The Challenge: Complete the game as a Nuzlocke challenge using only Fire type Pokémon. Pokémon games, especially newer ones, are notoriously easy. Since Game Freak seems to have no plans to change that, and since people love playing and replaying these games, fans have come up with a myriad of ways in which to boost the difficulty themselves. The most prolific of these self imposed challenge runs is the Nuzlocke challenge, which itself has such a fascinating history that I p

Beginning development in 2019, shortly after the initial release of Sword and Shield, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet represent an ambitious step forward for the series. The titles ditch the linear routes and progression the series is known for, instead focusing on a fully open world that had been heavily requested by fans. The team at Game Freak made realism one of the primary goals of the games, setting out to craft realistic areas, redoing Pokémon models with more detailed text

One of the cornerstones of any RPG is the battle system. It's the primary way in which players will interact with the world that you present to them and a solid foundation from which to build the experience. The best story and visuals in the world won't save you if the majority of players drop the game early on due to a boring combat system. One of the biggest hurdles when making a game like Shattered Destinies would be to find a way to blend characters and worlds that have v