Take on the Challenge and Battle a Pokémon Expert at the Pokémon Adventure Tour
8th July 2013 – Stock up on Poké Balls and get your Pokédex at the ready as Pikachu and friends are coming to a town near you during the Pokémon Adventure Tour this summer. Starting at Magic Summer Live in Guildford on the 13 th July and ending at Bournemouth Air Festival on 1 st September – the Pokémon Adventure Tour will bring the ultimate Pokémon experience to some of the UK's biggest outdoor events.
The event will have three ‘zones’ aimed at battling, gaming and general fun as well as a Pokémon Training Centre and a lounge where you can kick back and watch some of your favourite Pokémon episodes. So whether you're a fan of the games, the TV series or even if you're brand new to Pokémon, there's something for everyone.
Pokémon Battle Zone
If you're a Pokémon trainer and own Pokémon™ Black Version 2 or Pokémon™ White Version 2, you will want to bring your team with you on Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo 3DS and head to the Pokémon Battle Zone. As well as being able to trade and battle with other Pokémon fans, you'll also be able to challenge a Pokémon expert for the chance to win a prize.
Pokémon Game Zone
You don't need to own a Pokémon game to play at the Pokémon Adventure Tour. In the Pokémon Game Zone you can sit back and play through a selection of games including Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, Pokémon Conquest, Super Pokémon Rumble, Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure and Pokémon Dream Radar as well as the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions.
Pokémon Fun Zone
There's even more enjoyment to be had in the Pokémon Fun Zone, where you can have your face painted as your favourite Pokémon character, have your photo taken with Pikachu or even try to catch 'em all in a Pokémon Grabber Machine filled with Pokémon plush toys.
Pokémon Training Centre
If you're new to Pokémon, then you can join the Pokémon Training Centre and learn everything you need to know about the characters. You will also get hints and tips to aid you on your adventure, including a master class on how to battle.
Pokémon Lounge
If you're a fan of the Pokémon TV Show or want to know what all the fuss is about, then you should head to the Pokémon Lounge where you can sit back and enjoy some of the TV episodes from the Pokémon series.
The Pokémon Adventure Tour from Nintendo will kick off at Magic Summer Live on the 11 th – 13 th July at Stoke Park Guildford. Check Nintendo Facebook and Twitter channels for more details.
For more information:
Nintendo 3DS Guided Tour: http://guidedtour.nintendo.co.uk
Nintendo UK on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nintendouk
Nintendo UK on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/nintendoukofficial
Pokémon Website: http://www.pokemon.co.uk
For all tour enquiries, please contact : [email protected]
ENDS
Notes to editors
Tour Locations & Dates
Venue Name
Venue Address
Dates
Magic Summer Live
Stoke Park, Guildford,
13th - 14th July
INTU Metrocentre
INTU Metrocentre, Gateshead
2nd - 4th August
Bristol Balloon Fiesta
Ashton Court Estate, Bristol
8th - 11th August
Clacton Air Show
Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea
22nd - 23rd August
Bournemouth Air Festival
Bournemouth Sea Front, Dorset
29th August - 1st September
About Nintendo
The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii U™ and Wii™ home consoles, Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.1 billion video games and more than 654 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance™, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of Europe, based in Grossostheim, Germany, was established in 1990 and serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in Europe.
About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.co.uk
The event will have three ‘zones’ aimed at battling, gaming and general fun as well as a Pokémon Training Centre and a lounge where you can kick back and watch some of your favourite Pokémon episodes. So whether you're a fan of the games, the TV series or even if you're brand new to Pokémon, there's something for everyone.
Pokémon Battle Zone
If you're a Pokémon trainer and own Pokémon™ Black Version 2 or Pokémon™ White Version 2, you will want to bring your team with you on Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo 3DS and head to the Pokémon Battle Zone. As well as being able to trade and battle with other Pokémon fans, you'll also be able to challenge a Pokémon expert for the chance to win a prize.
Pokémon Game Zone
You don't need to own a Pokémon game to play at the Pokémon Adventure Tour. In the Pokémon Game Zone you can sit back and play through a selection of games including Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, Pokémon Conquest, Super Pokémon Rumble, Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure and Pokémon Dream Radar as well as the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions.
Pokémon Fun Zone
There's even more enjoyment to be had in the Pokémon Fun Zone, where you can have your face painted as your favourite Pokémon character, have your photo taken with Pikachu or even try to catch 'em all in a Pokémon Grabber Machine filled with Pokémon plush toys.
Pokémon Training Centre
If you're new to Pokémon, then you can join the Pokémon Training Centre and learn everything you need to know about the characters. You will also get hints and tips to aid you on your adventure, including a master class on how to battle.
Pokémon Lounge
If you're a fan of the Pokémon TV Show or want to know what all the fuss is about, then you should head to the Pokémon Lounge where you can sit back and enjoy some of the TV episodes from the Pokémon series.
The Pokémon Adventure Tour from Nintendo will kick off at Magic Summer Live on the 11 th – 13 th July at Stoke Park Guildford. Check Nintendo Facebook and Twitter channels for more details.
For more information:
Nintendo 3DS Guided Tour: http://guidedtour.nintendo.co.uk
Nintendo UK on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nintendouk
Nintendo UK on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/nintendoukofficial
Pokémon Website: http://www.pokemon.co.uk
For all tour enquiries, please contact : [email protected]
ENDS
Notes to editors
Tour Locations & Dates
Venue Name
Venue Address
Dates
Magic Summer Live
Stoke Park, Guildford,
13th - 14th July
INTU Metrocentre
INTU Metrocentre, Gateshead
2nd - 4th August
Bristol Balloon Fiesta
Ashton Court Estate, Bristol
8th - 11th August
Clacton Air Show
Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea
22nd - 23rd August
Bournemouth Air Festival
Bournemouth Sea Front, Dorset
29th August - 1st September
About Nintendo
The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii U™ and Wii™ home consoles, Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.1 billion video games and more than 654 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance™, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of Europe, based in Grossostheim, Germany, was established in 1990 and serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in Europe.
About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.co.uk
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