Pokémon Stadium 2
Third entry in the Pokémon Stadium series for Nintendo 64.
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Pokémon Stadium 2 is a turn-based RPG where teams of up to six Pokémon battle computer or human opponents.[1] The game lacks a storyline, with progress made by winning trophies in tournament Cups and completing the Gym Leader Castle.[2] When more than two people are playing, they must share control of a team, but up to four can battle in total.[3]
Making and release
At the 2000 Nintendo Space World festival, the game had its first public demonstration.[4] Official tournaments and the Japanese release date were announced by Nintendo on October 3, 2000.[5] The Japanese launch occurred on December 14, 2000, with a worldwide release following in 2001.[5] A $7 million marketing budget was allocated for the game.[5]
With 2,540,000 units shipped, it ranked as the 18th best-selling Nintendo 64 game.[5]
What the cited sources add
The Mic article notes that the minigames were among the best parts of both Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2.[6]
References
- Wikipedia, "Pokémon Stadium 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: I. G. N. Staff, "Pokemon Stadium 2", IGN, 2001-03-15 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Pokémon Stadium 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Joshi, "Review: Pokémon Stadium 2 - A Sequel Of Gold (& Silver) Standard", Nintendo Life, 2023-08-08; Villoria, "Pokemon Stadium 2 Review", GameSpot, March 26, 2001 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Pokémon Stadium 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Pokémon Stadium 2 Manual", Nintendo, 2000-12-14, p. 16–17 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Pokémon Stadium 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "First Screens of the Next N64 Pokemon Stadium", IGN, July 20, 2000; Santo, "Nintendo Plans Pokemon Stadium 3?", GameSpot, January 3, 2000; "Stadium 3 Competition at Space World", IGN, May 25, 2000; I. G. N. Staff, "Pokemon Stadium 2", IGN, 2001-03-15; "Stadium 3 Competition at Space World", IGN, May 25, 2000; "First Screens of the Next N64 Pokemon Stadium", IGN, July 20, 2000; Joshi, "Review: Pokémon Stadium 2 - A Sequel Of Gold (& Silver) Standard", Nintendo Life, 2023-08-08 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Pokémon Stadium 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "First Screens of the Next N64 Pokemon Stadium", IGN, July 20, 2000; "New Pokémon Stadium Gold/Silver Details", IGN, October 3, 2000; Harris, "Pokémon Stadium GS on the Way", IGN, October 25, 2000; Craddock, "Anniversary: Pokémon Stadium 2 Launched 20 Years Ago Today In Japan", Nintendo Life, 2020-12-14; Joshi, "Review: Pokémon Stadium 2 - A Sequel Of Gold (& Silver) Standard", Nintendo Life, 2023-08-08; Gaudiosi, "Nintendo to price GBA about $99", Video Business; "2021CESAゲーム白書 (2021 CESA Games White Papers)", Computer Entertainment en.wikipedia.org
- "Ranking all 21 'Pokémon Stadium' minigames, from "Snore War" to "Sushi-Go-Round"", Mic, 2019-03-27. facts only, no text reused. mic.com
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- Wikipedia: Pokémon Stadium 2 (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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