Pokemon | With A Terrible Fate

Pokémon Rose Episode 5: “A New Beginning”

A reflection on how Pokémon Gold and Silver presented a radical model for the "Pokémon sequel" at the height of Pokémania.

By Dan Hughes, 6 months ago April 3, 2023

A reflection on the role that the Pokémon anime had in cultivating a generation of gamers, on the occasion of Ash's final episode.

By Dan Hughes, 6 months ago March 27, 2023

Dissecting the subtle ways in which Mewtwo set the Pokémon postgame standard for over 20 years.

By Dan Hughes, 6 months ago March 20, 2023

How Pokémon's rivalry mechanics have empowered players and trainers through the years.

By Dan Hughes, 7 months ago March 13, 2023

A study of Pokémon's party-building mechanics.

By Dan Hughes, 7 months ago March 6, 2023

Announcing a new audio series studying the artistic and nostalgic value of the Pokémon series from Red and Blue through Scarlet and Violet.

By Dan Hughes, 7 months ago February 27, 2023

When it comes to EarthBound, cops and punks aren’t Ness’s greatest enemies: it’s Nothingness.

By Max Gorynski, 6 years ago February 13, 2018

We ask the With a Terrible Fate analysts: what game first inspired you to analyze video-game storytelling?

By Aaron Suduiko, 6 years ago October 14, 2017

Pokémon Red gave birth to a legendary game franchise. Has it earned a spot in the pantheon of game storytelling?

By Dan Hughes, 6 years ago October 2, 2017

The heroic stories of Pokémon aren't as virtuous as you think.

By Skylar Cohen, 6 years ago August 17, 2017