pokemon

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

A drawing of Bee and PuppyCat shows two characters staring with fear

‘Bee and PuppyCat’ Returns for Another Round of Adventures

Cassandra Jenkins, Temple University

Nine years after its premiere on YouTube, Netflix has released a reboot of Natasha Allegri’s beloved animated series. After its release on Sep. 6, the show quickly gained new fans and much-deserved attention.…

September 30, 2022

An illustration of a Pokémon and its regional form

Regional Forms Are a Way to Breath New Life Into Classic Pokémon

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Every new game in the franchise comes with new creatures. But what do you do when you run out of Pokémon to make?…

April 6, 2022

An illustration of a Pokémon trainer and her Pokémon on Pokémon day

Everything from Pokémon Day’s Pokémon Presents

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

This year’s presentation announced a lot of exciting future plans for the franchise.…

March 15, 2022

Illustration of a Pokémon trainer hiking towards a mountain in scenic Pokémon: Legends Arceus

Pokémon: Legends Arceus Is a Definite Standout Compared to Previous Titles

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The newest addition to the franchise lives up to the hype. It’s hard to put down and shows what an open-world Pokémon game can look like.…

March 8, 2022

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

Shiny Pokemon Are Prized Finds for the Dedicated Gamer

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

They're extremely rare and fans of the game are on a mission to find them.…

February 4, 2022

Trading Cards Are Back in a Big Way

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

As these gaming and sports memorabilia continue to appreciate in value, it is crucial to consider whether this new market is taking away fun from younger generations.…

October 25, 2021

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

Pokémon. (Illustration by Melchisedech Quagrainie, Columbia College Chicago)

5 Ways To Improve the Pokémon Video Game Series on Its 25th Anniversary

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

As the hit franchise nears its quarter-of-a-century milestone, there are many steps Game Freak can take to bring this beloved series to the next level.…

December 12, 2020