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On the eve of the release of Pokemon ZA, fresh off a major leak, the Brianlords ask the question: does Game Freak deserve it? Your ire, your pity, and alllll of your sorrow, this company was once a shining example of an early Japanese indie and is now burning out its staff on an endless stream of Pokemon. We talk about the non-Pokemon Gamefreak games, the company’s history, and what it means to have a highly polished action game in the works. Plus a bonus mailbag sharing your Pokemon memories!
What does Game Freak Deserve
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
Kyle - Cute Monster Props
Jorge - JMV
THINGS DISCUSSED
Victory Gundam
Fields of Mistria, The Last of Us
Your history with Pokemon (0:7:02)
Pokemon Red and Blue, Mendel Palace, Quinty, Drill Dozer, Pulseman, Jerry Boy, Tembo the Badass Elephant, Harmonknight, Pocket Card Jockey, Pokemon Black and White 2
What is the current state of Game Freak (0:17:39)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Pokemon ZA, Pokemon Snap, Beast of Reincarnation
How has Game Freak handled the Pokemon franchise? (0:29:59)
Pokemon Green, Pokemon Sun and Moon, Let’s Go Eevee, Let’s Go Pikachu, I EXPOSED What’s Really Going On At Game Freak, Pokemon Timeline Hints and 7 Other Details about Sword and Shield, Music Credit: Alex Heflin - Cinnabar Island, Shin Megami Tensei V
Can Game Freak exist outside of Pokemon (0:57:15)
Little Town Hero, UFO50, Pac Man, Smart Ball, Magical Taruruto-kun, Yoshi, Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha, Click Medic, Giga Wrecker, Umamusame: Pretty Derby, Lies of P, Yokai Watch
Game Ratings: Non-Pokemon Game Freak games (1:09:22)
Rocket Slime Adventure
Has Game Freak earned good faith or does it deserve hate? (1:22:03)
Pokemon Concierge, Pokemon Trading Card Game, Pokemon Pinball, Fire Emblem Engage
The jury’s verdict on Pokemon (The Question Zone) (1:43:49)
Palworld
The Rec Room (2:05:03)
Candy Rangers, Magi Nation, Beastieball, Cassette Beasts, Animorphs (GBC), Robomon, Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, Paranoia Agent, Tokyo Godfathers, Paprika, Psychonauts
By Cute Monster PropsOn the eve of the release of Pokemon ZA, fresh off a major leak, the Brianlords ask the question: does Game Freak deserve it? Your ire, your pity, and alllll of your sorrow, this company was once a shining example of an early Japanese indie and is now burning out its staff on an endless stream of Pokemon. We talk about the non-Pokemon Gamefreak games, the company’s history, and what it means to have a highly polished action game in the works. Plus a bonus mailbag sharing your Pokemon memories!
What does Game Freak Deserve
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
Kyle - Cute Monster Props
Jorge - JMV
THINGS DISCUSSED
Victory Gundam
Fields of Mistria, The Last of Us
Your history with Pokemon (0:7:02)
Pokemon Red and Blue, Mendel Palace, Quinty, Drill Dozer, Pulseman, Jerry Boy, Tembo the Badass Elephant, Harmonknight, Pocket Card Jockey, Pokemon Black and White 2
What is the current state of Game Freak (0:17:39)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Pokemon ZA, Pokemon Snap, Beast of Reincarnation
How has Game Freak handled the Pokemon franchise? (0:29:59)
Pokemon Green, Pokemon Sun and Moon, Let’s Go Eevee, Let’s Go Pikachu, I EXPOSED What’s Really Going On At Game Freak, Pokemon Timeline Hints and 7 Other Details about Sword and Shield, Music Credit: Alex Heflin - Cinnabar Island, Shin Megami Tensei V
Can Game Freak exist outside of Pokemon (0:57:15)
Little Town Hero, UFO50, Pac Man, Smart Ball, Magical Taruruto-kun, Yoshi, Bushi Seiryūden: Futari no Yūsha, Click Medic, Giga Wrecker, Umamusame: Pretty Derby, Lies of P, Yokai Watch
Game Ratings: Non-Pokemon Game Freak games (1:09:22)
Rocket Slime Adventure
Has Game Freak earned good faith or does it deserve hate? (1:22:03)
Pokemon Concierge, Pokemon Trading Card Game, Pokemon Pinball, Fire Emblem Engage
The jury’s verdict on Pokemon (The Question Zone) (1:43:49)
Palworld
The Rec Room (2:05:03)
Candy Rangers, Magi Nation, Beastieball, Cassette Beasts, Animorphs (GBC), Robomon, Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, Paranoia Agent, Tokyo Godfathers, Paprika, Psychonauts