Pikachu: The Perfect Mascot -- Peak Design

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Designing For is a series which looks at a concept in gaming, and analyzes a theme central to that concept's design. In this episode, we dive into one of the most successful characters ever created - Pikachu - and see what the electric mouse brings to the table as a mascot, delving into his thematic resonance and gameplay identity to determine if he is the perfect mascot.

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Director/Writer/Voice Over/Footage: Tommy Eyler/Pyrrhickong (  / pyrrhickong  )

Video Editing/Additional Direction/Script Editing: AuthorMan (   / authorman  )

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Also check out our episode on another Gen 1 all-star who benefits their game, Dugtrio:    • Pokémon Red & Blue's Dugtrio -- Desig...  

Or our episode on a Mega Man character who brings out the best in his own series, Napalm Man:    • Napalm Man: Mega Man's Best AND Worst...  

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Footage/Images Used:

Sherlock Holmes and the Hounds of Baskerville -    • Видео  

“Bond, James Bond” -    • DR. NO | "Bond, James Bond" – Sean Co...  

06 19 2002 -    • 06/19/2002  

Scooby Doo, Original 1969 intro -    • Scooby Doo (original 1969 intro)  

Pikachu Parade -    • Pikachu Parade ( Pokemon )  

Huge Pikachu Deflation -    • Huge Pikachu Deflation  

Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Floats -    • Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Floats: Pi...  

Pikachu Gets Dragged Off Stage -    • Pokemon Festival..Dancing Pikachu dra...  

Castlevania Season 1 trailer -    • Castlevania: Season 1 - Official Trailer  

Pokemon Players Cup II VG Grand Finals -    • Pokémon Players Cup II: VG Grand Finals  

Pikachu Keychain Amigurumi Tutorial-    • Pikachu Keychain Amigurumi Tutorial  

Popeye the Sailor Man “Blow Me Down” -    • POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN: Blow Me Down! ...