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Put the Kids to Bed, It’s Time for Some Zelda & Pokémon Burlesque
The crew from Cosplay Burlesque performed over the weekend during the Anime Boton festivities, meaning a few thousand people got to see characters from Zelda (Sheik), Pokémon (Nurse Joy) and No More Heroes get their kit off. Being burlesque performers and not strippers, this is less about being slutty as it is about being sexy.…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 28, 2011 -
Yes, People Still Buy This Game Boy Advance Game
Japanese website Geimin.net has a list of the top thousand selling games during 2010, based on Media Create data. On the the list, there was one game that stands out. It’s an oddity of sorts. There were 291 Nintendo DS games that made the top thousand, 288 PSP games, 176 PS3 games, 108 Wii games,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 25, 2011 -
Is There More Pokémon Incoming?
If this blurry magazine scan is to be believed, then a new Pokémon game is right around the corner. This scan is apparently from the upcoming issue of Dengeki Nintendo magazine and reads “the latest news on the newest Pokémon title”. So if this scan is the real deal, does that mean a new spin-off…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 25, 2011 -
A Trip Through Pokémon Black And White‘s Online Dream World
With the Pokémon Global Link service, Pokémon Black and White players can sync their game data with their PC and enter a magical world that exists in the dreams of pocket monsters. Join me on my first trip to this Pokémon Dream World. I haven’t played much Pokémon Black since I picked it up on…
By Mike Fahey Published April 22, 2011 -
All 646 Pokémon, Together In The Mother Of All Family Photos
Since the first game’s debut in 1996, the Pokémon family has grown to number in the hundreds. Want to see what they all look like in one place? Look no further. Here are all 646 Pokémon, the complete roster up to and including those featured in the latest games, Pokémon Black and Pokémon White. It’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 22, 2011 -
iPokédex Is A Happy Hunting Guide For Pokémon
If you’re going to venture out into the wilds of Nintendo’s Pokémon series, hoping to catch, imprison and then enslave some adorable little creatures, then you should probably bring the iPokédex with you. It’s a handy little guide for the game which includes (almost) every single Pokémon from every Pokémon game, as well as their…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 19, 2011 -
What Defines A Huge Video Game Fan?
In today’s highly collectible installment of Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter Korio8 wonders what the requirements are to be considered a “huge fan” of a video game or game series. What games do you consider yourself an above average fan of, and why? How do you consider yourself as a “huge fan” of someone or something?…
By Mike Fahey Published April 18, 2011 -
Pokéwalker More Accurate than Other Pedometers in University Study
Evaluated against two other dedicated pedometers, the Pokéwalker – an add-on device for the HeartGold and SoulSilver Pokémon titles – is the most accurate device for counting steps, according to researchers at Iowa State University. The results were presented recently at an experimental biology conference by Lorraine Lanningham-Foster, an Iowa State professor who has been…
By Owen Good Published April 15, 2011 -
Pikachu Just Felt Like Destroying Something Beautiful
Kevin Bolk pulled out all of the stops when creating this “Poke-Fight Club” illustration. Meowth is collecting all of those pika-punches! Related Rampages: Wrath of Conan | Weegie Doctor (More) Poke-Fight Club by Kevin Bolk (deviantART) (Twitter) Need your daily fill of geek eye candy? If so, head over to Justin Page’s Rampaged Reality and…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 14, 2011 -
A Marriage Built On Love, Respect, And The Need To Catch Them All
In today’s love-fueled Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter Maureliuswolf explains just how amazing his Pokémon-loving wife as they ramp up to their second anniversary. I was planning on waiting to get the 3DS until OoT comes out; however, my wife had other plans. You see, two weekends ago, we saw the deal on Kotaku for Pokémon…
By Mike Fahey Published April 12, 2011 -
Does Your Sex Tape Look Like This?
Sure hope not! Because instead of people having sexy sex, this clip features people making awkward video game, movie and comic book references. Which, for some, actually might be painfully accurate – at least the Boba Fett helmet stuff. This clip was created by Megasteakman, the folks behind Pokémon Apokélypse, the amazing cinematic spin on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2011 -
Why We Can’t Be Pokémon Bad Guys
In Pocket Monsters, “Team Rocket” is fairly harmless organized crime unit that steals, sells and captures rare and powerful Pokémon. The Team Rocket characters are typically comical, but surely, the concept of dealing in stolen Pocket Monsters is prime grist for a game. It might be! That doesn’t mean it’s going to happen, though. When…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 11, 2011 -
People Change Into Pokémon. Wait, What?
This spring, a new Pokémon manga debuted. There have been Pokémon manga before, but nothing like this. Title Poké Reburst, this manga features humans changing into Pocket Monsters like it was The Incredible Hulk or something. It’s supposed to be a more mature take on Pocket Monsters and features a main character named Ryouga, who…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 8, 2011 -
Pokemon Do Surf
It’s one hell of a ride in demiurgic‘s hilarious new Pikachu / Pokemon piece. Gotta surf them all dude. Related Rampages: Mario Christmas | Big Sister | Mega Man (More) Pika Surf by Becky / demiurgic (Tumblr) Via: demiurgic Need your daily fill of geek eye candy? If so, head over to Justin Page’s Rampaged…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 7, 2011