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Pokémon [[Pokémon games|video games]] in Greece are released in accordance to their European release dates, typically in their English-language localization. Packaging has undergone changes through the years, coming in its English version during the [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Advance]] eras, and finally receiving a Greek localization during the [[Nintendo DS]] era. Greek-translated manuals have been included with the games since the first release, initially as separate prints alongside their English versions, and as a single bilingual print starting with Nintendo DS. In a few occasions, certain spin-offs did not receive localized packaging, and opted for a brief instruction sheet instead of a fully translated manual. | Pokémon [[Pokémon games|video games]] in Greece are released in accordance to their European release dates, typically in their English-language localization. Packaging has undergone changes through the years, coming in its English version during the [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Advance]] eras, and finally receiving a Greek localization during the [[Nintendo DS]] era. Greek-translated manuals have been included with the games since the first release, initially as separate prints alongside their English versions, and as a single bilingual print starting with Nintendo DS. In a few occasions, certain spin-offs did not receive localized packaging, and opted for a brief instruction sheet instead of a fully translated manual. | ||
'''Nortec''' was the official Nintendo distributor in Greece until December | '''Nortec''' was the official Nintendo distributor in Greece until December 31, 2015. They handled marketing, distribution and service of all Pokémon-related games starting from the first release of Pokémon Red and Blue in 1999. They have brought all games released before 2016, including [[Pokémon Pikachu]], its [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS|sequel]], and [[Pokémon mini]], with the notable exception of [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]]. Following Nortec's divorce from Nintendo of Europe, '''CD Media''' took over as the Greek Nintendo distributor in October 1st, 2016. During the intermediate period, Nintendo of Europe continued eShop operations in Greece and many retailers continued importing games through other channels, making {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}} and [[Pokkén Tournament]] available for purchase when they first released. Nonetheless, the latter was eventually officially brought over in retail form through CD Media. | ||
A number of local Pokémon {{pkmn|event}} distributions have been made available in Greece between 2000 and 2014, all arranged by Nortec. These include Mythical Pokémon like {{p|Mew}} for {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, {{p|Deoxys}} for the [[Generation III]] games, and {{p|Diancie}} for [[Pokémon X and Y]], but only a small number of events of secondary importance. Distribution dates have often deviated from their European counterparts, at times being numerous weeks or months later, while more rarely debuting earlier, as with certain Summer 2011 events. The [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version|ORAS Special Demo]] became the last distribution organized by Nortec, while | A number of local Pokémon {{pkmn|event}} distributions have been made available in Greece between 2000 and 2014, all arranged by Nortec. These include Mythical Pokémon like {{p|Mew}} for {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, {{p|Deoxys}} for the [[Generation III]] games, and {{p|Diancie}} for [[Pokémon X and Y]], but only a small number of events of secondary importance. Distribution dates have often deviated from their European counterparts, at times being numerous weeks or months later, while more rarely debuting earlier, as with certain Summer 2011 events. The [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version|ORAS Special Demo]] became the last distribution organized by Nortec, while {{p|Volcanion}}, given in the Pokémon Sun and Moon launch event organized in association with fansite ninty.gr, marked CD Media's debut. Events have been handled by a number of different retailers, including historically {{wp|Jumbo S.A.|Jumbo}} and Plaisio, and more recently Public, Germanos, and Moustakas. | ||
Two National Championships, arranged by Nortec in association with the popular fansite | Two National Championships, arranged by Nortec in association with the popular fansite {{OBP|Legendary Pokémon|site}}, took place in 2009 and 2010. | ||
==Pokémon anime== | ==Pokémon anime== | ||