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New Pokémon Game Goes Off The Beaten Path

For years, open-world video games, where players can explore the map rather than following a set path, have been hugely popular. The Pokémon franchise is finally catching up, but how will fans react?
Pokémon Legends: Arceus lets players hunt the tiny monsters in a new, open-world setting.

From cartoons to trading cards to toys, Pokémon has been a succesful media franchise for 25 years, with tons of fans from all over the world. But fans of the Pokémon video games have been begging for a major shake-up to the series — and now, with the announcement of the new , they may get one. Earlier this month, Pokémon player — who asked us to refer to him

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