Journey Devs Talk Player Progression, Modern Gaming

Journey, like its name states, gives each person that plays it a unique experience unlike any other. Play it alone, and you’ll enter a world of wonder and awe that is as poignant… Continue reading →

What Kind of Pokémon Are You? – Tynamo, Eelektrik, Eelektross

Some Pokémon are given elemental traits based on their environment while others are designed with more specific properties in mind. Take the electric eel, for example. Sure, it may live in the ocean… Continue reading →

What Kind of Pokémon Are You? – Spoink and Grumpig

Introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Spoink and Grumpig represent the proverb “Pearls Before Swine” that tells us not to cast our valuables onto those who will not appreciate them. Going against this… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #22 – Furret

This time I will focus on Furret, the Long Body Pokémon. After evolving from Sentret, Furret is one of those archetypal rodents you first encounter in your adventures as soon as you leave… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #21 – Heatran

One of the first things I noticed when playing Pokémon Diamond and Pearl is that the games have a lot of Legendary Pokémon. Up until Pokémon Black and White came out, they were… Continue reading →

I Choose You! # 20 – Zekrom

Every new Pokémon game has to have a mascot that appears on its cover and becomes the star of that particular version. Pokémon White‘s mascot is actually the Deep Black Pokémon Zekrom. The… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #19 – Entei

Remember playing Pokémon Gold or Silver and having to hunt down the Legendary beasts that would roam Johto? These Pokémon were part of a great legend in the Pokémon world involving an entire… Continue reading →

I Choose You! # 18 – Oshawott

Pokémon Black and White have been released in Japan and in Europe and they will be released in the US tomorrow! That means there are now 649 Pokémon in existence. To anyone not… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #17 – Tepig

After four generation of Pokémon games, we are used to familiar elements that appear in every game. For example, everyone knows you need eight badges to face the Elite Four; most towns have… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #16 – Snivy

After four generation of Pokémon games, we have become accustomed to the same elements that appear in every game. For example, it is common knowledge you need eight badges to face the Elite… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #15 – Igglybuff

With the introduction of breeding in Pokémon Gold and Silver came the debut of baby Pokémon, the lowest stage of a Pokémon’s evolution. Many Pokémon we already knew received pre-evolutions including Jigglypuff, Pikachu,… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #14 – Vaporeon

The next Pokémon on my list also evolves from Eevee, but unlike Espeon that requires attention and love, Vaporeon simply requires a Water Stone. I remember back when Pokémon Red and Blue came… Continue reading →

Fighting Words: Mind Games

I play fighting games every day, and there’s nothing like the thrill of a one-on-one match with someone in person or over Wi-Fi. I am hardly a pro gamer that wins cash at… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #13 – Seviper

Most Pokémon are inspired by animals from our world represented as caricatures in a video game. And like in our world, there exist many different families of the same species yet to be… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #12 – Gulpin

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire introduced some Pokémon that made me feel like the game was running out of ideas when it came to designing new ones. One of these Pokémon is the Poison-type… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #11 – Rotom

Rotom is one of those Pokémon that has undergone changes every time a new game has come out. First originating in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Rotom is a rare dual type Electric/Ghost Pokémon… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #10 – Slugma

Despite being introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver, Slugma was one of a few Pokémon you could only catch until after you beat the Elite Four and returned to Kanto. Since almost all… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #9 – Carnivine

After four generations of video games, you would think Satoshi Taijiri and his team would run out of ideas when designing Pokémon. In the real world though, there are many species of animals… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #8 – Persian

I was one of those people who played Pokémon Red with the full intent on completing my Pokédex. Commercials for the game constantly advertised that familiar slogan that made me want to catch… Continue reading →

A Tale of Pokémon Pride or Pokémon Shame

My good friend told me a story the other day that I just had to share with all of you because it not only relates to Pokémon, but it is also quite funny.… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #7 – Snorunt

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire take place in the Hoenn region which is based on the warm Kyushu islands of Japan. Due to its primarily tropical climate, Hoenn doesn’t introduce many Ice-type Pokémon, and… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #6 – Misdreavus

Misdreavus was one of the first Generation II Pokémon I remember finding out about when it appeared in an issue of CoroCoro Comic before Pokémon Gold and Silver even came out. Back in the day, the unique thing… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #5 – Poliwrath

When Poliwhirl is exposed to a Water Stone, it becomes Poliwrath, a dual type Water/Fighting Pokémon. Poliwrath was one of those Pokémon I got for the sole purpose of completing my Pokédex. I… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #4 – Wooper

When I first played Pokémon Gold, I chose a Cyndaquil as my starter Pokémon and by the time I finished fighting Falkner in Violet City, I realized I was going to need a… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #3 – Scyther

Some Pokémon aren’t worth the trouble it is to catch them. If you were one of those people who played Pokémon Red with the whole intent of completing your Pokédex, catching Scyther might… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #2 – Nidoqueen

Oh, Nidoqueen. How could I forget you? You were one of those Pokémon in the original games that required a Moon Stone to evolve, and because there was only a few of them… Continue reading →

I Choose You! #1 – Espeon

Did you know with the advent of Pokémon Black and White there are now 649 Pokémon in existence? I remember back in the day when I would watch the anime on television and… Continue reading →

The Simulation of Cooking in Video Games

I have to admit that I’m a foodie. When I cook, I like experimenting with different ingredients whenever I can. And since I’m a gamer, I also enjoy it when my games have… Continue reading →

Epic Symphonic Gaming

When I play a game, one of the first things I pay close attention to is its music. A game is like an interactive hybrid of storybook and movie, telling you a story… Continue reading →

Top 10 Video Game Rabbits

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit. Those born in the Year of the Rabbit tend to be sensitive, graceful, and perhaps even a bit snobbish. In honor… Continue reading →