Rumor: Controversial Pokemon Feature May Return in Scarlet and Violet

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Pokemon is indubitably one of the most iconic franchises in all of gaming, as it's a household name among even non-gamers. Many gamers grew up onPokemon, and to this day, continue to play every generation and game that comes out. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is that new set of games, and when they release in November, it stands to reason fans old and new will flock to them.

However, this presence in the industry isn't without its drawbacks. Some Pokemon fans believe the games are too heavily marketed and designed for children, even if they are designated family-friendly at their core. Many fans believePokemongames have become too easy, hold players' hands throughout it all, and haven't evolved with the times, potentially evidenced by the fact that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are the first open-world games in 9 generations. All of this is, of course, up for debate, but one controversial element about the «Pokemon games are too easy» debate may rear its head again.

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The EXP Share has long been part ofPokemon video games, beginning as a way to confer extra experience to a single Pokemon and by Sun and Moon becoming a toggleable way to give all Pokemon in the party XP.Pokemon Sword and Shield included the EXP Share too, but in what amounted to tons of controversy, it could not be turned off in someone so chose. The recent remakes of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl did not allow for it to be toggled off either. Now, rumors suggest the EXP share will return in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, which comes as no surprise, but it would seem that it cannot be toggled off either. This means it will likely operate as it did in Pokemon Sword and Shield and BDSP.

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