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Fans Are Pissed About Alleged Cheating In The Recent Pokémon Tournament
Astute Pokémon fans noticed something interesting during the Pokémon National Championships this past weekend—something that seemed like it should have been impossible without the use of cheating. Attempting to cheat at Pokémon tournaments isn’t new: literally thousands of people have been caught in the act before. Nevermind the huge prevalence of hacked Pokémon online, be…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 7, 2014 -
Kotaku EastHere’s How to Draw Pikachu
Can you draw Pikachu? Do you want to learn how? Pokémon Character Art Director Ken Sugimori is here to teach us all. On The Official Pokémon Channel, Sugimori gives a step-by-step explanation as to how to draw the iconic character. If you are interested in learning how to draw more Pokémon characters, then perhaps Pokémon…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 7, 2014 -
The Pokémon Trading Card Game for the Game Boy Color is making its way to the 3DS eShop… in Europe. The game will arrive on Thursday, and will cost €5. We’ve contacted Nintendo to ask when (or if) the game will come to the US eShop, and will update you should they reply. (via Kotaku…
By András Neltz Published July 7, 2014 -
Esports
Watch The Pokémon National Championships Live, Right Here
The very best Pokémon video game and card players in the United States have converged in Indianapolis, Indiana this weekend to see who gets to lose to players from other countries in August’s World Championship. Let’s watch. Unlike other global competitions I could mention, the U.S. actually has a pretty good shot at taking home…
By Mike Fahey Published July 6, 2014 -
Pokémon Wonder If We Actually Love Them, You Know
When a Pokémon takes one of our available six slots in a game, it’s not always an inclusion born out of love. Maybe we just need a specific type of Pokémon to deal with a threat. Maybe it’s just a temporary inclusion, the best Pokémon we can find at that point in the game. Maybe…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 4, 2014 -
Kotaku East
Pokémon Art Academy Will Teach You How to Draw Pokémon
So, you like Pokémon? Are you looking to learn how to draw or to improve your drawing? Well, Pokémon Art Academy can help you with that—as long as you’re drawing on the 3DS anyway. Good – Teaching By Doing It is no secret that I am just abysmal at drawing. In truth, I’m barely competent…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 4, 2014 -
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So serene.
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 3, 2014 -
Kotaku East
Japan Is Getting One Piece Airplanes. They Kind of Suck!
At least the flight attendants will apparently wear straw hats just like One Piece character Luffy. I guess. According to Naver and Excite, five of Japanese carrier Skymark’s Boeing 737s will get a One Piece decal. This isn’t a complete decal wrapping or paint job like the Pokémon jet. Here is All Nippon Airway’s Pokémon…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 3, 2014 -
Colorful Pokémon Dress Lets You Wear ‘Em All [Update]
Who knew Pokémon could be so fashionable? This dress from Poprageous purports to include “literally EVERY Pokemon character.” From the look of the dress, I’m guessing that means they included all 151 well-known Pokémon, and not the full 700+, but I haven’t counted. Regardless, that is a lot of Pokémon to fit on a single…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 2, 2014 -
Introducing ‘Pocket Monster,’ For All Things Pokémon
Between the games, anime, and strong fan-following, what can contain the behemoth that is the Pokémon franchise? Since the release of Pokémon X & Y, we’ve covered the franchise regularly—we’ve done everything from break stories like Twitch Plays Pokemon to posting all the neat cosplay the franchise inspires. It’s not enough. Every day, there are…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 2, 2014 -
Kotaku East
We Love Lilly’s Amazingly Terribad Pokémon Art
Pokémon just wouldn’t be Pokémon without a rival to constantly challenge you. Thus, even drawing game Pokémon Art Academy has a rival—a girl named Lilly. But while I thought I was the worst artist in the world, Lilly proved me wrong. Her art is terrible—so terrible, it loops all the way back around to wonderful.…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 1, 2014 -
Kotaku East
A Week with Pokémon Art Academy Actually Improved My Drawing Skills
When I first sat down with Pokémon Art Academy over a week ago, I decided to do a little experiment. I drew the first three drawings of the game freehand on a notepad as I came across them. Then today, I tried again—and I’m truly surprised at the improvement. It’s funny, as I was drawing…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 1, 2014 -
Pokémon‘s Pallet Town Has Never Sounded So Smooth
Everyone loves video game town themes. They’re so relaxing; there’s no need for tension or strife, because we’re safe at home. We don’t have to fight battles or solve puzzles; it’s time to take it easy. The Pallet Town theme from Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow is a particularly relaxing town theme, and it’s made all the more…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 30, 2014 -
Pokémon’s Beefiest Misty Cosplay
Kind of looks like Misty has been working out, huh? This hunk-tastic rendition of Misty comes from cosplayer “Zee ‘JiNxXx’ Kotwal,” photographed above by Beethy. Kotwal can deadlift 484 lbs, making him possibly the brawniest Misty cosplayer out there. And yes, there are more pictures: (E Photography) You can check out more of Kotwal’s cosplay…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 28, 2014 -
Kotaku EastWatch As I Attempt to Draw Pokémon
I may be the single worst artist on the face of the planet. So let’s see if Pokémon can teach me to draw in Pokémon Art Academy Pokémon Art Academy was released in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS on June 19, 2014. It will be released in Europe on July 4, 2014; Australia and New…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 27, 2014 -
Ash From Pokémon Has The Body Of A Greek God
Seems like running around the Kanto Region paid off or Ash simply knows the secret of the perfect six-pack. I hope he’s not on some special Pokémon diet. This is the figurine in question that goes into Pokémon territory where no trainer has been before. via TheRandomInMyHead [Tumblr] To contact the author of this post,…
By Gergo Vas Published June 27, 2014