Episode 062 - Pokémon Games

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Released January 28, 2022 listen

Show notes:

Cassette Beasts co-developer Jay Baylis joins us to discuss the long history of Pokémon games, subjecting Matthew to his idea of torture. Hear about the best games in the series across different categories from a genuine expert.

This week’s music is from the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl soundtrack by Shota Kageyama, Junichi Masuda, Go Ichinose, Hitomi Sato and Morikazu Aoki, the Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby soundtrack by Shota Kageyama, Minako Adachi, Hideaki Kuroda and Hitomi Sato, and the Super Smash Bros Ultimate soundtrack by Shota Kageyama, Go Ichinose, Hitomi Sato, Junichi Masuda and Minako Adachi.

Jay's Pokémon Picks
The best gateway into the series today
Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
After that, Pokémon Sword and Shield or Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Samuel suggests Pokémon Sword and Shield for lapsed players picking it back up.
The best story
Pokémon Black and White
The best world to discover
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
The best roster of monsters
Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow
The best spin-off title
Pokémon Snap
Pokémon Go
Pokémon Stadium
The best retro title
Pokémon Gold and Silver (or Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver)