What we have here is a successfull attempt to mix Pokemon with the works of F. Scott Fitgerald. I’m sure that doesn’t happen every day. I actually think The Great Gatbsy is a good read and recommend it. It’s short. With little effort you can say you’ve read a classic. Right now, on Amazon.co.uk, Fitzgerald’s […]
First gameplay footage of Pokemon Black and White
The 5th instalment of the Pokemon series is on its way. As you might expect it’ll be published first in Japan, probably this Autumn, and for the Nintendo DS. The TV show Pokemon Sunday showed a sneak peek of some of the game footage. We can see a cityscape but also that the camera sort […]
Gotta Ketchum Hall!
Ah. Will we ever tire of Pokemon jokes? What’s that? You’re already tired of Pokemon jokes! As it turns out so many people are like you. This cash cow isn’t going away though and surely this visual gag deserves some attention. After all; you’ve gotta Ketchum Hall. (Via Fuck yeah, Pokememe.)
Uber-cute Snorlax dress (via @lesvillainettes)
Something tells me we’ll see more of Betty Felons talents. Why? Simply due to fan pressure. Betty’s put together this uber-cute Snorlax dress for a friends Pokemon-themed birthday party. Her fan following will soar. What a hit. There are more pictures over on her Flickr account so check them out or follow Betty on Twitter […]
Bulbasaur used Leech Seed
A Pokemon file sharing gag! It had to happen. Wasn’t Bubasaur one of the better but underused Pokemon? Why didn’t the cute critter not just hang back while attacking with its Bulbasaur tentacles? That’s what I would have done! (Via Fuck Yeah, puns!)
RPG News: Wizards sue Nintendo over Pokémon | Echoes #15
RPG Industry News Hasbro Demands Gamemaker Stop Selling Ghettopoly Board Game Wizards sue Nintendo over Pokémon WizKids Layoffs and Statement Earthdawn Goes “Down Under” Wizards sue Nintendo over Pokémon SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER The Pokemon trading card game has entertained more than 30 million children worldwide. But now the companies that helped turn the game […]
RPG News: Wizards Loose Pokemon | Echoes #8
These stories have been rounded up from all over the internet but many of them come from GamingReport which, as a partner site, remains GameWyrd’s number one choice for industry news. Direct quotes from GamingReport appear in blue text. Topics Free Ars Magica & Deadlands RPGs. D&D 3.5 front covers Wizards Loose Pokemon License. SG-1 […]
Leo Burnett is the devil
Leo Burnett is an advertising agency named after their founder Leo Burnett. Burnett, once named in the 100 most influential people in the 20th century by Time magazine, was the advertising guru who invented such powerful icons as Tony the Tiger, Pillsbury Doughboy and the Jolly Green Giant. Leo Burnett was years ahead of this […]
