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The Latest Breaking News from Pikachu

Please tell me Pokémon isn't using AI art

Fans have spotted suspicious signs in this picture of Pikachu.

Creative Bloq

I can't believe we nearly got a NSFW Pikachu design

I'm glad Nintendo didn't get its way.

Creative Bloq

'I won't show those illustrations to anyone as long as I live': Nintendo of America suggested giving Pikachu 'huge breasts' when Pokémon first came to the US, and no, it wasn't a mistranslation

I have an idea to redesign Pikachu! Well, actually, two ideas. Big ones.

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Kim Kardashian is ready to squeeze your face

Her brand Skims has released, essentially, a piece of Velcro to wrap around your head for ‘targeted compression’, whatever that means

The Guardian - US

Nintendo of America suggested giving Pikachu "huge breasts" during localization according to The Pokemon Company's CEO, who "won't show those illustrations to anyone as long as I live"

"Pikachu was changed into a character shaped like a kind of a tabby cat"

GamesRadar

Pokémon Presents – everything announced and our coverage of the event as it happened

Coverage of Pokémon Presents July 22, 2025. Details on everything announced, and details on the event as it happened.

TechRadar

Pokemon fans are convinced this iconic series entry is getting a remake

Taking the thunder away from Z-A, a new post by the Pokémon company has fans convinced two beloved games will be getting remakes.

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Pokémon: The First Movie Taught Me About Death, And I Have Thoughts As An Adult

A twist I never saw coming about little pocket monsters.

Cinemablend

Another Pokémon Presents teaser has dropped, this time with an image of Pikachu in front of a rather ominous DJ deck

Pikachu curiously stands in front of a DJ deck in the latest Pokémon Presents teaser.

TechRadar

Pokémon Presents 2025: How to Watch Showcase, Start Time, What to Expect

Pokémon Presents 2025 is coming this month after Nintendo shared a recent teaser featuring the iconic Pikachu.

Player One

Pokemon Black and White fans are back with the remake hopium as Pokemon posts a teaser ahead of its upcoming Presents stream: "The room is completely black and white"

Is it time to return to Unova?

GamesRadar

I just discovered the original Pokémon series and movies are free to watch — where to stream them now

I just discovered you can watch the original Pokémon show and movies for free on YouTube — and my inner child has never been happier.

Tom’s Guide

Best shows for 7 year olds to enjoy right now

Our handy guide highlights the best shows for 7 year olds to watch in 2024.

WhatToWatch

Gotta watch 'em all: The best Pokémon movies from your childhood are available for free on YouTube for a "limited time"

The Pokémon Movie Summer Watch Party is coming to YouTube for free

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Al Jazeera

No ‘Pikachu’: Why is Japan at war against unconventional, ‘glittery’ names?

The Japanese government has passed a new law that seeks to quell pop culture-inspired ‘kira kira’ names.

TechRadar

Google Gemini and Claude are competing on Twitch to be the first AI model to complete Pokémon Red, and as a massive Pokémon fan I’m hooked

I’m a massive Pokémon fan and now I’m obsessed with AI models like Gemini and Claude trying to complete Pokémon Red and Blue

The Conversation

Pikachu protesters, Studio Ghibli memes and the subversive power of cuteness

In Antalya, Turkey, in the early hours of March 27, 2025, Pikachu was spotted fleeing the police, making a getaway as fast as his short yellow legs could waddle.

The Conversation

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You wouldn’t usually associate Pikachu with protest.

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GamesRadar

Lego Pokemon revealed for 2026 after 'shocking' Pikachu tease

Lego Pikachu will be arriving in 2026

Evening Standard

Lego to release Pokémon sets featuring Pikachu in 2026

The partnership is poised to finally bring Pikachu and pals to brick form, allowing fans to build and display their favourite critters and trainers

Creative Bloq

The best anime characters to draw

From from Pikachu to Totoro anime characters are great fun to draw and can inspire.

International Business Times

Pokemon Is Back With A Hit New Gaming App

With over 60 million downloads and an estimated $180 million in revenue since late October, a new Pokemon mobile game app is enjoying worldwide success as the latest incarnation of the hit Nintendo-owned franchise.

TechRadar

I used Grok’s new free tier on X but I can’t show you the results because it could infringe Nintendo's copyright

I tried Grok's new free tier and I'm worried about what this means for the future of social media.

Total Film

Sonic 3 gets an action-packed new trailer featuring Keanu Reeves' Shadow with a gun and a spot-on Pikachu joke

A new trailer is here

The Independent UK

Pokemon voice actor responds to rumours that show ended because of cast tensions

Reported leaks suggested actors playing Ash Ketchum and Pikachu had ‘strained relations’

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