LB Beistad is a writer and musician based in Nashville, TN. Her love of gaming began with her cousin introducing her to Banjo Kazooie and Jak and Daxter. It was love at first play. Since then, she has ...

The Pokémon franchise is known for its colorful collection of titular monsters, but what often gets overlooked is the human cast. Even though the games aren't known for their stories, the writing has ...

In a medium that still struggles to give women the spotlight, Pokémonis a JRPG franchise that understands how to appeal to all kinds. Pikachu was chosen as the anime's first mascot because it appealed ...