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Original Pokémon Trading Cards Re-releasing Next Year
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Nearing the collector card game’s 20th*anniversary, the Pokémon Company has decided to give fans a chance to collect the original set of cards by re-releasing them in 2016.
Announced on the trading card game’s official Japanese website, on February 27th, fans will be able to get the original set of*Pokémon*cards that includes 60 trading cards, a coin, and a manual. The set of cards, identical to their originals, has been announced to launch only in Japan, with no confirmation yet of a Western release. The Pokémon Company also announced, via*Polygon, as part of its 20th*anniversary celebration thatPokémon Green,*Red,*Yellow, and*Blue*will be getting special edition 2DS systems as well as re-releases of the*original games to the 3DS eShop on the same day. These are also exclusive to Japan and represent the first 2DS models in the country.
As the franchise continues to attain commercial success, it is a perfect time to re-release the original set of cards on the 20th*anniversary, and it could be leading up to the announcement of the next*Pokémon*title that may be available for the upcoming Nintendo NX console as well as the 3DS. Nintendo will surely try to lure in its handheld fanbase with their yet-to-be-unveiled*NX platform since it is set to be a cross between a handheld and a console, potentially bridging the gap between the company’s player*bases on the Wii U and 3DS respectively.
Expanding*Pokémon’s*reach to the home console market, something fans have clamored for over the years, might be more likely than ever thanks to what is known about the hybrid nature of the NX. So the timing of these announcements*is one Nintendo can capitalize on.*The company will also have to factor in their approach towards smartphone mobile games as they venture into the space next year but claim to have*have plans to port existing Nintendo games to these platforms.
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