Pokemon Presents...Excitement? (Marathon Server Slam, Resident Evil 9 impressions, Stardew Valley is 10)

From Dense Pixels - Video Game News and Reviews by TNP Studios

March 3, 2026 · 2h 0m · Episode 573

About this episode

The hosts discuss major video game releases, nostalgic Pokemon remakes, and industry news, including insights from Jason Schreier.

Micah shares his detailed impressions of two major releases with God of War: Sons of Sparta and Resident Evil 9. Carrie takes a nostalgic journey back to her childhood with the digital release of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, exploring how these classic Kanto remakes hold up in the modern era and what makes them special for longtime Pokemon fans. Brad and Terrence dive into their experiences with the Marathon Server Slam beta weekend, offering contrasting perspectives on Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter. While Terrence remains unconvinced by the world, Brad has become completely absorbed in Bungie's deep lore universe and shares his newfound enthusiasm. The hosts provide comprehensive coverage of last week's Pokemon Presents showcase, with Carrie expressing particular excitement for Pokemon Pokopia and the team analyzing the surprise announcement of Pokemon Wind and Waves. The presentation offered plenty of news for franchise fans. Stardew Valley marks its tenth anniversary milestone with an unexpected update that transforms one of the community's least favorite characters into a marriage candidate, sparking debate among the game's dedicated fanbase about developer…

People in this episode

Hosts: Micah, Carrie, Brad, Terrence

Topics covered

Pokemon
video game impressions
Marathon Server Slam
Stardew Valley
game development news

Keywords

Pokemon Presents
Resident Evil 9
God of War
Stardew Valley update
Bungie

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ConcernedApe, Bungie

Products: God of War: Sons of Sparta, Resident Evil 9, Pokemon FireRed, Pokemon LeafGreen, Pokemon Pokopia, Pokemon Wind and Waves, Stardew Valley