Pokemon Winds and Waves have been confirmed, ushering in Gen 10 in 2027. But while today is a period of celebration among the entire community, marking 30 years since the original launch of the very first games in the series, it's also a day I'm wary of, because it reminds me that we've been here before - and Game Freak might not get away with a repeat of what happened last time.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were undeniable successes for Nintendo, shipping a combined 28 million copies to surpass Sword and Shield and become the second best-selling entries in the series, within touching distance of the record established by Red and Blue. But now that Pokemon Winds and Waves are on the horizon, firmly cementing the open, living worlds that have increasingly come to define the series, it's important to remember that last time Game Freak tried that, it didn't go so well.
