Pokémon Yellow player tests the limits of the Game Boy hardware

An experienced Pokémon Yellow player has managed to test the limits of the Game Boy hardware by taking part in a tool-assisted speedrun, where he uses “arbitrary code execution” (ACE) to launch the visuals of multiple games within Pokémon Yellow via a Game Boy emulator. You can check out the incredible results in the video … Continue reading Pokémon Yellow player tests the limits of the Game Boy hardware

Pokémon poll finds that Charmander is still more popular than Bulbasaur and Squirtle

A recent Pokémon poll has found that Charmander is still significantly more popular than Bulbasaur and Squirtle. The Pokémon Company conducted a poll this week to see which Kanto starter players chose to go with. Based on the results, 46 percent selected Charmander, 30 percent chose Squirtle and the remaining 24 percent went with Bulbasaur. … Continue reading Pokémon poll finds that Charmander is still more popular than Bulbasaur and Squirtle

Did You Know Gaming features none other than Pokemon mascot Pikachu

With the release of Pokemon Sun and Moon, the folks at Did You Know Gaming decided to a look at some facts, secrets, Easter eggs and history of Pikachu. Pikachu was designed by Game Freak's Atsuko Nishida and illustrated by Ken Sugimori. The Pokemon mascot's first appearance was in Pokemon Red and Blue for the … Continue reading Did You Know Gaming features none other than Pokemon mascot Pikachu

Pokémon Bank early details revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon

Early details about the upcoming Pokémon Bank update have been revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon. Transferred Pokémon will likely have at least three max IVs. Their nature will be random and there is a chance that the Pokémon will have their Hidden Ability. It will even have a unique Game Boy mark. The National … Continue reading Pokémon Bank early details revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon

Classic Pokemon games are currently on sale at GameStop

A number of classic Pokemon games are currently on sale at GameStop. You can visit the retailer's online store to view a number of titles that are available for a discounted price, including Pokemon Snap, Pokemon Red, Pokemon FireRed, Pokemon Crystal, Pokemon LeafGreen, Pokemon Yellow, Pokemon Gold, Pokemon Silver, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, Pokemon … Continue reading Classic Pokemon games are currently on sale at GameStop

Choosing a starter is still one of the hardest choices a Pokemon Trainer has to make

With the recent release of Pokemon Sun and Moon, choosing a starter is still one of the hardest choices a Trainer has to make. It's a concept that was introduced in the Game Boy classics Pokemon Red and Blue, where players had to select between the iconic Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charmander. In the latest duo … Continue reading Choosing a starter is still one of the hardest choices a Pokemon Trainer has to make

Game Boy limitations made developing certain elements in Pokemon Red and Blue “difficult”

A new interview regarding Pokemon Red and Blue has popped up. It explains the hardware limitations that Game Freak had to deal with when developing the Game Boy classics. “It was difficult," Game Freak's Junichi Masuda said. "The thing we wanted to focus on at the start was communication and trading but it was difficult … Continue reading Game Boy limitations made developing certain elements in Pokemon Red and Blue “difficult”

Pokemon Red and Blue vs. Pokemon Sun and Moon

Pokemon has come a long way since the original Pokemon Red and Blue debuted back in 1998. But the more some things change, the more other things stay the same. Check out the video below to see some gameplay comparisons and differences between the Game Boy classics and the latest duo of Pokemon games - … Continue reading Pokemon Red and Blue vs. Pokemon Sun and Moon