2024 Review: State of GBL & Pokemon GO | New Channel | Success and Failures | Goals for 2025

[@Bean._.]

DAN, I love the idea of making content with other creators. These videos are the most fun to watch because they seem like the most fun to make. Pokemon Draft League is some of my favorite content on youtube, and I've wondered why nobody has tried the format in GBL. A friendly but competitive league to really make the game enjoyable again. I personally would watch every second of that

[@MarckPoGoW]

Do whatever you need. I think at this point, a lot of us are equally as invested in you as we are in Pokemon Go, lol

[@Hoochbazooka]

Ive fully quit pokemon go at this point and i still watch. Ive been tcg pocket pilled, its really fun and different. Would recommend if anyone is thinking about it!

[@freddymercury1482]

Count me in. I missed December community day, only played for maybe 10-15 minutes two or three days in the whole month of December. Still watching, liking, commenting on content creators' stuff.

[@DumbDrummer610]

Found you in 2024! Grateful for the videos. Here's to 2025. Thank you for the content.

[@zohaibsyed21]

Man, I'm really sad about this video. I just started playing again 3 months ago and I really love GBL its very dishearting to see such sad videos (on EXTREMELY fair issues) because I've been having a blast playing again. I hope you'll find the motivation on playing again because I really love your videos and have learned alot. I also hope you have a blast in whatever you do decide to do

[@idascheibye-alsing9803]

I came for GBL to this channel - but I stayed because of your personality. I think I could enjoy it just as much if your content changed. I really relate to the part about being addicted to your phone. That is a problem for me as well and it should be addressed. Thank you for all the laughs and lessons in 2024 - and happy new year to you.

[@XmissmelimeloX]

I subscribed to your channel this year and you’re the reason I started getting into GBL, but I can totally understand where you are coming from. Also as a french canadian I would say a trick to get started learning french without having to completely rearrange your schedule for it is incorporating it in the stuff you already do / understand. For example when watching your favorite movie watch it in french instead, or set the language of your pokemon games to french, watch french youtubers, etc

[@peterrushworth4814]

We appreciate you Dan.

[@walldoom]

Just some observations. I think providing context as to your own situation provides your audience more relatability. It is different being a family, two young children, mortgage, etc. people will also draw inspiration and motivating about you and your success as well as leaning from your past actions. This is a huge growth opportunity for yourself as well. You’ll have a great repository of what these years have been like with these end of year wrap up’s. do it for yourself. So elephant in the room. Lean French. Set it as your goal for 2025. I hear a strong goal on health as well as a new channel but really nothing about leaning French. You are good at the analysis and use that strength. If you aren’t exercising, then start the language. Maybe link the French with Pokémon? Learn via explaining the basic strategy in French. In fact maybe start a French channel in the future. I really enjoy your channel and look forward to all your future uploads. Even if I can’t watch it right away. 2 videos a day is a lot, reduce to 1 a day, but your new channel may take over that time.

[@apexarms5737]

If your not into whatever it is your doing, the results will suffer. Im ready for 2024 to be over, so heres hoping the new year is successful for you and everyone else. Im happy to stay a member of the channel for as long you keep it going. Im even interested to see what you with the economics channel. I have a strong work ethic, but I suck with finances. More of a mechanical focus than analytical, so maybe that will help. Still love what you do and mental and physical health increase in the path you take!

[@ELMOisINNOCENT]

"Monolingual monkey" is the phrase you were looking for at 6:55 Also Bowflex dumbbells were a lifesaver when I was working out at home. They adjust from 5lbs to 55lbs. But these days I spend a lot of my exercise time in hotel gyms and calisthenic parks when I travel for work. Life just gets busy, one video per day is still a lot

[@botanist62]

Hi! I admit that I found your channel from googling for gbl teams. I am a 2016 player but I only wade into pvp occasionally. Thanks for all your work and sacrifice to educate us. I don’t know if the data of player demographics is available, but I would speculate that, as older players drop off, newer players are joining. That might be the reason we have the same stale content over and over. Good luck with your goals, and spend time with your kids as much as you can--they grow up so fast!

[@davidfwooldridge3430]

I’m seriously considering quitting GBL. As I’ve gotten better at PvP, I’ve become a lot better at recognizing when the game doesn’t work and in the last week, all I can see are the one turn lag events that have absolutely made a difference in game play and cost me matches.

[@PoniesNSunshine]

Did you try the developer options fix that Dan posted this week? Fix worked for me

[@davidfwooldridge3430]

@@PoniesNSunshineI have an iPhone.

[@joaquinnavajo3939]

Yup, i used to complain that I dont have "insert any current BBMeta". Now i have so many pokemon and can't help but notice that the game play is so glitchy. On top of that, gbl feels like grind and not a game i play for fun.

[@oh14_]

Hey Dan, Im happy some of the goals went through. 2024 was one year for me as well, and I did take almost the whole year out from pogo but i started again in december 2024. hoping for more personal growth and at the very least more exciting stuff for pvp.

[@oh14_]

time stamp 31:10 : I am also a finance graduate. I know its a bit selfish on my side, but that idea of a finance/economics channel would be so nice. I currently work as a cash receipt analyst, overseeing payments for the company I work at, but especially here in South Florida, that market is competitive, so having insight with someone with experience would be appreciated (i am only 23 so im basically new in this field)

[@Hoochbazooka]

I have been really reevaluating my hobbies as well, it feels like the death of a few eras one after another for me lol you should totally do what makes you happy. Im going to and im really excited! Im excited for you too.

[@menandroplan1554]

New Series suggestion: A fictional Vlog style series about a father of 2 young children struggling to balance life between Pogo and fatherhood, a former athlete competing with younger creators who have fully dedicated themselves to the game and content creation. A feel good story about a mans journey able to be enjoyed by all ages

[@PSnGa]

I've commented on lots of your vids re how I more or less gave up on PoGo last summer. I picked up LastWar and after seeing how that game is supported by it's developers and how responsive the devs are and how much they actually care about the game and the players... That was the last straw for me with PoGo. I didn't realize how terrible Niantic was until then (I don't play many mobile games really). So I get the desire to give up on PoGo and move on. I still play weekly just a quick log on to see what's happening and if anything is out I REALLY would like to pick up. I've pretty totally quit GBL. I've not hit lvl 20 in the last two season because I've played so little. Best of luck with your endevors and family and life. I'll keep an eye on your content just because I enjoy your perspective on some things.

[@alfiesmullet1311]

I feel your pain on having bad knees.. never had to have surgery on them but playing hockey as a goalie 3 nights a week for the last 20 years has taken it's toll

[@kevinlavoie8248]

Pokemon go is helping me exercise outside of work which is a merchandiser, I stay active enough but still gives me an excuse to go outside especially in the winter. Looking forward to the analytics channel as well but pretty sure I'll be more into pokemon go content, overall I like to hear your takes in general

[@paulcino6741]

Excited for whatever comes next for you my friend!

[@PizzaAndTV]

I like your ideas. Especially getting other content creators involved in a cast. What I haven't seen anyone do is involving the subscribers directly. I'd love to see content where you, or other creators, battle them while streaming. It would create more involvement from us watching all your videos every day. I'm a mediocre player in all aspects, and while learning loads from you and orhers, It'd be fun to see something different than just top of the pop showing off 😂 Best of luck for the new year for you and your family ❤.

[@NotBlackWolf]

In regards to you working a lot and needed to find time to exercise or learn French. I work 10 to 12 hour days and have almost no free time after work, picking up kids, cooking dinner, then bath time, and bed time. So something I do is workout during work or during work breaks and I'm currently learning guitar so I play it in my truck during breaks. Two fifteen minute breaks and a thirty minute lunch every day adds up. Also if you want a good workout regiment for those with little time, I've trained a few people and have generally been in pretty good shape if you want any tips.

[@SpiralstaticXX]

I really liked calisthenics, it’s something you can for the most part do entirely at home and doesn’t require you to go to the gym or pay for any subscription. And you gain functional strength, as well as increased flexibility. Something to consider!

[@terrencemiltner1005]

Congratulations on your successful family and career. If you are not happy with the direction of Pokemon Go, I am sure there are many other hobbies you can cover and be obsessive about. I used to volunteer to run games for Collectible Miniature Games and spent 10 years helping run conventions and a social club. A lesson I learned was that I was only going to work so hard to make someone else's product successful. When it stopped being fun, I stopped doing it. I have appreciated your GBL input. But, as you said, the game is so glitchy as to be unworthy of serious effort. I like grinding the GBL for the dust and other rewards in the Timed Research if I get 2 wins per set, 10 wins a day is reasonable and it leaves room for days off. Once I get my 500 wins, my play slows down. If you get out there and meet more players, PoGo can be a lot more fun. I have enjoyed the new challenge of Dynamax/Gigantamax as a slow play. Those big events were fun reminders of the old in person raid trains before the remote raids took over.

[@RNintheGarden]

One way to increase your physical activity while avoiding your phone is to do a rep of your preferred exercise every time you catch yourself on your phone doing something inefficient.

[@DanielMironov-u3t]

Love you man for you and for all of your honesty

[@iubalum2013]

We'll be here for you, Dan.

[@NotBlackWolf]

This video definitely gives some much needed perspective for me. I haven't been the biggest fan of your videos (I watch them simply because they're informative) because of your complaining and generally negative attitude. Now, that makes a lot of sense. Your main hobby became a source of income out of necessity, along with the game just kinda sucking. You're stressed from being a single income household, and you haven't been exercising as much as you like. As someone in their mid 30s with a wife, 3 kids, a mortgage, and 2 car payments; I get man. I'm generally an overwhelmed butthole too, haha.

[@anthonypalumbo2003]

Dan seems like you an I are in the same boat. I have retired from sports but I do get to coach my children. It's been very rewarding.

[@bromersh1]

I love your content. Pretty sure I watch every video but I agree with the phone addiction. It is something I am noticing myself.

[@Yagayee]

Getting denied a fast move upon switching in is a killer...

[@TBarszcz]

32:33 you are bringing to light an issue that plagues the world. Too many people are addicted to phones and not living life.

[@anthonypalumbo2003]

@@TBarszcz yea sadly I have clearly gotten hooked on the FOMO of pogo. I just invested in an auto catcher and instantly the times have been cut in half. This is the only video game I have ever played and I love it. It shouldn't give me a fomo vibe tho.

[@nyamusa8159]

Excited for you to French and work out. These updates are always very appreciated.

[@Movegs]

We actually had 2 legendaries last year if you include the elite raids we Enamorus and necrozma but still 6 months between new content is making the game really stale between that and the glitches in gbl and no new cups. The rebalancing of moves was the best thing they did in 3 years in the game

[@kevinlavoie8248]

"Whole life have a balance, everything be better" Mr Miyagi

[@terrencemiltner1005]

As an aside, I would appreciate your economic take on Pokemon Go as a game. As they continue to roll out tickets and egg hatch events what do you forecast that doing to the player base? And, I would be curious to see how this greater monetization benefits the game as they focus on the players who are willing to spend money on the game. I had a theory that Niantic might be trying to weed out some of the casual free to play players to save server resources, but I have no data or way to test that theory. And yeah, we all need to learn to put our phones down.

[@jonnyspade]

Good Luck Dan!

[@Tala-Ironside]

Yay, a podcast (basically). The people want more of these! Literally call it Dan Talk.

[@xuiop4882]

Agreed

[@totleariss]

@43:32 RPM is revenue per mille, mille meaning 1000, which is pronounced like "meal" or "mil". Guess where the country of origin is? :)

[@GrahamTarrant]

I’ve enjoyed watching your videos Dan. More so than actually playing PoGo Battle League. But it sounds like you should give it up. Maybe a new channel focused on something other than Battle League. Life is too short to do something your heart is no longer fully committed to - and sounds like you have more important priorities to focus on. All the best in 2025

[@RichSmurf]

Incoming deputy minister Dan

[@ssj2trunks103]

To be honest… Talking as a Father of 2 with 2 full Time Jobs… one must always look forward into what will be am not live so much in the moment! A better future is right there for Dan one that could open many doors a long the way! I’ll say this game is just that a game… as adults we play games to take off the edge of responsibility and pressure of been a responsible adult… something that Kids Don’t Know Until The Bus Leaves The Station without them! This Game is on his last leg for the 3er time! Don’t know how Niantic as a company wants to bring this game back to life or in the Pokémon Comp cares about it… I had been playing Final Fantasy 6 this couple of weeks! Lol good times!

[@aditya-rt4zb]

Did you see the video by jonkus where he talked about a way of fixing the lags?

[@AchillesofOblivion]

Nothingburger video

[@vaiuuii]

Also Yasser released a video on the same topic. It helps with the app in general and PVP in particular.

[@Tank-f7z]

I don't think the lags the problem, it's the state of Pokémon go in general, it's turned into a massive ticketed locked cash grab, to keep up you have to pay, this isn't a f2p game anymore😂

[@kevinlavoie8248]

​@Tank-f7zthis is true especially for a player who needs to catch up after a 6 year break lol

[@kevinlavoie8248]

​@@AchillesofOblivionThe lag fix does work , I set the background processes to be limit 2 though because I noticed the game needs a few background processes to stay running and for routes to function properly

[@BenjiWilliams88]

In reference to only having 1 new legendary released this year, at least they’re not releasing a new legendary that breaks the meta that you need to do 100 raids for the XL’s to use them 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@awwelker33]

Pocket is a great game. Being a new game it has no flaws in it. Even if you are a free to play player it's a healthy game to have cards to build a lot of good decks. I have played GO everyday for years, Once Pocket came out I haven't opened the game once. I feel the same as you that GO has just slowly been on the decline and there is no improvement in the near future. It would be cool if you did a Pocket series.

[@jonparound]

6:16 wow i hear ya, it seems like even our government is tightening their belts like corporations. 'do more with less' seems to be my company's unofficial motto for 2024...and beyond.

[@tonyk438]

Yeah, parenthood is busy. 1 video a day is good. I'm a new player. Too lazy to get better. I'm hoping to get better through osmosis :-). Do what makes you happy. Get the knee looked at again. Surgical /therapy are always advancing. Good luck in 2025.

[@TheRealMrAndrew]

Prediction: Dan will launch the new channel, continue to put out just as much GBL content, and go even more grey following countless “my man” submissions. Also, RPM stands for revenue for thousand

[@mumujamm]

Daxi knows french. Also AI does not translate French Canadian well. Maybe it would be cool to do a 2x per month french learning broadcast with Daxi or other French speaking locals in Canada.

[@AyyCatBug]

Less videos I think would benefit you more speaking towards your personal life. You could get way more time on your hands. Also don’t worry about not sending gifts, I don’t think most of us care about our spin streaks either and therefore don’t send many gifts to begin with. Imma be honest the only reason I’ve been sending any lately is cause of those eggs corsola comes from. Focus on the things you like and your family and we’ll still be here regardless

[@anthonypalumbo2003]

Yea the family piece is huge. I was so engulfed in this game I was all in. My Kids were there but I wasn't too fully present. We're going to follow and support Dan either way.

[@johnweig4667]

Wait can you still hatch corsola? Thought it was gone

[@AyyCatBug]

@ yup they are still hatchable. Rates are still trash but nonetheless they’re there lol

[@leonardoneto99]

você poderia transmitir seus sets diário da gbl, já seria um conteúdo e tanto, e diminuir as análises

[@hazewilliams2117]

Where were you when covid hit? What was it like at your providence

[@johnweig4667]

At min 15 you talk how I play lol. Open catch one. Do 1 quest. Spin 1 spot. Go pvp. And only if walk my dog. There are sooo little events which I will participate in. Necrozma raid Day was good

[@johnweig4667]

I am happy you get a second income back. This is also what I am thinking about when my gf and I try for a child. 1 income would not be possible for us or me in Munich. At that time I also need to check all my subscriptions haha Also just make less videos. You have members now. I am happy with 1 video a day

[@chateaugrief]

you want to get thinner?! I thought your weight goals would be you were looking to gain! Dude you're fine. Work out, feel good, but 6'2" 190 is fine.

[@TBarszcz]

Man Dan when do you find time to dedicate towards the goal of another child?

[@billyskinner9382]

Beside youtube, everything your saying is called life and kids. I only have about 2 to 3 hours of me time. Like 8 till 11pm at night. Play a game or watch a movie, work out or read, its how it goes mate😅

[@PeterMurrayj]

2015 🎉

[@ongaga9]

I appreciate the content

[@RizzMorgasm]

Would have loved to golf with you in your hay day