Kid used a bullshit gameshark'd party with Mewtwo. My comp was Mr. Mime (Psychic, Solar Beam, Thunderbolt, and Substitute), Mewtwo, and Dragonite. Like he even had the gameshark on him not even hiding it.

"Questions are sentences for ignorant people." -Tim Rogers, 2019

I lost it at "Shields are for cowards, Swords kill", it was the gunshot afterwards that honestly got me.

"Design is older than conscious thought. Art is not" Your old colleague has bars.

Sid "Sid Meier's Civilization" Meier was a good gag.

This was incredible. I have no idea if he likes it or not but I had a good time with his mad rambling

Clicking Kotaku is like a slot machine. The sound of "HELLO" has surpassed clinking coins for a dopamine high.

You made me realize why I always seem to get so stressed when I get to the middle of the game. The middle of the game is like the event horizon of the decision-making black hole.

encouraging confidence in a children’s video game is particularly interesting as children are not generally given choices that balloon out to affect every decision of their life. or i suppose they are given those choices but shielded from them as much as possible. pokemon teaches kids confidence. i love it

In my years of playing Pokemon, I have NEVER kept defensive techniques over Offensive ones

I'm already nostalgic for Tim Rogers youtube for when I'll be old and grey

Now we, like the butcher who got too close to his work, enter the meat. LMAO

Am I the only one who thought bede was an old lady. Plot twist he's a young boy

I hope “the gran turismo of...” becomes a thing forever

No, I’m Tim Rogers.

Tim, I also lost in the first round of the pokemon tournament at that shopping mall in Indianapolis. I feel your brother's pain, having metaphorically brought six metapods to a bird fight. Even before you mentioned that anecdote, though, this video brought back pleasant memories of those heady days of pokemon red and blue. Thanks, boss.

This video feels like a chat with an old friend who I am meeting up with for the first time in years. The loop of that cop laughing is absolutely horrifying though

Wait... did... did Tim choose the backing track “Down by the Riverside” because it specifically references laying down their “sword” and “shield?”

Tim Rogers: Why It's Good: The Game: The (Grand Turismo of) Video(s)

“Questions are sentences for ignorant people” -Tim Rogers

Thanks for such an insightful and funny take on the basic mechanics that makes Pokémon sink its teeth into me even after all theses years.

omg positive yet contrarian opinion on Kotaku? Must be Tim Rogers. "Hello, and welcome to Video Games..." Yup.

I've said this before, but the choice of music in these videos is amazing -- both from a purely musical perspective and a cinematic "What music goes well with what scene?" perspective. Bravo, Tim!!!!!!!! I thought I remembered you saying you were designing a JRPG... maybe I imagined that... but I can't wait for your musical choices in that venture (if and/or when you make that game!)!!!

Ya’ll really need to put Tim’s name front and center in the video’s title.

Thanks for all you do, Tim! Your videos brighten my day. :)

It’s..simply the best entertainment in world history. Tim Roger’s synaptic web of particularities is a sacred treasure and I’m exceedingly grateful to have been exposed to the brilliance of his mastery’s breadth

This is one of the best anallazys of anything Pokémon i have ever seen! It's also the most intense.

Every friday I'm fuckin burned out by a lot of boring and tiring tasks at work, but I have this tiny pocket of relief and joy that a "Tim Roger's long video" brings. Thank you Tim, you make my fridays less tiresome.

THIS IS ME, SHOUTING OUT FROM BIRMINGHAM.

Tim, I hope you'll also get to check out the other 2019 Dreamcast game, Shenmue III!

The closer Pokémon gets to looking like an anime in a real world setting, the weirder the world gets in that EVERYTHING revolves around Pokémon. And it’s been a trend twenty years running

"It's difficult to wash blood stains out of a white t-shirt" "*_That's why vampires wear BLACK_*"

Hilarious and informative. Great ending too. Thanks Tim!

I never thought about why it hooked me but I do think the perfect monsters and endless decision permutations are what used to keep me coming back.

Tim saying "going into the cold darkness" while panning into an image of a cave with a coal cart-monster as his adversary is just one of myriad creative choices why this man is a treasure.

Honestly I cannot overstate how much I love this video lol

"That his Mr. Mime could kill ANY POKEMON." That sounds scary.

I very much enjoy this type of humor

I was worried about 21:07, but you navigated that information minefield like a pro, Tim.

Love your stuff, Tim. Also, your FFVII translation series made me cry. And makes me cry every time I think about it. Just... thought I'd share that. Keep up the fine work.

The clip of the police officer laughing will be in my head for days

Hey Tim, just leaving a comment to let you know I love your stuff, you're wonderful. Thank you for this video and all the hard work you put in - I really liked your analytical look at WHY Pokemon works so well and why it feels so good to play. It's seriously brilliant how Pokemon manages to be both widely accessible and enjoyable to anyone wanting to play the campaign while also having a CRAZY number of decisions and a bunch of mechanical depth. I love that this game even makes THAT part of the game more accessible by letting you see all active effects/buffs/debuffs in play at any given time. ANYWAYS I've rambled on enough, thanks again for being you, much love, keep doing your thing man and don't let people get you down

“...on the other hand...”Tim ‘100 hands’ Rodgers -2019. You are the best of the best. I have to hand it to you.

That was so deep into marketing and psychology my brain sploded.

I think the aspect of choice is something I've overlooked for 20+ but it makes so much sense. Plus with one Kurt ball each, you choice which pokemon will be in what pokeballs

I clicked this hoping it was Tim Rogers and I was not disappointed

I don't give a hoothoot what Tim talks about, it's always so entertaining.

Birimgham represent! It was cool to hear you call us out in your other video too. And you pronouncing it the British way is even cooler! I remember seeing an old hbomberguy video where he mentioned he spoke to you at the NEC (or NIA...) in Birmingham, but I think he said he just embarrassed himself. You and him are my two favourite people on the internet so I need that crossover to happen again but on KZfaq for me to consume.

Im so glad im alive to experience this video.

I can't believe this. I love this. This gives me life. For the first time I have to thank the KZfaq algorithm for showing me this video.

IMHO, one of your best, Tim, and tightest. Really nice

I needed to watch this to wake up...and I thank you

i have no idea anymore when tim rogers is being sincere or sarcastic. tim rogers makes me question what i know about truth.

Is it weird that, despite not mentioning take Tim make the video, i read the title and description, and INSTANTLY knew it was Tim Rogers

I have to say, this video had me laughing so much. I enjoyed your Dragon Quest 11 video as well. You, sir, are entertaining.

Tim Rogers is the Grand Turismo of reviewers

I came here, 2 years later, to determine if this game was worth buying. Instead I was treated to... whatever this was. 1 out of 1 viewers that I asked, "Is this video perfect?" Replied with a "Yes".

Your point about how pokemon is unlike most rpgs (in that everyone you fight should be able to be about as good as you) is really interesting... I’d never noticed that but it’s so clear now you’ve pointed it out. Now I’m wondering if that’s present in other genres as well (and if there are any other RPGs that are more like pokemon).

I'm 30 and never understand the love for Pokemon. But after this , Tim Rogers Again made me do something.❤😂

I was directed to this insane rant by chance and now need more.

This was great. Thanks Tim.

I'm from Birmingham. Well - I was born 16 miles away from Birmingham to be precise. (you told me to shout out in the comments) Brilliantly well observed and worded video as always, Tim! I'm not even a fan of pocket men, and i enjoyed this a lot.

...this video makes me want to replay some of my old pokemon games

Hi Tim, between Pokemon Sword/Shield and Dragon Quest 11 (or a write-in of another Switch game that can be played in Japanese) which would you recommend, not as a focused learning tool but just as something fun/rewarding/marginally educational, for someone who can currently make basic Japanese conversation in textbook grammar and read ~500 Kanji?

Point #3 felt revelatory. Damn. Now I want to see RPGs where all the NPCs are obsessed with the player’s core gameplay loop.

The B roll of the laughing cop gets ME EVERY FUCKinG T(mE

I'm from Birmingham! Super impressed with the Balti mention. You're obviously well-traveled

id like a video or article about your 47 reasons to love the number 108.

More asides and digressions please! I want to see the Tristram Shandy of game reviews

you're great! thanks tim for another video

Thanks, Tim!

"A process by which we acquire possibilities we have to learn how to deal with" Yeah the last episodes of evangelion hit me pretty hard too

This is a 30 minutes poem,, im crying

This dude is a Gran Turismo of insane people

Tim, I'm about 15 minutes in and I find myself needing a "double-like" button for the first time, ever. Please don't stop. Ever.

I knew it was a Tim Rogers video from the video title and thumbnail.

10:05 - "Pokemoners" I appreciate this consistency with the rest of the Tim Rogers Cinematic Universe.

That laughing man will haunt my dreams.

Solid video. Am too surprised it's on Kotaku.

it both terrifies me and makes me incredibly curious (read excited) at how similar i believe i am to tim

Damn I didn't expect this video to get so DEEP bruh!

Pokégood: Why It's Mon

great video as always

Am I hearing and reading right, that the move reminder / cafe guy is not mentioned anywhere in regards to this video? Was at #6, about move selection, and didn't remember hearing about him...

Another great video Tim.

"Now we, like the butcher who got too close to his work, enter the meat." *chef's kiss*

"professional... video editor" 2:48 [includes an "accidental" single frame edit] not bad timothy, not bad

Simply incredible

Soundcloud remixes of itself. Brilliance.

"Hello" was not deep this time around... :c

That farfetched refusing to stay in the ball was stressing me out

somebody reply with a timestamp whenever he mentions Death Stranding, please.

Found this via TheQuartering, I like your analysis of how the pokemon games create these addictive feedback loops.

"Your character read a blog post about the existence of common sense" that hit me lol.

13:52 "...enter, the meat" hahahaha dang that cracked me up

This video is great! Cannot believe is part of kotaku.

Rewatching this it’s really clear to me now how genuinely critical it is to know that Tim made VIDEOBALL to understand his viewpoint here. Sucker for mathematized perfection design.

Oh, thanks for the inside, Tim. I've wanted someone to explain Pokemon to me, as everything outside of Pokemon Special manga failed to keep me. That said, I want to mention how those easy in-game battle backfired for me. I've played Pokemon L.Green, X, O.Sapphire, Moon, and U.Moon. Steamrolling through those game left me with no sense of achievement whatsoever. With one exception - Misty's Starmie from L.Green. It's not broadcasting "You are smart" to me, the message is "Everyone is a moron". Given that, what purpose does challenging morons serve? Morons are going to make stupid decisions, morons are going to be effortlessly crushed. But there's no fun in doing this. Where is fun? Battling Misty's Starmie while being very restricted. That is a fun battle precisely because how owerpowered for that point of the game it is. The rest just spirals down from this point. Which version do I buy? The one that provides more challenge. Wait, they're both the same. The monster roster is different, but... Wait, what's that? Shining Resonance is on sale? Well, that solves the problem completely. Also, the competitive side of the game is different because there are actual smart people out there. Competitive scene is the life and blood of Pokemon now, but it's in the trap of not caring enough about it. The games are easy and effortless, leading them to being forgotten about. Now, if joining the online multiplayer was free, I could give it a shot. But it costs money, money that could be spent on more games. It would be nice if there was a game that goes into competitive side of Pokemon from the box, but there seems to be no interest from the Pokemon company in making this kind of game. Ah, shit, it turned into wall of text. Sorry about that.

Good hire kotaku! I love this man. Can’t believe I watched the whole video

I just hear Tim’s voice and hit like, it’s autonomous at this point.