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==Video Game Championships== | ==Video Game Championships== | ||
[[File:Video Game Championships logo.png|thumb|right|Logo for the Pokémon Video Game Championship Series worldwide.]]The Pokémon video games have their own set of tournaments which usually parallel with the Trading Card Game. One of the first instances of a major video game tournament was the [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America]], where tournaments were held as part of the tour. The first Video Game National Championships was held at the [[Party of the Decade]] on August 8, 2006 at {{wp|Bryant Park}} in {{wp|New York City}}. In 2008, at the TCG World Championships, a special Video Game Showdown was held. Players were separated into Junior and Senior Divisions. This tournament would evolve into the [[2009 World Championships|first formal World Championships]] for the Pokémon video games in 2009. | [[File:Video Game Championships logo.png|thumb|right|Logo for the Pokémon Video Game Championship Series worldwide.]] | ||
The Pokémon video games have their own set of tournaments which usually parallel with the Trading Card Game. One of the first instances of a major video game tournament was the [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America]], where tournaments were held as part of the tour. The first Video Game National Championships was held at the [[Party of the Decade]] on August 8, 2006 at {{wp|Bryant Park}} in {{wp|New York City}}. In 2008, at the TCG World Championships, a special Video Game Showdown was held. Players were separated into Junior and Senior Divisions. This tournament would evolve into the [[2009 World Championships|first formal World Championships]] for the Pokémon video games in 2009. | |||
===Premier Challenges=== | ===Premier Challenges=== | ||
[[File:Video_Game_Championships_Premier_Challenge_logo.png|thumb|right|176px|Logo for the Pokémon Video Game Championship Premier Challenge.]] | |||
Premier Challenges are the smallest level of VGC Premier Event, and can be seen as a parallel to League Challenges. These are organized by local Tournament Organizers and intended as an entry level for new players. These events offer up to 30 Championship Points. | Premier Challenges are the smallest level of VGC Premier Event, and can be seen as a parallel to League Challenges. These are organized by local Tournament Organizers and intended as an entry level for new players. These events offer up to 30 Championship Points. | ||