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Does The New Pokémon Copy NYC, Ground Zero And All?
New Pokémon game Pokémon: Black and White is set in the fictional Unova. According to the game’s designer Junichi Masuda, it’s modeled after New York, complete with Brooklyn Bridge, Financial District and Ground Zero? Certainly looks that way, evident by this map. As blogger Brad O’Farrell points out, Pokémon: Black and White’s Unova map lines…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 24, 2010 -
Maybe Leave The Pokémon In The Ball Next Time
You’ve probably wondered, at some point or other, what would happen if you could summon Pokémon in the real world. As these comics show, maybe it’s not the best thing to wish for. Once you’ve found your Pokémon spirit, feel free to ask them for help, but beware: the consequences could be grave. Or just…really…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 23, 2010 -
Japanese Supermarkets Overrun With Game Crap
Clean up on aisle six! Japanese supermarkets are awash with gaming-related food and snacks. These photos were taken a several different supermarkets over the course of a month. Many of the supermarkets had the same products, but some items (like the Pokemon fermented beans) were a bit harder to find. While Inazuma Eleven and Pokemon…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 23, 2010 -
Pink, Pika And Totally Fake
Hong Kong retailer Milanoo.com has this “Pikachu” costume available for purchase, marked down to a bargain ¥18,000 (US$215). Just in time for…Christmas? The site recommends the outfit for company openings, large scale parties, athletic events and even weddings. Weddings. Just imagine if you saw this at your wedding. And if you think this is scary,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 15, 2010 -
Gotta Cup ‘Em All
Someone made a Pokémon bra — a Pokébra? As seen on szmoon
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 14, 2010 -
With These Cards, Show Your Po-Po-Po-Pokémon Face
There are Pokémon cards that are used to play the Pocket Monsters card game, and then there are these. And these are magnificent. Nintendo is releasing a set of Pokémon playing cards. There are, of course, a Pokémon Black set and a Pokémon White set, with two Zekrom cards as the Joker for the White…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 8, 2010 -
Is Pokemon Still Gaming’s Monster King?
From Godzilla to Gamera, Japan loves its monsters. Pokémon, or Pocket Monsters, is no exception. But Pokémon’s days as Japan’s reigning video game monster ruler could be over. This is anecdotal evidence at best, and in no way am I trying to imply that Pokémon is no longer popular in Japan (that would be insanity!),…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 2, 2010 -
Pokemon Invade Thanksgiving Parade, Menace Papa Smurf
Man, can you imagine being that little Papa Smurf statue in the bottom left of the screen and then looking up to see a big, yellow Pikachu hovering over you.. staring. While Pikachu was busy glaring at the diminutive Papa Smurf, a collection of 14-foot tall Poke figures rolled along the parade path. Enjoy! [Thanks…
By Brian Crecente Published November 25, 2010 -
These Are Wood Pokémon
Some people say there are no wood Pokémon. Not true. There are woodcut Pokémon. Friend of the site Matt Hawkins curated a recent event at New York City arts gaming showcase Babycastles featuring an artist’s Pokémon woodcuts. They come from artist Maré Odomo, who used a laser cutter to make them, and will be on…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 24, 2010 -
This Thanksgiving Day, Pikachu Won’t Be Alone
Thanksgiving means family. But for Pikachu, it means being dragged through Manhattan as an inflatable balloon. And this year he’ll be accompanied by some Pocket Monster cohorts. According to MSNBC, Pikachu will be joined in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade by Reshiram and Zekrom from the Pokeémon Black and White. The balloons will be 14 feet…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 24, 2010 -
Smugleaf Is A Better Name Than Snivy
When Pokémon: Black and White was released in Japan, the three “starter” Pocket Monsters were called “Tsutaaja”, “Pokabu”, and “Mijumaru”. Tsutaaja doesn’t quite roll off the tongue. What the internet came up with did. The grass type Pokémon was dubbed “Smugleaf” or “Grinleaf” — both great names. But Nintendo has now revealed the character’s official…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 23, 2010 -
The Roast Of Mario Is Not Safe For Work
Click to viewWhen Bowser opens Mario’s foul-mouthed roast at Peach’s Castle with insult gags like “Mario, you beat me so often, I feel like Toad’s dick!” it can only go downhill from there. And it does. Mario’s enemies, rivals and esteemed colleagues, from Bowser to Kirby to a ‘faced Luigi, rip into the star of…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 10, 2010 -
Pokémon Popularity Contest Shocker
The Pokémon Company held a “Pokémon Popularity Contest”, polling players on which Pocket Monster they want to meet in Pokémon: Black and White. The winner is not Pikachu. That Pocket Monster wasn’t even second! Number five is Mew, and number four is the iconic yellow monster, Pikachu. Number three is Deoxys, while number two is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 8, 2010 -
Cops Nab Man For Sharing New Pokémon
On September 1 at approximately 8:00pm, 27-year-old Makoto Sekiguchi from Yokohama uploaded images of unrevealed characters in the new Pokémon game Pocket Monsters: Black & White via his mobile phone. He is now in police custody. According to 47 News (via ANN), Sekiguchi uploaded six images of unseen Pokémon, such as Chaoboo. The characters appear…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 4, 2010 -
This Man Would Prefer It If You’d Stop Hating On Pokemon
If you’re currently hating on Pokemon Black and White, this man would ask you to reconsider your position. Not only is the newest entry off the goddamn chain, he argues, but Pokemon is straight up “gangsta.” In this fiery, extremely NSFW video (via Reddit), “Black man loves Pokemon,” its creator believes Pokemon’s gangsta qualities are…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 3, 2010 -
PokeMonster Hunter: The Electric Warrior
Concept artist/cartoonist Endling imagines the world-colliding PokeMonster Hunter, dressed in the remains of slain Pikachu, Raikou, Manectric, Electivire and more, resulting in the scariest Pokemon Master ever. Seen at deviantArt, thanks to Edgar!
By Michael McWhertor Published November 2, 2010 -
Pokémon Writer, 61, Dies
Yesterday, Pokémon writer Takeshi Shudo was rushed to the hospital after suffering a hemorrhage and collapsing at Nara Station. He has since passed away. Shudo was 61 years-old. Shudo created TV anime Fairy Princess Minky Momo and worked on various anime through the 80s and 90s. He became the chief writer for the original Pokémon…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2010 -
Pokémon Writer Rushed To The Hospital
On Thursday morning at 6:00am Japan time, Takeshi Shudo collapsed at Nara Station. The 61 year-old was spotted near the station’s smoking area, and he was rushed to the hospital. Shudo suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage Shudo is best known as the head writer for the original Pokémon anime and creating TV anime Fairy Princess Minky…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 28, 2010