Hello Trainers,

As the resident Pokémon Master here at One More Game I felt that it was my mission to update you all on the most recent Pokémon Direct that happened over night.

The Pokémon Day festivities kicked off with a news-filled Pokémon Presents event. Hosted by The Pokémon Company’s president, Tsunekazu Ishihara, the special presentation started with an incredible video showcasing the 25-year history of Pokémon. Pokémon Day marks the date that Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green were first launched in Japan in 1996, starting a legacy that continues to grow to this day.

The last Pokémon Presents was held in late 2020 and announce the sequel to the long overdue Pokémon Snap but it left player really wanting a new title in this series. Well, it looks like we got our wish, and more. One new title and two remasters were announced, lets take a look at what we have coming from Pokémon.

Firstly, a brand-new entry into Pokémon franchise. What could possibly be the new standard in Pokémon titles moving forward.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

“Trainers will get the chance to explore the Sinnoh region in a new way—by traveling to the past in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Set long before the events of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, this game will allow players to travel across Sinnoh to discover wild Pokémon and complete the region’s very first Pokédex. And while Mount Coronet towering over the region makes it clear that you’re in Sinnoh, the Pokémon you encounter in this era may be different from the ones you remember catching in other games set in this same region. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is planned to launch on Nintendo Switch early next year.”

Next up the remaster that we have been waiting for. The remake of the 2006 Diamond and Pearl titles staring the generation three starters, Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup. The remaster improves on the graphics of the original while maintaining a sense of nostalgia of the original game.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl

Trainers will also get the chance to visit Sinnoh in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, faithful remakes of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, which originally came out on the Nintendo DS system. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl are planned to launch on Nintendo Switch later this year.

“Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Diamond™ and Pokémon Pearl™ games in an adventure reborn on the Nintendo Switch™ system.

“Adventures in the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl games will take place in the Sinnoh region. Rich in nature and with Mount Coronet towering at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You’ll visit many different locations in the Sinnoh region, while striving to become the Champion of the Pokémon League.”

“The original story has been faithfully reproduced, and the sense of scale in the originals’ towns and routes has been carefully preserved. People who played Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl can revisit familiar places and relive familiar scenes once more. For those setting out through Sinnoh for the first time, plenty of new encounters and surprises await.”

“These remakes include easy-to-understand, player-friendly conveniences of the modern Pokémon series, plus up-close-and-personal Pokémon battle scenes.

Whether you played Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl back in the day or you’re encountering these games for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.”

Lastly, we got a new trailer the highly anticipated New Pokémon Snap, this trailer shows some more gameplay, items that you will use and the photo editing mode that will be flooding social media from April 30 when this title releases.

NEW POKEMON SNAP – UPDATED TRAILER

And with that is the end of the Pokémon Presents at this times, guaranteed that this year, the 25th year of Pokemon is going to have a number of surpises across all forms of media. Myself and the team at One More Game will have you ready to “Catch ’em all”

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