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 ==Pokémon video games==
-Pokémon [[Pokémon games|video games]] in Greece typically release on their European release dates. Bilingual packaging in English and Greek became the norm midway through [[Nintendo DS]]'s lifecycle, with Greek-translated manuals traditionally included along with the English ones gradually being phased out in favor of a brief instructions sheet around the same time. Prior to its divorce from Nintendo of Europe in 2015, Nortec handled their distribution in stores. As of 2016, Nintendo lacks an official distributor in Greece, and retailers have to the import newer games via other channels.
+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.
-A number of local Pokémon {{pkmn|event}} distributions have been made available in Greece between 2000 and 2014, including key ones like {{p|Mew}} for {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, {{p|Deoxys}} for the [[Generation III]] games, and {{p|Diancie}} for [[Pokémon X and Y]]. Distribution dates have often deviated from their typical European counterparts, with some Summer 2011 events debuting earlier in Greece, and others being delayed numerous months. Distribution events were being arranged by Nortec and handled by a number of different retailers, including historically {{wp|Jumbo S.A.|Jumbo}} and Plaisio, and more recently Public and Moustakas.
+'''Nortec''' was the official Nintendo distributor in Greece until December 31st, 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. Some retailers continued importing games via other channels during the intermediate period and Nintendo of Europe continued eShop operation in Greece, making [[Super Mystery Dungeon]] and [[Pokkén Tournament]] available for purchase. Nonetheless, the latter was eventually officially brought over in retail form through CD Media.
-Two official National Championships took place in 2009 and 2010, also arranged by Nortec in association with the popular fansite [[Legendary Pokémon (site)|Legendary Pokémon]].
+A number of local Pokémon {{pkmn|event}} distributions have been made available in Greece between 2000 and 2014, including significant ones like {{p|Mew}} for {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, {{p|Deoxys}} for the [[Generation III]] games, and {{p|Diancie}} for [[Pokémon X and Y]]. Distribution dates have often deviated from their European counterparts, at times being numerous weeks or months later, while more rarely, like in certain Summer 2011 events, being earlier. All events from Mew in Generation I to the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version|ORAS Special Demo]] were arranged by Nortec. They 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 [[Legendary Pokémon (site)|Legendary Pokémon]], took place in 2009 and 2010.
 ==Pokémon anime==