Entertainment · 27 February 2026
Pokémon at 30: Can Winds & Waves Redefine the Formula?
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Thirty years after Pokémon began, The Pokémon Company is betting big on Winds & Waves to shape the next era. The tenth-generation titles promise a sprawling island setting, deeper exploration, and mechanical tweaks aimed at refreshing the long-running formula. After criticism of recent technical and design shortcomings, fans are watching closely. The anniversary release isn’t just nostalgic celebration — it’s a strategic reset moment that could determine whether Pokémon evolves with modern gaming expectations or leans further into tradition.
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