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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

Illustration of player in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Will Offer a Breath of Fresh Air for Fans

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

While the anticipated game possesses clear similarities to other games within the Nintendo franchise, it will be introducing many new aspects to enrich the player's experience.…

August 31, 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