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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.

Al Jazeera

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

TechRadar

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.

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You wouldn’t usually associate Pikachu with protest.

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Lego Pokemon revealed for 2026 after 'shocking' Pikachu tease

Lego Pikachu will be arriving in 2026

GamesRadar

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

Evening Standard

The best anime characters to draw

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

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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.

International Business Times

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.

TechRadar

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

Total Film

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’

The Independent UK

Get your detective caps on: Pokemon is teasing some sort of mystery Detective Pikachu announcement

Could it be a new game, movie, or something else entirely?

GamesRadar

30 Pokémon Memes That Will Make You Laugh Harder Than Pikachu’s Thunderbolt

Dive into 30 Pokémon memes that will have you laughing harder than Pikachu's Thunderbolt! Discover funny fan ideas from across generations of the franchise. The post 30 Pokémon Memes That Will Make You Laugh Harder Than Pikachu’s Thunderbolt first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda

Smartwatches would be the perfect place to revive this '90s gaming fad

As a child of the 90s, I raised a Tamagotchi and wore a Pikachu pedometer that made the critter happy the more I walked. Decades later, this concept should have a renaissance on smartwatches, with virtual pets standing in for your personal fitness goals.

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Entitled Mother Gets Schooled On Parenting After Telling A Stranger To Handle Her Children

The entitled mom told OP's mother to handle the kids herself if they're so bothersome and then pulled a surprised Pikachu face when she complied. The post Entitled Mother Gets Schooled On Parenting After Telling A Stranger To Handle Her Children first appeared on Bored Panda.

Total Film

Having moved on after 26 years, Ash and Pikachu could one day make their way back to the Pokemon anime: "Anything is possible"

The door isn't completely closed

PC Gamer

Palworld is 2024's first breakout hit. Why is it so popular?

2024's first viral hit has been building for years: also Pokémon.

PC Gamer

World's biggest mod site says no to Palworld Pokémon mods after taking one look at Nintendo's record of 'mercilessly submitting legal challenges'

You won't find a Pikachu pal on Nexus Mods.

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Palworld already has a Pokémon mod that lets you send beloved mascot Pikachu to the mines

Tempting fate.

The Guardian - UK

Pokémon pandemonium: did the Van Gogh Museum play its cards right?

A limited-edition ‘Pikachu With Grey Felt Hat’ trading card drew in a new, younger audience to the Amsterdam gallery but caused mayhem

Inverse

25 Years Ago, Nintendo Made a Terrible Pokémon Game That Was Ahead of Its Time

Pikachu isn't a very good listener in this forgotten Pokémon spinoff game, but was 'Hey You, Pikachu!" a bad video game or a brilliant idea released too soon.

Fortune

Van Gogh Museum rips collectors profiteering off Pokémon promotion, shuts program on opening day

“A small group of individuals has created an undesirable situation that has led us to take the difficult decision to remove the ‘Pikachu With Grey Felt Hat’ promo card.”

Inverse

'Detective Pikachu Returns' Release Date, Launch Time, File Size, and Pre-Load

'Detective Pikachu Returns' brings the mystery-solving duo back for more hijinks. Here's everything you need to know about the launch time, file size, and more.

GamesRadar

Everything announced at the Pokemon Presents August showcase

Scarlet and Violet DLC, Detective Pikachu Returns, new animated shows, and more

TechRadar

New Detective Pikachu trailer reveals October release date

The second installment in the series Detective Pikachu Returns finally has a release date announced along with extra details.

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