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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 -
A Flock Of Pikachu Is What Heaven Looks Like
If you happened to be in Yokohama yesterday, then you might have noticed something incredibly adorable: a small “outbreak” of real-life Pikachu roaming around, being all cute. It wasn’t random happenstance. What you see in this video by Pokémon-France was a part of an event where a special Pikachu was distributed to players in Japan.…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 2, 2014 -
Video Games Are Better With Dancing Pixel Birds
French artist Kévin creates his animations in a rather unique way: by using Flipnote Studio, a downloadable application for the Nintendo DS. This makes all of his art look like something from a 90s handheld game. In his recent gallery, he takes several games and replaces the characters in them with penguins and other birds.…
By Gergo Vas Published July 29, 2014 -
Kotaku East
Pokémon Wearing Glasses Is a Meme
Who knew Pocket Monsters looked so good in glasses? I sure didn’t. But now I do. In the past few days, fans have been uploading photos of their Pokémon plush toys wearing glasses. Their look is somewhat unexpected! Even Pokémon game designer Junichi Masuda has been retweeting the pics. I’m assuming that recent promotional material…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 29, 2014 -
Kim Kardashian: Hollywood Has The Best Rival Since Pokémon’s Gary Oak
Good rivalries—the kind that get you really riled up—are hard to come by. We haven’t very many good rivalries in a video game since Pokémon Red, in my opinion. But as much as people hate Gary Oak, he’s got nothing your rival in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. Okay, I know that might sound ridiculous—especially for those…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 28, 2014 -
You Don’t Want To Mess With Alien Mewtwo
In case you don’t know, Pokémon fusion, or Pokémon splicing, is when you take two Pokémon and smush them together to create a new one. You can do it yourself on a website, but the fusions you get that way may or may not look cool. These fusions, on the other hand, drawn the way…
By András Neltz Published July 28, 2014 -
‘Twitch Plays Pokémon’ Takes On The Kalos Region Of Pokémon X
Thanks to a 3DS modded with a capture kit, ‘Twitch Plays Pokémon’ finally ventures into the Kalos region. With Lady Helix on the team, how can it fail? Finally the hivemind-controlled Pokémon insanity makes it to the sixth generation of games. The 3DS HDMI mod was required to advance to the current gen, as previous…
By Mike Fahey Published July 27, 2014 -
Kotaku EastPikachu Taking Elevators and Escalators
Did I say Pikachu? Sorry, I meant Pikachus. Plural. This ad marks an upcoming Pikachu event in Yokohama. The name of the event is “Pikachu Tairyou Hassei Chuu” (ピカチュウ大量発生チュウ) or loosely, “Loads of Pikachus Springing Out.” The event kicks off on August 9 in Yokohama. Expect many Pikachus. ピカチュウ大量発生チュウ！CM [PokemonCoJp] To contact the author of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 25, 2014 -
CultureA New World Record For Beating Pokémon Red
Despite being criticized for being too easy, a typical play-through of any given Pokémon game might take around 8-25 hours. The world record for Pokémon Red as of July 2014, though? One hour and fifty minutes—and you can watch the incredible run here. This glitchless “any percentage” speedrun was performed byCharlie “Exarion” Armitz, and it’s…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 24, 2014 -
Honest Game Trailers’ Names For The Original Pokemon Are Much Better
Why is Smosh Games’ honest trailer for Pokemon Red & Blue nearly six minutes long? Because those insane bastards decided to rename each and every one of the original 151 (or 152, depending) pocket monsters, from ‘The One No One Ever Picked’ to ‘Space Fetus.’ You might as well just skip the surrounding bits of…
By Mike Fahey Published July 23, 2014 -
Behold, The Power of Pokémon Evolution
An entire evolution line, captured in a single animation. Awesome. And yes, there’s more than just this Charizard GIF. Made by Tumblr user Brakken, these GIFs capture the intensity of Pokémon evolution: Eevee Ghastly Dratini Machop You can check out more of Brakken’s work here. You are currently visiting Pocket Monster, a Kotaku blog dedicated…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 23, 2014 -
A Pokémon-Style Game For Those of You Without A Nintendo System
It’s easy to blame nostalgia for the special place in our hearts that the original Pokémon games occupy, but Red and Blue genuinely have a lot of great elements that the modern games in the franchise don’t really offer anymore. Enter Collectems, a new game that blends what made Pokémon Red and Blue so great,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 23, 2014 -
Kotaku East
Oh Hey, It’s Inflatable Pikachu Vagina
Ages ago, a particular Pikachu bouncy house was noticed in Japan. The entrance looked like, for lack of a better word, a Pikachu vagina. Earlier today, it was reported that the “giant Pikachu” was once again making an appearance. Eager folks, climb right on in! Note: This article contains content some readers might find objectionable.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 22, 2014
