Pokemon

2022 - 9 - 21

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Random: Explore A Pokémon Overworld Created By Neural Network (Nintendo Life)

Ever wondered how a Pokémon game might turn out if it were created using a neural network? No, we can't say we have, either. But, we kind of have answer ...

[Give it a go!](https://madebyoll.in/posts/game_emulation_via_dnn/demo/) [blog post](https://madebyoll.in/posts/game_emulation_via_dnn/); it appears he used [Pokémon Diamond and Pearl](games/ds/pokemon_diamond_and_pearl) as visual references for the project, and this is plainly obvious when you try out the demo for yourself. [Ollin Boer Bohan](https://twitter.com/madebyollin), a Deep Learning Scientist at NVIDIA, who has created a playable Pokémon overworld using a neural network.

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Tom Girardi's possessions head to auction, from Steinway piano to ... (Reuters)

The contents of disbarred attorney Tom Girardi's Pasadena, California, mansion are set to be auctioned off on Wednesday, more than a year after his legal ...

The statue of Girardi sold for $800. ThreeSixty was hired by Elissa Miller, the Chapter 7 trustee overseeing the Girardi Keese bankruptcy estate, to handle the sale. The item that fetched the most was a signed Marc Chagall painting that sold for $24,250, according to the report. "I think there’s a great fascination within the legal profession of one of their storied colleagues and how this is his final chapter. Erika Girardi's attorney has [said](/legal/litigation/law-firm-says-erika-jayne-girardi-case-shift-california-2022-01-26/) the reality star is "completely innocent" of related claims. The combined drama is driving interest in Wednesday's sale, Moran said. The auction, which is both online and in person, also includes glass awards celebrating Girardi's legal career, valued between $200 and $300 for a set of three. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com [Girardi, firm forced into Chapter 7 liquidation as judge weighs appointing guardian](https://www.reuters.com/article/girardi-bankruptcy/girardi-firm-forced-into-chapter-7-liquidation-as-judge-weighs-appointing-guardian-idUSL1N2JP3BL) [Tom Girardi and reality star wife sued for alleged theft of Lion Air settlement funds](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-otc-girardi/tom-girardi-and-reality-star-wife-sued-for-alleged-theft-of-lion-air-settlement-funds-idUSKBN28C3F7) [sued](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-otc-girardi/tom-girardi-and-reality-star-wife-sued-for-alleged-theft-of-lion-air-settlement-funds-idUSKBN28C3F7) Girardi and his estranged wife Erika in 2020 for allegedly using $2 million in litigation settlement funds meant for airplane crash victims to bankroll a glitzy lifestyle.

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8 Pokemon Who Should Have Different Abilities And What They ... (TheGamer)

Gen 3 introduced Abilities to the world of Pokemon, but some just make no damn sense. Alolan Raichu And Gengar Deserve Better.

Mimicry, the signature ability of Galarian Stunfisk, would be perfect for a Pokemon geared towards blending in with its surroundings. Alolan Raichu's main visual appeal is that it floats on its tail and rides it like a surfboard and, while this ties into Surge Surfer, this is the perfect setup for giving Alolan Raichu the Levitate ability. As such the ability Battle Armor, which protects a Pokemon from critical hits, would be a more fitting ability. What if it could catch a glimpse of the future or, more specifically, a powerful move that could turn the tides of battle? This isn't the perfect "catch-all" counter as a Pokemon can have various alternative options to the move that was just revealed, but it can grant you an edge in battle. With such a focus being put on these scales, it would be reasonable for Kommo-o to have an ability that reflects their strength. Either there's a different one that would aid the Pokemon more in battle or one that would fit based on a Pokemon's PokeDex entry. The Infiltrator ability allows a Pokemon to strike a target even when they're hiding behind a Screen or Substitute. [doesn't give the psychic-flying type any sort of benefit](https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-confusing-type-combinations/) in battle, but what if it could? According to its Dex entry, Xatu is capable of seeing into both the past and the future. [Pokemon](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/pokemon/) are just as diverse as the creatures themselves. They can damage or [inflict statuses on an attacker](https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-abilities-activate-on-contact/), or they could serve as a second layer of defense for a Pokemon.

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Pokemon Go trainers call for Niantic to nerf “unholy” Toxapex moveset (Dexerto)

Pokemon Go will debut the Poison/Water-type Toxapex during Fashion Week, and players are worried it is overpowered.

Players will be able to mow down opponents, removing much of the strategy that makes matches interesting. Hopefully someone in the right places read it”. SwgTips goes on to add “I’m all for power creep and new mons/moves shaking up the meta, but I really don’t want Muddy Water roulette the meta game. To continue the excitement, it was [announced that 2022 Fashion Week](https://www.dexerto.com/pokemon/pokemon-go-fashion-week-2022-mareanie-debut-new-costumed-pokemon-more-1937002/) will be happening at the end of September. [Season of Light](https://www.dexerto.com/pokemon/pokemon-go-season-of-light-date-times-event-legendary-raid-spawn-1916783/) with several Community Days, short events, and Spotlight Hours for players to jump in on. Can someone with Niantic contacts sound the alarm & get this thing Brine or WP?

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8 Weirdest Pokemon Moves (TheGamer)

There are hundreds of Pokemon moves that you can learn - let's take a look at some of the weirder ones out there. split image acid armor, metronome, polteageist ...

In more recent Pokemon games, the description also says that this move alters the cellular structure of a Pokemon. This is a non-damaging move that has a weird description; the user’s body liquifies to sharply boost it’s defense. The move can be helpful, but at times, it can be useless. This move is specific to Polteageist, a Pokemon that is essentially a haunted teapot. The description of this move states that Chatot uses words it’s learned to create a damaging sound wave. Overall, this move isn’t that impressive. This isn’t too weird, but the name of the move is a bit misleading. With this move, Chatot can inflict damage as well as confuse the opponent. For obvious reasons, this move is weird. The idea of firing a baby version of yourself from your head is definitely weird. This move deals physical damage with 100 percent accuracy. Here, we are going to take a peek at some of the weirder Pokemon moves out there.

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Pokemon Go trainers install real-life PokeStop in a park and it gives ... (Dexerto)

Clever Pokemon Go players have recreated a towering PokeStop for fans to visit, and it even gives real gifts to those who give it a spin.

However, when a button is pressed on the front of the PokeStop, those who visit it are surprised by a tiny box shaped like a Pokemon Go Gift that drops from the base of the spinning disk. Pokemon Go fans have created an amazing real-life PokeStop for players to stop by and visit. However, this real-life PokeStop isn’t just attracting Pokemon, as players flock to see the amazing creation up close.

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Pokemon Fan Animation Shows Klawf in Black and White Art Style (Game Rant)

Klawf, a new crab-like Pokemon coming in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, gets a Pokemon Black and White-inspired makeover in one fan's animation.

[Pokemon Scarlet and Violet](https://gamerant.com/tag/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/) remarkably well to a 2D appearance. This animation featuring Klawf was posted to Reddit by a user known as BobblaKei and managed to capture the unique look of this new Pokemon. [new Pokemon coming in Gen 9](https://gamerant.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-all-new-pokemon-region-list/), and as its name suggests, it has a design similar to a crab.

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10 Biggest Differences Between Pokemon And Nexomon (TheGamer)

Though they both feature capturing little monsters, Pokemon and Nexomon have differences. Here's how they compare.

Nexomon: Extinction fully commits to a 2D, cartoon-like aesthetic and makes the best of it. Adding food items to the mix, Nexomon: Extinction gives the players a robust catalog throughout the game to consider. Money is not a problem, you get easy access to healing regularly, and the only handy items are Pokeballs and their variants. The writers infused the game with a tongue-in-cheek sort of humor, and it serves the game very well. With the occasional meta jab the game throws at you or the acknowledgment of weird situations, the dialogue and story are pretty well written for a game of this scope. The games have become easier over the years, barring the occasional Ultra Necrozma fight, and many fans are eager for a true challenge. However, in Nexomon: Extinction, the writing is lively and quite funny. You become a guild member and are asked to help people around the world, completing their quests. With the likes of Temtem, Coromon, and Nexomon, there seems to be healthy competition with the granddaddy of monster-catching games. In Nexomon: Extinction, you are immediately thrust upon an exciting story and are hardly put on a set path. However, in recent years, there seems to be a surge of new competitors in the genre. First, you weaken the opposing wild monster, then give it status, and then throw a ball/capsule/trap or whatever it is.

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