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Shreds Of Evidence That Pokémon X Is More Popular Than Pokémon Y
We here at Kotaku have been wondering which version of the latest Pokémon game was more popular. X or Y? Whenever we’ve asked Nintendo, they wouldn’t tell us. But perhaps there are other ways to tell? The challenge is that most of the outfits that talk about Pokémon X and Y‘s sales combine the two,…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 16, 2014 -
The bait missed its target on DeviantART user Enigmasystem‘s Pokémon fanart, attracting a pretty huge Gyarados instead of those relaxing ‘Karps. Even if it’s wild, this Pokémon would have nice stats in-game. Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related screenshots and art that we can find.…
By Gergo Vas Published January 16, 2014 -
Gotta avoid ’em all! Damn these zombie Pokémon are suffering. Just look at that poor Weepinbell on top. Artist Daryl Hobson did a great job creating a collection of zombified Pokémon. Head over to his site formore and for a 2014 Zombie Pokedex Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of…
By Gergo Vas Published January 9, 2014 -
Pokémon Fan Loses Game Show, Wins Hearts
Most people might spend game show money on stuff like houses, cars, and other such investments. But this guy? All this guy on The Price Is Right wants is Pokémon cards, according to his shirt. It’s amazing—and so is his enthusiasm while he’s on the show. He’s doing Gob’s from Arrested Development’s rooster dance, for…
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 8, 2014 -
Esports
All The Cool Pokémon Tournaments Are Using X & Y Now
You might as well just throw away your copy of Pokémon Black or White 2 — they won’t get you anywhere in life. The Pokémon Video Game and Trading Card Game Winter Regional Championships are upon us, and they’re strictly X & Y. The series of competitive events marks the first time the next generation…
By Mike Fahey Published January 8, 2014 -
Good Thing Pokémon Isn’t Real
Some things are improved by realism, sure. But most things, especially when it comes to games, are probably better because they’re not realistic. Case in point: Pokémon, which would be way different (read: way worse) if its society and creatures worked more like they do in the real world. Here’s a silly but entertaining video…
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 6, 2014 -
Snoop Dogg’s New Music Video Is an Homage To Pokémon and More
Snoop Dogg’s subject matter has come a long way from his first album more than 20 years ago. Now it’s 2014 and he’s referencing Pokémon and side-scroller shooters in his new Snoop Lion video Major Lazer was the producer of the song, and it has all the characteristics of his previous ones—even the music videos—so…
By Gergo Vas Published January 6, 2014 -
Kotaku East
Pokémon X/Y Might Feature a Transgender Character
The above character appears to make a nuanced hint at her gender change in the latest Pocket Monster game, Pokémon X/Y In the English language version of the game, the text that accompanies the above character reads, “Yes, a mere half year ago I was a Black Belt! Quite the transformation, wouldn’t you say?” The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 6, 2014 -
All Pokémon And Their Mega Evolutions, To Scale
Wailord steals the show on Ray Ray’s montage from DeviantART, showing every single Pokémon and Mega Pokémon next to each other, drawn to scale. Here’s theoriginal, larger version of the image, where you can easily see that Gen VI Pokémon are simply just tiny compared to the earlier Gen I and Gen II ones. DOTBstudios…
By Gergo Vas Published January 3, 2014 -
The Pokémon Daycare Sure Can Be Gross
If you’re actively trying to breed a new Pokemon, then the daycare is a godsend. Just drop two Pokemon off and, provided they’re compatible, a Pokemon egg will pop out. But if you’re not trying to breed? Things can get pretty weird. Two seemingly incompatible Pokemon will totally get it on with each other sometimes.…
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 2, 2014 -
Humans Optional: Remember that machine that dekuNukem built, which would find shiny Pokemon for you? Somehow, it’s gotten even better. Now it requires no human input. It’ll find and catch shiny Pokemon for you, in almost all situations. Hell, now it even breeds, names and clones Pokemon for you. Jesus.
By Patricia Hernandez Published December 31, 2013 -
Suddenly, Mewtwo is the Most Badass Pokémon of All
That is one spectacular, buffed up Mewtwo sculpture, like something out of the XCOM games, or a live action Pokémon movie—not one of the cartoony monsters from a Nintendo game. It is the work of 3D artist Sam Yang, who seems to like the idea of combining mecha with Pokémon very much. Pokemon Sculpt: Realistic…
By Gergo Vas Published December 31, 2013 -
Aww, The Pokémon We Wonder Trade Have It Rough
Breeding is easier than ever in Pokemon X & Y–-and you know what that means, right? More people have picked breeding up, which inevitably led to more not-quite-perfect reject Pokemon. And the more you think about what these imperfect Pokemon have to go through, the more depressing the whole situation seems. Now that Pokemon introduced…
By Patricia Hernandez Published December 30, 2013 -
Nintendo’s Online Services Still Broken, Pokémon Apps Delayed
Following Japan’s lead, Nintendo of America has postponedthe launch of the Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter “due to a large volume of traffic to the Nintendo Network service”. Here’s the full statement from Nintendo: Nintendo and The Pokémon Company International have postponed the launch of Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter – two software applications that…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 26, 2013 -
PokeBank Hilariously Fails to Stop Hacked Pokemon
Update: The Infernape listed in the article below is actually considered legal. There is a way to use the US Walmart code for the HA Chimchar to obtain the Pokemon in other regions. Dream World Pokemon can also be caught in any ball. The Torterra is still completely illegal. Secondly, it has been confirmed that…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 25, 2013 -
Pokémon, Looking All Evil
You can lose yourself easily in Pixiv artist 猫鴉‘s gallery, where every single Pokémon got touched by evil, and became really unique and serious. Truly impressive stuff. Reminds me of cool concept art of visually stunning Japanese video games. Here’s some of the best of his work, but you can find more at his Pixiv…
By Gergo Vas Published December 24, 2013 -
Forest Pokémon Are The Best Type of Pokémon
Better avoid fire with these awesome Pokémon, made by Instagrammer Jakecarter14, using materials found in nature. The Pikachu above is already super-cute, but here’s some more (sadly, a rocky Geodude is missing): Natural Pokemon [jakecarter14, imgur via dorkly] Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related screenshots…
By Gergo Vas Published December 20, 2013 -
The Only Pokémon Book You’ll Ever Need
Artist Kari Fry has put together this exquisite Pokémon book that acts as a field guide to the region of Kanto. It’s exactly the kind of thing you’d buy if Pokémon was real. Or realise it’s not, and just want a copy anyway. It’s got lavish full-colour illustrations of all 151 original Pokémon, a map…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 18, 2013 -
Kotaku East
Japan’s Nerd Heroine Has Amazing Criteria For a Boyfriend
Japan’squeen of Pokémon is looking for a boyfriend. Can you meet her standards? Got a set of nunchucks? Shoko Nakagawa is Japan’s nerd heroine – an open geek who proudly displays her love of Pokémon, cats, and anime wherever she goes. She is currently the Pokémon captain for the weekly children’s TV show, Pokémon Smash!,…
By Toshi Nakamura Published December 12, 2013
