Pokemon 2009 Video Game Championships schedule

May 6, 12:53 PMBaltimore Handheld ExaminerAbe Arceo

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Alright Pokemon gamers, get ready for the Pokemon 2009 Video Game Championships!  Regional tournaments will begin this Saturday, May 9th, and winners of these regional tournaments will win an entry into the Pokemon Video Game National Championship.  The National Championship will be held in St. Louis on June 27th and 28th, and the sole winner will be granted one of 60 international invitations that will allow them to square off in the Pokemon Video Game World Championships.

Here are the regional dates and locations that have been reported by IGN.com:

May 9 – Seattle, WA
May 16 – San Francisco, CA
May 23 – Phoenix, AZ
May 30 – Dallas, TX
June 6 – Philadelphia, PA
June 13 – Nashville, TN
June 27 – St. Louis, MO

Additional info can be found at the official site for the Pokemon Video Game Championships as well as IGN.com.

Do we have any pokemon fans out there?  Or better yet, do we have any serious gamers that will be considering attending and participating in the Pokemon Video Game Championship tournaments?