June 2022 has been a huge month for video game news, and there's more to come. Sony's latest PlayStation State of Play showcased numerous titles including a Resident Evil 4 remake and Final Fantasy 16, with some of its contents likely to reappear during Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest. Then there have been individual game showcases, like IGN's early access to Sonic Frontiers and a brand-new trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet that aired on June 1.
Though the Pokemon trailer came first this month, it left an indelible mark. New NPCs like the dual professors Sada and Turo have generated plenty of buzz (even if little is still known about Generation 9's Iberian Peninsula-inspired region), meanwhile monsters like Lechonk and Smoliv have captured the hearts of fans. However, one of the most interesting points of discussion coming off Scarlet and Violet's trailer is its box art Legendaries: Koraidon and Miraidon. Speculation about how this duo fit into the Pokemon world could point to new mechanics, such as a minigame akin to Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon's Ultra Warp Ride.
Every Game Featured At The June 2022 PlayStation State of Play
Generation 9's region may still be shrouded in mystery, but the June 2022 trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (and concurrently released information by Game Freak) paint an interesting picture for the future of this franchise. The games' reveal trailer already established that Scarlet and Violet would have a completely open-world region, but now fans know exploring the region is not restricted to a particular narrative direction. Even more exciting is the opportunity to play with up to three friends in active multiplayer.
All of these features build upon previous titles, from the open segments of
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