Tag: Pokémon

About 2 years ago Google interviewed one of the Senior Engineering Managers from Pokémon GO (the link to the video is at the end), where they discussed how they scale their infrastructure to handle millions of players’ requests. And above picture illustrates the high-level architecture ...

For most people, the World of Pokémon inspires happiness and nostalgia. There are a dizzying number of characters to learn about and enjoy. It is a prominent part of Japanese culture. Most people who are aware of Pokémon will automatically know about Pikachu. However, there are more th...

Ever since its release in 1996, Pokémon has amassed a large queer following and there has been much discussion over possible queer Pokémon. I have set out to compile a list of my top 10 queer icons in the Pokémon universe. Disclaimer: This list is based on certain stereo...

Pokémon Diamond was my first Pokémon game. No idea how to save, giving every Pokémon monotyped moves, I learnt the hard way through the mountainous region to a stale mate against Cynthia. By the end of the battle, despite my Empoleon’s struggles against her Milotic through...

Pokémon is the highest-grossing franchise. Its appealing and colorful universe has captivated children, teenagers, and adults alike since the middle 90s. Many have fantasized about a real Pokémon world ever since. Needless to say, such a place would be wonderful, and there are mo...

Kadabra is one of the original 151 Pokémon from the popular franchise. It is the evolution of Abra and the pre-evolution of Alakazam. Despite this, it hasn’t been printed in the popular Trading Card Game (TCG) for about 21 years. Why? In the early 2000s, Uri Geller, an Israeli-Bri...

For parents with kids that are Pokémon fans, visiting the Pokémon Cafe is something on your Tokyo must-do list. There is a Pikachu performance as part of your meal, and you can purchase exclusive merchandises in the cafe. Due to its extreme popularity, it’s often fully booked,...

Pokemon is a global phenomenon that has captivated players of all ages for decades. What many people may not realize is that these popular games also have a significant impact on raising awareness about environmental conservation. In this article, we will explore how Pokemon games address environmen...