We discuss the recent changes to the Pokémon VGC tournament structure and express our disappointment with the new system. We speculate that these changes aim to scale down the scene, making it smaller. We also talk about the impact of the one-to-one association between tournament organizers and game stores, which limits the availability of local events and reduces payouts. We're concerned about the future of the VGC scene and the potential exclusion of new players. Our conversation covers various topics related to the Pokémon VGC metagame, including the popularity of Pokémon like Kyogre and Urshifu, and the effectiveness of different team compositions. We also mention unique picks like Electabuzz and Tyranitar. We're excited for upcoming tournaments and grassroots events, and we plan to participate in the Inkay Games, encouraging viewers to test their recording setups. We also discuss the Florida gaming scene, the Nintendo Direct announcements, and the games we're currently playing. We talk about the upcoming Inkay Games tournament and our pronunciation debate. Finally, we express gratitude to our listeners and mention our plans for the 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 Recent Changes 02:07 Concerns about the Impact on the Local Scene 05:36 Speculating on the Motivations Behind the Changes 09:45 The Allure of Exclusive Pokémon Merchandise 22:55 Highlighting Unique Pokémon Picks 28:05 Success Stories: Latios, Galarian Moltres, and Inkay/Malamar 29:39 The Appeal of Grassroots Tournaments 33:59 Upcoming: The Inkay Games 36:13 Nintendo Direct Announcements 47:24 Current Games Being Played 50:20 The Pronunciation Debate: Inky Games 50:56 Gratitude to the Listeners and Future Plans