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blurb=Pokémon.com announces that spin-off crossover game "Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition" will be released in North America on June 18th as "Pokémon Conquest" }}
blurb=The official Pokémon site has announced that the spin-off crossover Nintendo DS game Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition will have a North American release on June 18 under the name Pokémon Conquest. }}
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[[File:Pokémon Conquest.png|thumb|right|180px|Pokémon Conquest combines elements of the Pokémon series and the "Nobunaga's Ambition" series.]]
[[File:Pokémon Conquest.png|thumb|220px|Pokémon Conquest]]
After the spin-off crossover game {{bp|Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition}} was released in Japan last month, eyes in the western fandom were focused on whether the game would receive an English localised release - which while Pokémon, some doubted due to the game's heavy focus on Japanese history and the small amounts of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobunaga's_Ambition Nobunaga's Ambition] titles that have been localised in the past.
After the spin-off crossover game {{bp|Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition}} was released in Japan less than month ago, the fandom outside Japan was focused on whether the game would receive a localized release due to the game's heavy focus on Japanese history and due to the fact that a small amount of {{wp|Nobunaga's Ambition}} titles have been localized in the past.


However, today, Pokémon.com have announced that the game will be released in the United States as '''Pokémon Conquest'''. While the title has been changed, the official announcement does reference the Nobunaga's Ambition series, so the decision was most likely a marketing one. The game is due out in America on 18th June, while as of writing, a European or Australian release has yet to be confirmed.
However, today, the Official Pokémon site has confirmed the release of Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition outside Japan. The Nintendo DS game {{bp|Pokémon Conquest}} is set for a June 18, 2012 North American release.


{{quote|Warlords and their Pokémon clash in Pokémon Conquest, a new game for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems!
In Pokémon Conquest, players take the role of Warlords, battling other Warriors, Warlords, and Pokémon in the Ransei region. Players choose between a male and female character to play as, and start out with Eevee. Much like the Pokémon Ranger series, additional content can be downloaded through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and additional Pokémon can be accessed through passwords.
 
As of writing, PAL release dates have yet to be announced.
 
==Press release==
Warlords and their Pokémon clash in Pokémon Conquest, a new game for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems!


In this unique turn-based strategy game, play as a Warlord and build a bond with your Pokémon in order to become more powerful and intimidate your foes! Battle other Warriors and Warlords—and their Pokémon—to conquer all before you and unite the vast Ransei region!
In this unique turn-based strategy game, play as a Warlord and build a bond with your Pokémon in order to become more powerful and intimidate your foes! Battle other Warriors and Warlords—and their Pokémon—to conquer all before you and unite the vast Ransei region!
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With a nod to the classic game NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, Pokémon Conquest takes Pokémon video games to an all-new level!
With a nod to the classic game NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, Pokémon Conquest takes Pokémon video games to an all-new level!


Get ready to clash in Pokémon Conquest, coming soon for the Nintendo DS family of systems! The game can also be played in 2D on the Nintendo 3DS™ system.}}
Get ready to clash in Pokémon Conquest, coming soon for the Nintendo DS family of systems! The game can also be played in 2D on the Nintendo 3DS™ system.
==Further Reading==
[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-conquest/ Announcement on Pokémon.com]

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After the spin-off crossover game Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition was released in Japan less than month ago, the fandom outside Japan was focused on whether the game would receive a localized release due to the game's heavy focus on Japanese history and due to the fact that a small amount of Nobunaga's Ambition titles have been localized in the past.

However, today, the Official Pokémon site has confirmed the release of Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition outside Japan. The Nintendo DS game Pokémon Conquest is set for a June 18, 2012 North American release.

In Pokémon Conquest, players take the role of Warlords, battling other Warriors, Warlords, and Pokémon in the Ransei region. Players choose between a male and female character to play as, and start out with Eevee. Much like the Pokémon Ranger series, additional content can be downloaded through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and additional Pokémon can be accessed through passwords.

As of writing, PAL release dates have yet to be announced.

Press release

Warlords and their Pokémon clash in Pokémon Conquest, a new game for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems!

In this unique turn-based strategy game, play as a Warlord and build a bond with your Pokémon in order to become more powerful and intimidate your foes! Battle other Warriors and Warlords—and their Pokémon—to conquer all before you and unite the vast Ransei region!

With a nod to the classic game NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION, Pokémon Conquest takes Pokémon video games to an all-new level!

Get ready to clash in Pokémon Conquest, coming soon for the Nintendo DS family of systems! The game can also be played in 2D on the Nintendo 3DS™ system.

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