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We did it. We played every mainline Pokémon game. After 21 months of prep, play, and production, Season 6 has come to a close. It doesn't feel quite real, even as I write this out. I feel like there is still more to do. Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. You can view full show notes, links, and read the original behind the scenes here. Behind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 1 – Paper Mario Behind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 2 – God of WarBehind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 3 – Banjo-KazooieBehind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 4 – The Fast & The Furious Behind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 5 – Resident Evil Behind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 6 – Pokémon This episode was originally recorded on February 1, 2024. Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts

It is time for the Season 6 finale! Reformed Team Plasma members Max Roberts and Logan Moore return to Unova to see how much has really changed in the intervening two years. Has the true potential of Pokémon been harnessed by Game Freak's cold calculations or is the real power from the bond between fans and the monsters. Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Takao UnnoHitoshi YamagamiShusaku EgamiJunichi MasudaGo IchinoseHitomi Sato Metacritic - 80/100 Links Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 WikipediaWhat Happened to Pokemon Gray & Pokemon ZThere Will Never be Another Pokémon Player like Ray RizzoIwata Asks about HeartGold and SoulSilverDebunking the Rumor that Iwata fit Kanto into Gold and Silver Music YouTube This episode was originally recorded on December 23, 2023. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Art inspired by the Pokémon White 2 start screen, designed by Max Roberts. Font by MaurizioVit on DeviantArt.

Hear ye! Hear ye! Philosophers Max Roberts and Logan Moore discuss the real issues like are Pokémon Black and White all they're cracked up to be. Does the start of the DS duology ring true or have hollow ideals behind it? Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Pokémon Black and White Junichi MasudaHitoshi YamagamiShusaku EgamiHiroaki TsuruJunichi MasudaShota KageyamaMinako AdachiHitomi SatoJunichi Masuda Metacritic - 87/100 Links Pokémon Black and White WikipediaFinal Fantasy III/VIWhen you reach Driftveil City Music YouTube This episode was originally recorded on November 20, 2023. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Art inspired by the Pokémon Black start screen, designed by Max Roberts. Font by MaurizioVit on DeviantArt.

Turn down the 3D slider and turn up the volume! Roller skating fiend Max Roberts, stylish flame Logan Moore, and the nine foot giant Tomas Franzese wage war discussing the merits of Pokémon's first 3D outing. Was this new dimension the next step in evolution for the series or did these games fall flat? Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Pokémon X and Y Junichi MasudaHitoshi YamagamiShusaku EgamiTakato UtsunomiyaJunichi MasudaShota KageyamaMinako AdachiHitomi SatoJunichi Masuda Metacritic - 87/100 for X and 88/100 for Y Links Pokémon X and Y WikipediaIt's Been 3,000 Years Music YouTube This episode was originally recorded on September 27, 2023. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Tomas' Twitter @TomasFranzese Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Art inspired by the Pokémon Y start screen, designed by Max Roberts.

Space and time collide! Sinnoh-native Max Roberts and Pokémon Historian Logan Moore study the mythical origins in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Did the jump to the DS double the fun or cause GameFreak to doubleback on design? Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Pokémon Diamond and Pearl BrilliantShiningBrilliantShiningJunichi MasudaJunichi MasudaYuichi UedaBrilliantShiningHiroyuki JinnaiGakuji NomotoHitoshi YamagamiHiroaki TsuruAkira KinashiToyokazu NonakaTakanori SowaKenji EndoShunsuke KohoriBrilliantShiningGo IchinoseJunichi MasudaHitomi SatoShota KageyamaJunichi MasudaGo IchinoseHitomi SatoMorikazu Aoki Metacritic - 85/100 (73/100 for Brilliant) Links Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Wikipedia Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl WikipediaHow to Get ManaphyMax's Pokémodifier TutorialThe Dialga StylusPal Park Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sales Pokémon Best Selling Stats The Pokemon Company's COO Addresses Possibility of Slowing Down Game Releases MusicYouTube BD/SPSinnohvationinsaneintherainmusicMusicSpotifyYouTubePokémon Battle Revolution Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue & Red Rescue TeamPokémon RangerPokémon Trozei!Pokémon Dash This episode was originally recorded on August 18, 2023. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Art inspired by the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond start screen, designed by Max Roberts.

It's time to catch some waves and some Pokémon! Kanto-natives Max Roberts and Logan Moore are joined by islander Grant Callahan to explore the interdimensional tropics of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Does breaking tradition lead to a better game or was this a trial that Game Freak couldn't complete? Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Pokémon Sun and Moon UltraSun/MoonUltraSunMoonUltraUltra Metacritic - 87/100 (84/100 for Ultra) Links Pokémon Sun and Moon Wikipedia Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon WikipediaBattling Professor OakDefending the Your Championship YouTube This episode was originally recorded on July 12, 2023. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Grant's Threads @grant__callahan Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Art designed by Max Roberts.

Sound the trumpets! 🎺 Water fanatics Max Roberts and Logan Moore are joined by land stan Cameron Hawkins to set sail and stop primordial forces. Do the Hoenn adventures really have too much water or are there bigger problems just beneath the surface? You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire OmegaAlphaR/SOR/ASOR/ASOR/AS Metacritic - 82/100 Links Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Wikipedia Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire WikipediaTrumpet BoySo I Herd U Liek MudkipzHoenn Kyushu iTunes iTunes YouTube YouTube This episode was originally recorded on April 1, 2023. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Cam's Twitter @CamFinalMix Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Art designed by Max Roberts.

The mainline Pokémon series finally heads to the big screen! Childhood friends Max Roberts and Logan Moore hit the gym with their teams for some clanging and banging to become the next undefeated Galar Champion. But has the switch to the telly made the grind too easy or have our hosts outgrown the quest to be the best? Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Pokémon Sword and Shield Shigeru OhmoriJunichi MasudaHitoshi YamagamiTakanori SowaMinako AdachiGo Ichinose Metacritic - 80/100 Links Pokémon Sword and Shield WikipediaDigital Foundry Sword and Shield Tech Breakdown YouTube This episode was originally recorded on August 6, 2022. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Art designed by Max Roberts.

Never accept a finale when episodes are owed. Retroactively-CGI'd Max Roberts and Logan "Nobody" Moore used the power of Peacock to watch Fast X. Is the family too large for its own good these days or is there room for more? You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Fast X Louis LeterrierNeal H. MoritzVin DieselJustin LinJeffrey KirschenbaumSamantha VincentDan MazeauJustin LinVin DieselMichelle RodriguezTyrese GibsonChris “Ludacris” BridgesSung KangNathalie EmmanuelJohn CenaScott EastwoodAlan RitchsonCharlize TheronJordana BrewsterHelen MirrenRita MorenoJason StathamBrie LarsonJason MomoaBrian TylerTroy RobinsonAndy GillNick McKinlessPeter MilesOlivier Schneider Rotten Tomatoes - 56% critic and 85% viewers Links Fast X WikipediaFast X Trailer Fast & Furious Franchise Box Office PerformanceHobbs Movie Announcement Fast X Director Talks Mediating Between Vin Diesel and The RockHobbs Theater ReactionAmbulanceMichael Bay - What is Bayhem? by Every Frame a Painting Writers Strike Comes to an EndRecreating Paul Walker in CGI Vin Diesel's Quote about Paul Walker MusicSpotify YouTubeFast X Cars This episode was originally recorded on September 22, 2023. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Photo and Art designed by Max Roberts.

Pokémania has reached its peak! Rivals Max Roberts and Logan Moore are joined by League Champion Peter Spezia to explore Johto and beyond in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver! Did the rush for a sequel impede innovation or did Pokémon evolve into its best form 20 years ago? You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver HeartGoldSoulSilverSatoshi TajiriG/SShigeki MorimotoHG/SSTakehiro IzushiTakashi KawaguchiTsunekazu IshiharaJunichi Masuda Shusaku EgamiHitoshi Yamagami Hiroaki TsuruHG/SSJunichi MasudaGo IchinoseMorikazu AokiGo IchinoseShota KageyamaHitomi SatoJunichi MasudaTakuto KitsutaHG/SS Metacritic - 87/100 Links Pokémon Gold and Silver Wikipedia Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver WikipediaIGN Review for Pokémon Gold/Silver EGM Issue 138, Pokémon Gold/Silver ReviewsWTF Pokémon! HeartGold and SoulSilver Leaked NewsPikabluPokémon Gold and Silver CommercialsCelebi Event Pokémon Gold and Silver 1997 Space World Demo SpritesThe National PokédexYouTubePokémon GSC: National Park - Jazz Cover by insaneintherainmusicOriginal Soundchat 199: Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and Pokémon X and YIwata Asks - Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver This episode was originally recorded on November 12, 2022. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Peter's Twitter @PeteSpeakEasy Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Art designed by Max Roberts.

It is time for us to go back to the future of Pokémon! Students Max Roberts and Logan Moore study open world experimentation alongside Professor Chris Compendio. Can a mainline Pokémon adventure let players do anything or has Game Freak cooked up a paradox of a game? Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Shigeru OhmoriAkira KinashiToyokazu Nonaka Takanori Sowa Kenji EndoMinako AdachiJunichi MasudaGo IchinoseHiromitsu Maeba Teruo TaniguchiHitomi SatōToby Fox Metacritic - 72/100 Links Pokémon Scarlet and Violet WikipediaThe Living Dex Homeward Bound Chris' Pokémon Scarlet and Violet ReviewDigital Foundry Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Performance Review YouTube This episode was originally recorded on December 30, 2022. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Chris' Twitter @Compenderizer Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Art designed by Max Roberts.

We want to be the very best; like no podcast ever was! Welcome to Season 6 of Chapter Select! It is time for us to catch them all as we tackle Pokémon. Hosts Max Roberts and Logan Moore go back to the original 151 to explore what kicked off this multi-billion dollar franchise. Is catching Pocket Monsters today as compelling as it was in 1998? You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen RedBlueFireRedLeafGreenLet's Go, Pikachu!Let's Go, Eevee!Satoshi TajiriR/B/YJunichi MasudaFR/LG/Let’s GoShigeru MiyamotoTakashi KawaguchiTsunekazu IshiharaR/B/YHiroyuki JinnaiTakehiro IzushiHiroaki TsuruFR/LGShigeru OhmoriHitoshi YamagamiAkira KinashiLet’s GoJunichi Masuda Metacritic - 81/100 (FireRed and LeafGreen) and 80/100 (Let's Go) Links Pokémon Red and Blue Wikipedia Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Wikipedia Pokémon Let's Go WikipediaIGN Review for Pokémon Blue EGM Issue 113, Pokémon ReviewsVlog 018: Pokémon: The Story of my LifeYouTubeRedBlueGreen YouTubeFireRedLeafGreenPokémon 25 Years of Non-stop Adventure This episode was originally recorded on May 30, 2022. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Art designed by Max Roberts.

It is that time in the season once again. The end snuck up on me this time. Resident Evil went by so fast. When you throw in all the work we’ve been doing on Super Chapter Select and Season 6 - Pokémon, it felt like I blinked and it was time to write this season’s behind the scenes post. Thank God I take notes all season long. 😅 Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. You can view full show notes, links, and read the original behind the scenes here. Behind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 1 – Paper Mario Behind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 2 – God of WarBehind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 3 – Banjo-KazooieBehind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 4 – The Fast & The Furious Behind the Scenes of Chapter Select Season 5 – Resident Evil Season 5 Statistics This episode was originally recorded on July 26, 2023. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts

Welcome to Chapter Select Season 6! We want to be the very best; like no podcast ever was! It is time for us to catch them all as we tackle Pokémon. "Rivals" Max Roberts and Logan Moore set out on a grand adventure to collect, battle, and study this legendary series. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. For the season's structure, the classic bounce back-and-forth format of Chapter Select stands strong. We chose Pokémon generations as the backbone of the schedule. This allowed us to play the remakes where applicable. Here is the order we have for Season 6: Chris CompendioPeter SpeziaCameron HawkinsGrant CallahanTomas Franzese While I am no stranger to the brand of Pokémon, I am to most of these games. Before embarking on this journey, I had only played Blue and Diamond. Much like the protagonists at the start of the games, I have embarked on my very own Pokémon adventure filled with discovery. As for my rival Logan, he's been earning badges and becoming Champion since the beginning. He's played almost every mainline game before this season and is here to make sure I memorize the type chart. These ten episodes are not all we have in store for Pokémon. Super Chapter Select members have access to our Poké Battles in every single game. It's a 10 round rivalry-fueled gauntlet to see who truly is the best. You can sign up for just $20 a year for all these battles, longer shows, and exclusive episodes. You can learn more about Super Chapter Select here. The art this season is taking the iconic Pokémon start screens and modifying them for the show. I've struggled coming up with this concept, but after playing around with fonts, colors, and console boarders, this is what we have chosen. As of this writing, I haven't made most of the art yet, so I am excited to see where it goes! We are thrilled to finally announce Season 6 - Pokémon! We've been working on this one for over a year. The first episode will be launching next month – August 23, 2023 – with new episodes following in a fortnightly manner. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!

It is time to launch the next era of Chapter Select. Say hello to Super Chapter Select, a premium version of the seasonal, bounce back and forth podcast you know and love. For just $20 a year, you will gain access to longer episodes and supplemental bonus content for every single season. At launch, we have nearly 20 hours of member exclusive content. You can sign up right now to support the show and gain access the entire Super Chapter Select catalog. --- You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Get Super Chapter Select: longer shows, exclusive episodes, and bonus videos. --- We have been working on Super Chapter Select for nearly two years now. The first journal entry I have fleshing out the idea is dated November 29, 2021. We began production in earnest with Season 3 – Banjo-Kazooie. That's also when we planned on launching the membership alongside Season 6 – Pokémon. You could say this has been a long time coming. Logan and I have made shows together for over eight years. We love podcasting together and producing the best show possible. We now feel like we have a special show and offering for fans to directly support the us and the program. Producing a premium show has been a goal of mine for over five years. I’ve been studying memberships and shows I adore to understand what makes them appealing to me and their audiences. I wanted to take our time and build our show right. I set out to apply their best principles in a way that fits our show and gives our audience a wonderful product at a fair price. Thank you for joining us for this next chapter. We hope you enjoy!

It is time to return to Spain with its one liners, mysterious merchants, and cryptic castles. Max Roberts and Logan Moore complete their journey through Resident Evil by donning their leather jackets one more time. Did the Resident Evil 4 remake surpass its origins or did it buckle under the weight of its predecessor? You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Resident Evil 4 (2023) Yasuhiro AnpoKazunori KadoiYoshiaki Hirabayashi Kota Suzuki Metacritic - 93/100 Links Resident Evil 4 Remake WikipediaDunkey Tower ChangeResident Evil 4 Remake - Leon Vs Zealots by SunhiLegendSplinter Cell Conviction: Mark & Execute FeatureResident Evil: Death Island Trailer YouTubeResident Evil 4 VR Mode - Teaser TrailerResident Evil 4 Remake - DF Tech Review This episode was originally recorded on May 17, 2023. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Illustration generated by DALL-E 2, prompted by Max Roberts.

The gang is finally all together in this ensemble co-op campaign smash up. Max Roberts and Logan Moore carry each other as they slog through this globetrotting adventure. It’s Raccoon City all over again and that may not be a good thing. You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Resident Evil 6 Eiichiro SasakiYoshiaki HirabayashiAkihiko Narita Metacritic - 74/100 Links Resident Evil 6 WikipediaMax Sliding and Diving Adding Co-op to Ada's Campaign MusicSpotify YouTube This episode was originally recorded on May 12, 2023. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Illustration generated by DALL-E 2, prompted by Max Roberts & Logan Moore.

Time to step out of the standard definition darkness into the HD light! Co-op partners Max Roberts and Logan Moore head to Africa to fight off the emergence of bio-weapon threats and find an old friend. Along the way, they ask themselves the all-important question: What really is Resident Evil? You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Resident Evil 5 Yasuhiro Anpo Kenichi Ueda Jun Takeuchi Masachika Kawata Kota Suzuki Metacritic - 84/100 (Lost in Nightmares 81/100) (Desperate Escape 73/100) Links Resident Evil 5 WikipediaX-Play's Resident Evil 5 ReviewThe Tech Behind Resident Evil 5 – IGNHalo 4 Final BossMetal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Solid vs LiquidJill in Marvel vs. Capcom MusicSpotifyYouTube This episode was originally recorded on April 14, 2023. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Illustration generated by DALL-E 2, prompted by Max Roberts.

Lycans and gentlemen! Village locals Max Roberts, Logan Moore, and special guest Michael Ruiz, run around town trying to put a baby back together. Was RE8 able to recapture the magic of previous entries or should Capcom have left the vampires and werewolves to Konami? You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Resident Evil Village Morimasa Sato Tsuyoshi Kanda Peter Fabiano Masachika Kawata Shusaku Uchiyama Metacritic - 84/100 (PS VR2 - 82/100) Links Resident Evil Village WikipediaResident Evil (Film Series) The End of the Winters Family SagaThe Jump Scare that Got Us MusicSpotify YouTube This episode was originally recorded on April 10, 2023. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Michael's Twitter @TheMichaelJRuiz Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Illustration generated by DALL-E 2, prompted by Max Roberts.

The ghost of horrors past returns. Max Roberts and Logan Moore plan their escape from the icy tundra while figuring out if classic Resident Evil can evolve into its final form. Does this arctic adventure deserve a remake or should it be cast off like a bad dream? You can download a copy of this episode's transcript here. Resident Evil - Code: Veronica X FlagshipNextechXAX EntertainmentCapcom Production Studio 4Sega Hiroki KatoShinji Mikami Takeshi Miura Hijiri Anze Sanae Kasahara Metacritic - 94/100 on Dreamcast (84/100 on PS2 — 62/100 on GameCube) Links Resident Evil - Code: Veronica X Wikipedia Code: Veronica X HD Announcement Code: Veronica X HD DifferencesWesker's ReportThe Twins in Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon CityMission: Impossible II Trailer YouTube Code: Veronica X Vinyl This episode was originally recorded on March 17, 2023. @ChapterSelect Max’s Twitter @MaxRoberts143 Logan’s Twitter @MooreMan12 Researcher, Editor, and Producer – Max Roberts Hosted by Logan Moore & Max Roberts Illustration generated by DALL-E 2, prompted by Max Roberts.