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A little expensive but this seems cute. Lot of people seem to just be mad it's not something it isn't.

Never got into the competitive side of things with Pokemon, but hoping this will be a good way for me to give it a shot

Perfect candidate for a "Shadow" drop but glad to finally be getting this. Lot of fond memories from playing this as a kid.

Very promising. Won't lay all the criticisms to rest but seems like we might finally be getting the Pokemon game we've wanted.

@IceClimbersMain we literally just got Fire Red and Leaf Green...genwunner greed knows no limits

Disappointed by the wait but as long as they have a stable 30 fps and little pop-in, I'm beyond pleased with the graphics now.

Also the gecko starter looks like something from Littlest Pet Shop lol

@Zaruboggan love when someone loves a underappreciated 'mon (AND when their comment is backed up by their profile picture)

Hearing great things about this game despite having no clue exactly what it is. Haven't even seen a trailer cross my feed.

I understand people's gripes with GKC but so annoying seeing every discussion around certain games revolve around that.

Anyways, I was already excited for this one, but saw someone compare it to Viva Pinata and now I'm drooling lol

@dequesi fun police showed up everyone...party is over

New Rayman... exclusively for Switch 2

@johnedwin For people like me who enjoys RPGs, or are curious about Dragon Quest, but don't necessarily want to dive into a 80 hour behemoth on the PS1 that isn't exactly casual friendly.

My first entries were DQ Builders 2 and then DQXI but I loved the demo and was a great way for me to experience one of the older titles while I wait for DQXII

Sony seems to find PS2 sales like I find crumbs in the couch XD

Super stoked for this after that demo! Loved DQ XI but other than that my only experience with the series is strangely DQ Builders 2.

Surprised around the negativity/disinterest in this game, but I'm definitely picking this up to play alongside my gf. Love the quirky humor and always enjoy having a more laid back game to play in between sessions of more "serious" ones.

As an aside, bit strange it's releasing so close to Pokopia, though. Different vibes for sure, but both still cozy sim type games. Hope they don't cannabalize each other's sales!

I'm old enough to remember when Nintendo DMCA'd even the smallest gameplay clips off Youtube... and now their fears seem to have come to fruition in the worst way possible.

Maybe when it comes to the States we'll get a different cover lol. It still sounds very interesting, but the appeal of having a nice visual as a coffee table book would be so nice. Will keep an eye on this though; would make this my SECOND Pokemon book purchase since I was a kid (Pokecology pre-ordered and eagerly awaiting).

Less sexy than new megas and art rares, but super excited for the introduction of stadiums. Megas are cool but imo essentially just operate as EX-Plus whereas hopefully stadiums can mix up the meta a bit more.

I still mourn the Wii/WiiU/DS/3DS era, where Nintendo consoles felt packed with that special Nintendo charm but that aside, the Switch 2 is the most premium feeling console they've ever released imo. Sticks are smooth as hell, screen looks sharp and smooth, and just the general hand-feel is everything I could hope for. So while I still yearn for the Switch 2's "Miiverse" or "Streetpass" equivalent, the games and quality of the hardware will no doubt give this thing some strong legs.

Played the demo for a sweet little nostalgia kick and was pleasantly surprised. Will definitely pick this up when it goes on sale.

Continue to be baffled by the rather slow drip of what seem to me to be rather easy to implement updates to old Switch games such as 60fps and resolution bumps. So many old Switch games I'd be delighted to pick up but not going to bother when I know some 60fps mode will inevitably come right after I already finished the game.

Now I feel old and I'm only 27! Been following since I was like 13 probably so it's an incredible achievement for your website to still be a daily part of my life all these years later. Congrats and thanks for all the great coverage!

I think the new trading update will be a great improvement to the non-existent pity system, but what I'm really hoping for as a Wailmer is just more things to do. Logging in for my packs, doing a few battles, while addicting, fails to keep me excited past the first week or so of a new pack launch. Really hope we get some kind of light campaign mode.

Imagine with each new pack, we get a batch of "Gym Leaders" from that generation, filled with little bits of dialogue and a light story. Unfortunately it feels unlikely, but I can dream.

Been waiting for a sale on this but timing couldn't be worse. Just dropped more than $140 on LZA and BF6...maybe next year...

@Orwellian87 I'm no SV fan but GameFreak literally reinvented the entire battle system in this game... Beginning to think the only people lazier than the devs are the critics.

Still hoping the original gets a Switch 2 update. Game looks great in some aspects but could definitely benefit from a facelift. 4k and 60fps would be all I need to dive back in.

@SpaceboyScreams Yeah was spending like $40 a month on the game for awhile but just kinda got tired of the same daily things. Always fun when a new pack drops to assemble new decks, but needs something beyond just grinding rank.

I'm not as down on the city setting as others (though I do understand their grievances), but I think ultimately this will come down to how lived in the city feels. The new battle system seems just what was needed for gameplay innovation from what I've read, but the real moment for me will be when Pokemon actually feel like they truly inhabit the world as living creatures and not just wandering models. Excited for release and even more for what is around the corner in Feb...

@SwitchplayerJohn probably sick again lol

Not being able to wake the Switch 2 is a deal breaker for me but could be a nice secondary controller for a friend when playing multiplayer.

Visually stunning but I'm gonna temper my expectations until we see more gameplay, especially given who is developing it...

Now if only A Short Hike could get a dlc/sequel as well! Love both of these so much.

That said, while the game looks gorgeous, I hope they add a chunky slider like A Short Hike has. The chunky low res artstyle is part of the appeal, personally.

I had literally dreamed for a Pokemon x Animal Crossing game just a couple weeks ago so this news was incredible. The trailer looks great so hopefully the gameplay lives up.

@Unit_DTH sir this is a videogame news site. What is gaming but escapism?

Corporations are incentivized to prioritize profit? Wow. Shocking. More news at 9.

In all seriousness, I don't like this development, and I understand the frustration, but all this moralism about "consumer rights" is so baloney to me. No one is being scammed, and you are not entitled to consumer products, just as Nintendo is not entitled to your money. The reality that most gamers (or consumers writ large) are unwilling to accept is that companies wouldn't pursue these so called "anti-consumer" practices...if it wasn't making (or saving) them boat loads of money with consumers!

@GrailUK Thank you. I'm hardly a fan of some of Nintendo's choices lately, but this sudden portrait of Nintendo as uniquely greedy are just absurd. They are a business, of course they prioritize profit margins, but within their control, they are widely renowned for being a stable workplace while maintaining great output.

I'll check it out down the line as DK Island is the only thing I missed about Bananza, but the $20 is a bit too steep rn.

I was literally hoping for a Pokemon based Animal Crossing game recently so this is amazing news. My only concern is I hope the gameplay is deep enough to be more than just a novelty.

I'm not a huge merch person but I need that Mario amiibo and the storybook. Lots of fond memories playing Mario Galaxy with my older sister as a kid.

@Notsoavid I'm not a fan but I appreciate your perspective. That said, I still think announcing it before the game even launches is in poor taste. As long as the base game feels substantial enough though, I don't really care.

Looks super cute. Hope it has enough for us older fans though.

Wish they kept the sparkling gold from the trailer in the actual in-game design but still super in love with the design. Almost 100% sure he'll be earning a place on my team. Can't wait.

Pretty confused by some of the discourse in the comments. People are disappointed with the removal of turn-based combat but also frustrated that Pokemon isn't evolving fast enough?

For my part, I'm a bit skeptical of the city setting too, but this preview did a bit to relieve my concerns about the new combat mechanics. The graphics are still a bit lackluster and I do miss the watercolor feel, but this game definitely looks and runs better than PLA which is a great sign. Hoping Gen X continues down this direction and really takes their time to deliver the game we have all been waiting for.

I'm definitely interested as I loved the OG game but it depends on how much new content there is tbh. Will wait for reviews and then maybe pick up once I've burned through a bit more of my backlog.

Wish I could actually get a hold of enough cards to play the TCG...Pocket is fun and could be such a great launchpad to drive interest in the physical game but scalpers have ruined it.

On a similar note, while playing Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze one night I managed to break my phone screen by slamming my Wii remote on the couch...right where my phone was

Definitely experienced it at the beginning due to the constant camera fluctuations between open and enclosed spaces, but thankfully immediately went away once I stepped into the first proper layer.

@AllBLK Problem is that a large portion of their fanbase adopts this weird skewed obsession with graphics and its used to fuel a kind of flame war. And I think most people are fine with DF themselves, just annoyed by some of their fans who start to analyze games purely through a graphics lens.

@Hank_Scorpio I don't mind the actual DF team but their fans epitomize my problems with modern gaming tbh. Full of people who are neurotically obsessed with graphics, forgetting the whole point is...having fun.

Not super into the Souls games, but Alex Garland is a terrific writer so I'm cautiously optimistic about this. Plus, from his discussion with the TLOU dev, he seems to have a genuine appreciation for the medium of videogames.