Origin Mandatory – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 124
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Electric-type Boogaloo – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 123
Everybody may want to be a Master and everybody may want to show their skill, but they are not allContinue Reading
GoldenEye Age – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 118
Picture, if you will, a world of unending choice. A world wherein a person can soar through the air withContinue Reading
Divinity Repeating – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 117
Were limits to not exist in this realm we dub reality, there would be nothing to strive beyond, to shatterContinue Reading
Clothes Make the Saiyan – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 116
With an unexpectedly long hiatus behind them, Kane and Matt ruminate on the facets of the universe that have plaguedContinue Reading
Ultra Evolution – Pokemon Sun and Moon Sequels, Pokken Tournament DX Announced
Well that sure came out of nowhere, didn’t it? And I’m not just talking about the announcement itself, but theContinue Reading
Japanese Video Game of the Year Awards – 2016
It’s that time of year (give or take a few weeks) where we all take a second and ponder theContinue Reading
First Line Of Generation Two Pokemon Now Available In Pokemon GO
Niantic, the developers behind the once-explosive, Pokemon GO have always had plans to distribute Pokemon from the series’ second generationContinue Reading
Pokemon Sun and Moon – Review
In life, there is nothing sweeter than the sharing of experience. We as humans actively seek companionship from others asContinue Reading
Niantic Nerfs The Rattata And Pidgey Population With New Pokemon GO Update
As a man living in the suburbs of Sydney, it was the high rate of Rattata and Pidgey appearing inContinue Reading
New Pokemon Sun and Moon Trailer Officially Reveals Starter Final Evolutions
Overnight, the Pokemon Company International released a brand-new trailer for Game Freak’s upcoming Pokemon Sun and Moon that just soContinue Reading
Alola! Welcome to the Island – A Look at the Pokemon Sun & Moon Demo
Though the ever awaited release date of November 18th lies on the horizon still, this Halloween month has provided usContinue Reading
Pokemon Sun and Moon – International Trailer Reveals Even More Unseen Evolutions
It was only but a few days ago that the world was blessed with the much-anticipated monthly leaks of Japan’sContinue Reading
Pokemon Sun and Moon – CoroCoro Leaks Reveal Type:Null and Jangmo-o Evolutions
Type:Null is, arguably, the most intriguing Pokemon since Mewtwo, and that is perhaps because of their similar backstories. While MewtwoContinue Reading
Pokemon Sun and Moon – Middle Starter Evolutions Finally Revealed
This is a crucial time in any Pokemon Trainer’s life; it’s the period prior to a new Pokemon video gameContinue Reading
New Pokemon Sun and Moon Trailer Reveals Passimian and Oranguru
Game Freak have today released another trailer for their upcoming Pokemon Sun and Moon duo of games that, as wellContinue Reading
Beauty and the Ultra Beast – Pokemon Sun & Moon Trailer Details UB-02
Ultra Beasts; the new hotness that are taking the world of Pokemon by storm…maybe, I can’t corroborate that, but itContinue Reading
School’s In for Summer – Pokemon Sun & Moon Anime Reveals First Trailer
Throughout the wonderful world of Pokemon, there exists an institution thats influence spreads far and wide…within a single town inContinue Reading
Pokemon Company Reveals Youtube-Exclusive Anime Series “Pokemon Generations”
Three years ago, Pokemon Generations was seen for the very first time on Japanese television. Exploding in popularity, this shortContinue Reading
[UPDATE] Pokemon Sun and Moon – September CoroCoro Leaks Reveal Rockruff Evolutions
Of course! Here we have another batch of leaks straight from the unreleased pages of Japan’s own toy and videoContinue Reading
New Pokemon Sun and Moon Trailer Features A Vacational Professor Oak
As of late, the Pokemon-loving audience have been forced to digest quite a lot of Sun and Moon-centric information, especiallyContinue Reading
Plus Ultra Beasts! – Pokemon Sun and Moon Reveal Some Interesting New Characters
Since its reveal, Pokemon Sun and Moon have been doing some new things with the tried and true formula ofContinue Reading
Rattata Embraces The Dark Side in Pokemon Sun and Moon, Munchlax Rocks Up
The allure of the dark side was too great for Rattata in Alola to overcome after the introduction of theContinue Reading
Pokemon Sun and Moon – World Championship Trailer Reveals Crabrawler
Over in San Francisco, the Pokemon TCG World Championships have officially begun, and what better way to celebrate theContinue Reading
Pokemon Sun and Moon – New Trailer Introduces Audiences To Turtonator
Thinking back on it, Game Freak’s long-running series of Pokemon video games actually feature many turtle-based designs. We have the SquirtleContinue Reading
UPDATE: Full Trailer Released – Pokemon Sun and Moon – Leaked Trailer Screenshots Introduce Us To MORE Pokemon
Hah! I bet you think that CoroCoro scans are the only Pokemon-related leaks to populate the web pre-new game release!Continue Reading
August CoroCoro Leaks Reveal More Pokemon And Region Antagonists
While seeing actual brand-new Pokemon is what keeps the fandom in a constant state of excitement during this pre-release period,Continue Reading
Pokemon Sun and Moon – New Trailer Introduces Alternate Versions Of Classic Pokemon
Unlike what many have imagined, Nintendo and Game Freak’s upcoming Pokemon Sun and Moon video games will not just beContinue Reading
Pokemon Sun and Moon – Game Freak Introduces Six New Pokemon In Latest Trailer
This article’s title is, unfortunately, a small lie. There isn’t six new Pokemon because, well, technically there’s only four, but that’sContinue Reading
Pokemon Sun and Moon – CoroCoro Leaks Reveal Kiteruguma and Mimikkyu
We’re at a critical point in Pokemon Sun and Moon’s pre-release stage wherein which you have to consider that, despiteContinue Reading
A Poison Paradise – Salandit Revealed for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Poisoners prepare! That’s right Pokemon Trainers, another lovely little face has joined the slowly expanding roster of Sun and Moon.Continue Reading
The Magnificent Seven – New Pokemon Revealed In Japanese Sun And Moon Trailer
I feel as though I say this every single time I write an article regarding new Pokemon but; there’sContinue Reading
Check Out Kotobukiya’s New Trainer Red ARTFX J Pokemon Figure
Everybody seems to know who Ash Ketchum is, but all the true fans of Pokemon know who the true masterContinue Reading
Pokemon Sun and Moon E3 Trailer Reveals Pikipek, Yungoos, and Grubbin
Nintendo has hit the Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3) in a big way this year, as they have in previous years,Continue Reading
Pokemon Sun And Moon – CoroCoro Scans Reveal Nekkoala And Iwanko
Usually, waiting for a video game’s release is a hellish time for die-hard fans looking to get their hands onContinue Reading
Who’re Those Pokemon? – Pokemon Sun and Moon Legendaries Detailed
Put your gloves up and get that footwork flowin’ party people because it’s time for round two in the GenerationContinue Reading
Dawn of a New Era – Pokemon Sun and Moon Starters Revealed
It’s the night of Nintendo Direct, you’re sitting in front of your computer screen, twiddling your thumbs until that fatefulContinue Reading
Legendary, Sony, And Warner Bros. In Bidding War Over Pokemon Live-Action Film Rights
You’re a fan of Pokemon, right? Of course! We all are, this much is true. Because of this, we’re notContinue Reading
A Look Into The Strange World Of Japanese Beetle Fighting
Japan is a country known, above all else, for it’s incredible eccentricity. Most people you talk to about Japan will instinctivelyContinue Reading
Pokken Tournament – Review
Pokemon Stadium on the Nintendo 64 was an awesome concept back in the day, given that the main games wereContinue Reading
Pokemon meets Blood Blockade Battlefront in epic fan mash-up video
Fans of Pokemon and fans of Blood Blockade Battlefront at first seem to be a different breed but toContinue Reading
The Pokemon Center Japan’s 20th Anniversary Merchandise Is Rocking An Old-School Vibe
Twenty years, huh? Twenty long years filled with nothing but critical success, franchise-expanding opportunities, and financial gain the likes ofContinue Reading
Pokemon Sun and Moon to do away with EV and IV training?
Good news for the casual trainers and bad news for the hardcore trainers, Pokemon Sun and Moon looks to beContinue Reading
CONFIRMED: Pokemon Sun And Moon – Could They Be The Names Of The Next Generation?
2016 marks the year of Pokemon’s 20th anniversary, and like any landmark event…it’s to be celebrated in some bigContinue Reading
Mythical Machinations – Pokemon #722 Revealed
What, you thought they were done? I laugh sarcastically at thee. Pokemon is a powerhouse, one that has not slowedContinue Reading
Light Up the Fight – Chandelure Showcases It’s Pokken Tournament Credentials
Pokken Tournament is an interesting concept, an interesting, divisive concept that has certainly left a mark on the Pokemon fandom.Continue Reading
Detective Pikachu is the Private Eye in Demand
No one cares about the next Pokemon game or any of the recent spin-offs right now, as all they wantContinue Reading
Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow Headed to eShop, Can You Feel The Nostalgia?
Almost 20 years on from the first time we were introduced to the wonderful world of Pokemon and in manyContinue Reading
From Z to Z – Pokemon Adds Some New Formes to its Numbers
What is it that Pokemon fans love and/or hate the most? What issue is it that divides the fandom intoContinue Reading
Imagination And Reality Combine Thanks To Nintendo’s Pokemon GO
Fans of Nintendo’s monster-raising franchise Pokemon have always dreamed of a reality wherein which they could capture and train theirContinue Reading
Pokemon’s Misty: The Tomboy Mermaid Classic Gym Leader Figure Now Up For Pre-Order
It was a while ago but I feel as though you’d all still remember: Bandai, in conjunction with Game FreakContinue Reading
Pokken Tournament Will Be Coming To A Dave & Busters Near You
Australia is a wonderful country, but it’s not a country that features establishments like Dave & Busters wherein which anContinue Reading
A Brand-New Pokemon Has Finally Been Revealed But Not In The Way You Think
Not too long ago, we here at SnapThirty brought you news of a mysterious new Pokemon teased in someContinue Reading
Have The CoroCoro Leaks Revealed A Brand-New Pokemon?
You may not have already known this but the world will eventually see the release of a THIRD Pokemon XYContinue Reading
Second Classic Pokemon Gym Leader Figure Announced – Misty: The Tomboy Mermaid
Chances are, if you’re a fan of Japanese pop culture in this day and age…you were a fan of PokemonContinue Reading
Mysteries Revealed…Somewhat – Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon Trailer Released
Having been first announced not too long ago, the Pokemon Company Youtube channel has provided us with a better look atContinue Reading
A Mystery No More – First Promotional Trailer Released For Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
There was another Nintendo Direct Presentation over the weekend, and you know what that means don’t you? Yep! More awesomeContinue Reading
More Mystery, More Dungeons – Nintendo Announces Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon For The 3DS
Work sucks right? Yeah, it totally does. Imagine, if you can; you’re a standard human being making his or herContinue Reading
Ikebukuro, Pokemon Center, J-World Tokyo and Shibuya Travelogue
SnapThirty’s Luke Halliday recorded his journey over a span of two weeks time as he traveled from East to WestContinue Reading
Super Smash Bros. For Wii U and 3DS – Mewtwo To Be Released This April
I can guarantee every single time “Super Smash Bros.” is brought up, either around your friends or around strangers thatContinue Reading
Quick Thoughts on Nintendo Anime Channel
So the other day Frank drugged and dragged me into the game store just to buy Monster Hunter 4 UltimateContinue Reading
Guy ‘Catches ‘Em All’ On Pokemon Blue Faster Than Anyone Ever, Gets World Record, Kinda Cheated Though
2 hours and 20 minutes is all it took for speedrunner Shenanigans Smash to catch em all on Pokemon Blue.Continue Reading
Three Idiots Play: Pokemon Blue
Over fifty Video Games. Six generations. Seven consoles. Eighteen Anime seasons. Seventeen movies. Countless Figurines. Trading Cards. Clothing Items. Stickers.Continue Reading
Graphic Designer Gives Pokemon a Corporate Edge
Are you one of the countless Pokemon fans who have been around since the early days? The ones who areContinue Reading
Pokken Tournament Live Stream Video Released
When was the last time anyone heard anything new about the upcoming “Pokemon” fighting title “Pokken Tournament”? It’s been agesContinue Reading
The Legendary Pokemon Hoopa Finally Gets An Official Western Reveal
Now we all know that my fellow writer Luke Halliday absolutely hates Hoopa. What I want you all to knowContinue Reading
New Pokemon Movie to Star Legendary Pokemon ‘Hoopa’, The Term ‘Legendary’ Officially Loses All Meaning
What is that? I mean seriously is that some kind of genie or is it just a Haunter in drag?Continue Reading
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Review
It has been 12 years since Pokemon fans first got to journey throughout the world of Hoenn, but now playersContinue Reading
A Shiny Pokemon Appears! What Happens Next Will Shock You
Not everyone can be an elite ace Pokemon trainer like me. Such was the harsh reality that one youtuber byContinue Reading
Pokemon the Movie XY 2015 Promises a Clash of the Primals and…Hoopa?
Welcome once again to the theatrical world of Pokemon and prepare to bear witness to yet another Legendary conflict. It’sContinue Reading
Fan Begins Making “Pokemon” Game Specifically For Use With The Oculus Rift
This truly is the future, people. While not an official Nintendo production, that doesn’t make this little video any lessContinue Reading
Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Offer Shiny Beldum
Do you like shiny Pokemon but have terrible luck? Then has the Pokemon Company got a Mystery Gift for you.Continue Reading
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Feature One Of The Greatest Video Game Openings Of All Time
Now every gamer, apart from those living in Europe, SHOULD have their hands on the new “Pokemon” video game remakesContinue Reading
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire – Deoxys Returns Alongside Something Called The “Delta Episode”
Be honest, reader, have you ever wanted to jump onto the back of a Rayquaza and shoot of into spaceContinue Reading
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire – Japanese Overview Trailer Released
Oh, reader! Do you know how close we our to getting our hands on the ‘Pokemon Omega Ruby and AlphaContinue Reading
Junji Ito Takes On The Pokemon World For Halloween
Pokemon is a franchise marketed at young boys and girls but enjoyed by an older crowd. Most aspects of PokemonContinue Reading
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire – Mega Latios, Latias, Steelix and Glalie Revealed
Whew. That’s a whole bunch of Mega faces to add to the list. Unfortunately for the sake of surprise, certainContinue Reading
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire – Mega Beedrill and Pidgeot Revealed
Two more generation one Pokemon have been revealed to be able to Mega evolve in the latest issue of Japan’sContinue Reading
Pokemon: Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire – Mega Rayquaza Confirmed
Let’s be honest, reader: Mega Rayquaza being a ‘thing’ comes as no surprise, seeing as Primal Groudon and Primal KyogreContinue Reading
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire – Mega Gallade, Sharpedo and Camerupt Revealed
Here we have it: Another batch of Mega Evolution reveals straight from the wonderful land of Japan! The scans fromContinue Reading
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sappphire – Japanese Overview Trailer Released
The name pretty much says it all, people. Nintendo have, just today, released a brand-new trailer for the upcoming ‘Pokemon’Continue Reading
Yammering About Yokai – The Tengu And Its Pop Culture Influences
In my opinion, there’s nothing more influential to Japanese Pop Culture than that of the country’s rich, folkloric past. WhileContinue Reading
“Pokken Tournament” Said To Feature More Than Just Fighting-Types
The latest ‘Pokemon’ spinoff video game title was just announced by The Pokemon Company and it is called ‘Pokken Tournament’.Continue Reading
New Pokemon Video Game ‘Pokken Tournament’ Announced
BOOM! Here it is! The Pokemon Company promised us all something ‘shocking’ and that particular something happens to be aContinue Reading
Mega Slowbro Confirmed For ‘Omega Ruby’ and ‘Alpha Sapphire’ Through Official Video
This makes two! If you’ve been following recent ‘Pokemon’ news you’d probably be aware that two new Mega Evolutions setContinue Reading
Mega Audino Confirmed For ‘Omega Ruby’ and ‘Alpha Sapphire’ Through Official Video
Here it is! Mega Audino! It was only a couple days ago that something magical happened, something that all ‘Pokemon’Continue Reading
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire – Korean Site Accidentally Reveals Mega Slowbro/Mega Audino
Oh, man! There’s nothing sweeter than an information leak from an upcoming game, especially when that game happens to beContinue Reading
Mega Salamence, Altaria and Lopunny Revealed For Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Just when you start craving more, Nintendo delivers you exactly what it is you want! That’s why they’re royalty inContinue Reading
Heracross And Pinsir Are The Stars Of The Latest “Pokemon X and Y” Distribution Event
Nintendo have come out over the weekend and released a bunch of information regarding their very next ‘Pokemon’ Wi-Fi distributionContinue Reading
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trailer Shows Gym Leaders, Pika-Cosplay and New Mega
Is everyone still excited for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire? I know I am. Should you be amongst those whoContinue Reading
Making Up For Lost Time – Frank Plays The “Pokemon Trading Card Game” (3DS)
Reader, I don’t know about you but my friends and I used to be Pokemon card masters. We neverContinue Reading
Pokemon Trading Card Game Now Available On The European Nintendo eShop
Time to dust off my Nintendo 3DS and get back into the swing of handheld gaming because Nintendo has todayContinue Reading
Mega Metagross Reveiled For Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Let me be honest; we all knew this was coming, what we didn’t know was when it’d be coming. NewContinue Reading
Secret Bases Make A Return In Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
You know, reader, sometimes when I get into a fight with someone I love I just want to runContinue Reading
Pokemon Tackles the Classics on Orchestral Tour
No you didn’t hear wrong Pokefans, the beloved franchise has recently revealed that a musical tour is just around theContinue Reading
SCANDAL’s new single rocks, limited edition to feature Pokemon theme
J-Pop/Rock girl group SCANDAL have released the PV for their upcoming single Yoake no Ryuseigun. The song naturally rocks theContinue Reading