Is the Pokemon Franchise Finally Evolving? – KeenGamer Podcast Ep. 25

On the KeenGamer Podcast Ep. 25, David, Sean, Limarc and Tim determine whether or not the Pokemon franchise is headed in the right direction after last week's Direct. Find out their thoughts on Sword and Shield's upcoming expansion, Pokemon Home and the Mystery Dungeon remake. Other topics of conversation include Platinum Games' partnership with Tencent and director Scott Derrickson leaving Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness due to "creative differences."

David Lozada 2020-01-18

Welcome to the KeenGamer Podcast, KeenGamer’s official podcast! Join David Lozada, Sean Rehbein, Limarc Ambalina and Tim Ronan as they talk about the week’s hottest news stories and dissect the latest controversy shaking up the video game industry. In the KeenGamer Podcast Ep. 25, the crew determines whether or not the Pokemon franchise is headed in the right direction after last week’s Direct. Find out their thoughts on Pokemon Sword and Shield‘s upcoming expansion, Pokemon Home and the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon remake.

Other topics of conversation include Platinum Games’ partnership with Tencent, director Scott Derrickson leaving Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness due to “creative differences,” and more! Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:

News Stories:

Platinum Games receives funding from Tencent (00:42:38)
Scott Derrickson no longer directing Doctor Strange 2 due to creative differences (00:57:24)

Topic of the Show:

Is the Pokemon franchise finally evolving? (01:13:36)

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX announced

Pokemon Home release date announced

Expansion Pack 1 announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield

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David Lozada

David is a New York City-based writer whose passions include music, anime, cosplay, movies, bike riding, and just being an all-around nerd. He’s always out and about, going to anime and gaming conventions alike across America and posting all of his shenanigans on social media for the world to see. If you bump into him, wherever he may be, don’t be shy to say hello!