On February 27, 1996, video game fans were asked to choose between Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander for the first time. This would be the beginning of a global phenomenon that has continued for two decades, through different regions, on multiple platforms, and the first of countless memorable moments. Exactly twenty years later, on Pokémon Day, Saturday, February 27, the adventure continues as Pokémon celebrates its 20th year with special events and activities. The fun begins with the Pokémon Photo Booth app that is now available for download at no charge from the App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pokemon-photo-booth/id1084024173). Fans can show their Pokémon 20th spirit by customizing their portraits and adding captions in the style of classic Pokémon games. The photos can then be shared via social media sites or used to create Pokémon-themed profile photos. The app is also coming soon to Google Play.
A celebration of 20 years of Pokémon would not be complete without some big news! On Friday, February 26, at 7:00 a.m. (PST), a special Pokémon Direct presentation can be viewed at www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct.
Twitch will be hosting a massive Pokémon event starting at 10:00 a.m. (PST) on Saturday. Fans can tune in to watch Pokémon discussion, gameplay, and other activities. At 6:00 p.m. (PST), Twitch will kick off an animation marathon for 24 hours that will include movies, favorite episodes, and animation specials around the clock until 6:00 p.m. (PST) on Sunday.
All Pokémon fans are invited to attend a special Pokémon 20th celebration at the newly renovated Nintendo NY store located at 10 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. On Saturday, February 27, from noon to 3:00 p.m. (EST), fans can participate in special Pokémon-themed activities and even take a photo with Pikachu.
Retailers around the country will also celebrate 20 years of Pokémon on Saturday, February 27. At participating Toys“R”Us locations, fans can receive special foil Pokémon TCG cards featuring Pikachu and Magikarp from the Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion, a Pokémon activity book, and a poster of the original 151 Pokémon, while supplies last. Fans can also purchase an exclusive Generations-themed binder at Toys“R”Us to store the new expansion. GameStop stores are offering a Mythical Pokémon poster with purchase of any Pokémon product while supplies last.
More details can be found at Pokemon.com/20. Fans visiting the site throughout the year will find information about monthly Mythical Pokémon distributions, retail events, special products, and messages from some of Pokémon’s biggest fans.
Pokémon. Twenty Years. Train On.
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No mention of the Pokken Tournament on Feb. 27th? That’s what I’m most excited about, I hope I can get a spot in the tourney *fingers crossed*
Everyone be sure to sanction and license your pokemon parties else NIntendoFreak rain hell-fire and lawsuits down on your poke-loving ass!
Here’s to no sleep this weekend!
I haven’t slept very much since midnight on Friday when I downloaded Fates XD Dammit, that game is addicting… and its like Awakening times 3 <3 I really want to watch that marathon though… Haven't watched a Pokémon episode since they where back in Kanto and Drew was there lol
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No. Diamond, pearl, and Pokemon platinum. Is what turn me on to pokemon. Comment fucking irrelevant.
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Oh ok. Sorry grandpa
As much as I’m happy I’ll finally get all the Mythical Pokemon that I’m missing which will give me 720 out of 721 of the current number of Pokemon, I’m disappointed they will all already be at level 100 which means I won’t be able to level them up with Pokerus to boost their overall base stats. But such is the way of Nintendo & their associates: one step forward, two steps back. No matter! I’m finally gonna be able to say “I’ve caught ’em all!” Least til the next gen, anyway. lol I hope Volcanion gets released in an event in America BEFORE the next gen, though.
well you got time to level them up so you still got plenty of time.
there is no next gen.
You must have missed the Pokemon Direct yesterday. GameFreak announced the next gen of Pokemon called Sun & Moon in it.
All shit
There’s gotta be more going on at Nintendo World that day, because my shift starts at 12pm and ends at 5pm. In other words, I won’t be present for those “events”. I only have time to get there around 9am. Maybe something like special sales, merchandise, and giveaways, so I can get there before work, buy some Pokemon Day stuff, and be on my way. They can’t limit the lore to a set time of day.
well i guess there will be a pokemon presentation on friday but i did not notice that the Pokemon Company are doing a special presentation for this 20th anniversary well pokemon birthday is almost here anyway so i guess there will show Pokemon Z sense everyone keep asking about that but i’m not sure if the Pokemon Company develop Pokemon Z yet because there were rumors about that last year and its kinda hard to believe those rumors so i recommended to find out and see what happens for the next few days also i wonder if gamefreak have a chance to do a Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Remake on the 3DS or maybe on the NX Console in the future.
I really hope they do an Z Version similar to how they did B/W 2. If they don’t announce something big for the anniversary, I’ll be extremely surprised.
Anyone remember staying up super late (In the US) for the direct revealing X and Y? I’m glad this direct id earlier (at least for people in my part of the world..)
i have never liked poke’mon.
Then why post?
I know right then why post, like seriously who spells Pokemon “Poke’Mon” someone who never liked Pokemon apparently.