In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Toxel Toxel debuts with a few special aspects. It is the first with the unique typing of Electric and Poison. It is also the first baby Pokémon introduced since the fourth generation. What is a … Read more
In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Galarian Corsola Corsola was introduced more than twenty years ago in Johto. It has the classification as the ‘Coral Pokémon’. It was cute, with a Water/Rock-typing and a pink coloration. Its design was based on … Read more
Our friends at tech and gaming site UzerFriendly are raising money for AbleGamers, a charity that helps gamers with disabilities! It starts at 2PM EST on Sunday, November 22 and I will be taking part in the stream from 5-7 PM EST during which there will be a Pokémon Trivia competition between those on the … Read more
It’s time for another worldwide Meccha Japan x PokéJungle giveaway! What could be better than cuddling up with your very own Wooloo? Plushie, that is. We’re not shipping live Pokémon. This one is perfectly portable and about 6″ x 6″. Here’s a look at it: View Giveaway What is Meccha Japan? It’s an import store … Read more
In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Rolycoly Before the games’ release we were introduced to Rolycoly in one of the trailers, and its design inspirations were quickly apparent. Coal is a fascinating basis for a Pokémon, and its cultural relevance to … Read more
As part of the lead-up to the release of Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield‘s DLC release The Crown Tundra, one of the official Japanese Pokémon Twitter accounts has been releasing mobile wallpapers of different Legendary Pokémon. This is because players will soon get to go on Dynamax Adventures to hunt for them in the new … Read more