“Well that was quick.”
Not just four words that my imaginary girlfriend once said to me, but also an apt description of Pokémon fandom. Yesterday saw the official reveal of Pokémon’s next big evolution, with the unveiling of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. In it, there was a glimpse at the new region of Galar, a collection of green hills and frigid snowy landscapes inspired by the British countryside.
Which means that we’re finally getting Scottish Pokémon that will be canonical in the Pokedex, such as a new Fighting-type called Fakk Yuu. As for official reveals? Only a trio of new faces were shown off: The new starter Pokemon Scorbunny, Grookey and Sobble, the Clinically-Depressed type Pokemon. They look adorable, I think Grookey looks cheeky and Scorbunny once told me the world is going to roll me I ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed.
Naturally, fans are happy. And passionate! Fan art has already begun pouring in, and so far the results are awesome. Here’s a gander at the finest art gallery that the Galar region has to offer:
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are out in late 2019. Coincidentally, that’s also around the same time that Nintendo is expecting to be given a license to print money.
Last Updated: February 28, 2019
Pariah
February 28, 2019 at 16:11
Some of that is incredible.
I like the Sam & Max and the Powerpuff Girls references too. XD
Original Heretic
February 28, 2019 at 15:58
Rather meh fan art. I’d show you what awesome fan art looks like, but everyone would be wondering where it’s from.
Pariah
February 28, 2019 at 16:11
8chan?
Guz
February 28, 2019 at 17:34
8chan the sphincter of the internet
Original Heretic
February 28, 2019 at 16:12
Noooo. Fuck no.
Art that my one mate has done, inspired by my novel.
Guz
February 28, 2019 at 17:34
Oh now you must share!! I demand it xD also you wrote a novel o.0 wow well done,which genre,?
Original Heretic
February 28, 2019 at 17:48
I’ll share once he’s done with it. The first image, that is. It’s, damn, it’s so brilliant. And that’s not just me saying that because it feels like he lifted the image out of my brain.
As for the novel, dude, I’ve spoken about it quite a bit on this site. Fantasy. Geared toward YA, but has also been thoroughly enjoyed by adults.
Currently in the process of approaching agents. Have a long list of rejections already. Faaaarking demoralising, I tell you. But we know it’s good enough (one of me best mates is my writing partner in this one). Hell, more than just “good enough”.
Original Heretic
February 28, 2019 at 17:48
I’ll share once he’s done with it. The first image, that is. It’s, damn, it’s so brilliant. And that’s not just me saying that because it feels like he lifted the image out of my brain.
As for the novel, dude, I’ve spoken about it quite a bit on this site. Fantasy. Geared toward YA, but has also been thoroughly enjoyed by adults.
Currently in the process of approaching agents. Have a long list of rejections already. Faaaarking demoralising, I tell you. But we know it’s good enough (one of me best mates is my writing partner in this one). Hell, more than just “good enough”.
Guz
March 1, 2019 at 08:29
Sweet dude, well good luck with the agents, I’m sure something will work out :p
I read a lot of fantasy novels myself,B.Weeks,M.Lawrence,M Sullivan, and My fav Sanderson, so let me know once its out, Id love to give it a read.
Guz
March 1, 2019 at 08:29
Sweet dude, well good luck with the agents, I’m sure something will work out :p
I read a lot of fantasy novels myself,B.Weeks,M.Lawrence,M Sullivan, and My fav Sanderson, so let me know once its out, Id love to give it a read.
Original Heretic
March 1, 2019 at 08:29
Thanks man, I’m plugging away…
Brent Weeks! He’s become one of my favourite authors. His new series is so good, I can’t wait for the next one.
Original Heretic
March 11, 2019 at 18:40
Here’s that artwork I told you about. Almost 100% done. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/898a3306b3159c6706522b97db3d870b0a966ec9e9bcbb390adc0680c9ed592b.jpg
Original Heretic
March 11, 2019 at 18:40
Here’s that artwork I told you about. Almost 100% done. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/898a3306b3159c6706522b97db3d870b0a966ec9e9bcbb390adc0680c9ed592b.jpg
Guz
March 12, 2019 at 08:34
Wow, looks cool getting a cowboy/naruto combo vibe here xD
Original Heretic
March 12, 2019 at 08:44
The story is NOTHING like that. Ha!
There are huge frogs, but they’re not at all sentient, they’re just animals that one town uses instead of horses.
They don’t even play a major role in the tale, but my mate loved the concept so much, he wanted to draw it first.
Guz
February 28, 2019 at 17:16
Wow that was fast, some really good stuff here, was just thinking yesterday back to playing pokemon yellow on an emulator till 3 in the morning (couldn’t afford a GB) wow this new one looks visually stunning, really wish I had Switch 🙁
G8crasha
March 1, 2019 at 09:16
Should I be ashamed of never buying into the Pokemon craze!