11-11-2019, 02:54 PM
Social Media Bands Together To Show Pokémon Studio Game Freak Some Love
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<p>It’s been a difficult period for Japanese developer Game Freak since the producer Junichi Masuda revealed the upcoming titles <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/pokemon_sword_and_shield">Pokémon Sword and Shield</a></strong> for Switch would feature a <em>limited</em> Pokédex. There’s been backlash from fans, online leaks and a launch event in Japan was even <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/11/pokemon_sword_and_shields_japanese_launch_event_has_been_canned">recently cancelled</a> due to operational reasons.</p>
<p>During an interview not long ago, Masuda <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/10/negative_feedback_gets_us_down_but_must_be_taken_on_board_says_pokemons_junichi_masuda">revealed</a> the “negative” feedback had taken its toll on the development team and there have also been some rumours <a class="external" href="https://gonintendo.com/stories/348697-rumor-morale-at-game-freak-at-an-all-time-low">floating about</a> that company morale is at an all-time low leading up to what should be one of the most exciting video game releases of 2019.</p>
<p>Now, in an attempt to lift spirits at Game Freak, Pokémon fans from around the world have banded together to share messages of positivity about the embattled developer (via Twitter), with the hashtag <a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/thankyougamefreak?vertical=default&src=hash">#ThankYouGameFreak</a>. It didn’t take long before the tag was trending in multiple countries, either.</p>
<p>We’ve rounded up some of the top posts right here. Also, feel free to share your own messages of thanks in the comments.</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr">I basically owe my entire career to Pokemon. It’s through my realistic takes on Pokemon that basically every art director has found me. Who would have thought me drawing Pokemon as a kid living in a trailer would have led me to success some day. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouGameFreak</a> <a href="https://t.co/YZgQALpPz7">pic.twitter.com/YZgQALpPz7</a></span>— RJ Palmer (@arvalis) <a href="https://twitter.com/arvalis/status/1193307003185065985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouGameFreak</a> for creating him <a href="https://t.co/D2hikk2frb">pic.twitter.com/D2hikk2frb</a></span>— Pikachu stole all my turkeys and called me a bitch (@FizzySodaWave) <a href="https://twitter.com/FizzySodaWave/status/1193230841096396801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr">I said it directly last night, but <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouGameFreak</a>. You’ve created a franchise that tens of millions of people love and play every day. A franchise I love and have dedicated a large chunk of my life. We appreciate you. <a href="https://t.co/8MFLQ1Up5g">pic.twitter.com/8MFLQ1Up5g</a></span>— Joe Merrick (@JoeMerrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeMerrick/status/1193206359254323203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr">Everyone’s out here using <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouGameFreak</a> to talk about Pokemon.</p>
<p>Here are 3 great games Game Freak made that AREN’T Pokemon: Drill Dozer, HarmoKnight, and Pocket Card Jockey. All three are fantastic! <a href="https://t.co/vtIefzA7EI">pic.twitter.com/vtIefzA7EI</a></p>
<p></span>— AntDude (@antdude92) <a href="https://twitter.com/antdude92/status/1193240325172682753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouGameFreak</a> for giving me some of my most valuable memories! Pokemon will always hold a special place in my heart. ? <a href="https://t.co/YYjmXSfFdA">pic.twitter.com/YYjmXSfFdA</a></span>— Tea (@Teatimerabbit) <a href="https://twitter.com/Teatimerabbit/status/1193287864534081537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouGameFreak</a> for creating the franchise that allowed me to fully appreciate the real world. From culture, history, myths, art, geography to music and landscapes. My interest in all of these things has stemmed from my favorite franchise, Pokemon.</span>— Ron (@Truegreen7) <a href="https://twitter.com/Truegreen7/status/1193231566597689344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouGameFreak</a> for giving me great games to spend a ridiculous amount of time in, and giving me so many memories with so many great Pokemon. <a href="https://t.co/NzovVvC820">pic.twitter.com/NzovVvC820</a></span>— DodongoHateSmoke(⚔️? THIS WEEK!!!) (@CabooseShoes) <a href="https://twitter.com/CabooseShoes/status/1193152082347528192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2019/11/...some-love/
<div><div class="media_block"><a href="http://images.nintendolife.com/456203f8c05bb/large.jpg"><img src="http://images.nintendolife.com/456203f8c05bb/small.jpg" class="media_thumbnail"></a></div>
<figure class="picture strip"><a title="Sword And Shield" href="http://images.nintendolife.com/456203f8c05bb/sword-and-shield.original.jpg"><img src="http://images.nintendolife.com/456203f8c05bb/sword-and-shield.900x.jpg" alt="Sword And Shield"></a></figure>
<p>It’s been a difficult period for Japanese developer Game Freak since the producer Junichi Masuda revealed the upcoming titles <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/pokemon_sword_and_shield">Pokémon Sword and Shield</a></strong> for Switch would feature a <em>limited</em> Pokédex. There’s been backlash from fans, online leaks and a launch event in Japan was even <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/11/pokemon_sword_and_shields_japanese_launch_event_has_been_canned">recently cancelled</a> due to operational reasons.</p>
<p>During an interview not long ago, Masuda <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/10/negative_feedback_gets_us_down_but_must_be_taken_on_board_says_pokemons_junichi_masuda">revealed</a> the “negative” feedback had taken its toll on the development team and there have also been some rumours <a class="external" href="https://gonintendo.com/stories/348697-rumor-morale-at-game-freak-at-an-all-time-low">floating about</a> that company morale is at an all-time low leading up to what should be one of the most exciting video game releases of 2019.</p>
<p>Now, in an attempt to lift spirits at Game Freak, Pokémon fans from around the world have banded together to share messages of positivity about the embattled developer (via Twitter), with the hashtag <a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/thankyougamefreak?vertical=default&src=hash">#ThankYouGameFreak</a>. It didn’t take long before the tag was trending in multiple countries, either.</p>
<p>We’ve rounded up some of the top posts right here. Also, feel free to share your own messages of thanks in the comments.</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr">I basically owe my entire career to Pokemon. It’s through my realistic takes on Pokemon that basically every art director has found me. Who would have thought me drawing Pokemon as a kid living in a trailer would have led me to success some day. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouGameFreak</a> <a href="https://t.co/YZgQALpPz7">pic.twitter.com/YZgQALpPz7</a></span>— RJ Palmer (@arvalis) <a href="https://twitter.com/arvalis/status/1193307003185065985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouGameFreak</a> for creating him <a href="https://t.co/D2hikk2frb">pic.twitter.com/D2hikk2frb</a></span>— Pikachu stole all my turkeys and called me a bitch (@FizzySodaWave) <a href="https://twitter.com/FizzySodaWave/status/1193230841096396801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr">I said it directly last night, but <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouGameFreak</a>. You’ve created a franchise that tens of millions of people love and play every day. A franchise I love and have dedicated a large chunk of my life. We appreciate you. <a href="https://t.co/8MFLQ1Up5g">pic.twitter.com/8MFLQ1Up5g</a></span>— Joe Merrick (@JoeMerrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeMerrick/status/1193206359254323203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr">Everyone’s out here using <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouGameFreak</a> to talk about Pokemon.</p>
<p>Here are 3 great games Game Freak made that AREN’T Pokemon: Drill Dozer, HarmoKnight, and Pocket Card Jockey. All three are fantastic! <a href="https://t.co/vtIefzA7EI">pic.twitter.com/vtIefzA7EI</a></p>
<p></span>— AntDude (@antdude92) <a href="https://twitter.com/antdude92/status/1193240325172682753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouGameFreak</a> for giving me some of my most valuable memories! Pokemon will always hold a special place in my heart. ? <a href="https://t.co/YYjmXSfFdA">pic.twitter.com/YYjmXSfFdA</a></span>— Tea (@Teatimerabbit) <a href="https://twitter.com/Teatimerabbit/status/1193287864534081537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouGameFreak</a> for creating the franchise that allowed me to fully appreciate the real world. From culture, history, myths, art, geography to music and landscapes. My interest in all of these things has stemmed from my favorite franchise, Pokemon.</span>— Ron (@Truegreen7) <a href="https://twitter.com/Truegreen7/status/1193231566597689344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouGameFreak?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouGameFreak</a> for giving me great games to spend a ridiculous amount of time in, and giving me so many memories with so many great Pokemon. <a href="https://t.co/NzovVvC820">pic.twitter.com/NzovVvC820</a></span>— DodongoHateSmoke(⚔️? THIS WEEK!!!) (@CabooseShoes) <a href="https://twitter.com/CabooseShoes/status/1193152082347528192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2019/11/...some-love/