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The Latest ‘Clues’ We Might Get A Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Remake
We’ve gotten remakes for some of the older Pokemon games…but not for third gen, Ruby and Sapphire. It’s not for a lack of passionate fans, though—so passionate in fact, they’re willing to read into anything that might confirm a game they love is being made. Cue Pokemon X & Y, which released last Saturday. Since…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 15, 2013 -
The Best (and Possibly Worst) of The New Pokémon Designs
New Pokémon games means new Pokémon designs—that’s practically a given. The real question is, are they any good? Let’s look at some of the highlights, shall we? Obviously, if you don’t want to be spoiled on the new Pokémon, you shouldn’t keep reading. Aside from the new Mega Pokémon, the Pokémon that’s caught most people’s…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 15, 2013 -
Mega Evolution Is Changing The Pokémon Trading Card Game
Mega Evolutions aren’t just for new Pokémon video games anymore. Booster packs coming to the Pokémon Trading Card Game in February will allow already-powerful EX cards to Mega Evolve — for a price. The Pokémon TCG: XY—Kalos Starter Set launches on November 8, giving players of the card game their first taste of Fairy-type Pokémon,…
By Mike Fahey Published October 15, 2013 -
Kotaku EastPikachu Is Pretty Good at Parkour
There’s also some freerunning, gymnastics, and even fishing. No lighting-based attacks, though. Pikachu Parkour/Freerunning [kumakumafilms@YouTube Thanks, Kade!] To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter @Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 15, 2013 -
The Closest Thing We Have To An Official Pokémon MMO So Far
If a developer announces that a loved franchise is suddenly turning into an MMO/multiplayer/MOBA title, the initial public response can look like disappointment. Those aren’t the types of genre shifts that people typically clamor for…unless the game in question is Pokemon. When it comes to Pokemon, people are receptive—I often see folks online ask why…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 14, 2013 -
Which Pokemon Did You Get, X Or Y?
If you have a pulse and own a 3DS, chances are you probably spent part of the weekend playing Pokemon X & Y. And yet before you even buy the game, you must begin to make decisions. Which one to get, X or Y? And which Pokemon to train? Time for a reader poll. And…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 14, 2013 -
Lack of Pokémon X/Y Lefty Mode Set To Bum Out 10% of World Population
Pokémon X does not have a mode for the lefthanders among us, and I’m willing to bet that there’s no option for my long-suffering people in Pokémon Y, either. This minor travesty will make Super Training in Game Freak’s game a little tougher for the hand that painted Starry Night, invented Super Mario and won…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 14, 2013 -
Tips & Guides
Tips For Playing Pokémon X & Y
Sure, the world of Pokémon is kind and charming…but that doesn’t mean you can’t step your game up a little while playing. You wanna be the very best, like no one ever was, right? We’re here to help you with that. Here are some things you should do or keep in mind while playing Pokémon…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 14, 2013 -
Kotaku East
Perverts Are Making Pokémon X/Y All Salacious
Pokémon X/Y are not sexualized games. Yet, some players keep pointing to instances that seem unintentionally so. Damn them! Both X and Y allow players to interact with their Pocket Monsters by petting them. In Japan, however, this function is one reason why some Twitter users are dubbing the game “eroi” (エロい), or “erotic,” because…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 14, 2013 -
Kotaku EastCalling Pikachu “Slow” Leads to Destroyed Childhood Dreams
Pikachu is not slow! Except for when he’s crossing the street in South Korea. Courtesy of YouTube and tipster Sang, the above video is titled “Pikachu, the Childhood Destroyer.” At around the thirty-second mark, as the crosswalk is ticking down the seconds before the light changes, someone says, “Pikachu is too slow. Shit, there are…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 14, 2013 -
Pokémon is the Latest Casualty of the Government Shutdown
In America, we’re 12 days into our government shutdown, and apparently everyone is cool doing without frilly things like benefits to military survivors or food inspections, because assigning blame for this stupid temper tantrum is terribly uncivil. But we draw the line when it affects our right to bear Pokémon, right?! This sign hit Tumblr…
By Owen Good Published October 12, 2013 -
Pokemon X Versus Pokemon Y: Which To Buy
Coke or sprite? Scrambled or sunny side up? Paragon or renegade? The world is full of difficult existential questions, and while you’re on your own/SOL with most of them, we here at Kotaku would like to offer a helping hand in choosing between Pokemon X & Pokemon Y. Some context, before we talk specifics: traditionally,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 12, 2013 -
ReviewsPokémon X & Y: The Kotaku Review
It’s impossible to escape the influence of Charles Darwin: even if you’ve never paid attention in class, his theory of evolution has influenced everything from science to pop culture—including, yes, the highly popular Pokemon games. You could say evolution is the backbone of the series: from its inception back in 1998, the idea behind the…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 12, 2013 -
Poké-Proposal Makes Pikachu Giddy With Excitement
Look at Pikachu! I mean the little (well, big) fella looks legitimately fired up by this marriage proposal last night Nintendo World’s gala event for the launch of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Fiancée, I choose you! This couple, Debbie G. and Jeff W. are the co-founders of Long Island’s StreetPass club. And yes, she…
By Owen Good Published October 12, 2013 -
CultureWhat Pokémon Is
I write a whole lot about Pokemon here at Kotaku—and every time, at least one person asks what the deal with the franchise is. Why is it so big? Why do people care about it? What’s it about, even? Maybe you wonder these things, too—it’s an especially relevant set of questions now that Pokemon X…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 11, 2013 -
It’s Official: Real-Life Pokémon Look Awesome
We’ve seen live-action Pokémon before, but that was all fan-made. Consider these fantastic beasties the official real-life versions of your favorite critters, straight from the folks at Nintendo. None of the screens, trailers or character art have made me quite as nostalgically excited for tomorrow’s launch of Pokémon X and Y as the 15 seconds…
By Mike Fahey Published October 11, 2013 -
Culture
I’m Not Sure, But I Think PETA Is Upset With Pokémon.
Remember when we had to wait years for a follow-up to our pro-animal rights propaganda video games? The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals return to the Unrelated Region a year after Pokémon Black & Blue with Pokémon Red, White & Blue: Loosely Connected to McDonald’s. Last year’s game called out all of humanity…
By Mike Fahey Published October 11, 2013 -
Pokémon Family Portraits Are The Best Family Portraits
This is a family portrait. So in thirty years time, this kid will look on her parent’s wall, see this weird picture and realise that, in 2013, her parents were awesome Note: if you’re wondering why a cosplay portrait, the Bulbasaur is Lindze, who we’ve featured here on Kotaku a few times previously. Pokemon [Benny…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 11, 2013 -
A Committee Of Five People Decides Which Pokémon Live And Which Die
Five silhouetted figures sit in a smoke-filled room, sipping brandy as they vote upon the most important issues of our era: which Pokémon will make it into the next Pokémon game. Every few minutes they make the decision: who will live… and who will die? That’s how I like to imagine the Pokémon Selection Committee,…
By Jason Schreier Published October 10, 2013