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Pokemon is Childish

Pokemon is Childish
Today is about a new species of Pokemon huh?
What the...
So what do you mean by Pokemon is childish?
I mean The Pokemon Company, which sell the Pokemon games.
The Pokemon Company is owned by Nintendo and other companies, and it is responsible for Pokemon business.
So how childish it is?
On Jan 12, we've got a news about Pokemon Black/White hit 5 million in Japan.
Here we go.

"The Pokemon Company （CEO Tsunekaz Ishihara） announced that the RPG Pokemon Black/White （developed by Game Freak. Released by Nintendo. Platform NDS） had hit 5 million with the fastest speed for DS software to achieve. And it is the FIRST of consumer game sales ranking 2010.（Media Create）

Pokemon Black/White launched on Sep 18, 2010, with the highest pre-order number 1.88 million, and highest first week sales 2.55 million.

4 years since Pokemon Diamond/Pearl, which sold 17.15 million copies worldwide (5.8 million in Japan), as the newest sequel of Pokemon its sales would continue to rise." (The Pokemon Company Press Release)
Nothing special huh?
It's strange to say the FIRST of consumer game sales ranking 2010.
Why?
No need to say that at press release, and underline it.
So what's the purpose?
Well, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd made a press release on Jan 5 when it hit 4 million.
This stuff huh.

"1 month since the launch on Dec 1, 2010 MHP3 achieve the sales of MHP2 which took 2 years, we break the fastest record on PSP and aiming to be No.1 in fiscal year 2010 Japanese market sales." (Capcom Press Release)
No.1 in fiscal year 2010 Japanese market sales!?
And Pokemon Company fight back with that annoucement.
But the content is different.
Pokemon Company counting the year 2010, from Jan to Dec, but Capcom counting fiscal year 2010, from Apr 2010 to Mar 2011. So they are not cheating and Capcom is able to catch up. But...
But?
The Pokemon made a statement in response to Capcom, saying it is the champion in 2010. It's just...
Childish huh...
That's fine for such childish battle though.
That's fine!?
They are fighting for better result. That's good.
Let's check the sales of both games till March 2011.

This article is translated from MakoNako Japan. Please forgive us if there is any content hard to understand in English.

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Pokemon Black and White, Series' Newest Sequel Announced

Pokemon Black and White, Series' Newest Sequel Announced
Pokemon has announced its newest sequel.
"Pokemon Black" and "Pokemon White" huh. Scheduled for Autumn 2010 in Japan. Oversea versions need to wait for further announcement.
The titles are Japanese versions. Please note that the oversea versions may have different name.
What do you mean?
When Nintendo DSi launched in Japan, Europe and Australia, there were 2 console color, black and white, for you to choose. However, in America, it changed to black and blue. Color selection may vary from countries.
I see.
By the way, Black and White this time are completely new sequel. We've got some remakes these years, but the last completely new Pokemon was "Diamond and Pearl", launched in September 2006 for Japan, already 4 years ago. So this new sequel will gain real notice from Pokemon fans.
We should pay attention to further information.
We've got some news saying that there will be further announcement on April 15, so check it out if you're longing for it.
Roger.
　

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