Ep. 56 - Pokémon Legends Z-A is actually quite gay, but could it be even gayer?

Ep. 56 - Pokémon Legends Z-A is actually quite gay, but could it be even gayer?

This week, it’s just me – Zoey – for the news. Headlines include the Horizon movie getting a possible release date, the PS6 and Xbox 720/Two/Series Y&T (whatever they're calling it) getting a possible release date, and Nintendo reassures us they didn’t get hacked and your user data was not stolen. Additionally, there were no layoffs this week and the industry has even started to fight back on two fronts, which gives me some cautious optimism.

In the second half, some familiar guests are back: Amy-Lynn, Juno, and Nicole! And we’re talking all about the new Pokémon game: Legends Zed to Eh. Zee, Ay. Zeyay. Anyway, it turns out the game is actually surprisingly quite queer, but as is tradition, Game Freak may be a few steps short of perfect queer representation.

 

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:42 - News

00:28:04 - Pokémon Legends Z-A Discussion

 

Spoiler warning for Pokémon Legends Z-A: we talk about everything up to the first Vinnie battle, and we spoil one unrevealed Mega Evolution from later in the game (a Pokémon with a silly design that has gone viral – you’ve probably already seen it).

 

This episode was recorded on October 19 2025.

 

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Sources:

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ps6-and-next-xbox-console-are-both-aiming-for-2027-release-separate-reports-claim/

https://thegamepost.com/sony-horizon-zero-dawn-movie-filming-release/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/mindseye-studio-build-a-rocket-boy-is-being-sued-by-union-members-over-alleged-mishandling-of-layoffs/

https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/saudi-arabias-acquisition-of-electronic-arts-faces-pushback-from-game-developers-petition-calls-on-ftc-to-scrutinize-this-deal-closely/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/quantic-dreams-first-multiplayer-game-is-spellcasters-chronicles-a-3v3-strategy-action-game/

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