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'''''Pocket World''''', originally launched as '''''Pokémon World''''', was a monthly magazine published | [[File:Pokemon World Magazine UK Issue3.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Cover of Issue 3 (2001)]] | ||
'''''Pocket World''''', originally launched as '''''Pokémon World''''', was a monthly magazine published in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}. It featured content related to the ''[[Pokémon]]'' video games, trading cards, TV shows and movies, as well as news on other monster toy brands like ''Digimon'', ''Monster Rancher'',''Skylanders'', ''Moshi Monsters'', the ''Trash Pack'', ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' and LEGO. | |||
It was first published in 2000. It changed its name from ''Pokémon World'' to ''Pocket World'' at the start of 2011 | It was first published in 2000 by {{wp|Paragon Publishing}}, retailing at £2.50 per issue. It changed its name from ''Pokémon World'' to ''Pocket World'' at the start of 2011, at which point it was priced at £4.99 and published by {{wp|Imagine Publishing}}. It was known for its range of brands covered and the number of free gifts, such as sweets, games, trading cards and cheat books. | ||
It had a relationship with the owner of [[Serebii.net]] who sometimes wrote Pokémon game tips and hints for the magazine. | It had a relationship with the owner of [[Serebii.net]] who sometimes wrote Pokémon game tips and hints for the magazine. | ||
Issue 174, which came out in 2015, was its final issue. | Issue 174, which came out in 2015, was its final issue. | ||
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==Content== | |||
[[File:Pokemon World A-Z Cheat Book 2001.jpg|thumb|right|150px|An example of a cheat book provided with early editions of the magazine]] | |||
The magazine also regularly previewed and looked at the newest games on the market. | The magazine also regularly previewed and looked at the newest games on the market. | ||
As of February 2014 they had begun a regular "Pokémon League of the Month" feature, which showcased the best [[Pokémon League]] in the country, along with pictures from that league. They also often ran Pokémon features, such as "Top Ten [[Kalos]] Pokémon" or "Six Reasons Why I Love {{p|Snivy}}", as well as extended tips sections for major Pokémon games like [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]] or [[Pokémon X and Y]]. | As of February 2014 they had begun a regular "Pokémon League of the Month" feature, which showcased the best [[Pokémon League]] in the country, along with pictures from that league. They also often ran Pokémon features, such as "Top Ten [[Kalos]] Pokémon" or "Six Reasons Why I Love {{p|Snivy}}", as well as extended tips sections for major Pokémon games like [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]] or [[Pokémon X and Y]]. | ||
Their front covers usually featured {{p|Pikachu}} alongside smaller images of the other features in the magazine. | Their front covers usually featured popular characters such as {{p|Pikachu}}, alongside smaller images of the other features in the magazine. | ||
Their website was updated daily with news about Pokémon and their other key brands. | Their website was updated daily with news about Pokémon and their other key brands. | ||
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* Puzzle Park: Fun puzzles and brain teasers. | * Puzzle Park: Fun puzzles and brain teasers. | ||
* Make And Do: Fun things for kids to make, bake or design. | * Make And Do: Fun things for kids to make, bake or design. | ||
* Posters: The middle pages of the magazine often had pull-out posters featuring Pokémon or other popular brands. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||