#Pokemon20 Continues With ‘Steam Siege’ and More ‘Sun’/’Moon’ Reveals
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve seen a lot of news from The Pokémon Company International concerning the upcoming chapters in the ‘Pokémon’ saga.
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Pokémon Celebrates 20 Years with Pokémon Day & #Pokémon20!
Join the Pokéfans around the world as we celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with #Pokémon20! Hear the skinny on new Pokémon releases launching today, and later in 2016, and make the most of Pokémon Day.
Tune in for Today’s Nintendo Direct #Pokemon20 Edition (Updated)
In case you somehow managed to miss the buzz yesterday, this morning at 10:00 AM Eastern (7:00 AM Pacific) we will be treated to a special Pokémon-centric Nintendo Direct. This Pokémon Direct is being touted as “a special video presentation with big Pokémon news!”
Stack Overflow: #Pokemon20 Edition
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the iconic Pokémon franchise, with Saturday the 27th being the official “Pokémon Day” featuring in-store promotions and the long-awaited release of the original ‘Blue,’ ‘Red,’ and ‘Yellow’ Game Boy titles on Nintendo’s eShop. With that in mind, let’s take a look at a trio of books currently available that are sure to please even the most discriminating Pokémon Master. And since you’re only as good as your last hit, each focuses on the most recent sixth generation of ‘Pokémon’ titles.
My Battle Heart Will Go on With the ‘Pokémon TCG’ Pikachu-EX Tin
This collectible tin comes complete with a special foil Pikachu-EX card, 4 ‘Pokémon TCG’ booster packs, and a code card to unlock even more content for the ‘Pokémon Trading Card Game Online.’
2016 Holiday Gift Guide: Toys
Maybe it’s the unusually warm fall we’re having here in Texas, or maybe it’s that I’ve been hearing Christmas music in the stores since before Halloween candy went on clearance. Can we please wait until after Thanksgiving to start decorating? While I lament the early decorating, it is never too soon to start buying gifts.
First up is a list of toys that we’ve played with, geeked out on, and raved about to our friends. Read on to see what we liked, why we liked it, and where you can pick one up!
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ 25th Anniversary Collector Pack
In addition to being the 20th anniversary of the ‘Pokémon’ franchise and Wonder Woman’s 75th birthday, 2016 also marks the 25th anniversary of Sega’s speedy mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog.
New ‘Steam Siege’ Expansion Heats up the ‘Pokémon TCG’
I don’t know what your plans are for this three-day holiday weekend, but in my house, I guarantee it’ll involve a lot of Pokémon.
‘Pokémon’ Reminds Us It’s More Than Just ‘GO’
The good news is that this week has seen some really cool developments in the core ‘Pokémon’ franchise—’Pokémon’-proper, if you will.
Nine New Alola Region Pokémon Revealed
This weekend kicked off with a ton of new information from The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo, including nine brand-new Pokémon that can only be found in the tropical Alola Region.
Catch ‘Em All With the ‘Pokemon Steelbook Collection’
It was with a fair bit of excitement that I saw the recent release of the ‘Pokémon: The Movies 1-3 Steelbook Blu-ray Collection.’ My kids, however, greeted the set as if they were given Poké Balls and asked to become trainers in real life. In other words, they were thrilled.
Power up Your ‘Pokémon TCG’ With the ‘BREAKpoint’ Expansion and New Triple Power Tins
Here’s a little poem:
Your Pokémon suck.
You need to check out ‘BREAKpoint’
And these cool new tins.
GeekDad Giveaway: Win a Pokémon 20th Anniversary Toy Pack
To celebrate this year’s 20th Anniversary of Pokémon, we’re giving away a prize-pack of TOMY Pokémon toys to one lucky GeekDad reader. The prize-pack includes a limited edition Pikachu and a pair of Celebi toys that are downright adorable.
10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Pokkén Tournament’
This week we continue our #Pokémon20 celebration with a look at a very peculiar series spinoff slated for North American release this Friday, March 18. ‘Pokkén Tournament’ is a big, brash brawler that first appeared in Japanese arcades last summer, but does it deserve a place in your family’s Wii U library? Read on to find out.
Pokémon Super Bowl Commercial Wants You to Be the Very Best
If you’re the kind of person who watches the Super Bowl for the commercials, then enjoy the following early look at the upcoming #Pokémon20 spot from next month’s big game.
Celebrate 20 Years of Pokémon All Year Long
The bad news? We’re not getting those gorgeous, limited edition Pokémon 2DS systems here in the States. The good news? We’re getting a whole lot more!