You won’t want to take this guy on in the ring or at the arcade.
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With a few tweaks, the smash-hit Pokémon mobile game could be the perfect framework for idol-rearing franchises.
Female Pikachu takes center stage in promoting new line of makeup created with Japanese fashion brand.
If you’re one of the many people who’d rather be playing video games than discussing religion with a stranger, this is one trick you’ll want to know.
Even though Pokémon GO is not yet available to download in Asia, there have been rumours of people playing in South Korea and China. Could this be true?
LowCostCosplay never fails to entertain with their creative interpretations of some of our favorite characters!
As if flying a drone around isn’t cool enough, imagine flying a drone that helps you catch the Pokémon in Pokémon GO that you couldn’t otherwise reach.
Super Mario Bros. 3, Mega Man 2, Metroid, and Final Fantasy all included in save state-equipped device.
Pokémon Go isn’t the only Pokémon game around, as two brand new Pokémon are revealed, and they’re both a little scary.
Rival from Yo-kai Watch also starts packing on muscle to keep up with the pumped-up Pokémon.
Thanks to Pokémon GO, Hollywood executives are reportedly super-interested (again) in the idea of a live-action Pokémon movie.
Park reveals project is bigger than Wizarding World of Harry Potter, gives tentative opening date.
Augmented reality lifehack replaces the rubber bands and clips that worked for previous Pokémon games.
Boutique figure maker Gecco introduces an ultra-detailed statue of Venom Snake from Metal Gear Solid V that will lighten your wallet and make you weep tears of nerd joy.
If you’ve ever been frustrated by a small mushroom man telling you for the 7th time that the person you’re looking for is in another castle, this news is for you!
Developers warn players of potential emotional trauma while fans praise dating simulator’s realism.
The pitifully weak Pokémon has been showing up in some embarrassing places, including one that shows a preference for a rival company’s video games.
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