Pokémon in Singapore: Difference between revisions

All internationally released [[Version|main series]] {{pkmn|games}} have been available in Singapore since 1998, the first being {{v|Red and Blue|s}}. These games were usually available within a few weeks after its US release, but with growing popularity over the years, recent games like {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} versions have been made available immediately on its US release date. From [[Generation V]] onwards, launch event tournaments have taken place to celebrate the US release of {{v|Black and White|s}} (March 6, 2011) and {{v|Black and White|s|2}} (October 7, 2012).

Japanese versions of the games were also made available on the date of its Japanese release to cater to some of the players in Singapore. This included the {{v|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, {{v|Black and White|s}} and {{v|Black and White|s|2}}. [[Spin-off Pokémon games]] like [[Pokémon Conquest]] were also made available.

The first and only event Pokémon distributed in Singapore was the [[List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu]], which was given out between May 11 to 20, 2012 as part of the Pika Pika Carnival held at Isetan Scotts, Singapore.

[[File:PAFC1.jpg|thumb|160px|left|Volume 1 of Pokémon Adventures published by Chuang Yi in Singapore]]

From mid-November to December 2010, Team Robo organized a Christmas-themed event at {{wp|Tampines Mall}}. The event incorporated many small events together such as mini-games, workshops, stage shows, as well as tournaments such as the ''[http://www.teamrobo.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=650 Pokémon TCG City Championship SG 2010]'' and the ''[http://www.teamrobo.com/pokemonleague/christmasbash.html Pokémon NDS Video Game Christmas Bash]''. The video game challenge, dubbed the "Battle Mall Challenge", incorporated features of the in-game [[Elite Four]] as well as [[Battle Frontier]] facilities. Challengers had to defeat four Trainers in a row, each stationed on every floor, in order to be able to challenge the Battle Mall Captain. Players would have to restart if they lost to any of the four Trainers. If the player managed to defeat the Battle Mall Captain, it would entitle him or her to participate in a tournament (Boxing Day Challenge) held on December 26, 2010. The top three players of the tournament would be able to win a coupon to be exchanged for a copy of the {{v|Black and White|s}} on the day of release. <ref>[http://www.teamrobo.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=801#p5282 Pokémon Christmas Bash Event Report @ Team Robo Forum]</ref>

[[File:{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|BW launch event SG.jpg|SG citysquaremall novdec2011.jpg}}|thumb|220px|left|{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|Event area for the Pokémon Black and White Versions Launch Event held on March 6, 2011 at Funan DigitaLife Mall, Singapore|A stage show held during the Pokémon-themed Christmas event at City Square Mall, Singapore between November and December 2011.}}]]

On March 6, 2011, the date of the US English release of the {{v|Black and White|s}}, a launch event-cum-tournament took place at {{wp|Funan DigitaLife Mall}}. Participants of the tournament had to form a team while playing through 3 hours of a new game, and then battle each other in a tournament with their team. Matches were conducted via [[Wonder Launcher]] [[Triple Battle]]s. The overall winner of the tournament would walk away with a new copy of Pokémon Black or Pokémon White, and a companion guidebook for the game. <ref>[http://www.teamrobo.com/PokemonBWlaunch.html Pokémon Black and White versions Launch Event & Tournament information and details]</ref>

From June 13 to June 19, 2011, an event took place at {{wp|West Mall}} which comprises of the [http://www.teamrobo.com/premierevents/nationalchampionship_2011.html Pokémon TCG National Championships 2011] and the [http://www.teamrobo.com/premierevents/videogamecompetition_blacknwhite.html Pokémon Black & White Video Game Elite 4 Tournament]. The video game tournament used the rules of the [[2011 World Championships#Video Game Championships|2011 Video Game Championship]], and each day, players competed in several swiss rounds to become the top 3 finalists for that day. All the finalists then competed on June 19, 2011 to determine the top four players who would be crowned the "Elite Four" of Singapore. The overall winner won a [[Nintendo 3DS]].

[[File:SG PikaPikaCarnival Logo.jpg|thumb|220px|left|The logo used for the Pika Pika Carnival.]]

From May 11 to 20, 2012, the 'Pika Pika Carnival', an event co-organised by Maxsoft and [[The Pokémon Company]], will be held at [http://www.isetan.com.sg/ Isetan Scotts]. The carnival will feature merchandise from the Pokémon Centre, a motion sensor game, mini-games, and a photo taking session with a Pikachu mascot. An event Pikachu is also distributed during the event which holds a {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}}, and knows the moves {{m|Volt Tackle}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Grass Knot}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}. This event marks the first time an event Pokémon is distributed in Singapore.

[[File:{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|SG funanitmall jun2012.jpg|SG launchevent b2w2.png}}|thumb|220px|right|{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|Advertisement promoting the Singapore Pokémon Summer Battle Arena|Advertisement for the Black and White versions 2 launch event}}]]

On October 7, 2012, the day of the US English release of the {{v|Black and White|s|2}}, a launch event-cum-tournament took place Funan Digitalife Mall, Singapore. The event was the same as the launch event tournament held for the {{v|Black and White|s}} on March 6, 2011, the only difference being the versions used for the tournament.

 

 

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