Pikachu

Screenshot: The Pokémon Company / KotakuThis article originally appeared on Kotaku.Every Pokémon fan has dreamt of riding one of the series’ monsters instead of using more mundane methods of transportation. Cars, trains, boats, and planes are just not as cool as riding a Pokémon friend to get where you need to go. Well, Toyota has made at least one rideable Pokémon a reality, but it’s unlikely any of us will get to ride this real-life version of Pokémon Violet mascot Miraidon.Lamar Johnson Loves Beyblades and PokemonThe…

Lego isn't the only game in town when it comes to constructive building block toys, and for something a little different, this fully mechanized Pikachu building set from Mega Bloks is an energetic set that'll put a smile on the face of any Pokemon fan. Compared to Lego, the Mega Bloks set has a more organic design to it--even if Pikachu looks like a missing Transformer from Beast Wars--and isn't nearly as blocky. Normally $97, this officially licensed toy set from Nintendo is on sale for only $38 at…

Image: NetflixPokémon fans of all ages will delight in the island vacation vibes of Pokémon Concierge and wish it was a real place after binge-watching the series on Netflix. The stop-motion animated show is a gem that makes the world of Pokémon feel even more magical with funny and heartfelt mini-stories. The colors and textures in the character design make the artistry a sight to behold—and also explain why there are only four episodes clocking in at 19 minutes each, since stop-motion takes pretty long to shoot.Lamar…

Pikachu plushes come in many shapes and sizes, including one that's nearly as big as a toddler. This 24-inch tall Pikachu plush typically retails for $55, but it's only $25 right now at Walmart for Black Friday. If you (or someone else) would love an extra large electric mouse, then get it now while it's selling for less than half the original price.You can buy the same Pikachu plush at other retailers, but the $25 price is only available at Walmart. Even then, it's not guaranteed that the deal will last…

One of the more forgotten entries in the monster-catching franchise is also the most unique. Detective Pikachu was originally a 3DS game (and a feature film) that cast Pikachu as a smooth-talking (that’s right, he talks!) detective that teams up with a kid named Tim Goodman to solve various mysteries. Rather than play like an RPG, this entry was more of an adventure game, focusing on story and, naturally, solving mysteries. After the success of the game and film, it was only a matter of time before a sequel was…

Everyone's favorite crime-solving Pokemon is back, as later this year, Detective Pikachu Returns will hit shelves. Once again, the wise-cracking Pokemon and his human partner Tim Goodman are tasked with solving cases in Ryme City, and this time, they'll be able to recruit several other Pokemon to help them out. Preorders are now live at major retailers ahead of its October 6 launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch.…

A hardboiled PokeDetective story The mystery-solving, coffee-drinking Detective Pikachu is back on the case. Detective Pikachu Returns is set to arrive later this year on October 6, 2023. Revealed at today’s Nintendo Direct, Detective Pikachu Returns looks to be a follow-up to the original game. Not much is obvious about the plot or direction of the game, other than Tim and his partner returning to solve some mysteries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAFr2iTy2sg We’re set to learn more about these mysteries later…

Image via The Pokémon Company A recent Nintendo Direct presentation revealed that Switch players can look forward to a Detective Pikachu sequel this October, titled Detective Pikachu Returns. For those who didn’t play the first game, this version of Pikachu isn’t the typical adaptation boasting the iconic mousey voice made famous by Ikue Ōtani. Detective Pikachu features a more talkative version of the character, who was voiced by Kaiji Tang the first time around. But you may be wondering who will voice him in…

A new Detective Pikachu game is on its way later this year, titled Detective Pikachu Returns. The long-awaited sequel will debut on Nintendo Switch on October 6, 2023, and sees Tim Goodman return as the human sidekick to the world’s greatest detective, Detective Pikachu. This new adventure will follow in the footsteps of the original Detective Pikachu and sees the dynamic duo work together with pokémon to solve the city’s mysteries, whatever they might be. “Something tells me this is just the beginning,” says the…

Detective Pikachu Returns, the sequel to 2016 Pokémon spinoff Detective Pikachu, is coming on October 21. Nintendo announced the sequel during its June 21 Nintendo Direct Showcase, which also included deep dives on other games like Pikmin 4. The Detective Pikachu Returns trailer showcases Ryme City, its inhabitants, and more of signature banter between the two main characters. It starts with a peaceful compilation of the people living in harmony with their Pokémon, playing with them in the park or coexisting in…