30 years ago today, the paired RPG monster-catching games Pokémon Red and Green were released in Japan. In 1998, they would come to the West as Pokémon Red and Blue. I remember seeing a copy of Red on a shelf in the electronics section of a Walmart. I was caught by the cover, showing a Charizard. I thought "Hey, that dragon looks neat", and from there, I was hooked.
I am a fan of the Pokémon franchise. If you've followed this blog over the years, you may have seen me put out Text Plays of various Pokémon fan games...which I can never seem to complete. Closest I got was Mega Adventure. And that was a very long time ago. But as for official games, we're now entering Generation X. As in Ten. Yeah, it blows my mind, too. This new pair of games is set in a yet-to-be-named region that is believed to be based on Southeast Asia. Basically, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, that part of the world. I think that's really neat. And that reminds me that I have to get through my copy of Sword, as it's based on my birth country of the UK. Anyway, let's look at the trailer!
That beachfront house looks like a very relaxing place. I'd love to visit it and just look out at the waves.
I wish I could draw that well. Just got to keep practicing.
I think these are previous regions in the series. Makes sense as this is an anniversary year. I mean, I do recognize Kalos and Galar.
Can't have a Pokémon game without a Pikachu!
Pikachus in clothes are always cute. I wonder if these Pikachu will be special ones.
Yeah, I can see why some would believe Southeast Asia is the inspiration for this game's region. Lots of water and islands? Yeah, that part of the world is full of islands.
My guess is these will be some of the Pokémon we'll see in this game. I know they'll introduce a bunch of new ones, but it's nice seeing some old ones return.
I wonder what that building is. Can't be a theme park. Maybe that's the lab of the resident Pokémon Professor?
And meet our player characters!
I love the hat on the male Trainer. I want that hat!
My guess is that Pokémon encounters and battles will be like those in Legends: Arceus. Makes sense. That style of battling really fits a full-3D game like that, and it would be the most realistic take on it.
Palossand! I like Palossand. Such a cute little grudge-animated pile of sand.
Wingull, Krabby, Tympole, and some other Pokémon I forgot the name of.
And meet the starters: Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua. They are rather cute, and I can see why Pombon has become such a big hit.
I got Pombon's name, a mix of Pomeranian and Bonfire. I have to admit, it took me a minute to get Gecqua's name. Gecko and Aqua. I'm a dope.
Not sure where Browt's name comes from. Maybe a reference to the words "branch" and "owl"? I have heard (well, read) a theory that the starters are references to Southeast Asian myth: the Garuda, Barong, and Naga. If this game's region is based on Southeast Asia, having starters that reference that region's mythology is a nice cultural touch.
I noticed that funny-looking cloud there. Is that a hint of this game's legendary or one of them?
Well, I have to admit, I am always excited about new Pokémon games! I can't wait to explore this new region, and see what sights there are to see. I can't wait to see what new Pokémon these games will introduce. Having the starters be the only "new" Pokémon shown here was a nice touch in my opinion, as it's a tradition to have the starters be the first "new" Pokémon introduced, and assures players some of their old favorites can return. I can't wait to get these! Thanks for reading this blog entry! If you liked it, show it off! Take care of yourselves and each other! See you next time!
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