Pokemon: New World
"Pokemon: New World" exists within an alternate reality, three hundred years after the era of Ash Ketchum and his legacy. "Silph Co." and related companies have long since been absorbed by the conglomerate known only as "Poke Corp." This company now oversees all aspects of Pokemon technology. They produce the Poke Balls. They run the Poke Centers and Poke Marts. They have multiple television channels broadcasting gym battles, contests, reality T.V. shows, Pokemon related news, and much more. They are a true monopoly in the field of Pokemon. Lucky for us, they are quite benevolent (or so it would seem).
Life is much better now than it was in the past. Poverty has all but vanished from the face of the planet. That doesn't mean that money is no longer a factor. On the contrary, there are two types of currency still present in this world:
Coins and
Trainer Points. It is true that all basic housing, food, and other essentials are provided for free by the governments of the world, but in order to live beyond that easy survival mode you must choose one of two paths.
One, you can work a regular job and earn coins, which are used to purchase higher quality food, housing, and basically everything besides what you can buy with Trainer Points. Your second option is to register with "Poke Corp." as a trainer and receive your very own Pokedex. Trainer Points will be uploaded onto your Pokedex whenever they are earned. These trainer points are used to purchase items from Poke Marts, such as Poke Balls, Battle Items, and more. It is also important to note that simply having a Pokedex will grant you entry into practically all "Poke Corp" facilities, such as the Poke Marts themselves.
So what's it like to be a trainer? Surely, it's filled with peril at every turn, right? Not necessarily. While it is natural to come across abnormal situations in the Pokemon world, you do not have to choose a dangerous path. You can pursue beautiful Pokemon Contests. You can join a scientific research team. You can even wander around the world freely, sight seeing. There is no reason to be battling at every turn. However, the thrill of battle can be quite exhilarating. For those that enjoy this thrill, you can hone your skills in battle leagues, defeating gym after gym. Or you can take on exciting missions to protect innocent civilians and Pokemon in need.
The most important thing to remember here is that you are free. You can choose whatever path you like, do whatever it is your heart desires... just be careful. There are those in this world that are not interested in playing nice.
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