The battle between Game Freak and its fans rages on after the latest Pokemon Direct. Players spotted another mouse cursor in the trailer video, and it didn't help the relationship with the developer.
The Direct video explained a lot of the new content coming to Pokemon Sword and Shield, like new Pokemon, areas, and more. Although Game Freak intended the video to help build hype and excitement in the fanbase, it may have had a different reaction for many. At around 15:23 of the video, you can see a mouse cursor hovering over the character displayed on the right.
It might not seem that bad, but the community hasn't exactly been kind in its opinions of Game Freak for some time now. Even before the games were released, fans were upset with Game Freak for omitting so many Pokémon from the new Pokédex, as well as the graphical quality of the games. Many saw these things as examples of Game Freak being lazy, or not putting in the amount of work they should.
This isn't the first time a mouse cursor has caused tension in the community, as players spotted a mouse cursor in the game credits when first launching the game.
Add to that the mixed reception of the newly announced DLC for the game, which many players consider to be content that should have been in the game in the first place. While some players are happy that the content is coming, others are a bit more skeptical about having to pay for the content.
With all of this context, it's easy to see that the playerbase is exceptionally critical with every move Game Freak makes. Something as small as a mouse cursor left on the screen is enough for gamers to criticize the people working on the game. For better or worse, Game Freak will have to keep working to regain its good graces. .
Pokémon Sword and Shield is available now on Nintendo Switch, with new DLC announced for release later this year. Players can gain access to both by purchasing the game's Expansion Pass for $29,99, with Isle of Armor slated for June 2020 and Crown Tundra slated for Fall 2020.
