In-Depth Stories

Stories worth a read, deeply exploring a Pokémon-related subject.

February 16, 2021, 11:04 AM
In-Depth Stories

SwSh Character Analysis

Pokémon Sword and Shield have been well-received, but their writing has earned them their fair share of criticism. Learn what the games did right in the way they handled their characters and discover the common theme that binds them together.

By , February 16, 2021, 11:04 AM
September 21, 2020, 9:22 AM
Longform

Part I: The Components of Unova

For the 10th anniversary of the release of Pokémon Black and White, we release our tribute to the series across the rest of the month. Part I focuses on gameplay and other mechanics, as well as their themes.

By , September 21, 2020, 9:22 AM
August 25, 2020, 6:24 PM
In-Depth Stories

Pokémon songs that debuted elsewhere

Not all songs in the Pokémon franchise first debuted in those games – including classics like the Pokémon Centre and the Team Magma/Aqua Leader Battle themes! We’ve gone deep into the history of Game Freak music to spot similarities.