Plus a recap of the February 2022 Pokemon Presents
Today’sPokémon Presentsvideo in celebration of Pokémon Day didn’t really have all that much to it with most of the show being dedicated to updates for existing titles. But for anybody who stuck around for the entire presentation, the best stuff was at the end. Namely, the next generation ofPokémongames are on their way, and they’ll be here before you know it.Pokémon ScarletandPokémon Violetwere revealed as the next two games in the mainlinePokémonfranchise. Guessthe success ofArceusisn’t changing that two-game release strategy anytime soon.
There is a lot to take in with the trailer above, including the poor security over at Game Freak, but I think there is a lot to be excited about with these next two entries. First of all, those new starters are precious and despite usually being a water-type guy, I think I may have to go with the pretty green kitty on this outing.According to Serebii.net(and confirmed by thegame’s official website), the names of these new starters are Sprigatito (Grass-type), Fuecoco (Fire-type), and Quaxly (Water-type). Those first two sound pretty Italian to me. Could the next region be based on Europe’s boot?
One thing to make note of with that trailer: Pokémon Company is referring to it as an “open world of Pokémon.” I know a lot of people are probably going to comment on the large number of low-resolution textures throughout the trailer, but hey, graphics didn’t stopArceusfrom becoming a phenomenon. That trailer is bright and cheery and I can’t wait to find out more about it.
Pokémon ScarletandPokémon Violetwill launch on Nintendo Switch worldwide later in 2022. As if this year couldn’t possibly get more packed.
Everything before the reveal of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
As for everything else that was announced during the show, here is a quick recap:
Nice to know there is still a lot of life in all thePokémongames out on the market with these new games on the horizon. While I’m happy with thePokémon VioletandPokémon Scarletreveal, I have to say I’m a bit surprised we didn’t get any more info on the updatedPokémon TCGapp in the show.
