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A young woman in hunter's garb with red hair stands stoically against a jungle background, clutching an aquamarine orb decked in gold ornamentation. She is surrounded by a trio of green monkeys with excited (and perhaps sadistic) looks on their faces, two of them holding hunting rifles while the third looks forward menacingly. As the quartet are arranged against the skyline, a field of golden grain sprouts up around their feet.

How Palworld is a Necessary Evil

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

PalWorld, the creature-catching game taking the internet by storm, takes a new needed spin on classic creature-catching games.…

February 20, 2024

In an article about Pokémon Sleep, Snorlax naps in a luscious clearing while Pikachu and more friends gather in camaraderie.

Pokémon Sleep Attempts to Puts Poor Habits to Rest

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

Nintendo’s continued efforts to “gamify” healthy living choices.…

August 30, 2023

Pokemon trainer holding a Pikachu with angry fan in the background

Older Pokémon Fans Should Stop Asking for a Game Just for Adults

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

While the franchise is primarily targeted toward children, grown-up players want something just for them. Here's why that's probably never going to happen.…

February 13, 2022

A Comprehensive History of the Pokémon Franchise in Honor of Its 25th Anniversary

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The groundbreaking video game series proves that it still looks good at 25 by rolling out games that offer new perspectives on the beloved Sinnoh region.…

October 17, 2021

Why Fans Are Worried After the Pokémon Livestream

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

Many are questioning whether new games could live up to expectations as the company struggles to keep them engaged.…

October 17, 2019

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