In this episode, we discuss our recent experiences at DragonCon and what's been going on in our lives. We dive into the current Pokémon VGC format, specifically the Rain archetype and the rise of Sneasel, expressing our excitement for upcoming tournaments and the diversity of the format. We share our love for certain Pokémon and highlight the healthy distribution of usage in the metagame. Our conversation touches on the strength of key Pokémon like Goldengo and Incineroar and their roles in different team compositions. We discuss the rise of rain teams and dominant archetypes like rain, size spam, and dozo, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and the use of old strategies with new twists. We also mention the lack of fairy coverage and the impact of certain moves and abilities in the current format. We cover a variety of topics, including our experiences with different games, thoughts on MOBAs, and excitement for upcoming titles. We talk about regional tournaments in Pokémon VGC and the unpredictability of matchups. Additionally, we share our interest in Valve’s new game Deadlock, a third-person hero-based shooter MOBA, and the appeal of exclusive console games like those on the PS5. The episode wraps up with a mention of our upcoming plans for the Game Corner podcast. 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! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Life Updates 07:20 DragonCon Experiences 15:07 Discussion on the Regigigas and Regieleki Meta 17:04 Victory Road Tournament and Favorite Pokémon Teams 17:48 The Strength of Goldengo and Incineroar 18:42 The Rise of Rain Teams 20:30 Incineroar's Place in the Format 25:00 Balancing Old Strategies and Trying Something New 26:23 The Presence of Primarina 27:35 The Big Four Archetypes: Talonflame, Goldengo, and Dozo 29:03 Gastrodon as a Counter to Basculin 32:09 The Counterplay to Goldengo 33:30 Exploring Different Games and Genres 35:35 Anticipating Upcoming Games 46:50 The Value of Owning a PS5
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