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NewsNation's Cher Hwang sits down to talk about the release of the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo Switch, an action RPG that many fans have been waiting for. She's joined by three games journalists, two of whom have already demoed the game prior to its release. We get their thoughts — both excitement and concerns with its release.

GUESTS:

Brian Shea - Executive Editor of Game Informer, host of "All Things Nintendo Podcast"

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Jake Brigstock - Chief Reporter, Gaming Correspondent for The Independent

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Jordan Moreau - Senior Online News Editor for Variety

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Host: Cher Hwang

Executive Producer: Andy Gipson

Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada

Segment Producer: Cheryl Hwang

Editor: Irit Nayden

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CHAPTER SUMMARY:

00:00 - 01:06 Tease

01:07 - 3:13 Introductions

3:14 - 6:36 Getting to Know Games Journalists Brian, Jordan, Jake

6:37 - 9:47 Initial Expectations of Pokémon Legends Z-A, Arceus

9:48 - 14:50 Initial Reactions to Demo pre-release

14:51 - 19:49 Biggest Risk in Pokemon franchise

19:50 - 26:49 Right time for Z-A?

26:50 - 31:49 Nintendo is extra guarded, glitches

31:50 - 35:07 Favorite Pokémon? Mega Evolution designs

35:08 - 35:50 Prices

35:51 - 42:11 Overall thoughts on gameplay

42:12 - 56:11 State of the games industry?