We Built This City — GeekDad Reviews ‘Pokémon Pokopia’
‘Pokémon Pokopia’ is an outstanding little oddity with serious game-of-the-year potential.
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Tag: Pokemon
Nintendo Switch 2 DLC Was My Family’s Christmas MVP
When our Christmas holiday didn’t go exactly as planned, we were glad to have plenty of game-expanding DLC and free Switch 2 Upgrade Packs for our favorite games to help keep us occupied.
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In the City: GeekDad Reviews ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’
‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ is a fun new evolution of the ‘Legends’ spin-off series that still manages to capture the spirit of the core franchise.
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Bright Light City – A GeekDad First Look at ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’
I was invited to a special hands-on preview of ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A.’ The experience was fun, frantic, and filled with carbs.
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Explore ‘Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX’ on Nintendo Switch
While a lot of us have other big-name video game releases on our minds this month, don’t hesitate to check out ‘Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX,’ a colorful, quirky dungeon-crawling adventure coming to the Nintendo Switch this Friday!
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8 Non-Spoilery Things To Know About ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’
Reading Time: 3 minutes What’s Pokémon Detective Pikachu About? It’s a coming-of-age story of a young man, Tim Goodman, who once wanted to be a Pokémon trainer more than anything but lost that dream after his mother died and his father moved to the city. Everyone else has a Pokémon. Tim does not. At least […]
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Why You Should Buy a ‘Pokemon Trading Card Game’ Trainer Kit
Reading Time: 5 minutes Pokemon TCG Alolan Sandslash and Alolan Ninetails Trainer Kit, Image: The Pokemon Company With last week’s release of new Alolan Pokemon into Pokemon Go (for some players anyway), this is a great time to talk about the latest Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) Trainer Kit which features Alolan Sandslash and Alolan Ninetails. […]
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Geek Links: 3 New ‘Pokémon’ Games Headed to Nintendo Switch
Last night’s Pokémon 2018 Video Game Press Conference was, in a word, astounding. Courtesy: The Pokémon Company International
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‘Pokemon Sun and Moon: Ultra Prism’ Cards + Giveaway
Reading Time: 5 minutes Pokemon Ultra Prism, Images: The Pokemon Company When my son started to become obsessed with Pokemon GO, I made myself a promise: we would not get into collecting Pokemon cards. They were a bottomless pit of money, storage, and time. So, naturally, we now own several hundred of them. The latest […]
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How to Buy Pokemon Cards This Holiday Season
Did someone on your list ask for Pokemon cards? Do you feel slightly overwhelmed by the variety of different sets available? GeekMom is here to help!
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5 Great New Things About ‘Pokémon Ultra Sun’ and ‘Pokémon Ultra Moon’
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company International have made much of the new additions and enhancements to ‘Ultra Sun’ and ‘Ultra Moon,’ and, despite some initial skepticism, I was universally impressed with these tweaks.
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Come Explore the Pokémon Universe With ‘The Art of Pokémon Adventures’
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pokemon Adventures, VIZ Media has published a new book for readers entitled ‘Pokémon Adventures 20th Anniversary Illustration Book: The Art of Pokemon Adventures.’
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Go Back to School With the Sights, Sounds, and (Obviously) Games of Nintendo
From hot new games to special downloadable activities, Nintendo has just what your family is looking for to ease into the new school year–even some kind encouragement from Mario himself!
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GeekDad Reviews: Umbreon and Espeon Pokémon Gallery Figures
Both are available now for the standard price of $16.99, and they’re equally gorgeous whether you choose to display them in their collector’s boxes or take them out.
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Things Heat Up in ‘Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows’
Return to the Alola region in ‘Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows.’
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Cosplay Family Spotlight: Thorne Family Costuming
Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview Thorne Family Costuming.
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Nintendo’s Top 10 E3 Spotlight Moments
What the initial “Nintendo Spotlight E3 2017” presentation lacked in runtime, it more than made up for in pleasant surprises.
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4 New Pokémon Added to the Gallery Figures Collection
Late last month, four exciting new entries were added to the Pokémon Center’s Gallery Figures Collection.
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Laugh and Love With Pokemon X•Y Pocket Comics
Join Chespin and friends and explore Kalos through the pages of a pocket-sized adventure. Laugh at puns and gain the wisdom of thoughtful Pokemon, each featured in their own comic strip.
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Celebrate #PokemonDay With the ‘Sun & Moon’ TCG Expansion and New Gallery Figures Collection
Happy Pokémon Day! Yes, on this date—February 27th—back in 1996, the original ‘Pokémon’ titles launched in their native land of Japan.
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Go from Fantasy to Reality With the Monoprice Mini 3D Printer
Bring your dreams to life with the Monoprice Mini – the #1 bestselling 3D printer.
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Stack Overflow: Winter Wrap-Up
Here’s a list of the new and upcoming books that have helped keep my children occupied—and me (relatively) sane—throughout the season.
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Last-Minute Downloadable Cards to Save Your Valentines Day
Forgotten Valentine’s Day? We have rounded up a selection of awesomely geeky Valentine’s Day cards that are all available to instantly download & print.
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GBBP 115: Nicole Perlman
Perlman burst onto the scene as cowriter of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy.’ She’s also cowriter on ‘Captain Marvel’; cowriting (with Alex Hirsch!) ‘Detective Pikachu,’ a Pokemon feature film; writer on the ‘Gamora’ ongoing comic from Marvel; and is attached to the upcoming “Hasbro Cinematic Universe” films. And that’s just what she can talk about.
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Watch the Parents’ Guide to ‘Pokémon’ This Thursday, February 2nd
Tune in at 2:00 pm Eastern this Thursday, February 2nd for a special Parents’ Guide to ‘Pokémon’ YouTube Live session.
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New ‘Pokémon’ Mobile Game Available & Pikachu-Themed New Nintendo 3DS XL on the Way
Yesterday was a good day to be a Pokémon fan, as two exciting new announcements came down from Nintendo of America and The Pokémon Company International.
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‘The Pokemon Cookbook: Easy & Fun Recipes’ by Maki Kudo
Gotta eat ’em all!
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2016 Nintendo Holiday Buyer’s Guide
Still struggling with what to buy the Nintendo fanboy or fangirl on your gift list? Check out this guide for steals, deals, and perennial favorites that are sure to please.
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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Pokémon Moon’
Come along with me on a trip to a faraway island paradise. We’ll enjoy tropical drinks, participate in sacred native customs, and befriend and fight specialized animals for sport.
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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.’
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