Sunday, October 6, 2024
Early 2024 should, for most, conjure feelings of hope and excitement of what is to come next in life’s story. However, following an announcement made by gaming mega-corporation Nintendo on Oct. 4, this period of time can only be anticipated with anxiety and fervor for 3DS and Wii U fans. […]
Fans were welcomed back to the world of Pokémon this month with the long-awaited release of “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask,” a new adventure and storyline in the form of additional downloadable content (DLC) for the main-series game, “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.” “The Teal […]
This past Monday marked the 27th anniversary of Pokémon! Also known as Pokémon Day, this anniversary celebrates the birth of a franchise beloved by fans across the globe – myself included. In the past, Pokémon Day has featured big announcements from the brand during their Pokémon Presents livestreams, and this […]
The newest addition to the world of Pokémon has been released and “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet” are full of insane amounts of fun, interesting new Pokémon and the freedom to choose your own adventure. The game begins with the widest range of customization options that any Pokémon game has offered, […]
Photo courtesy of The Come Up Show, Flickr On Feb. 27, the Pokémon franchise celebrated its 25th anniversary. With countless fans around the world, Pokémon is currently the highest-grossing media franchise in history. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, The Pokémon Company announced various brand deals, music opportunities, and […]
Photo courtesy of Fair Use, Wikipedia Despite its chilly setting, the “Crown Tundra” DLC turns up the heat in “Pokémon Sword” and “Pokémon Shield” with new game modes and new quests for legendary Pokémon. The “Crown Tundra” is the second part of the Expansion Pass for both games, being […]
Photo courtesy of Tofoli.douglas, Flickr "Pokémon" has long been a series renowned for its repetitive, formulaic gameplay. That’s not to say most video game franchises don’t have formulas and well-worn structures – they do. However, most franchises are marked by a willingness to tweak and alter parts of their core […]
Photo courtesy of Pokemonkawade, Flickr Creative Commons Nintendo is the company behind some of the most iconic video game franchises ever. One of their most recognizable, Pokémon, turns 20 this year. In recognition of the brand’s anniversary, Nintendo is launching several new Pokémon games and announcing plans for their future projects. […]
It is rare that a subculture breaks out to obtain massive success in the way that Japanese cartoons, or “anime” has in recent years. The cultural explosion has never been more obvious than now, as millions of anime fans are created every day with the rising popularity of the scene. […]
