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The King Nintendo Fanboy’s Collectors Journal 2/7/2012

Justin Berube — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:00:36 +0000

Many people know that I’m a big Nintendo Fanboy and that I collect Nintendo games, goods, memorabilia, and more. If it says Nintendo on it, and it’s official, I want it. That’s what the Nintendo Collectors Journal is all about. From this point on I’ll be documenting all the exciting Nintendo items I gather on my travels. I come across things both new and old so be sure to check back to see what I’ve come across.

Previous Collectors Journal

The Nintendo Collectors Journal is back and I hope everyone enjoys it! If anyone has questions about these items be sure to ask.

Want to see when I add new items to my Nintendo collection? Follow me on Twitter @KingNintendoFan or Like Me on Facebook for updates on the next Nintendo Collectors Journal. Be sure to give me tips on where to get some sweet Nintendo swag as well!

Free Arceus Is Now Available To Pokémon Black and White Players

Justin Berube — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:30:28 +0000

A free Arceus is now available to Pokémon Black and White players via the Pokémon Global Link. To obtain the Pokémon with the highest combined base stat total in the history of the series, log into the Pokémon Global Link and enter the Password: “ARCEUSVOTE”. From there, follow the instructions on how to get Arceus from the Dream World to Pokémon Black or White games.

This promotion will be available until May 1st, 2012.

Want to stay up to date on the latest Nintendo news, information, editorials, and more? Follow me on Twitter @KingNintendoFan or Like Me on Facebook. Be sure to let me know what you think about this Arceus giveaway!

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RipTen Exclusive: Leaked Government Documents Regarding Occupy Saffron

Gavin Bard — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:01:41 +0000

DIRECTOR: Yes, what is it?

AGENT: Uh, sir, I’m here to update you on the situation in Saffron City.

DIRECTOR: Ah yes, of course. Have a seat.

(PAUSE, RUSTLING PAPERS)

AGENT: Sir, we are talking on the phone.

DIRECTOR: Look I’m a very busy man, I don’t have time to debate whether or not we are talking on the phone. Just get to the information.

AGENT: Of course. As you know, since the pokémon took to the streets, we’ve tried numerous tactics in order to silence their grievances. None of which have seemed to be very effective.

DIRECTOR: Really? Shooting Smoke Balls at them didn’t help?

AGENT: No sir.

DIRECTOR: What about spraying them with Flame Orb spray?

AGENT: No sir. We believe that strategy may have been what caused the violence during the Vermillion City port closing.

DIRECTOR: Nonsense, authoritarian aggression has never lead to violence.

(THE FAINT SOUND OF A PENCIL TAPPING AGAINST A TABLE)

DIRECTOR: Have you just tried beating them with sticks until they went back into their Pokéballs?

AGENT: Yes sir.

DIRECTOR: Did it work?

(PAUSE)

AGENT: No sir. Somehow Jubilife TV got their hands on the footage and broadcasted it to the majority of the country. It galvanized public support in their favor.

DIRECTOR: Who the hell do they think they are, acting like journalists all of a sudden.

AGENT: I know sir, it was unexpected. They are the only network not owned by Silph, so there was little we could do.

DIRECTOR: This is ruining my incredibly expensive lunch, I’m going to have to just throw it out now. You better have some good news for me.

AGENT: Of course sir. Ever since the government gave us expanded power under the Pokédex Act, we’ve been better able to better monitor the radicalized element of this movement. I’ve prepared a report on those we consider to be the most dangerous to our cause. I’m faxing you their photos now.

DIRECTOR: I have a fax machine?

AGENT: Yes, sir. I believe you keep your newspapers on it.

(THE SOOTHING TONES OF FAXING)

BULBASAUR

Bulbasaur came onto our radar after being arrested for throwing red paint on the president of Silph Co during a demonstration against their policies supporting underground drilling for Technical Machine materials. Following a series of escalating incidents, including a suspected act of sabotage against the construction in Lavender Town, Bulbasaur eventually became a leader of a small group of like minded grass pokémon. He used his charisma and problem solving abilities to convince his group to attack and, in their words, liberate the Safari Zone and prevent the large pokémon capturing tourism industry from advancing their goals there.

The Warden has been missing since the attack.

CHARIZARD

No pokémon has run up such a laundry list of treasonous charges as Charizard. The leading supporter of the “Pokéganda of the deed” school of thought, Charizard has been involved in the bombing of the SS Anne, occupations and subsequent arsons of multiple Pokémarts across Kanto and Johto, and the deadly attacks against government officials in Lavendar Town, just to name a few. He has avoided capture so far, mostly because he is a huge fire breathing dragon and our tactics are hampered by the law not allowing us to use Gyrados’ Hydro Pump to disperse crowds.

JYNX

Jynx has been arrested the most times for trying to incite pokériots across the region, as well as for conspiring to assassinate a member of the Silph board of directors. She publishes a newsletter that is distributed amongst the region and asks for a revolution against what she calls the pokétriarchy. She has lead multiple actions against pokémon breeders and was jailed for distributing material encouraging pokémon breeding control. After we took her into custody following the bombing of the SS Anne, we offered her immunity if she would turn in the other members on this list. She responded by throwing ice in the agents face. It is possible we may be able to deport her to Hoenn.

ASH KETCHUM

Perhaps the most dangerous person on this list, Ash Ketchum is a traitor to trainers everywhere. He treats his pokémon as if they were his equals, encourages them to think on their own, and enables them through his optimism. While Ash has kept himself out of legal trouble, his connection to the above pokémon cannot be ignored and we suspect he has been helping smuggle them across our check points. There are rumors that he plans on starting a commune where the pokémon can live in peace and pursue their own goals. We are hoping the ideological split between him and the Meowthists will prevent this idea from being successful.

DIRECTOR: Disgusting. They should be happy we stuff them in tiny balls and use them for our own personal gain, without us doing that their lives would be free and meaningless! They have to understand that the few dozen elite trainers know better than the thousands of them.

AGENT: Of course sir.

DIRECTOR: This is all good information though, we will certainly be able to use it to our advantage. You’ve done some great work. I’ll have to make sure you are acknowledged for it Agent… uh… Agent… uh… what was your name again?

(AUDIBLE SIGH)

AGENT: Gary, sir. Codename Blue. How do you always forget that?

Mewtwo is Back, Available for Black & White in February

Sam Naylor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:00:56 +0000

That’s right, one of the most iconic and famous Pokémon ever designed will be making his way to Pokémon Black & White in February.

For a “limited time” starting on February 12th this year, Mewtwo will be available via the Nintendo WiFi download service. More details on his move set will be released closer to the release date.

Before you even start to imagine about thinking it, I want to debunk the idea that the first gen Pokémon were better. I want to, but I just can’t. Charizard and Mewtwo alone are cooler than most of the modern cast- though I’m not saying there aren’t some brilliant designs these days either.

GameStop Offering PokéPark 2 Preorder Bonus

Justin Berube — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:14:12 +0000

GameStop will be offering a preorder bonus for PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond for the Wii. The preorder bonus is a set of four Wii Remote Controller Static Clings. Each Static Cling will feature a Pokémon, Pikachu, Oshawott, Snivy, and Tepig.

PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond is set to release on February 27th, 2012.

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New Pokémon DS Title Announced: Pokémon + Nobunaga’s Ambition

Justin Berube — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:37:18 +0000

A new Pokémon title has been announced at the Jump Festa trade show in Japan. Pokémon + Nobunaga’s Ambition (a crossover game) is a classic DS title and is a collaboration between The Pokémon Company (behind Pokémon) and Koei (the makers of Nobunaga’s Ambition).

Most people are likely familiar with Pokémon, but not Nobunaga’s Ambition. Nobunaga’s Ambition is a turn based strategy RPG and has been around since the days of the NES and takes place during Feudal Japan.

There isn’t much other information out there, such as how this game will work, but this is certainly different. No word yet on a release outside of Japan.

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Free Mamoswine Available To Pokémon Black and White Players

Justin Berube — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:00:12 +0000

A free Mamoswine is now available to Pokémon Black and White players. This Mamoswine comes at Level 34 and has the Ability Thick Fat! To obtain this beast be sure to log into the Pokémon Global Link website. Then enter the code “POKEMONDOTCOM” in the Promotions area. At that point further instructions will be given on how to obtain this Mamoswine!

Pokémon Black and White Winter Deerling C-Gear Skin Now Available

Justin Berube — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:56:36 +0000

The new Winter Deerling Pokémon Black and White C-Gear Skin is now available. To receive it a Pokémon Black/White owner just needs to enter the correct promotional code on the official Pokémon Global Link website. Additionally a there is also a code for new Winter Decor for use in the Pokémon Global Link. Both codes are below!

Winter Deerling C-Gear Skin: B8XME69W
Winter Decor: NPWINTER

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Reminder: Victini Coming To Theaters And Pokémon Games Starting Tomorrow

Justin Berube — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:00:08 +0000

RipTen has previously reported on this, but just as a reminder two major Victini events start tomorrow!

First, Pokémon fans in the US will be able to watch Pokémon the Movie: White-Victini and Zekrom in select theaters on December 3rd and 4th ONLY. Two days to catch this film. For a list of participating theaters CLICK HERE!

Second, Pokémon Black and White owners will be able to download a free Level 50 Victini to their games over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. What makes this Victini so special is that it knows both Reshiram’s and Zekrom’s signatures moves. It’s full move set will be Fusion Flare, Fusion Bolt, V-create, and Searing Shot. This Victini will only be available until December 31st, so get it while you can!

For more information on these events be sure to read the official Press Release below!

SPECIAL VICTINI CHARACTER DISTRIBUTION AND POKÉMON MOVIE THEATRICAL EVENT KICK OFF THIS WEEKEND!

Obtain the Victory Pokémon Victini and See Pokémon the Movie: White-Victini and Zekrom

BELLEVUE, WA – November 28^th, 2011 - Pokémon™ fans can enjoy a special Victini “double feature” this weekend. Starting Saturday, December 3^rd, Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video game players can receive the Victory Pokémon Victini in their game via a special distribution, and discover it’s ready for battle with a set of very powerful moves! Coinciding with the Victini distribution’s launch is the U.S. theatrical debut of Pokémon the Movie: White-Victini and Zekrom, in theaters for only two days, Saturday and Sunday, December 3^rd and 4^th. To ensure you’re a part of the historic Pokémon the Movie: White-Victini and Zekrom theatrical event at more than 375 theaters nationwide, go to www.pokemon.com/moviewhite for a link to show times and locations.

From December 3^rd through Saturday, December 31^st, a Level 50 Victini will be available for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version players via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service. This Victini has an unbelievable move set, including signature moves of Reshiram and Zekrom: Fusion Flare and Fusion Bolt! Victini also knows V-create, an immensely powerful Fire-type move, and Searing Shot, another Fire-type attack that hits all other Pokémon in most battles. To cap it off, this Victini holds a Fire Gem, which provides a one-time power boost to one of Victini’s Fire-type moves. Obtaining this special Victini will add star power to your Pokémon team!

To participate in the Victini character distribution event, you will need:

A Nintendo DS™, Nintendo DSi™, Nintendo DSi XL™, or Nintendo 3DS™ system

A copy of the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game

No more than 11 Wonder Cards in your possession

For instructions on how to receive Victini in your copy of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service, go to www.pokemon.com. Wireless broadband access is required for this distribution. For more information on accessing Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, go to www.support.nintendo.com.

About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com.

About Nintendo

The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii^™home console, Nintendo 3DS^™ and Nintendo DS^™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System^™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.7 billion video games and more than 600 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi^™ and Nintendo DSi XL^™, as well as the Game Boy^™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES^™, Nintendo 64^™ and Nintendo GameCube^™systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario^™, Donkey Kong^™, Metroid^™, Zelda^™ and Pokémon^™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.

Five O’Clock Fan Art: Haunter

Dylan Duarte — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:39 +0000

I choose you, Haunter! I choose you to scar my opponents for life, you terrifying, godless abomination.

Five O’Clock Fan Art is perfect for wrapping up the work day. You don’t want to think anymore, you just want to look at awesome things. And there’s nothing more awesome than a well crafted piece of videogame fan art. If you don’t agree, what the hell are you doing at a gaming blog?

SoupandButter is a rather innocent name for a man who creates such monstrosities.

Five O’Clock Fan Art: Kim Jong-il Pokemon

Dylan Duarte — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:21 +0000

Though it pains me to say it, it’s all downhill from here folks. I just can’t do any better than Kim Jong-il pokemon. 14 new Pokemon Rumble Blast passwords have been discovered, but until there’s a password that lets me play as Kim Jong-il, I just plain don’t care.

Today’s art came from this page, which is another language and full of wacky fan art.

Special Croagunk Available To Pokémon Black and White Players

Justin Berube — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:31:44 +0000

A special Croagunk is now available to Pokémon Black and White players thanks to IGN. IGN has given out the code to get this special Croagunk off the Pokémon Dream World. What’s so special about this Croagunk? It will come with Poison Jab and have the Poison Touch ability!

To get this Croagunk enter this password in the promotions section of on the Global Link site: IGNRuggedMountain

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Autumn Deerling C-Gear Skin Now Available In Pokémon Black And White

Justin Berube — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:49:20 +0000

The Autumn Deerling C-Gear Skin is now available to those that own Pokémon Black or White. In order to unlock the new C-Gear skin Pokémaniacs will need to log into the Pokémon Global Link site, click promotions, click Autumn Deerling, then enter this code: AD3H7SN2. This promotion ends December 8th, 2011, so get it while you can!

Pokémon Black and White Victini Giveaway, Contest, and More Announced!

Justin Berube — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:00:50 +0000

A new Pokémon Black and White Victini giveaway has been announced in addition to other great news for Pokémaniacs! First, Victini will be distributed over Wi-Fi from December 3rd, 2011 until December 31st, 2011. This Victini will be at Level 50, know the moves V-Create, Fusion Flare, Fusion Bolt, and Searing Shot, and will come holding a Fire Gem.

Second, as reported before on RipTen, the Pokémon the Movie: White Victini and Zekrom will be in select theaters on December 3rd, 2011 and December 4th, 2011 only! A growing list of participating theaters is now available here!

And finally there will be a V For Victini Sweepstakes! To enter Pokémon fans just need to visit www.pokemon.com/win. Fans can enter once a day. The grand prize winner will receive aFlame-Red Nintendo 3DS, both Pokémon Black and Pokémon White games, Pokémon TCG: Black & White-Noble Victories display box of boosters, Pokémon TCG: V for Victini Tin, A Victini plush. Each week 100 runners up will receive the Pokémon TCG: V for Victini Tin and a Victini plush!

Pokémon Rumble Blast Victini Password Released

Justin Berube — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:23:59 +0000

A special Password to get Victini in Pokémon Rumble Blast has been released. This Victini has an average strength of 445 and knows the V-Create attack. To obtain Victini tell the Munna in Easterly Town this Password: 6699-8898. After that Victini can be found in area 2-1!

Pokémon Rumble Blast Tepig Password Released

Justin Berube — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:37:26 +0000

The Pokémon Rumble Blast Tepig Password has been released! This Tepig has 480 Strength, the Fire Boost Ability, and knows the move Flame Charge. To unlock it in Pokémon Rumble Blast players just need to talk to the Munna in Easterly Town and tell it this Password: 2061-8332. This Tepig can then be found in stage 2-2.

Pokémon Black And White Victini C-Gear Skin Now Available

Justin Berube — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:57:27 +0000

A new C-Gear Skin is now available to those that have Pokémon Black or White. To get the Victini C-Gear skin players must log into the Pokémon Global Link website and then click Promotions. From there select the Victini C-Gear Skin option and enter this password: VICTINI2011.

The Victini C-Gear skin is only available until January 12, 2012, so be sure to get it while you can!

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Gliscor Pokémon Rumble Blast Password Revealed

Justin Berube — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:30:56 +0000

Yet another Pokémon Rumble Blast Password has been revealed. To obtain a Gliscor with a 1487 Strength stat, X-Scissor Attack, and the Effective Ability, be sure to tell the Muna in Easterly Town the Password: 9625-7845. This Gliscor will then be obtainable in level 4-3.

For more Pokémon Rumble Blast Passwords be sure to check out my Last Password Update.

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A New Pokémon Musical is Available at The Global Link

Justin Berube — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:56:09 +0000

A new Pokémon Global Link Password has been revealed. To unlock a new Musical in Pokémon Black or White Version just enter this code into the Promotions area on the Pokémon Global Link Site: NPMUSICAL

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Pokémon Rumble Blast Pikachu Password Revealed

Justin Berube — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:59:28 +0000

The first North American Pokémon Rumble Blast character password has been revealed! To get a special Pikachu, Pokémon Rumble Blast fans will just need to enter the following password: 7746-3878.

This Pikachu will know Volt Tackle and will come with the Electric Boost Ability. Electric Boost will increase electric type attack damage by 20%.

Pokémon Rumble Blast will be released on October 24th, 2011 in North America for the 3DS, so be sure to come back to this page when you Pokémaniacs finally get the game to unlock this special character!

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