Kiss' Gene Simmons: my new Pokémon lookalike is "flattering" Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Kiss' Gene Simmons: my new Pokémon lookalike is "flattering" Black and white. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 9 Aug 2019 17 comments Kiss frontman Gene Simmons has heard about that new Pokémon which looks like him. His reaction? Well, he's actually pretty chuffed. The tongue-waving 69-year-old rock god was alerted to new Pokémon Obstagoon's announcement this week by, of course, Twitter. Kiss fans leapt upon similarities between the veteran rock star and the new black and white Galarian Zigzagoon family, the latter of which will debut in the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield. Left: Obstagoon. Right: Simmons. "They gave Zigzagoon a new evolution looks cool also this looks like a member of the band Kiss probably with the Gene Simmons tongue," one Twitter user wrote. "Congratulations on becoming a Pokémon," another added, linking in Gene Simmons' account. Simmons immediately replied on Twitter with a single word: "welp". welp https://t.co/xuL5dqToMv- Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) August 7, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings But while fans initially suspected the I Was Made for Lovin' You singer was upset by his newfound fame as a slack-jawed badger, Simmons later told Newsweek that all was well. "Pokémon has been a part of our household for decades, ever since our kids first discovered them," Simmons said in a statement. "And to see Pokémon pay homage to Kiss, is flattering." Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store