Which do you prefer in Pokémon games: 2D Sprites or 3D Models?

Generation VI brought something to the main Pokémon series that fans had never had before: fully 3D graphics. Pokémon battles were suddenly much more detailed than in previous games and the monsters looked more alive than ever with stunning cel-shaded models. That being said however, 2D sprites have been a staple of the series and … Read more

Crazy Theory Thursday: Main Series on iOS/Android?

iPokémon Pokémon has always had a tight relationship with Nintendo and it would have been previously unthinkable to consider a game from the main series appearing in iTunes or Google Play. With the recent release of Pokémon Shuffle on smartphones and tablets and the upcoming release of Pokémon GO exclusively for iOS/Android, it may be time to … Read more

Pokémon Red & Blue Released 17 Years Ago

Today marks the 17th anniversary of Pokémon Red & Blue’s Western debut! The games started a series which would go on to become one of the most popular in the world and also spawn numerous other games, merchandise and memorabilia. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the roots of our favorite monster catching franchise … Read more

Crazy Theory Thursday: Zygarde a Starter in Pokémon Z?!

It may be Friday, but Crazy Theory Thursday sounds a lot better so just consider this article late 😉  There’s more to Zygarde than meets the eye I’m going to propose something a little bit unorthodox, so bear with me: could the legendary Pokémon Zygarde be your starting partner in the next Pokémon game? There’s certainly … Read more

Are You Playing Pokémon Shuffle on 3DS or Mobile?

There isn’t a whole lot of new Pokémon news, so let’s talk about the title’s first real foray into mobile gaming on non-Nintendo devices. Android and iOS owners have had the chance to try out Pokémon Shuffle for awhile now, so even those without 3DS’s are now able to enjoy the matching action. Questions: What version do you … Read more

Jungle Asks: What did you think of Black & White?

Pokémon Black & White were released five years ago today in Japan (September 18, 2010) and served as an almost reboot of the series in a sense. The games only featured newly introduced Pokémon until the player defeated the Elite 4 and also introduced 2D sprites which were constantly in motion during battle. What were … Read more