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It’s a Dog, It’s a Plant, It’s by the Creators of Pokémon
The New York Times • • technology
Key Points:
- Kota Furushima, known for his work on the Pokémon series, developed a new game called Beast of Reincarnation during a break from Pokémon, set in a postapocalyptic Japan featuring an 18-year-old warrior and her companion.
- The companion, inspired by a Shiba Inu dog breed, is named Koo, a silvery gray creature part wolf and part plant, with a tail that changes appearance to reflect its connection with the protagonist, Emma.
- Beast of Reincarnation was created by Furushima after submitting his concept during a companywide call at Game Freak and has been released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Koo joins a tradition of dog companions in video games, similar to characters like Rush from Mega Man and Dogmeat from the Fallout series, serving as loyal allies in combat and exploration.
