The Blessing and Curse of Pokémon

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Bonus Post Games?! Support the show for $5 at Patreon.com/PostGames and get bonus episodes and segments! This Week on Post Games: • Act 1: Game Freak’s 30 Years of Brilliant False Starts • Act 2: Beast of Reincarnation Won’t Be Ignored • Patreon Bonus: Game Freak’s Top 5 Games (That Aren’t Pokémon) • Act 3: A New Game Magazine? In This Economy?! Show Notes: • Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Sponsors: • Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgames • Factor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.) • Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Guests: • Robert Sephazon: Game designer, producer, historian, and curator • Ryan Rigney: Editor-in-chief, Chisel Art & Music: • Logo and Show Art: James Bareham • Theme: Mark Sparling • Additional music: Epidemic Sound All interview