In Real Life

Pikachu Will Destroy You With A Big Yellow Sword

In my time, I’ve seen a lot of Pikachu cosplay, but I’ve never seen anything as bizarre (or wonderful) as this. If Nintendo ever does a Pokémon reboot (I doubt it will), it should give the Pocket Monsters battle gear and giant swords. So they can beat the crap outta each other.


In Real Life

Pokémon Vs Zombies Would Sell Billions

If you had to sit down and think of a game idea guaranteed to make billions, don’t waste your time thinking of something new. That’s madness! Too risky!


May 21, 2012
Nintendo

This Pokémon Lady Has Crazy Long Legs

Okay, so the Pokémon games are not noted for their realism. Young people catch and train monsters. If this anime teaser is anything to go by, Pokémon: Black and White 2 is no exception.


May 18, 2012
In Real Life

Teens Arrested For Stealing $400 Worth Of Pokemons

On May 11 at a Walmart in Massachusetts, staff apparently saw three men shoplift packs of Pokémon cards and exit the store.


May 16, 2012
Nintendo

Hollywood + Pokémon = Pokéwood?

The homepage for the upcoming Pokémon game for the DS, Black and White 2 has been updated with some news and new features of the game, including movie making.


Nintendo

Nintendo Brings Augmented Reality Pokémon Hunting To The 3DS

Catching them all gets a bit more personal later this year as Nintendo announces two 3DS eShop tie-ins for Pokémon Black and White 2: the pro version of its free 3D Pokédex, and Pokémon Dream Radar, a game that let’s players capture monsters in real life and transfer them to the full games.


May 15, 2012
In Real Life

The Dorkly Weekly: The Pokémon Bug Catcher Who Waited

There are Pokémon players that take great pains to make sure they fight every NPC trailer that they cross paths with, but sometimes even the most dedicated fan can overlook the lowly Bug Catcher.


May 9, 2012
In Real Life

The Explosive Cuteness Of A Real-Life Pikachu-Kitten

Kittens are cute. They yowl and meow, they wander around and fall off of things and are tiny and fun to pet. Sometimes though, they are yellow, and weird, and they talk. When they talk, they say things like “Pik-a-chu!”


In Real Life

Pokemon Onesies Are Dangerously Close To Furry Pyjamas

This range of onesies – you know, those awesome little suits babies get to wear – are fashioned in the style of Pokémon. And they’re available for grownups.


May 3, 2012
Nintendo

Pikachu Meets Gundam Meets Holy Crap

It’s like best of both worlds made better — way better. Japanese model builder mashed Gundam Wing with Pokémon to create this Pikachu Wing. Brilliant!