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The Pokemon Company has sent out an announcement covering all of today’s Pokemon Sword/Shield news. We have news about Gigantamaxing, new Pokemon, and the latest characters.

Here’s the full press release:

The Pokémon Company International revealed details today about the Gigantamax phenomenon in the highly anticipated upcoming video games Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Newly discovered Pokémon, details about the Galar Pokémon League, and more were also revealed. Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield launch November 15, 2019, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch system.

The Pokemon Company just released its latest trailers for Pokemon Sword/Shield. We’re introduced to a bunch of elements here, including new Pokemon, Gigantamaxing, and new Gym Leaders.

Alcremie, Rolycoly, and Duraludon are the latest creatures. Yamper has also been officially revealed following its appearance at E3.

A bunch of videos have started to emerge for Dr. Mario World. Take a look at all of the gameplay below.

At the end of last week, Ratalakia Games brought Paradox Soul to the Switch eShop. Have a look at some footage in the video below.

Next up in the rollout of art for Splatoon 2’s final Splatfest are the Salmonids. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they’ll be siding with Team Chaos.

Nintendo notes the following about the Salmonids:

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Bethesda’s Pete Hines has again commented on the company’s support of Switch, and has shared some interesting information in the process.

According to Hines, a segment of Nintendo’s audience “plays other kinds of things on their platform that also likes our stuff.” On top of that, Switch’s userbase involves a good amount of players “whose entry point into the platform is our title.” Hines ultimately concludes that Bethesda is actually bringing new players to the console.

Super Mario Maker 2

This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

Lionsfilm is bringing its free-to-play online fantasy RPG Cryptract to Switch, the company announced today. A release is planned for Switch in Japan on July 11.

Here’s an overview and trailer from the previous PlayStation 4 launch:

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Pokemon Sword/Shield remains at the top for Nintendo titles and Animal Crossing: New Horizons is back in the top five.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between June 20 and June 26.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have updated Fire Emblem Heroes once again. Version 3.7.0 is here, which features updates to Aether Raids as well as new weapon skills and weapons to refine.

Below are the full detail:


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