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Pocket World, once known as Pokémon World until the end of 2011, is an unofficial, UK-based, monthly magazine that gives out information about new games, including upcoming Pokémon ones as well as occasional articles on the Pokémon anime and the Pokémon movies among other topics. It also has sections showing debates from certain forums over different subjects sometimes dealing with Pokémon. In addition, there are sections for fanart, letters asking questions about subjects including the Pokémon games, pullout posters sometimes of Pokémon and characters, and fan-fiction.
There was a "Pokémon challenge" section in which people with a Pokémon game can battle a Pokémon World employee over Wi-Fi with the results printed in the magazine the following month.
As of June 2012 there are 130 issues, as well as various mooks containing collections of puzzles or Pokédex information previously published. The magazine is currently priced at £3.99.
Issues of the magazine often include free gifts, for example calendars, sweets and stationery sets.
Much of the magazine's information comes from Serebii.net, due to an agreement with the webmaster. There has been criticism of the magazine from some fans due to inaccurate or outdated information.
Pocket World magazine is published by Imagine Publishing.
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Pocket (Pokémon) World magazine
Pocket World is a four-weekly magazine published by Imagine Publishing in the UK. It features content related to the Pokémon video games, trading cards, TV shows and movies, as well as news on other monster toy brands like Skylanders, Moshi Monsters, Trash Pack, Yu-Gi-Oh! and LEGO.
It was first published in 2000 and changed its name from Pokémon World at the start of 2011 and is currently priced at £4.99. It is known for its range of brands covered and the number of free gifts, such as sweets, games, trading cards and cheat books.
It has a relationship with the owner of Serebii.net who sometimes writes Pokémon game tips and hints for the magazine.
Regular sections of the magazine include: Tips Towers- Hints, tips and cheats on a range of games. Close Up- an in-depth look at a particular Pokémon. Gameplay Diary- Review of the writers' progress through the latest Pokémon game. Ask Professor Yew- readers' questions about various games answered. Gallery, Chatter and Design A Monster- reader photos, letters and drawings. Trading Cards- all the latest trading card news. Puzzle Park- Fun puzzles and brain teasers. Make And Do- Fun things for kids to make, bake or design.
The magazine also regularly previews and looks at the newest games on the market, using their Excite-O-Meter to show how excited they are about the game.
As of February 2014 they have begun a regular 'Pokémon League of the Month' feature, which showcases the best Pokémon League in the country, along with pictures from that league. They also often run Pokémon features, such as Top Ten Kalos Pokémon or Six Reasons Why I Love Snivy, as well as extended tips sections for major Pokémon games like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity or Pokémon X & Y.
Their front covers usually feature Pikachu alongside smaller images of the other features in the magazine.
Their website is updated daily with breaking news about Pokémon and their other key brands