eShop on 8th November.
The app is an upgraded form of the current Pokédex, and will cover every single Pokémon species and form unveiled to date.
Pokémon Black and White 2 still bossing Japanese charts
But Level-5 adventure Time Travellers fails to clock up the numbers.
Pokémon sequels Black 2 and White 2 remain top of the Japanese software chart, selling another 122,242 copies combined between July 9th and 15th.
Pokémon Black and White 2 hits 2 million in 2 weeks
Vita gets boost as White colour launches.
DS sequels Pokémon Black and White 2 have together notched up more than two million sales in under a fortnight.
Pokémon Black and White 2 release date
Unova adventure on the horizon.
DS sequels Pokémon Black and White 2 will be released in Europe on 12th October, Nintendo has revealed.
That's five days after the games hit North America, on 5th October.
The new games see players return to the Unova region of Pokémon Black and White, albeit with fresh areas to explore.
Pokemon Black & White 2 sells heaps and tons and millions in Japan
The region's most successful 2012 game by far.
The only game to sell more than one million copies on any platform in Japan this year is - drum roll - DS game Pokemon Black & White 2.
In two days, PBW2 as it isn't known, sold a fatso 1,618,621 copies, according to Enterbrain figures reported by Andriasang.
That's the third best start for a DS game ever.
Set your alarms. Prepare the coffee. A new Nintendo Direct conference has been announced for tomorrow, Friday 22nd June, at 5am UK time.
New Super Mario Bros. 2 announced for 3DS
New Pokémon apps, 3DS firmware update, Mario Kart 7 patch coming.
Nintendo mascot Mario will star in New Super Mario Bros. 2 this summer, a new side-scrolling platformer due for release on 3DS in August.
A sequel to the New Super Marios Bros. games on DS and Wii, this latest title mixes classic 2D jumping and goomba-squashing with snazzy new visuals.
Mario's much in-vogue Raccoon suit is also set to make an appearance. Steady there, PETA.
Pokémon Black and White 2 has new map, characters
Pokémon world set to plunge into ice age.
Upcoming Pokémon sequels Black 2 and White 2 will feature new main characters and a number of fresh locations to explore.
Pokémon Black and White 2 announced
UPDATE: Autumn UK release confirmed.
UPDATE: Nintendo has just confirmed that Pokémon Black and White 2 will see an autumn 2012 release in the UK.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The next major Pokémon games will be direct sequels to Pokémon Black and White, Nintendo has revealed.
