In this episode of the Game Corner podcast, we discuss our recent experiences in the Pokémon VGC. We talk about the changes to the tournament structure and how they affect our chances of qualifying for Worlds. Rowan shares his success at a local tournament with a unique team composition, while Harrison reflects on the social aspect of playing Pokémon competitively. We also analyze the top teams from the recent Victory Road tournament, discussing the different strategies and synergies employed by the players. We cover various topics related to Pokémon and video games, including the benefits of using screens in Pokémon battles and analyzing different teams and strategies from recent tournaments. Additionally, we share our experiences playing the game Ship of Fools and discuss the Steam sale. The conversation concludes with a reminder to follow us on social media and a closing statement. 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 Apologies 04:12 Success at a Local Tournament with a Unique Team Composition 07:31 Analyzing the Top Teams from the Victory Road Tournament 16:17 The Importance of Adapting to the Current Meta 24:29 The Benefits of Screens on Bulky Pokémon 30:24 The Fun and Challenge of the Inky Games 35:31 Excitement for San Diego Comic Con and the Steam Sale 44:14 The Challenges and Rewards of Social Media

In this episode of the Game Corner podcast, we discuss the recent changes to the 2024-2025 Pokémon VGC season. We express our disappointment with the new format, which includes a top X system for championship points and a low Best Finish Limit (BFL). We highlight the negative impact on players who cannot afford to travel to multiple international events and regionals, as well as the decreased importance of local tournaments. We also talk about the increased importance of online global challenges and the limitations of the current online format. Our conversation covers various topics related to the Pokémon VGC and competitive gaming. We discuss the impact of Japanese players on the VGC meta, changes to the day two structure of tournaments, upcoming local and regional events, and our thoughts on other games like Medieval Dynasty and the League of Legends fighting game. Despite the changes and challenges, we emphasize the importance of having fun and enjoying the game. 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 01:57 Announcement of Changes to the 2024-2025 Season 04:51 Negative Impact on Players 08:41 Decreased Importance of Local Tournaments 12:02 Increased Emphasis on Internationals 13:44 Discouraging Aspiring Players 17:41 Changes to the Pokémon VGC Format 22:05 Exploring Other Video Games

In this episode of the Game Corner, we discuss the latest rumors and changes in the Pokémon VGC scene. We talk about potential changes to the championship point system, including a limited number of invites and fewer tournaments for players to participate in. We also mention the possibility of exclusive merchandise for top players and the pronunciation of the word 'Pokémon'. We discuss our participation in the Inkay Games, a spin-off of the Malamar games, and our upcoming videos for the Inky Games channel, as well as the possibility of starting a podcast. We share our recent experiences in the Pokémon VGC and our plans for future team building. Additionally, we briefly touch on other games we've been playing, like Guild Wars 2 and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The conversation ends with a discussion about player housing in MMOs and the upcoming expansion in Guild Wars 2. 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 02:52 Changes to the Championship Point System 06:47 The Top X System for Invites 09:13 Lowering the Best Finish Limit 11:23 Limiting International Challenges 15:57 The Inky Games: A Spin-Off Tournament 22:50 Excitement for Player Housing in Guild Wars 2 27:52 Addiction to Animal Crossing and Plans for Paper Mario

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

We discuss the prevalence of Shadow Rider Calyrex and its impact on the metagame, as well as other strong teams. We also talk about potential counters to Shadow Rider and anticipate that it will be a prominent team at the upcoming NAIC tournament. Our conversation covers the strength of Lunala in the current metagame, potential dual restrictions in future formats, the release schedule for upcoming Pokémon games, the experience of shiny hunting, and our preference for Pokémon Showdown over the main series games. We jokingly discuss the idea of implementing bans in VGC tournaments. In the final part of our conversation, we talk about other video games we've been playing, including the Thousand Year Door remake and Guild Wars, and briefly touch on MOBAs like League of Legends and Project Loki. Come say hi if you see us at NAIC! Thanks for your support! 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 Counterplay and Regional Meta in VGC 20:46 The Fascination with Shiny Hunting 31:54 Speculating on Future Pokemon Games and VGC Format Changes 34:19 Exploring Gaming Preferences and Experiences 41:30 Announcement of New Guild Wars Expansion and Monster Hunter Wild Trailer 49:15 Light-Hearted Meandering Conversation on Gaming and Personal Anecdotes

In this episode, we discuss Rowan's recent trip to Canada for a quadruple header local tournament. Rowan shares his experience staying in the dorms at Windsor College and the friendly Canadian gaming community. We talk about the high production value of the tournaments and the unique strategies and adaptations used by Canadian players. Rowan also mentions plans for future tournaments and the possibility of attending the World Championships. We dive into various topics related to Pokémon VGC and other games, including the upcoming Pokémon World tournament in Hawaii and our thoughts on the location choice. We also discuss the recent Latin American regional tournament, highlighting interesting teams and strategies. We touch on the evolving metagame and the challenges of team building for upcoming tournaments. Additionally, we briefly discuss other games we've been playing, like Hades and Dinkum. 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 Background

02:56 The Venue and Production Value

07:47 The Friendly and Creative Canadian Pokémon Scene

12:16 Unique and Creative Teams at Local Tournaments

14:47 Building Community and Camaraderie

21:03 Traveling for Pokémon Tournaments

30:14 The Rapidly Evolving Metagame and the Upcoming NAIC Tournament

34:44 Balancing Innovation and Counter-Strategies in Tournament Preparation

37:40 Exploring Other Games: Hades 2 and Dinkum

In this episode of the Game Corner podcast, we dive into our recent experiences and the Stockholm Regional Pokémon event. We discuss watching the Pokémon matches, a kitchen mishap involving a knife, and the top teams and strategies used in the tournament. We note the dominance of Zamazenta and the surprisingly low usage of Zacian, as well as the role of luck and the impact of missing moves in competitive battles.

We analyze the current meta in Pokémon VGC, highlighting top performers like Zacian, Rillaboom, Ice Rider Calyrex, and Terapagos, and noting the underperformance of Shadow Rider Calyrex despite its decent usage. We explore unique team compositions, like a stall team featuring Incineroar, Toxapex, and Eternatus, and discuss the challenges of preparing for a diverse meta and the unpredictability of matchups.

We express curiosity about the upcoming dual restricted format and the potential inclusion of origin forms of Dialga and Palkia. We also share our critiques on the design flaws of Dialga and Palkia's origin forms, questioning the decision-making behind their designs.

We wrap up by discussing our thoughts on other games we've been playing recently, including Fallout 4 and Knights of the Old Republic, and look forward NAIC!

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 Experiences

04:30 Exploring the Results of the Stockholm Regional Pokémon Tournament

13:33 The Role of Luck and Missing Moves in Competitive Battles

19:05 Strategies and Game Plans in Competitive Pokémon Battles

20:51 Analyzing the Top Restrictives

22:28 The Performance of Ghost Horse

28:47 The Impact of Preparation and Luck

32:54 The Evolution of the Metagame

34:37 Looking Ahead to the Upcoming Tournaments

39:21 Disappointing Design of Dialga and Palkia Origin Forms

43:13 Previewing the NAIC Event and Different Types of Players

45:46 Sheldon's Gaming: Fallout 4 and Knights of the Old Republic

52:27 Harrison's Gaming: Hades 2

57:59 Sign off!

In this episode of the Game Corner podcast, we dive into the Indianapolis regionals, spotlighting the unexpected success and strategies of Pokémon like the powerful Miraidon and the underperforming Calyrex Shadow Rider. We break down the top players’ team compositions, emphasizing the importance of speed control, the versatility of Incineroar with an Assault Vest, and the strategic use of Whimsicott's Tailwind. We also discuss the influence of open team sheets and specific techs on the current metagame, alongside the performance of key Pokémon and potential shifts in the metagame.

Additionally, we touch on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, tackle the controversy surrounding the Sony account linkage required to play Helldivers 2, and wrap up by sharing updates on our recent gaming adventures. 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 Personal Experiences

04:28 Review of the Indianapolis Regionals

11:49 The Rise of Miraidon

20:34 Discussion of AV Incineroar and Encore Whimsicott

30:26 Lugia's Bulk and Other Notable Strategies

37:51 Praise for CybertronVGC's Commentary

40:29 Speculation on the Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement

55:29 The Helldivers 2 Controversy

58:48 What Pokemon is That Number?

01:01:16 Connect with Us on Social Media