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The Best Mega Pokémon In Action
We’ve firmly established that Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire‘s Mega Slobro is the best Mega Pokémon possible. Now we’ve got video proof. He’s shooting fire, spitting water and spinning like a top, all whilst being eaten by his own carnivorous shell. And, unlike his official artwork, he’s smiling while doing it. Mega Slobro is…
By Mike Fahey Published August 16, 2014 -
Watch The 2014 Pokémon World Championships Live, Right Here
The world’s best Pokémon video and card game players from more than 30 different countries converge on Washington D.C. this weekend to vie for the title of the very best, like no one ever was. Let’s watch the 2014 Pokémon World Championships all weekend long. You don’t need to be inside the Walter E. Washington…
By Mike Fahey Published August 16, 2014 -
Pokémon Trading Card Game Coming To iPad
Yes, the one from your childhood. The Pokemon Trading Card Game has been playable online for a while now, but on iPad? That’s just diabolical. And yet, that’s exactly what’s happening. An official iPad version of the Pokemon TCG has made an appearance at the Pokemon World Championships in Washington DC. It first surfaced in…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 15, 2014 -
The Best Pokémon Cards Are Like Mini Comics
Look closely, and you may just notice that separate Pokémon card backgrounds actually come together to form a single picture—or even better, tell us an awesome story. The three cards above, for example? Those are the legendary dogs from the “Neo Revelation” trading card expansion, Suicune, Raikou and Entei. If viewed separately, you might have…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 13, 2014 -
Pokémon, As Giant Beasts From Monster Hunter
Flower armor and explosive tails. That’s a very creative way to redesign Pokémon as giant monsters from the Monster Hunter series. Arvalis on DeviantART likes to make badass-looking Pokémon and this series he recently started looks very cool. Here’s a redesigned Charizard, and the Venusaur in its full glory below: Check out arvalis’ DeviantART page,…
By Gergo Vas Published August 13, 2014 -
Culture
Mega Slowbro Leaks, Is The Best Mega Pokémon
According to Pokémon news website Serebii, earlier today the official Korean Pokémon website uploaded pictures of two surprising mega Pokémon: Mega Slowbro, and Mega Audino (pictured above). While the images are no longer on the Korean website, the internet was quick to save the pictures—and have taken to social media to poke fun at mega…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 12, 2014 -
Behold, Improved Pokémon Cards
You know what? Pokémon cards aren’t beautiful enough. But someone is fixing that. The cards you see above, which feature Spheal, Mawile and Magmar, are the handiwork of IKnowTheStruggle. IKnowTheStruggle uses acrylic paint to expand the backgrounds/illustrations featured on portions of Pokémon cards. Even though the quality of these pictures isn’t the best, it’s still…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 11, 2014 -
Kotaku East
This Parade of Pikachus Looks Like a Pokemon Invasion
Last Friday, a bunch of Pikachus began marching through Yokohama. Your typical Friday, this wasn’t. As previously reported, this is part of a Pikachu event this summer in Japan. Friday was the first day of the “Greet Pikachu” event, which features a stream of Pikachus. It’s like these cute, yellow overlords have taken over, and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 11, 2014 -
A Shiny Surprise Arrives With Pokémon Alpha Sapphire And Omega Ruby
Along with a trio of new Mega Pokémon, Horde Battles and some sexy new Pikachu cosplay, The Pokémon Company today announced a special distribution to coincide with the November 21 launch of Pokémon Alpha Sapphire And Omega Ruby — Shiny Beldum holding a Mega Stone. Through the power of evolution, Shiny Beldum will eventually evolve…
By Mike Fahey Published August 10, 2014 -
Kotaku East
This Mega-Evolved Pokémon Looks Like a Tadpole, Apparently
Most of the Mega-Evolved Pocket Monsters look totally rad. That’s the point! They’re supposed to be badass. I guess this one missed the memo. This is the Mega-Evolution for Dragon Pokemon Salamence for the new Pokémon remakes Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby. “This design truly sucks,” wrote one commenter on 2ch, Japan’s largest bulletin board,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 8, 2014 -
Worlds Collide: Pokemon vs Final Fantasy, Dragon Age vs Mass Effect
Artist Andrew Ryan, who it’s safe to say is a fairly huge BioWare fan, has a portfolio full of amazing images. Images that are a crossover fanfic writer’s dream While many are related to BioWare’s big universes in some manner, like crossing characters between Mass Effect and Dragon Age, there are some outliers, like a…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 6, 2014 -
The One Thing That Would Make Magikarp Even Better
You know what would make Magikarp more amazing? No, not a mega evolution. We already have that. Magikarp should have a Primal Reversion in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Yes, I know that’s an absurd idea…but think about it. Previous descriptions for Magikarp have hinted that it used to be stronger in ancient times, as…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 6, 2014 -
Kotaku East
The Lady with the Bug-Filled Hair is Back
It’s summer! In Japan, that means watermelon, trips to the beach, and Shoko Nakagawa covered with insect shells. Note: Some readers might find this objectionable. Because, well, it’s kinda gross. In late July and early August, you can hear cicada (セミ or semi) chirping in Japan. And each summer for the past several years, celeb…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 6, 2014 -
Mario Vs Pokemon Live-Action Short Is Kinda Disturbing
I don’t even know what I just watched. I think… I think I liked it? It’s, um… huh. So I know for sure that this is a movie. Ostensibly it takes place in an old-school Game Boy and is about a Pokemon trainer attempting to battle and capture Mario. For reasons. He’s got some kind…
By Nathan Grayson Published August 5, 2014 -
If Pokémon Were A Free-To-Play Mobile Game
Imagine, if you will, a world where Pokémon isn’t just something you can buy for $40 or so. Imagine Nintendo’s collectible critter game as… free-to-play Redditor ktrcoyote has envisioned a world where Pokémon is a free-to-play game for iPhones, and the results are hilarious. Pokémon: All The Bravest has a nice ring to it, don’t…
By Jason Schreier Published August 4, 2014 -
Pokemon As A “Free To Play” Mobile Game
Think you want Nintendo games on your iPhone? Careful what you wish for, because here’s a realistic take on what Pokemon would be like as a free mobile game with in-app purchases: Via R/Gaming You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.
By John Struan Published August 4, 2014 -
Kotaku East
This Pokémon Bread Looks Like Crap. Literally.
Pocket Monster Dedenne just got its own Pokémon bread. Congrats! Too bad the snack looks like… Shit. [Photo: fla_mofu] Above, you can see an image posted by Twitter user fla_mofu, who wondered if it was alright that Dedenne’s bread looks like poop. Pokémon bread (ポケモンパン or Pokémon pan) is a long-standing snack food, with each…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 4, 2014
