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==Pokémon video games== | ==Pokémon video games== | ||
All Pokémon games that have been released in {{pmin|the United States}} have also been released in Australia, except [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]. The Australian release dates tend to be some time after the American release dates, but before the European release dates. However, there are times where Australian release dates are before the American release dates such as {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]. There are also times where Australian release dates are after the European release dates such as [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]], and {{game|Black and White|s}}. | All Pokémon games that have been released in {{pmin|the United States}} have also been released in Australia, except [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]. An English language release of [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]] was released in Australia, despite the title never being released in North America. The Australian release dates tend to be some time after the American release dates, but before the European release dates. However, there are times where Australian release dates are before the American release dates such as {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]. There are also times where Australian release dates are after the European release dates such as [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]], and {{game|Black and White|s}}. | ||
Games that are released in Australia are inconsistent with Australian English spelling. For example, spelling variations such as ''color'' and ''center'' are not changed to ''colour'' and ''centre'' for the Australian releases. | Games that are released in Australia are inconsistent with Australian English spelling. For example, spelling variations such as ''color'' and ''center'' are not changed to ''colour'' and ''centre'' for the Australian releases. | ||
===Event Pokémon in Australia=== | ===Event Pokémon in Australia=== | ||
[[Event Pokémon]] have been released in Australia sporadically. A majority of the events since 1999 were organized by {{wp|Nintendo Australia}} including the Poké Tour in 1999 where Mew was distributed and the Celebi Tour in 2001 which happened to be the last event to distribute any event Pokémon in Australia until 2007. From 2002-2006, Australians did not receive any event Pokémon, including Pokémon from the Generation III era, meaning players who had {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, or {{game|Emerald}} were not able to obtain all the Pokémon in these games. | [[Event Pokémon]] have been released in Australia sporadically. A majority of the events since 1999 were organized by {{wp|Nintendo Australia}}, including the Poké Tour in 1999 where {{DL|List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I|Poké Tour Mew|Mew}} was distributed, and the {{DL|List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation II|Westfield Shopping Centre Celebi|Celebi}} distribution at the Pokémon Tour in 2001 which happened to be the last event to distribute any event Pokémon in Australia until 2007. From 2002-2006, Australians did not receive any event Pokémon, including Pokémon from the Generation III era, meaning players who had {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, or {{game|Emerald}} were not able to obtain all the Pokémon in these games. | ||
Since [[Generation IV]], the introduction of Wi-Fi events has allowed Australian players access to many previously unavailable event Pokémon. However, despite Australia being one of the major countries involved with Pokémon, Australians did not get the chance to obtain certain event Pokémon including the event {{p|Regigigas}} that would allow players to obtain {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}} in {{game|Platinum}} for those who don't own any of the [[Game Boy Advance]] Pokémon games, and the event {{p|Celebi}} that would allow players to battle [[Giovanni]] and obtain {{p|Zorua}} in {{game|Black and White|s}}. | Since [[Generation IV]], the introduction of Wi-Fi events has allowed Australian players access to many previously unavailable event Pokémon. However, despite Australia being one of the major countries involved with Pokémon, Australians did not get the chance to obtain certain event Pokémon including the event {{p|Regigigas}} that would allow players to obtain {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}} in {{game|Platinum}} for those who don't own any of the [[Game Boy Advance]] Pokémon games, and the event {{p|Celebi}} that would allow players to battle [[Giovanni]] and obtain {{p|Zorua}} in {{game|Black and White|s}}. | ||
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==Pokémon anime== | ==Pokémon anime== | ||
In Australia the anime is available on [[Netflix]]. | |||
===Network Ten=== | ===Network Ten=== | ||
[[File:Network Ten.png|thumb|right|Network Ten's logo]] | [[File:Network Ten.png|thumb|150px|right|Network Ten's logo]] | ||
{{wp|Network Ten}} is a television network which airs the [[Pokémon anime]] in Australia. | {{wp|Network Ten}} is a television network which airs the [[Pokémon anime]] in Australia. | ||
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===Toasted TV=== | ===Toasted TV=== | ||
[[File:Toasted TV logo.png|thumb|right|Toasted TV's logo]] | [[File:Toasted TV logo.png|thumb|200px|right|Toasted TV's logo]] | ||
''{{wp|Toasted TV}}'' is an Australian programming block broadcast on the free-to-air station {{wp|Eleven (TV channel)|Eleven}} (prior to February 27, 2012, on Network Ten). It screens every day of the week from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m (6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays). | ''{{wp|Toasted TV}}'' is an Australian programming block broadcast on the free-to-air station {{wp|Eleven (TV channel)|Eleven}} (prior to February 27, 2012, on Network Ten). It screens every day of the week from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m (6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays). | ||
Launched on August 22, 2005, ''Toasted TV'' has aired the [[Pokémon anime]] to Australian audiences since April 26, 2006. The show also airs other cartoons as well as pre-recorded entertainment segments targeted at children. Its current hosts are Ollie and Jono Symons. Former hosts include Seamus Evans, {{wp|Kellyn Morris}}, Sean Kennedy, Palmer Marchese, {{wp|Dan Sweetman}} and {{wp|Pip Russell}}. | Launched on August 22, 2005, ''Toasted TV'' has aired the [[Pokémon anime]] to Australian audiences since April 26, 2006. The show also airs other cartoons as well as pre-recorded entertainment segments targeted at children. Its current hosts are Ollie and Jono Symons. Former hosts include Seamus Evans, {{wp|Kellyn Morris}}, Sean Kennedy, Palmer Marchese, {{wp|Dan Sweetman}} and {{wp|Pip Russell}}. | ||
Starting from July | Starting from July 31, 2016, ''Toasted TV'' is currently airing ''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'' at 7:30 am on Sundays. | ||
It has also previously aired ''[[Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'', ''[[Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]'', ''[[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]'', ''[[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]]'', ''[[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]]'', ''[[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]]'', ''[[Pokémon: Black & White]]'', ''[[Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies]]'' | It has also previously aired ''[[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'', ''[[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]'', ''[[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]'', ''[[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]]'', ''[[S12|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]]'', ''[[S13|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]]'', ''[[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]]'', ''[[S15|Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies]]'', ''[[S16|Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]]'', ''[[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and ''[[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]]''. This also includes ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'', ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'', ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'', and ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. | ||
Along with showing the anime series, ''Toasted TV'' also aired the Australian {{wp|FreeTV Australia|FreeTV}} debut of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' on April 23, 2012. Since then, ''Toasted TV'' has continued to show the FreeTV debut of the Pokémon movies up to ''[[ | Along with showing the anime series, ''Toasted TV'' also aired the Australian {{wp|FreeTV Australia|FreeTV}} debut of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' on April 23, 2012. Since then, ''Toasted TV'' has continued to show the FreeTV debut of the Pokémon movies up to ''[[M18|Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. | ||
Due to the popularity of Pokémon by viewers | Due to the popularity of Pokémon by viewers, apart from the usual showing of the anime series, ''Toasted TV'' frequently runs events such as many Pokémon focused competitions and promotion of the Pokémon games. | ||
''Toasted TV'' was originally filmed at {{wp|Warner Bros. Movie World}}, then moved to {{wp|Sea World}} in 2007. Prior to moving to Dream World, episodes were occasionally filmed at {{wp|Wet'n'Wild Water World}} and at the {{wp|Village Roadshow Theme Parks and Attractions#Australian Outback Spectacular|Australian Outback Spectacular}}. After the 2011 road trip, ''Toasted TV'' was filmed at {{wp|Dreamworld}}. In July 2012, Toasted TV moved to a studio rather than being filmed at a theme park. | ''Toasted TV'' was originally filmed at {{wp|Warner Bros. Movie World}}, then moved to {{wp|Sea World}} in 2007. Prior to moving to Dream World, episodes were occasionally filmed at {{wp|Wet'n'Wild Water World}} and at the {{wp|Village Roadshow Theme Parks and Attractions#Australian Outback Spectacular|Australian Outback Spectacular}}. After the 2011 road trip, ''Toasted TV'' was filmed at {{wp|Dreamworld}}. In July 2012, Toasted TV moved to a studio rather than being filmed at a theme park. | ||
===Pokémon movies=== | ===Pokémon movies=== | ||
{{bulbanews|Hoyts to air 'White—Victini and Zekrom' in Australia, New Zealand | {{bulbanews/4|Hoyts to air 'White—Victini and Zekrom' in Australia, New Zealand|Movie 15 to have limited theatrical run in Australia and New Zealand|Genesect and the Legend Awakened to air in Australian theaters November 16|Pokémon Origins to be released on DVD in Australia on April 28}} | ||
''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'' were screened in cinemas, while ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'' were released straight to video. ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' have not been released in Australia. ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' | ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' were screened in cinemas, while ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' were released straight to video. ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' have not been released in Australia. All subsequent movies, from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' to ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'' have all been released on DVD and/or Blu-ray by Magna Pacific (now {{wp|Beyond Home Entertainment}}). | ||
After a long hiatus from cinema screening, Hoyts began screening Pokémon movies with a two-day limited release of ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' on February 18 and 19, 2012. With thanks to Hoyts, Bulbagarden was able to provide 10 free double passes to this screening. The movie was then released along with [[M14|Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram]] as | |||
After a long hiatus from cinema screening, Hoyts began screening Pokémon movies with a two-day limited release of ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' on February 18 and 19, 2012. With thanks to Hoyts, Bulbagarden was able to provide 10 free double passes to this screening. The movie was then released along with ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' as separate DVDs on March 7, 2012, and a combined DVD released later on May 1, 2013. Since then, Hoyts has also screened ''[[M15|Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', ''[[M16|Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', ''[[M17|Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'' in selected cinemas, with DVD releases shortly afterwards. | |||
''Toasted TV'' has also aired the Australian FreeTV debut of [[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]] on April 23, 2012. Since then, Toasted TV has continued to show the FreeTV debut of the Pokémon movies up to [[ | ''Toasted TV'' has also aired the Australian FreeTV debut of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' on April 23, 2012. Since then, Toasted TV has continued to show the FreeTV debut of the Pokémon movies up to ''[[M17|Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''. | ||
''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' was released on DVD in Australia by Beyond Home Entertainment on April 28, 2014. | ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' was released on DVD in Australia by Beyond Home Entertainment on April 28, 2014. | ||
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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
===Nintendo Australia=== | ===Nintendo Australia=== | ||
In September and October 2006, Nintendo Australia hosted the Pokémon 10th Anniversary - Journey Across Oz Tour (similar to [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America|the Journey Across America tour in the United States]]).<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/gamesites/pokemontour/ Pokémon 10th Anniversary - Journey Across OZ Tour 2006]</ref> | {{bulbanews/3|Australia to receive 10th anniversary tour|BMG Web master to be staff at Oz tour|Nintendo of Australia announces DS tour}} | ||
In September and October 2006, Nintendo Australia hosted the Pokémon 10th Anniversary - Journey Across Oz Tour (similar to [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America|the Journey Across America tour in the United States]]).<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/gamesites/pokemontour/ Pokémon 10th Anniversary - Journey Across OZ Tour 2006]</ref> [[Bulbagarden]] webmaster [[Archaic]] worked at the Brisbane stops on this tour. | |||
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! Date | |||
! Location | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| September 16, 2006 | |||
| {{wp|Melbourne}}, Chadstone Shopping Centre | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| September 17, 2006 | |||
| {{wp|Melbourne}}, Westfield Fountain Gate | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| September 30, 2006 | |||
| {{wp|Sydney}}, Westfield Chatswood | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| October 1, 2006 | |||
| {{wp|Sydney}}, Westfield Burwood | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| October 7, 2006 | |||
| {{wp|Brisbane}}, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| October 8, 2006 | |||
| {{wp|Brisbane}}, Logan Hyperdome | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | October 14, 2006 | |||
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{wp|Perth}}, Centro Galleria | |||
|} | |||
In 2007, Nintendo Australia hosted the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Connection Tour to celebrate the release of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. During the tour, [[Nintendo DS]] users who owned {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} got the chance to participate in the tournaments for a chance to win prizes, including a limited edition [[Nintendo DS Lite]] which had the "Nintendo DS Connection Tour '07 Champion" engraving for the winners at each tournament. The very first event was held on June 30, 2007, exactly nine days since the release of the games in Australia. <ref>[http://connectiontour07.nintendo.com.au/ Pokémon Diamond and Pearl - Connection Tour 2007]</ref> | In 2007, Nintendo Australia hosted the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Connection Tour to celebrate the release of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. During the tour, [[Nintendo DS]] users who owned {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} got the chance to participate in the tournaments for a chance to win prizes, including a limited edition [[Nintendo DS Lite]] which had the "Nintendo DS Connection Tour '07 Champion" engraving for the winners at each tournament. The very first event was held on June 30, 2007, exactly nine days since the release of the games in Australia. <ref>[http://connectiontour07.nintendo.com.au/ Pokémon Diamond and Pearl - Connection Tour 2007]</ref> | ||
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! Date | |||
! Location | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| June 30-July 1, 2007 | |||
| {{wp|Victoria (Australia)|Victoria}}, Westfield Fountain Gate, Centre Court | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| July 2-3, 2007 | |||
| {{wp|Victoria (Australia)|Victoria}}, Westfield Southland, Centre Court | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| July 6-7, 2007 | |||
| {{wp|Queensland}}, Westfield Carindale, Centre Court | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| July 8, 2007 | |||
| {{wp|Queensland}}, Westfield Garden City, Centre Court | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| July 10-11, 2007 | |||
| {{wp|South Australia}}, Westfield Marion, Centre Court | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| July 12-13, 2007 | |||
| {{wp|New South Wales}}, Westfield Hurstville, Centre Court | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| July 14-15, 2007 | |||
| {{wp|New South Wales}}, Westfield Chatswood, Centre Court | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | July 20-21, 2007 | |||
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{wp|Western Australia}}, Westfield Carousel, Centre Court | |||
|} | |||
On March 29, 2011, Nintendo Australia announced that more than 77,000 copies of {{game|Black and White|s}} game were sold on its first week of release. As a result, this was the biggest selling first week release of any Nintendo game in Australia. {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} made over 45,000 sales in its first week. <ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&form_name=monthly&month=March-2011&pageID=6 POKÉMON BLACK VERSION AND POKÉMON WHITE VERSION BIGGEST EVER SELLING WEEK ONE RELEASE]</ref> | On March 29, 2011, Nintendo Australia announced that more than 77,000 copies of {{game|Black and White|s}} game were sold on its first week of release. As a result, this was the biggest selling first week release of any Nintendo game in Australia. {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} made over 45,000 sales in its first week. <ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&form_name=monthly&month=March-2011&pageID=6 POKÉMON BLACK VERSION AND POKÉMON WHITE VERSION BIGGEST EVER SELLING WEEK ONE RELEASE]</ref> | ||
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Between 2009 and 2012, Australia was not represented at the Video Game Championships, despite its inclusion in the [[World Championships]]. However, since the [[2013 World Championships]] Australia has been represented, being acknowledged in the VGC's opening presentation prior the events starting. | Between 2009 and 2012, Australia was not represented at the Video Game Championships, despite its inclusion in the [[World Championships]]. However, since the [[2013 World Championships]] Australia has been represented, being acknowledged in the VGC's opening presentation prior the events starting. | ||
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{{bulbanews|2015 tour dates for Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions officially announced}} | |||
Six performances over five dates for [[Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions]] have been played for Australia in 2015 — one concert in Melbourne on November 13, one concert in Perth on November 15, one concert in Adelaide on November 17, and three concerts in Sydney on November 20 and 21. The Perth performance was cancelled for unknown reasons. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Pokémon around the world}}<br> | {{Pokémon around the world}}<br> | ||
{{Project Globe notice}} | {{Project Globe notice}} | ||