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Pokemon: The Ride
As seen at the Montana Fair in Billings, Montana by reader Erik.
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 18, 2009 -
All Aboard The Pokemon Animated Movie Publicity Train
The JR Yamanote train as seen on Shibuya 246.
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 6, 2009 -
Pikachu, In Awesome Custom Van Form
As seen on Flickr via kimonobox.
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 31, 2009 -
Gloves?! Pikachu Doesn’t Wear Gloves!
As seen on MaximumPC.
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 29, 2009 -
Comic-Con 2009’s Sexiest Cosplay…
…is not this Pikachu girl. Imagine something two-hundred times cuter than she is. Someone so gloriously sexy that we couldn’t place them on the front page for fear of riots. Brace yourself, and continue. Yes, this man is the sexiest gaming cosplayer at Comic-Con 2009. It’s a shame he has to hang out with that…
By Mike Fahey Published July 24, 2009 -
Gotta Catch All The Pokemon Bullet Trains!
As seen on Shibuya246.
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 23, 2009 -
Pokemon Anime Makes It Into Guinness Record Book
Even before the latest Pocket Monsters movie opened in Japan, it was already a hit — so much so that the anime has earned a place in the Guinness Book. Pokémon: Arceus To The Conquering of Space-Time is the world record holder for the animated motion picture with the most advance ticket sales. Before it…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 21, 2009 -
Can’t Wait For Diabolical Box? Here’s a Professor Layton Movie Trailer
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box isn’t due Stateside for another month or so, but this full theatrical trailer for the movie that’s not coming out in North America should tide you over. Sadly, I don’t think the trailer is a puzzle like the first two teaser trailers we saw back in March. However, the…
By AJ Glasser Published July 17, 2009 -
Caution: Japanese Designer Pokemon Shirts Ahead
Continuing their recent run of collaborations with the clothing label, Nintendo have teamed up with A Bathing Ape to bring us a line of Pokemon/Bape t-shirts that will no doubt set your wallet’s heart aflutter. There’s six shirts in the line, some heavy on the Pokemon, others heavier on a freaky, Pokemonised version of the…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 17, 2009 -
The Market Obviously Requires A SECOND Pokemon X-Ray Machine
In April, we showed you a mobile x-ray unit adorned with Pokemans, intended for Japanese hospitals. But would you believe it’s not the only Pokemon-branded x-ray machine on the market? No, there’s another one. It’s made by the same company – Shimadzu – and is the real deal, a “proper” x-ray unit, sacrificing mobility (and…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 15, 2009 -
This Is A New Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Trailer
Have a look! Heart Gold and Soul Silver are scheduled to be released in Japan this September. Priced at the equivalent of US$50, these are tenth anniversary remakes of Pokémon Gold/Silver. The original Gold and Silver appeared on the Game Boy and sold 23 million copies worldwide. Pokémon Heart Gold and Pokémon Soul Silver will…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 8, 2009 -
Better Look At Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Pre-Order Schwag
July 4 isn’t only Independence Day, it’s also the day pre-orders for Pokeémon Heart Gold/Soul Silver. We previously posted a blurry magazine scan of the pre-order goodies, and here’s a crystal clear pic. In Japan, those pre-ordering Heart Gold will get a Ho-Oh figure, and those pre-odering Soul Silver will get a Lugia. Pre-order both,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2009 -
Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Dated For Japan
Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver have a street date for Japan: September 12. Priced at the equivalent of US$50, these are tenth anniversary remakes of Pokémon Gold/Silver. The original Gold and Silver appeared on the Game Boy and sold 23 million copies worldwide. Pokémon Heart Gold and Pokémon Soul Silver will be packaged with…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2009 -
Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Japanese Pre-Orders Include…
Anyone pre-ordering Pokémon: Heart Gold or Soul Silver? Good news — pre-orders start July 4th, and there are pre-order goodies. In Japan, those pre-ordering Heart Gold will get a Ho-Oh figure, and those pre-odering Soul Silver will get a Lugia. Pre-order both, and you’ll get a Arceus figure. Heart Gold and Soul Silver are DS…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 15, 2009 -
Deconstructing Pokemon, A Pixel At A Time
Pokemon’s beauty lies in its simplicity. Much like other Nintendo RPGs. Pixels upon pixels, building a world that’s like a digital LEGO land come to life. Here’s Pokemon disassembled, pixel by pixel. Wonderful, isn’t it? One shot: Pokemon , pixel by pixel [Offworld]
By Luke Plunkett Published June 13, 2009 -
Here Is Your Japanese Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Packaging
This fall, Nintendo is releasing Pokémon Heart Gold and Pokémon Soul Silver for the Nintendo DS. These are tenth anniversary remakes of Pokémon Gold/Silver. The original Gold and Silver appeared on the Game Boy and sold 23 million copies worldwide. Pokémon Heart Gold and Pokémon Soul Silver will be packaged with pedometers dubbed the Poké…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 11, 2009 -
“I Am The Reincarnation of Pikachu”
This summer, like every summer, a new Pokémon movie is hitting theaters. This man-dressed as a woman — famed actor, author and singer Akihiro Miwa — is voicing Alpha Pokémon, Arceus. Dubbed Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl the Movie: Arceus: To the Conquering of Space-Time (say that twice fast!), the movie is the third entry…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 11, 2009 -
Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Come With Pedometer
It’s not enough that Pokémon Gold/Silver are getting DS remakes this fall. Oh no, they’re getting remakes and a pedometer. (Think a new Pokémon Pikachu.) Dubbed the Poké Walker, the bundled item sends infrared signals to the DS and can be used to hold one Pocket Monsters as you walk around, building experience and gain…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 8, 2009
