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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 | |||