Nature

Pokémon turns 30 — how the fictional pocket monsters shaped science

The Japanese media sensation has inspired generations of researchers in fields as diverse as evolution, biodiversity and research integrity.
MIT Technology Review

Just pull a string to turn these tile patterns into useful 3D structures

Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools.

On Pokémon's 30th anniversary, game devs reflect on the series' impact on their life and work

Game developers from studios large and small share their favorite Pokémon memories — and how the series shapes the work they do every day ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Nintendo Released Its First ‘Pokémon’ Games 30 Years Ago. Here’s How the Beloved Catchable ‘Pocket Monsters’ Became the World’s Biggest Media Franchise

The phenomenon—with its video games, trading cards, shows, movies and merchandise—has generated billions in revenue ...

Behind The Rubberhose Curtain of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire – IGN First

An inside look at the very unique visual style of the upcoming black-and-white, 1930's-style rubberhose-animated first-person shooter Mouse: P.I. for Hire with two of the lead developers, including ...
Joy of Android

GitHub Games and the Open Approach to Game Development

GitHub games are open-source projects for testing gameplay ideas, sharing code, and collaborating publicly outside ...

"We had no idea this would be such a phenomenon": As Pokemon Red and Blue turn 30, here's how Game Freak created one of the most important RPGs of all time

Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Issues delivered straight to your door or device 30 Years of Pokemon | The making of Pokemon Red & Blue charts the creation of a Game Boy classic ...