Pokémon and an Intentional Language Limitation
One of the most unique things about Pokémon is the way that each of them communicates with others. Excluding some rare exceptions, most Pokémon’s vocabulary is limited to using syllabic […]
Pokémon, Ash, and Imperfect Protagonists Perfectly Placed:
As the lead protagonist of most of the Pokémon shows, Ash Ketchum was an enjoyable and lovable character to follow throughout his journey, but he wasn’t exactly a perfect Pokémon […]
Pokémon – You Can’t Use What You Didn’t Choose:
There are many elements of how exactly catching a Pokémon or releasing a Pokémon from their ball works that I won’t pretend to understand, but I know this for certain… when […]
Pokémon – The Secret to Catching Them All:
Whether you are playing Pokémon Go or Snap, one of the primary weapons in your arsenal for attracting and catching Pokémon is “berries” or “fruit”. All Pokémon enjoy a little […]
Nurse Joy: Maintaining our “Joy” in the Tough Times
The idea of seeking medical assistance for an injured Pokémon doesn’t necessarily sound like a happy or joyous occasion, but don’t tell Nurse Joy that. As the primary caregiver that […]
Pokémon and the Challenge with Waiting
One of the reasons I had difficulty getting into the Pokémon series of games when they first came out was the battle system… specifically the “turn-based” battle system they employed. […]
Pokémon Tournaments: A Test of Endurance
Pokémon and their trainers alike invest serious time and energy preparing for the opportunity to become world champions, and that means going through gym battles and entering tournaments that will […]
Detective Pikachu: You Find What You Seek
Detective Pikachu is a very unique spin-off in the Pokémon universe, eschewing the normal battles and capturing that made the Pokémon franchise famous and instead focusing on the story of […]
Team Rocket: Knowing Them by their Fruits
If there is one thing you can always count on Team Rocket to do, it’s showing up in some kind of ridiculous disguise to conceal their identities until it is […]
Pikachu, I choose you!
Pokémon are certainly a diverse group, coming in all manner of shapes, sizes, strengths, and elemental capabilities… and that means that they are each designed to be the perfect fit […]
