Pokopia Is Out… and Jim's Switch Is Dead

Pokopia has officially arrived and the fans are losing their mind. Christian shares early impressions after a few hours with the new cozy Pokémon game, Megan finally gets her hands on it, and Jim explains how he managed to destroy his Switch 2 before even playing. The crew dives into what makes Pokopia feel more like Animal Crossing than a traditional Pokémon game, the surprising event Pokémon system already rolling out, and why the game might attract players who normally ignore the main series.They also break down Pokémon Unite’s controversial gameplay changes, discuss new Pokémon LEGO leaks, celebrate the upcoming retro pixel-style Pikachu plush, and react to the chaos of trying to get tickets to the Pokémon Fossil Exhibit at Chicago’s Field Museum.Plus: this week’s Pokémon Fact of the Week leads to an unexpectedly disturbing discussion about Geodude anatomy.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★