Pokémon Pre-Sell

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Means ''Extra Deal'' For Fans Who Reserve Early

News by GamesIndustry International Contributor

Published on July 12, 2005

July 11, 2005

Starting Aug. 28, Pokémon fans who reserve a copy of Pokémon^® XD: Gale of Darkness for Nintendo GameCube^TM at participating retailers will receive a custom Nintendo GameCube vinyl skin featuring characters from the game.

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness will be available Oct. 3.

Pokémon was introduced in North America in September 1998 and has since generated more than $15 billion in worldwide retail sales. Last year's Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen sold more than 2.6 million combined. More than 140 million Pokémon video games have been sold worldwide.

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is Rated E for Everyone.

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