In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs and their allusions to Mediterranean culture from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Bramblin Bramblin is a Grass/Ghost-type Pokémon whose name is a combination of “bramble” and “rambling”. It’s based on a tumbleweed, which is made up of the branches of a dead bush. This can … Read more
Fall is in the air for the northern hemisphere and Pokémon GO has announced new events for the end of September and early October — just keep Cinderace away from any dry leaves! Details about the upcoming events are below. It’s important to note that Scopely recently made a covert change to the game that … Read more
Today’s Nintendo Direct did have some Pokémon in it! It gave us a preview of Pokémon Pokopia‘s upcoming Expansion Pass release which adds Pokémon accessories and more to the game. The trailer revealed accessories such as sunglasses, a Sylveon ribbon and bow tie. It also revealed that the second part of the Expansion Pass DLC … Read more
What does Nintendo have in store for us today? We’re about to find out! We won’t be covering the news live, but will be making a separate post for any Pokémon related reveals, if any. But you can watch the Direct live below! Update: The Nintendo Direct included a look at Pokémon Pokopia’s second Expansion … Read more
The cozy Nintendo Switch 2 game Pokémon Pokopia has received a minor version update to 2.0.1. This patch focuses on several bugs that players may have encountered. According to the notes, the following issues have received fixes: If Pokopia hasn’t automatically updated, you can manually trigger the process by selecting the game on the Switch … Read more
The “hangry” Two-Sided Pokémon Morpeko has joined Pokémon UNITE as its latest playable character! It joins the game as a melee Speedster character that is highly mobile and can burst down fragile opponents. Morpeko’s gameplay is heavily centered around its passive, Hunger Switch. While it is in ‘Full Belly Mode’ its fullness gauge will gradually … Read more