Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Uptake

As with the case of previous iterations of the main series of Pokémon games, I'm obliged to report on their uptake by players (or Trainers in game speak). These two are especially important as they've been on the minds of fans and players for quite some time and have only been realized more or less now. It becomes fascinating to see how that uptake has been realized in different ways, and that has been somewhat evident.

Earlier, I noted that the content creator that goes by as the Legendary Pokémon species of Kyogre is also to deal with (one of) these new games, and that has proven to be fruitful. Through the way that Legendary Pokémon from other versions are facilitated for capture, as well as over 1000 soft resets, a Shiny Kyogre was obtained in the game of choice, Brilliant Diamond. From then on, the Shiny Kyogre has become a content staple - including in a Pokémon Contest - as is the game itself, with seemingly no possibility of returning to the eighth-generation games. The uptake is therefore warranted and works out well for the creator and the Legendary Pokémon.

In contrast to Sword and Shield, my main series game group has been relatively quiet about these games. Aside from the livestream by the dedicated players, it may be considered "business as usual" for everyone else. Of course, that doesn't mean the other members haven't gotten the games (as I haven't); they will likely have gotten either - or perhaps even both - of the games, but not divulged which one(s). The fact would become evident when they play and there are indicators that show which versions they obtained.

Though competition may not be about to become big on the games, some "makeshift" competitions may just be able to be held. One was, in fact, held by my main series group as a "Multiverse Champion" tournament in both Single and Double formats, utilizing the Pokémon that a tournament entrant used to get into the Hall of Fame (and therefore finish the game). It is a unique tournament even if I couldn't participate in it, even if I had the necessary means and given how long it took me to finish the last main series game that I played. Competition will seemingly arguably shape itself regardless.

Whether evident or not, the uptake for new iterations of the main series of Pokémon games should be and remains something to behold, as it can mean new content to show or new ways of doing things as above, in addition to whatever else might be established. That has to be at least somewhat satisfactory for those who have eagerly awaited the current installments.

One year ago: What If Pokémon Didn't Exist?

Two years ago: New Innovation, New Problems

Three years ago: Dreaming Big, Making an Impact

Four years ago: Friend Faves