In this episode, we dive into the recent World Championships in the Pokémon VGC, highlighting various interesting aspects of the tournament. We discuss the surprising success of certain Pokémon like Iron Hands and Pelipper, as well as the dominance of restrictives like Miraidon and Ice Rider. We also touch on the lack of replay functionality in the game and the value of World Championship cards and trophies in the collector's market. We explore the different forms of Pokémon used in the World Championships, their strengths, and the versatility and innovation of certain Pokémon sets. Our conversation then shifts to the future of certain Pokémon in the next generation and how they may be affected by changes in game mechanics. We also talk about the spectator mode used in Worlds and the improvements made to the game. We wrap up by discussing the changes to the World Championships format and the potential impact on players. In the final part of our conversation, we touch on the competitive scene of Pokémon, the controversy surrounding 'Genshin Impact,' and other games we've been playing, like 'Guild Wars 2' and 'Marvel Midnight Suns.' We share our thoughts on various topics and express our excitement for upcoming games. Want more of us? Check us out below! ============================================ https://linktr.ee/thegamecorner ============================================ Thank you to Game Chops and RobKTA for the use of our theme song "Goldenrod Game Corner" from the Ultraball album. Go give it a listen!