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==In the United Kingdom== | ==In the United Kingdom== | ||
===First magazine=== | |||
{{bulbanews|Official Pokémon Magazine to launch in UK}} | {{bulbanews|Official Pokémon Magazine to launch in UK}} | ||
The world's first official Pokémon magazine was released in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}. The first issue went on sale October 1st, 2004, and had 92 pages. The launch issue came with three gifts. Six Pokémon fridge magnets, a double sided poster, and a 3-D {{p|Charmander}} model were included in the package. | The world's first official Pokémon magazine was released in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}. The first issue went on sale October 1st, 2004, and had 92 pages. The launch issue came with three gifts. Six Pokémon fridge magnets, a double sided poster, and a 3-D {{p|Charmander}} model were included in the package. | ||
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The magazine was intended to be quarterly, with a new issue planned for release four times a year. However, due to poor sales, the magazine was canceled after its second issue. | The magazine was intended to be quarterly, with a new issue planned for release four times a year. However, due to poor sales, the magazine was canceled after its second issue. | ||
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In February 2013, it was announced by Future Publishing that Pokémon Official Magazine<ref>[http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/gaming/official-pokemon-magazine-back-issues/]</ref> would be returning to the United Kingdom. The relaunched magazine had a publishing schedule of 13 issues per year. Each Issue had 34 pages, including posters and a free gift. | In February 2013, it was announced by Future Publishing that Pokémon Official Magazine<ref>[http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/gaming/official-pokemon-magazine-back-issues/]</ref> would be returning to the United Kingdom. The relaunched magazine had a publishing schedule of 13 issues per year. Each Issue had 34 pages, including posters and a free gift. | ||
To promote sales of the magazine at launch, users could subscribe from February 26 to April 19 and receive the first 3 issues for £5. | To promote sales of the magazine at launch, users could subscribe from February 26 to April 19 and receive the first 3 issues for £5. | ||
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However, due to poor sales, the magazine was cancelled after thirteen issues, with the last issue being released on February 11, 2014. Those who had subscribed to the magazine received a letter on February 6, 2014 detailing the news, along with also having their subscription switched over to it's sister magazine, the Official Nintendo Magazine. | However, due to poor sales, the magazine was cancelled after thirteen issues, with the last issue being released on February 11, 2014. Those who had subscribed to the magazine received a letter on February 6, 2014 detailing the news, along with also having their subscription switched over to it's sister magazine, the Official Nintendo Magazine. | ||
===Third magazine=== | |||
A third official Pokémon magazine was launched by Immediate Media Co. <ref>[http://www.inpublishing.co.uk/news/articles/immediate_launches_pokemon_magazine_10929.aspx]</ref> on March 29th, 2017. Like its predecessor, each issue is 34 pages in length and consists of posters, puzzles and a free gift. | |||
==In other countries== | ==In other countries== | ||