After a quick refresher on the PWC in Anaheim, CA taking place August 15-17, we are given a trailer for the second season of Pokémon Concierge streaming on Netflix starting on September 4. Though I am not sure what impact the ex-lover of Haru, Ken will have on the story; I can say that I'm looking forward to it as a fan of the first season (it also understands the Pokémon world from an adult perspective way better than Horizons does).
On that subject, we got a first look at the stop-motion spinoff from Aardman (Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, The Pirates: Band of Misfits), now entitled "Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu." Releasing in 2027, the spinoff will also feature fan-favorite Wooloo in stop-motion.
While there is no expansion for Super Nintendo World (yet), there is a smaller scale PokéPark Kanto coming to Inagi in early 2026. The approach is actually very sweet, and I really like the arrangements of the classic music.
Now, onto the many announcements surrounding the video games. There are a number of additions to the mobile service games; with the standouts being Eternatus coming to Pokémon Go, Carmine coming to Pokémon Masters EX and Latios and Latias coming to Pokémon UNITE (With the Pawmot line joining in the near future as well).
Regarding the trading card game, Mega Evolution will be returning in a new set that will ship on September 26 of this year. There is no date for Colosseum/Gale of Darkness on Gamecube Classics (yet), but there is a new spinoff that debuted on mobile and Switch after the presentation- Pokémon Friends, which revolves around solving puzzles to get daily rewards.
We also have a reminder of the recent Switch 2 update for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (which has vastly improved the games' reputation); and some new events. We have new tracksuit cosmetics that correspond to each game, which can be claimed with the Mystery Gift codes STRACKSU1T and VTRACKSU1T. There also mass outbreaks and Tera Raids for shiny forms of the Treasures of Ruin, currently in progress. Once the titans have been defeated 1,000,000 times each; they can be captured.
Pokémon Champions will also be releasing on console and mobile next year; and I am lowkey excited for this one as a longtime fan of the Pokémon Stadium duology- it's like the third game from that I never got.
Now, it's time for the biggest reveal for myself and others have been waiting for- more details on the highly-anticipated Pokémon Legends Z-A. It seems in many respects, the leaks and rumors were true- we do indeed have a Mega Evolution for Dragonite; and I rather like the design. Character customization is back, and while I'm not entirely onboard with Mabel acting in the stead of Professor Sycamore; I am onboard with Emma returning as a detective. Allies include Team MZ, containing the fashion-conscious Naveen and aspiring dancer Lida. I am eager to see what role the Rust Syndicate and their leader, Corbeau play in the game. Suffice to say, I definitely plan to place my preorder once I have the money.
I'm actually kind of glad they didn't tip their hand with 30th anniversary plans yet; and I will bring you more information as it becomes available. That's all for now, take care and seek out all Pokémon.
No comments:
Post a Comment