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Pokemon Gold and Silver keep getting referenced by official accounts, and I'm willing myself to believe the classic…
Official accounts from Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have been referencing Pokemon Gold and Silver, sparking speculation about a potential revival of Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver on the Nintendo Switch. These references, combined with recent updates for Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen and the upcoming Pokemon Home support, suggest a possible celebration of the Johto region's legacy.
Shack Chat: What's your favorite video game to watch speedrunners play?
Shacknews staff members discuss their favorite video games to watch speedrunners play, highlighting titles like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Metroid Fusion, Halo 2, and Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver. They appreciate the skill, strategy, and unique challenges presented by speedrunning various games, including randomizer and glitchless categories.
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch review - nostalgia is super effective
This review examines the Nintendo Switch re-release of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the 2004 Game Boy Advance remakes of the original 1996 games. While the port offers classic gameplay and expanded content like the Sevii Islands, it lacks new features and online functionality at launch, making it a nostalgic trip rather than a modern upgrade.
Pokémon Pokopia Becomes the Highest-Rated Pokémon Game of All-Time - IGN
Pokémon Pokopia has achieved the highest Metacritic score in the franchise's history with an 88, surpassing titles like Pokémon Y and Pokémon Moon. The building and town simulator, where players shape a land for Pokémon as a transformed Ditto, is set to launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5.
For better or worse, Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's Switch ports aren't exactly as we remember them - but is that a problem?
Nintendo's rerelease of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on the Nintendo Switch has sparked community outcry due to their £16.99 price point each. While not direct ports, featuring a profanity filter and bug fixes like the 'Roaming Roar bug', the changes and cost have divided fans. The article discusses whether these alterations and the price are acceptable for accessing classic Pokémon titles on modern hardware.
