the pokemon that was literally created after a real person for fun.
back in 1996, while game freak was preparing the original pokemon red and green, a developer named koji nishino was in charge of overseeing map design and spawn rates. he was so obsessed with his work that he was living in his office.
he was a nice and polite guy with a big appetite, famous around the team for eating pretty much anything. but his coworkers started when noticing his daily routine: nishino would raid the office fridge and straight up eat food that had gone completely bad, without ever getting sick.
they started calling him “kabigon”, japanese slang basically meaning “mold” or “mold monster” because he had an iron stomach that could handle leftovers from days without affecting him.
then art director ken sugimori took the joke to the next level and turned nishino into a pokemon. he modeled the design after nishino large build and sleepy eyes, and even kept the nickname “kabigon” as the official japanese name. the english name? snorlax.
one of the most wholesome and funniest developer easter eggs in franchise. thank you koji nishino and ken sugimori.
A Stanford study found that people who played Pokémon heavily as kids developed a small region of the brain that responds specifically to Pokémon characters.
Researchers scanned adults who grew up playing on Game Boy and showed them images of Pokémon like Pikachu and Bulbasaur.
Their brains lit up in the same exact spot, a consistent area in the visual cortex tied to recognizing specific categories of objects.
The reason comes down to childhood. When you’re young, your brain is more flexible, and spending hours memorizing hundreds of similar-looking Pokémon essentially trained it to carve out space just for them.
(via @Stanford)
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From the mind of Zach Cregger, director of Weapons and Barbarian. Watch the new teaser trailer for Resident Evil. Filmed for IMAX – in theatres 9.18.
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Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion who became an iconic action star and led the hit series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died. He was 86.
Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii on Thursday, and his family posted a statement saying he had died Friday morning:
It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.
To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family.
He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.
While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were blessed to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it. To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends.
We know many of you had heard about his recent hospitalization, and we are truly grateful for the prayers and support you sent his way.
As we grieve this loss, we kindly ask for privacy for our family during this time.
Thank you for loving him with us.
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