Tag Archive | "Pokemon"

DNA Pokémon Deoxys Finally Available for DS Systems and TCG


The Mythical DNA Pokémon Deoxys is now available through a special distribution event via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service. TCG players will also be able to acquire the Deoxys-EX card through the new Pokémon TCG: Black & White-Plasma Freeze expansion. For DS systems, two strains of the powerful Deoxys character will be available for Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2. Players will finally be able to add Deoxys to their Pokédex. Read the full story

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New Pokémon Teased for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y


It has been quite sometime since any new information about Pokémon X and Pokémon Y has been released, with the last bit of information being about Sylveon, which is the newest evolution of Eevee. Now I’m a huge Pokémon fan and really can’t wait to dig into both Pokémon X and Pokémon Y later this year. Who wouldn’t be looking forward to the titles? Well more announcements landed at our feet. What is it you ask? Read the full story

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Win Collectible Pokémon Prizes from Marooners’ Rock


I know many of you looking at this page grew up with the Pokémon franchise. Let’s face it some of us owned the video games, trading cards, maybe a plush Pikachu, a PokéDex, and even toy Pokéballs. Personally I may have owned most of that in my past and still have some of it lying around. If you’re a Pokémon fan like I am or looking for some collectible items you’ll want to keep on reading. Why? You’re soon to find out!

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Pikachu 3DS XL Coming to North America March 24th


Who hasn’t played a Pokemon game while growing up? I can look in my room right now and see Pokemon Blue, Red, Yellow, Ruby, Crystal, Black, and White. That’s quite a collection I have and a lot of time put into the games to have every Pokemon in  each. Anyways, this isn’t about me play Pokemon it’s about the now announced Pikachu Edition 3DS XL coming to us on March 24th for $199.99. Read the full story

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Pokémon ‘Winds Up’ for its 3DS Debut


North America can expect to see its first full-fledged Pokémon 3DS title in the form of Pokémon Rumble Blast! which is set to launch in North America on Oct 24 according to Nintendo. Pokémon Rumble Blast! is the sequel to WiiWare title Pokémon Rumble, and offers a couple of upgrades to its predecessor including an up-to-date Pokémon roster and some multiplayer features that make use of the 3DS wireless capabilities. Read the full story

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E3 2011: Microsoft Trying to Keep Mascot Alive with Halo 4?


Microsoft announced “Halo 4″ at their press conference June 6 at E3, nearly nine months after “Halo: Reach” launched on the 360. The minute-and-a-half trailer left more questions than answers themselves. Among those questions one in particular begs to be asked: is Microsoft trying to salvage their first real mascot from the figurative grave?

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No Pokemon RPG on the Wii


Junichi Masuda, co-founder of Game Freak and director of Pokemon Black & White talked with IGN recently about the new Pokemon game coming out for the Wii. Are you excited about that game? Are you thinking that maybe, with the Wii being an online console and all, we could get a fully fleshed out, gotta catch ‘em all RPG on the most profitable console out right now? Well you are wrong. That is not happening. Sad face time. Read the full story

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Interview: Rachel Quirico, WCG Ultimate Gamer Season 2 Contestant


Recently we were given the opportunity to interview Rachel Quirico. Some of you might be wondering who she is and why we are doing an interview with her, but the answer is simple: watch the current season of WCG Ultimate Gamer, and you’ll see her gaming it up. Better known as her gamertag, Seltzer, Rachel is one of the few girls in the house who’s up against some hardcore guy gamers, in the quest of being the Ultimate Gamer.

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Review: Monster Rancher (DS)


The days of reading disks and making monsters are long gone. Now, you scribble and shout! Breeding monsters the maniac way, only on the Nintendo DS!

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About Marooners’ Rock

Everyone grows up; this is how the world works. Just because we grow decrepit and old, however, does not mean we have to forsake the things that make us happy, childish though they may seem. This is the core concept of Marooners’ Rock; we geek out on the things of our past, present, and future. Society and cultural norms be damned!

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