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'''Bulbanews''' is a primary- and secondary-source [[Pokémon]] news organization run by [[Bulbagarden]] as a means of publishing news quickly and effectively. Based on the concept of a {{wp|wiki}}, any of its registered users may submit a news article, put in the "draft" namespace which will be subject to approval by administrators before publication in the main namespace. The site's editor-in-chief is {{u|RexRacer}}, who oversees the {{n|Bulbanews:Board of Editors|Bulbanews Board of Editors}}. These seven sub-editors each run a | '''Bulbanews''' is a primary- and secondary-source [[Pokémon]] news organization run by [[Bulbagarden]] as a means of publishing news quickly and effectively. Based on the concept of a {{wp|wiki}}, any of its registered users may submit a news article, put in the "draft" namespace which will be subject to approval by administrators before publication in the main namespace. The site's editor-in-chief is {{u|RexRacer}}, who oversees the {{n|Bulbanews:Board of Editors|Bulbanews Board of Editors}}. These seven sub-editors who each run a section of the site. The site also has numerous regular columns, such as "On the Origin of Species", which details the origins of Pokémon. | ||
Like the Bulbagarden's collaborative encyclopedia, [[Bulbapedia]], Bulbanews is | Like the Bulbagarden's collaborative encyclopedia, [[Bulbapedia]], Bulbanews is a combination of the name Bulbagarden's mascot, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, and the word "news," illustrating its role. It utilizes images from the [[Bulbagarden Archives]], just as Bulbapedia does. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Bulbanews was launched in April 2005 as ''a comprehensive news service'', about 2 months after Bulbapedia was opened to the public, but did not get the same attention the encyclopedia did. | Bulbanews was launched in April 2005 as ''a comprehensive news service'', about 2 months after Bulbapedia was opened to the public, but did not get the same attention the encyclopedia did. | ||
The site was subsequently relaunched as ''your community Pokémon newspaper'' on [[February 27, 2006]], the tenth anniversary of the Japanese release of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. In addition to reporting news regarding the Pokémon [[canon]], | The site was subsequently relaunched as ''your community Pokémon newspaper'' on [[February 27, 2006]], the tenth anniversary of the Japanese release of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. In addition to reporting news regarding the Pokémon [[canon]], the new incarnation also publishes columns and editorials, as well as news from the Pokémon community. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 19:16, 22 January 2011
| Bulbanews | |
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| "your community Pokémon newspaper" | |
 Bulbanews' logo, the bulb of Bulbasaur with a Poké Ball and radio signal superimposed on it | |
| Language | English |
| Status | Active |
| Run | 2005 - Present |
| Date opened | April 2, 2005 |
| Creator | Zhen Lin |
| Number of Articles | 1,202+ |
| Forum | BMGf |
| Mascot | Bulbasaur |
| Website | Main page |
Bulbanews is a primary- and secondary-source Pokémon news organization run by Bulbagarden as a means of publishing news quickly and effectively. Based on the concept of a wiki, any of its registered users may submit a news article, put in the "draft" namespace which will be subject to approval by administrators before publication in the main namespace. The site's editor-in-chief is RexRacer, who oversees the Bulbanews Board of Editors. These seven sub-editors who each run a section of the site. The site also has numerous regular columns, such as "On the Origin of Species", which details the origins of Pokémon.
Like the Bulbagarden's collaborative encyclopedia, Bulbapedia, Bulbanews is a combination of the name Bulbagarden's mascot, Bulbasaur, and the word "news," illustrating its role. It utilizes images from the Bulbagarden Archives, just as Bulbapedia does.
History
Bulbanews was launched in April 2005 as a comprehensive news service, about 2 months after Bulbapedia was opened to the public, but did not get the same attention the encyclopedia did.
The site was subsequently relaunched as your community Pokémon newspaper on February 27, 2006, the tenth anniversary of the Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green. In addition to reporting news regarding the Pokémon canon, the new incarnation also publishes columns and editorials, as well as news from the Pokémon community.
External links
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