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As we all know by now, the Strange Souvenir and associated Backpacker were included in XY to hint at Sun and Moon. Here's the big question: Why did they do this? Let's just review the wording they used for a moment:
Now what does this mean? Why would they feel compelled to do something like this for the first time? The obvious answer is that they wanted to give observant fans some food for thought about the possibility of a special new generation for the 20th anniversary. However, what exactly does that entail? Well, looking at the Backpacker's quotes, it's very clear that this region isn't your typical region. So we have an atypical or at least an allegedly very intriguing region that will be themed after the 20th anniversary. From this, we can infer that this region has strong ties to the past regions (hence why it's "different"), but what are some ideas as to how this will affect gameplay?
May is usually the month we get the region map for new games. We just might get some answers as to what sort of "unbelievable" region we're getting in a mere two months.
Edit: The dialogue isn't as meaningful as the reasoning behind its inclusion.
Well, this is certainly...interesting. So right as Generation VI began and everyone was already in the middle of exploring the newest region Kalos, Game Freak decided to throw in references to the next generation's region, a whopping three years in advance. I certainly don't recall them ever doing this. Ever.The Kalos region is nice and all, but you should really check out my region! We have this town that you wouldn’t believe…Ah, never mind. You’ll see it in due time.
The Kalos region is nice and all, but you should really check out my region! There’s a facility that you wouldn’t believe…Ah, never mind. You’ll see it in due time.
The Kalos region is nice and all, but you should really check out my region! Our Champion is really something else, I tell you…Ah, never mind. You’ll find out in due time.
The Kalos region is nice and all, but let me share something with you from my region. It's really special!
Strange Souvenir: An ornament depicting a Pokémon that is venerated as a protector in some region far from Kalos.
The Kalos region is nice and all, but you’ve really got to check out my region! Where is it, you ask? Well, I can tell you it’s not Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, or even Unova!
Now what does this mean? Why would they feel compelled to do something like this for the first time? The obvious answer is that they wanted to give observant fans some food for thought about the possibility of a special new generation for the 20th anniversary. However, what exactly does that entail? Well, looking at the Backpacker's quotes, it's very clear that this region isn't your typical region. So we have an atypical or at least an allegedly very intriguing region that will be themed after the 20th anniversary. From this, we can infer that this region has strong ties to the past regions (hence why it's "different"), but what are some ideas as to how this will affect gameplay?
May is usually the month we get the region map for new games. We just might get some answers as to what sort of "unbelievable" region we're getting in a mere two months.
Edit: The dialogue isn't as meaningful as the reasoning behind its inclusion.
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