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[Noipoi]

Generation 8 is pretty much ****in done, so I'll run through what I thought of each game real quick.

In reverse order!

Spoiler: PLA

Holy ****, what a change of pace!

The shake ups to the gameplay were rad, the setting is amazing, and it's just a blast to play. Easily the most fun I've had with Pokemon in a while. I hope we get a Legends Zygarde or something, PLEASE.

Spoiler: BDSP

The remakes of all time.

I talk a lot of ****, but at the end of the day I don't think they're bad. Just clunky and janky when they didn't have to be, all in the servivce of being as faithful to the originals as possible. Even though when people say they like Sinnoh, they're really talking about Platinum.

Really wish we got ORAS style remakes...

Spoiler: SWSH

These games meant so much to me, before they even came out.

Not to get to personal, but I was having a really rough time back then. The promise of Pokemon on the switch was one of the few things to bring me joy, as silly as it sounds. And when Sword and Shield were finally properly announced, I was smiling the whole day.

Obviosuly the good times didn't last.

I defended the game through all the arguments. All the memes about trees and the screaming about dexit. All the obnoxious fandom bull**** that I really should've ignored, but instead I dived headfirst into it because goddamnit, this was MY game! This was the game that got me through that rough patch, and I was gonna stand by it no matter what!

It was tough, and annoying, and disheartening. Obviously no one asked me to do this, but I felt like I had to.

And you know what I got for my efforts? You know what nearly two years of emotional turmoil both online and irl amounted to?

THE MOST MID GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED IN MY LIFE

That's not to say it's all bad, SwSh has some good qualities. The Wild Area was a good first step into open world design, and the dlc is actually pretty enjoyable. But man, Sword and Shield is just the skeleton of a Pokemon game with no meat on it's bones.

It's honestly hilarious how it turned out. I swore this game would be the pinnacle of my existence, and I was given basic ass Galar. That's what I get for getting so invested in vidya games

This generation definitely had it's ups and downs, but it laid the foundation for the future of the series. I can respect that.

But enough about the past, it's time to look to the future!

 

[Dutch Raikuna]

Hello Smashboards.

Pokémon? More like Ho-kay-man.

IMAO gottem.

Goodbye Smashboards.

 

[KingofPhantoms]

This is a fair point:
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This is either a testament to Dawn's popularity, or a sign that the writers and/or animators didn't care enough to bring back most of Ash's old companions.

 

[TheMightyP]

This is either a testament to Dawn's popularity, or a sign that the writers and/or animators didn't care enough to bring back most of Ash's old companions.

Actually every single one of them were in that episode, but aside from Iris, Dawn was the only previous companion to physically be ay the tourney.

 

[KingofPhantoms]

Actually every single one of them were in that episode, but aside from Iris, Dawn was the only previous companion to physically be ay the tourney.

On one hand, that's way better than them not appearing at all.

On the other hand, the fact that only two of them showed up at the tourney itself is a very odd choice. Budget concerns or disagreements between the writers, maybe?

 

[RamOne]

On one hand, that's way better than them not appearing at all.

On the other hand, the fact that only two of them showed up at the tourney itself is a very odd choice. Budget concerns or disagreements between the writers, maybe?

May's Japanese VA has taken an indefinite hiatus from voice acting after she got diagnosed with a medical condition so it was probably safer to have May only appear without having her say anything.
And Misty's Japanese VA is 45, so maybe her voice got too old for the character? I think Japan only replaces their VAs if they absolutely have to (like in a case of death or a scandal they're involved in), too.

 

[Shroob]

May's Japanese VA has taken an indefinite hiatus from voice acting after she got diagnosed with a medical condition so it was probably safer to have May only appear without having her say anything.
And Misty's Japanese VA is 45, so maybe her voice got too old for the character? I think Japan only replaces their VAs if they absolutely have to (like in a case of death or a scandal they're involved in), too.

They'll do it in the case of retirement as well, but it's not a super common occurrence. Basically it's a "Do we absolutely NEED this character involved? If yes, then replace the VA."

 

[TMNTSSB4]

…despite extremely complicated military based issues to benefit my medical health for the long, there is something that now bothers me…so Ramen Tengoku y u no more mod¿

 

[Z25]

This is either a testament to Dawn's popularity, or a sign that the writers and/or animators didn't care enough to bring back most of Ash's old companions.

Actually every single one of them were in that episode, but aside from Iris, Dawn was the only previous companion to physically be ay the tourney.

This, plus every Pokémon Ash has ever owned of partnered with showed up. Even pidgeot, Lapras, Butterfree, all things he never owned alongside every other pokemon he had. Which was still a really nice detail and love letter to fans who have watched from the start.

Also I’m betting Ash becomes a teacher in Paldea and that’s how he sticks around.

 

[Noipoi]

Also, finished Frontiers.

It’s weird. Some parts are badass, some parts are janky as ****. But overall I enjoyed my time with it!

 

[Ramen Tengoku]

…despite extremely complicated military based issues to benefit my medical health for the long, there is something that now bothers me…so Ramen Tengoku y u no more mod¿

I stepped down on my own terms due to being exhausted/feeling like I've been overprioritizing the gig to the point it was affecting my mental state a bit.

It was a great opportunity, but pheeew, not for the feint of heart.

 

[TheMightyP]

So Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Is it good?

 

[Dukefire]

The journey into the Paldea region is almost here. Just 2 MORE DAYS. I just wish those that received an early copy (or those that emulated the game) can keep it away until friday.

I will not be a happy trainer against spoilers of the ENTIRE experience. Well, except for the "leaks" that appear days ago prior to the Nintendo Ninjas.

 

[Shroob]

So Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Is it good?

Yes.

Bottom poyo

 

[Noipoi]

So Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Is it good?

It’s radical! Perfectly translated Kirby gameplay into 3D.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Various members of the Tiger&Bunny crew frequently referred to Kotetsu and Barnaby as romantic partners, but the official statement is that viewers are free to interpret their relationship as either platonic or romantic.

Oh good, so I can say they **** without getting critisized, sweet

 

[Lamperouge]

So Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Is it good?

It's a very solid game with some jammin music.

 

[Shroob]

But ya.

Which one of ya gonna be breedin' Hisuian 'mons?


If I pick up Scarlet, I'mma gonna want some.

 

[TMNTSSB4]

I stepped down on my own terms due to being exhausted/feeling like I've been overprioritizing the gig to the point it was affecting my mental state a bit.

It was a great opportunity, but pheeew, not for the feint of heart.

hopefully you manage to improve your mental state
…and to not mod a discord server

 

[Z25]

But ya.

Which one of ya gonna be breedin' Hisuian 'mons?


If I pick up Scarlet, I'mma gonna want some.

Are they obtainable in game or do you mean from
Bank? If bank, then yeah I wouldn’t mind breeding them.

 

[TheMightyP]

I actually am somewhat excited for Return to Dreamland DX, it's a fun game but tbh that soundtrack is a ****ing banger and it'll be dope to hear it remastered/remade

 

[Dukefire]

I might start a long pokemon transfer journey from GBA gen 3 all the way to Gen 9 Paldea. From Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home.

 

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Got extra PTO to use up so I have the next 5 days off of work to play through SV. My local GameStop is doing a Midnight release.

I just hope Serebii updates soon so I can plan my team out. I have looked at the leaks but it's hard to compile them all together to consider movesets/abilities/stats.

If the game is open world through, I think I'll try to get my entire team ready first before taking on most story content.

Haven't decided on the starters yet, but I definitely want the new Water/Dragon Sushi Pokemon on my team. It's too adorable not to.

 

[Lamperouge]

I actually am somewhat excited for Return to Dreamland DX, it's a fun game but tbh that soundtrack is a ****ing banger and it'll be dope to hear it remastered/remade

I love RtDl and am definitely picking up the new version, but I'm mostly hoping that the success of the Switch port will lead to them bringing over Triple Deluxe and Planet Robobot as well. Those games are even better, IMO.

 

[cashregister9]

So Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Is it good?

It is a solid contender for my GOTY, It is so good.

 

[TMNTSSB4]

I wonder if TGAs has something against Sonic…or how much did Sony pay for GoW to get 10 nominations

 

[Noipoi]

I still have my first switch. It functions, but the screen is busted.

Contemplating buying a copy of Violet, download a free trial of Switch Online on my first switch, and using it to trade myself version exclusives

 

[PhantomShab]

Gotta hype up Sony's latest interactive movie I guess. The VGAs are only good for potential news. Sonic Frontiers was pretty fun.

Spoiler

But man wtf were they thinking with that final boss?

 

[KillerCage]

So Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Is it good?

You're asking this question 8 months since the game's release?
Yes, it's good.

 

[Mamboo07]

He's been through Godzilla's shadow for a long time...

Now, it's his turn.

Spoiler: He's back...

 

[Dukefire]

He's been through Godzilla's shadow for a long time...

Now, it's his turn.

Spoiler: He's back...

Spoiler

Gamera, the guardian of earth. I wonder how he's going to make his comeback from Godzilla's reign.

 

[TMNTSSB4]

Gotta hype up Sony's latest interactive movie I guess. The VGAs are only good for potential news. Sonic Frontiers was pretty fun.

Spoiler

But man wtf were they thinking with that final boss?

Spoiler

the regular final boss or the additional phase for hard mode?

 

[Lamperouge]

I know I talk a lot of **** about it but I might still buy the new Polkamon.

Not gonna be at launch tho.

 

[PhantomShab]

Spoiler

the regular final boss or the additional phase for hard mode?

Spoiler

The End in general.

 

[Wario Bros.]

Tomorrow Serebii starts coverage of Scarlet & Violet

hoo boy

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

I still have my first switch. It functions, but the screen is busted.

Contemplating buying a copy of Violet, download a free trial of Switch Online on my first switch, and using it to trade myself version exclusives

Is that the switch that ****ed itself on handheld but still works TV?

 

[Noipoi]

Is that the switch that ****ed itself on handheld but still works TV?

Yep

 

[Michael the Spikester]

He's been through Godzilla's shadow for a long time...

Now, it's his turn.

Spoiler: He's back...

HE'S BACK!!! GAMERA IS MOTHER ******* GOD DAMN BACK!!!!

I had to return early for this reason to celebrate!

KAIJU FANS REJOICE FOR OUR GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE AND THE LAST HOPE!!!!

 

[Mamboo07]

HE'S BACK!!! GAMERA IS MOTHER ******* GOD DAMN BACK!!!!

I had to return early for this reason to celebrate!

KAIJU FANS REJOICE FOR OUR GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE AND THE LAST HOPE!!!!

I'm happy for you.

 

[Michael the Spikester]

I'm actually more excited for this then I am of the next MonsterVerse film.