Pokemon VGC. The epitome of competitive play.

At least, it should be, but that's the first problem. Almost all truly competitive play for Pokemon is played in 6 V 6 singles. Generally, in the OU tier, but UU and Ubers isn't that uncommon. Now, the current VGC comes around and it's played in 4 V 4 doubles. A setting that's much less played. Now, I don't have a direct problem with that, but I'd say they should have multiple tournaments for different styles, especially to offer the most popular type of play among the western world (Europe and the Americas).

Next, time and location. Look at this map. Note where all the tournaments are and their dates. That's right, 6 regional qualifiers in the U.S. than one national championships, one Nationals in Japan, one in Spain, France, Germany and the UK. Guess what if you live in a different part of North America, Europe, or Asia?

NOTHING. South America, Africa, and Oceania don't even get a single tournament. Don't get me wrong, I love an international tourney, but is it really fair that the U.S. has locations all over the map for decent access for many residents when all of the countries I listed before need to go to one single location? Is it fair that me, being in Canada and in High school, cannot attend because the closest tourneys are during my busiest times and are pretty far away? Is it fair that the competition doesn't come to Oceania, Africa, or South or Central America?

No, it's not. I know I may not be the best player in the world, but at least give me a chance. I can't skip school for a video game tournament that would take a day or two to drive to when I'm in the middle of exams. How about people who would actually need a plane to get there?

Nintendo ought to brighten up. There's definitely enough people who would go if the tourney came to my area, and I'm willing to vouch that it could be just as packed in any continent or country. The game's an international hit. Why exclude international players?

Finally, though I haven't experienced this personally due to issue 2, I've heard that the tournaments are actually only made to accomodate a small group compared to the eligible participants who show up. People drive for hours to get to these things, just to be turned down because of a random draw. Honestly, is it that hard to let more people in and just make a second tree or something? Just have them play at the stations after the first set of people.

Now, I know this is mostly a rant, and all my suggestions would cost money, but I honestly think it would be an inprovement. Nintendo should really acknowledge other areas and their audiences.