Tandemaus and Maushold | Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs and their allusions to Mediterranean culture from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Tandemaus Tandemaus appears early in the player’s Paldean journey. It, or rather they, are two mice who always appear together. Its name reflects this, a combination of “tandem” and “mouse”. The two … Read more

Pawmi, Pawmo, Pawmot | Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs and their allusions to Mediterranean culture from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Pawmi Revealed as one of Nemona’s partners in a pre-release trailer to Scarlet and Violet, Pawmi fits the ongoing trope of an Electric-type rodent Pokemon. Its name is derived from a combination … Read more

Nymble and Lokix | Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs and their allusions to Mediterranean culture from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Nymble Nymble is a small Bug-type Pokémon who appears in the tall grasses around Paldea. Its name is a combination of “nymph”, a premature insect, and “nimble”, for its athletic ability. It … Read more

Tarountula and Spidops – Origin of Speices

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs and their allusions to Mediterranean culture from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Tarountula Players will first encounter this Bug-type Pokémon watching you from trees, quickly falling to the ground if the tree is struck. Sometimes they will dangle from branches using the silk created … Read more

Review: Stellar T5 wireless Joy-pad controller from QRD

Although we don’t normally do too many reviews, QRD sent us one of their Stellar T5 Wireless Joy-pads for the Nintendo Switch (as well as PC and iOS) for us to try and review. Because it is a slightly cheaper alternative to Nintendo’s first party Joy-Cons or Pro Controller and contains some additional features, I … Read more