It’s not like it hasn’t happened before. Fandoms are passionate, and even the reveal of one adorable character can seemingly take over thousands of people’s feeds. But this time it’s much more stern.
In times like these, there are no solid sources of information to go to, which can be overwhelming. Social media sites like X have become a dumping ground for unorganized and unverified information. Other than Game Freak’s statement acknowledging access to employee personal information, we have no confirmation that any of it is true.
This does not mean that we must discard all information disclosed. Fans would simply benefit from being a little more skeptical of what they see online after such a massive leak. So if you want to become a media-savvy Pokémon Master, we’ve put together a very compact list of what you should keep in mind when reading information on the internet.
It’s vital to remember: none of these tips are a substitute for fact-checking the claims we see in the documents. However, following these tips can lend a hand a lot. Not all of us can go straight to the source, but we can be more aware of what we read on the Internet. Pokémon isn’t just a game about catching monsters; it’s also about gathering information through the Pokédex. So in moments like these – when everything is everywhere and nothing seems certain – it can be helpful to take a step back and put on your Pokémon professor hat.
