In context: A YouTuber recreated a real-life working version of the Pokédex from the 1990s anime series. For those unfamiliar, the Pokédex was a red camera-like device that Ash used to identify Pokémon. The gadget would analyze the creature and then vocally tell Ash its name and description.
Why it matters: Palworld, a new Early Access survival title that let's players tame and train Pokémon-like creatures, has topped the Steam Top Sellers chart, shifting 5 million copies in its first 4 days of release. Time may tell, but currently it seems to be more than just hype, the game has already amassed over 57 reviews and sits at "Very Positive" on Steam. At the time of writing, 93% of all reviews posted are positive.