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Casey Jarmes

June, 2022
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About Casey Jarmes

Casey Jarmes is a writer and game developer from Iowa. He is the writer of "Double Elimination: The Machine" and the lead designer of the visual novel "Smoke and Mirrors".

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Every Pokémon Ability That Should Just Be Cut

The Pokémon series may cut some abilities soon. From broken abilities, to duplicate abilities, to abilities that do nothing, plenty could be cut.

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Zelda: Ocarina Of Time's Saddest Story Isn't Even In The Game

The Ocarina of Time manga by Akira Himekawa radically changed the characterization of the boss Volvagia and gives it a sad connection to Link.

Ulfric Stormcloak's violent past and tactics show that players should never side with him in Skyrim's Civil War.
Skyrim: Why No One Should Take Ulfric Stormcloak's Side In The Civil War

Ulfric Stormcloak from the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim retook the city of Markarth through indiscriminate slaughter of civilians.

BOTW: How Each Of The Four Champions Died
BOTW: How Each Of The Four Champions Died

Zelda: Breath of the Wild introduced four Champions, friends of Link who died in the battle against Calamity Ganon, but how did they ?

Pokémon's Mew was inspired by a hidden sprite in the arcade game Xevious.
The Arcade Game that Inspired Pokémon's Mew

Rumors of a hidden fighter jet in the arcade classic Xevious inspired the Mythical Pokémon Mew and saved the series in the process.

HeartGold and SoulSilver brought back Pokémon Yellow's best feature, but it wasn't permanent.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Brought Back Pokémon Yellow's Best Anime Feature

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver brought back a wonderful feature first seen in Pokémon Yellow, follower Pokémon that stay out of their Poké Ball.

Pokemon Scarlet Violet Gen 9 Cute Starter Sprigatito
Which Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Starter Is The Cutest

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's new starters - Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly - are all adorable. But which is the cutest, according to the fans?

Pokemon Red Blue Game Bicycles Bikes Kanto Region
What Pokémon Bicycle Prices Mean For Kanto's Economy

Pokémon has a varied and interesting economy, and nowhere is this more apparent than when trying to justify the price of Red and Blue's bicycle.

Why Pokémon trainers are only allowed to have six Pokémon on their team.
Why Pokémon Teams Have Six Roster Slots

Trainers in the Pokémon franchise can only carry six Pokémon at a time, a rule that is rarely broken, but it's unclear exactly why the limit is six.

Meowth likely has a coin on its forehead because of inspiration taken from traditional Japanese maneki-neko figurines.
Pokémon: Why Meowth Wears A Coin On Its Head

Meowth is one of the more recognizable Pokémon because of the coin adorning its forehead, a trait possibly inspired by traditional Japanese figurines.