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Kotaku East
Why I was Pokemon’s Greatest Villain
Going into Pokémon Black and White 2, I had high hopes for the game. This wasn’t for the new aspects of the game like Pokéwood (Pokémon Hollywood) or even the chance to explore new areas of the world. No, the thing I was most excited to see was the return of Team Plasma. In each…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 6, 2012 -
Kotaku EastSee the First Direct Pokémon Sequel in action!
Two weeks ago, the first ever numbered Pokémon sequels, Pokémon White Version 2 and Pokémon Black Version 2, were released in Japan. As the name implies, these games mark the first time players spend an entire game returning to a region from a previous title and seeing how the region has progressed. In Pokémon Black…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 6, 2012 -
Are You Interested in Nintendo Animated Movies? I Sure Am.
Back in 2007, Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto talked about his regrets over the ill-fated Super Mario Bros. movie. According to Miyamoto: “The one thing that I still have some regrets about is that the movie may have tried to get a little too close to what the Mario Bros. video games were. And in that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2012 -
Pokémon Black And White Version 2 Coming October 7
The next two Pokémon games will launch for DS on October 7, Nintendo said today. Nintendo will also release Pokémon Dream Radar, a new 3DS app you can buy and use to catch and transfer Pokémon with your 3DS’s camera.
By Jason Schreier Published June 28, 2012 -
Real-Life Pokémon Moves Are All Fun and Games Until Someone Meets A Psychic
From the special effect stylings of one Wren the Reaper comes this latest video chock full of awesome Pokémon moves. This video makes me really, really want some sort of magical powers. Imagine being able to blast people with Ember. I certainly wouldn’t have to deal with crowds in the subway stations anymore, that’s for…
By Tina Amini Published June 22, 2012 -
See Pokémon Black & White 2…In English!
Nintendo’s upcoming Pokémon Black & White 2 have previously only been shown off in Japanese. Let’s break that up a little, and check out this new English-language trailer. While the games are out in Japan this weekend, they’ll be hitting Western shores sometime this “Fall”
By Luke Plunkett Published June 22, 2012 -
Tips & Guides
Five Tips for Forming the Perfect Pokémon Team from the Greatest Player in the World
Having been crowned the Pokémon World Champion two years in a row, Ray Rizzo is the man to beat at this year’s competition. One would think a player of his caliber would keep his secrets to himself, but he’s ready to share them with the world. With the 2012 Pokémon U.S. National Championships rapidly approaching,…
By Mike Fahey Published June 21, 2012 -
Kotaku EastGirls in Fluffy Outfits Singing and Dancing for Pokémon
Yep, it’s super sentai inspired pop group Momoiro Clover Z singing Mite Mite☆Kotchitchi, the ending track for the new Pokémon animePocket Monsters: Best Wishes! . ポケモン着ぐるみで踊る姿が可愛すぎる！ ももいろクローバーZ『みてみて☆こっちっち』のふりつけ動画が公開 [Kotaku Japan]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2012 -
Pokémon Conquest Poses Triumphantly Over the Battered Bodies of Game Reviewers
Collecting all the Pokémon in a normal installment of Nintendo’s beloved role-playing series is a daunting enough task for your average game reviewer. Pokémon Conquest asks them to conquer an entire continent while they do it. Man, Nintendo, cut some critics a little slack. Pokémon Conquest combines colorful cartoon creatures of joy and wonder with…
By Mike Fahey Published June 19, 2012 -
Kotaku East
A Small Fleet of Cars. Pokémon Cars.
If you collect Japanese toy cars, you’re well aware of the Pikachu toy car. This wasn’t a one off dealio. Japanese toy maker Takara Tomy is running a campaign this summer with Toyota dealers to give away Pokémon mini toy cars as part of a promotion with the new Pocket Monsters feature film. This month…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 15, 2012 -
Kotaku East
Beware Parents! Your Child Could Get into The Animes.
Via Tumblr Yaoi Fight, here are some signs that your child might be under the influence of the substance commonly known as “The Animes”: •making an account on deviantART.com – While it appears innocent, this website is actually a black market for different types of “The Animes.” It contains the highest concentration of animes abusers…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 14, 2012 -
CultureTotal RecallThe Secrets, and Threats, Lurking Behind Pokémon Games
This is the first episode of Did You Know Gaming?, a new series close to my heart because it does exactly what I try to do here with Total Recall: not necessarily dwell on the known history of games, but the more interesting stuff hiding in the background. It’s off to a good start, with…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2012 -
Kotaku East
How Many Fists Fit in Pikachu’s Mouth? Japanese Children Find Out.
Poor Pikachu. The character shows up for a Pokémon “quiz rally”, and a bunch of Japanese kids stuff their fists into his mouth. The nerve! The official (and current) Pikachu costume worn at events features the character with an open mouth, presumably so the wearer can see out and not so children can stuff their…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 12, 2012 -
Committing Genocide in Pokémon Helps Me Shape Who I am
For me, beating a game isn’t in reaching the end point. Finishing a game is easy enough. Having the highest stats, the best gear, exploring and experiencing everything though? That’s not as simple. Still, reaching that “optimal state” is my personal holy grail. Once the path toward that optimal state is clear to me—once I…
By Patricia Hernandez Published June 8, 2012 -
That Very Strange, Very Japanese Pokémon Game is Still Coming Over
Just in case you thought it was a bad (or good!) dream, here’s a trailer to remind you that, yes, Pokémon Conquest – otherwise known as Pokémon + Nobunaga’s Ambition – is inexplicably seeing a Western release
By Luke Plunkett Published June 5, 2012 -
How the Wii U and Pokémon Could Destroy Wallets Worldwide
Nintendo’s upcoming home console, the Wii U, has a killer app. It’s not necessarily the feature you’d first figure as the machine’s most intriguing element. But it is what could help push the machine past rivals with the help of some cute monsters. The Wii U is outfitted with NFC (near field communication) that will…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 4, 2012 -
Kotaku East
Pikachu Will Destroy You with a Big Yellow Sword
In my time, I’ve seen a lot of Pikachu cosplay, but I’ve never seen anything as bizarre (or wonderful) as this. If Nintendo ever does a Pokémon reboot (I doubt it will), it should give the Pocket Monsters battle gear and giant swords. So they can beat the crap outta each other. This was spotted…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 29, 2012 -
Pokémon vs Zombies Would Sell Millions. No. Billions.
If you had to sit down and think of a game idea guaranteed to make billions, don’t waste your time thinking of something new. That’s madness! Too risky! It’s safer to just throw two existing properties together. Sort of like what Pokémon x Nobunaga’s Ambition (aka Pokémon Conquest) is doing, only mix Pokémon with something…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 28, 2012
