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Pokémon Sun and Moon Shows Us Red and Blue As Adults
Red and Blue, the original trainers from the first Pokémon games, are reappearing in Pokémon Sun and Moon. It’s been 20 years since we first saw them—how have they changed since then? In Red and Blue, Red served as a silent protagonist while Blue attempted to thwart him at every turn. While Red was your…
By Gita Jackson Published October 27, 2016 -
Kotaku EastHere Are Pokémon Sun and Moon Starters’ Final Evolutions [Update]
After leaking multiple times, here’s the official trailer for Decidueye, Incineroar, and Primarina, your final starter evolutions. Here are the official descriptions: Decidueye Type: Grass/Ghost The Arrow Quill Pokémon Decidueye is the fully evolved form of the Grass- and Flying-type first-partner Pokémon Rowlet. Decidueye attacks with astonishing speed, plucking arrow quills from its wings to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 27, 2016 -
The Creators of Pokémon Explain Why Sun and Moon Has Ridiculous Monster Designs
Haunted sandcastlePokémon. Dugtrio with luscious hair. Garfield’s shitty blue cousin. Maybe you’ve noticed, but Sun and Moon’s creature design is actively absurd, sometimes bordering on troll-like. All of that is intentional, according to the creators. Earlier this month I spoke to Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda, producer on Sun and Moon, as well as Shigeru Ohmori, director…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 25, 2016 -
Pokémon Sun and Moon Fans Are Obsessing Over A Mysterious Old Man
The Pokémon Sun and Moon demo has secrets, some of which are only viewable if you play multiple days in a row. Some players are convinced that a creepy NPC must be a part of those special events, even though he repeatedly admits there’s nothing to him. Meet the mysterious old man. That’s not a…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 24, 2016 -
Pokémon Go’s Halloween Event Makes Ghosts Appear More Often
If you play Pokémon Go from October 26th to November 1st, you might notice an increase in spooky apparitions. That’s totally intentional! As the trailer for Pokémon Go’s seasonal event states, the mobile game will be celebrating Halloween. Trainers will enjoy an increase in candy rewards, which is very appropriate. Niantic says that having a…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 24, 2016 -
Nobody Tells Primal Kyogre What To Do
So Archie was all like, “Kyogre! Listen to my commands!” And Kyogre was all, “Haha, whut?” That’s pretty much the plot to episode eight of Pokémon Generations, “The Cavern.” It’s also the plot of Team Aqua, the group which, depending on if you’re playing Sapphire or Alpha Sapphire, wants to make the world better for…
By Mike Fahey Published October 21, 2016 -
What It’s Like Inside A Pokeball, According To A Pokémon Developer
For years, Pokémon fans have argued over what happens when a monster is recalled into a Pokeball. The theories are endless. Does a Pokémon simply shrink down in size? Is a Pokeball just an empty prison? Does a Pokémon transform into pure energy, or perhaps information, once inside a Pokeball—meaning there’s no “inside” of a…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 21, 2016 -
Pokémon Sun and Moon’s Pikachu Imposter Has A Heartbreaking Theme Song
It was sad enough to read about how Mimikyu dresses up like a popular Pokémon because it also wants to be loved. It’s another thing entirely to hear Mimikyu sing about its woes. A Japanese version of Mimikyu’s song was uploaded by the official Pokémon channel yesterday, and YouTuber Tobias went ahead and subtitled the…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 21, 2016 -
A Solid Gold Pikachu Card, Only $2,000!
Only! To mark the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon trading card game, here is a solid gold Pikachu card. Priced at 216,000 yen (US$2,081), the card is 11 grams of 24k gold and is a collaboration between the Pokémon Company and jeweler Ginza Tanaka. Nothing quite says twenty years of Pokémon like pure gold. Nothing.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 21, 2016 -
Pikachu Plushies Dressed Up As Mario And Luigi
Want. Badly. At Pokémon Centers in Japan, limited edition Pikachu-meets-Super Mario goodies are going on sale October 29. Have look! The following items are limited to the Pokémon Center Kyoto and the online shop. Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 21, 2016 -
Fans Are Already Improving Pokémon Sun and Moon’s Graphics
The Sun and Moon demo has only been out for a couple of days, but people are already finding ways to tweak and mod it. You know, in addition to unlocking the entire Pokedex before it was announced. KazoWAR has footage of Sun and Moon running with a “no-line” patch that was created by Shiny…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 20, 2016 -
Pokémon Sun and Moon’s Devs Respond To The Popplio Backlash
Earlier this month, Kotaku asked the folks at Game Freak which starter Pokémon they prefer in Sun and Moon. Unfortunately, poor Popplio didn’t make the cut. I got a chance to speak over the phone to Junichi Masuda, producer on Sun and Moon, as well as Shigeru Ohmori, director on Sun and Moon, and they…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 19, 2016 -
Here’s What The Creators of Pokémon Sun and Moon Think About Fan Games
The recent controversial takedowns of high-profile yet unofficial Nintendo-related creations paints a picture of an aggressive corporation that punishes fans. But Game Freak, the creators of Pokémon, actually seem remarkably chill about the existence of fan games based on a recent conversation with Kotaku. As some of you know, 2016 has been a fraught year…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 19, 2016 -
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The Internet Reacts To Pokémon Sun and Moon’s Pokedex Demo Leak
Well, the Meowth is out of the bag now. Thanks to datamining of the recent Sun and Moon demo, we now know what a good portion of the Alolan Pokedex will look like, including many monsters which haven’t even been announced yet. (Spoilers ahead.) You know what that means, right? Pokémon fans are inundating the…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 18, 2016 -
The Pokémon Sun and Moon Demo Is Out Now, And It’s Worth Playing
Good news, 3DS owners. You can now go into the Nintendo eShop and download a small taste of the upcoming Pokémon games. The demo is not hard to find: it’s currently the first thing that pops up in eShop when you load into it. While much of the content inside of the demo is currently…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 18, 2016 -
Pokémon Sun and Moon Demo Appears to Accidentally Leak Most of The Pokedex
Pokémon Sun and Moon’s special 3DS demo may not be out in all regions yet, but data miners are already hard at work extracting as much information as they can from the uploaded eShop files. (SPOILERS) According to hackers, data miners, and trusted Pokémon sources, the public Sun and Moon demo contains files revealing the…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 18, 2016 -
Kotaku EastWell, This Pokémon Go Parody Escalated Quickly
Tokyo-based YouTube Channel RATE VFXcreated this clip that shows just how intense AR games can get when they’re mixed with paramilitary ones and endlessly spawning Team Rocket baddies. Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from 4am…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2016 -
Pokémon Sun and Moon’s Alolan Dugtrio Has Fabulous Hair [UPDATE]
Now that the special demo for Pokémon Sun and Moon has dropped for some regions, players are making some incredible discoveries—including what may be the best Alolan form of any Pokémon we’ve seen so far. Yes, that’s Dugtrio with blonde hair. I know, I know. It looks fake. My initial reaction was that it must…
By Patricia Hernandez Published October 17, 2016 -
New Pokémon Sun & Moon Trailer, Everyone
Hark! A new trailer for Pokémon Sun & Moon. Featuring some new evolutions and monsters. Two new trainers, as well. On the creature end of things, we’ve got Sivally, a Pokémon that changes type depending on the item it is holding, making it right for every occasion. Hakkomo-o’s evolution to Kommo-o is as impressive as…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 14, 2016 -
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The Pokémon Anime Character Fans Want To Return
Next month, a new Pokémon anime series starts. It will have brand new friends as well as longtime ones like Pikachu and Ash. There is one character, though, fans really hope will come to Alola. And that character is Serena. Warning: This article has spoilers if you haven’t seen the most recent episode of Pokémon…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 14, 2016