Polygon is one of a few outlets to have published an interview today with Game Freak about Pokemon Sword/Shield. There were a few highlights, with director Shigeru Ohmori commenting on how quickly a Pokemon could be created, why Farfetch’d is getting an evolution, and version-specific gym leaders.
You can read up on the responses from Ohmori below. Polygon has the full interview here.
Nintendo ultimately decides how it wants to move forward with new hardware, but that doesn’t mean the company isn’t interested in hearing from outside voices. In fact, Pokemon developer Game Freak is one such company that is able to provide a bit of feedback.
Pokemon Sword/Shield producer Junichi Masuda, in an interview with Polygon, said he told late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata that the Big N should make a “hardware platform that people can enjoy together.” Masuda noted the following when asked if Switch is pulling Game Freak onto consoles:
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout – $59.99 (available October 29)
Disgaea 4 Complete+ – $39.99 (available October 29)
Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King – $29.99 (available October 29)
Dusk Diver – $39.99 (available October 29)
Harvest Moon: Mad Dash – $29.99 (available October 29)
Into the Dead 2 – $34.99 (available October 25)
Let’s Sing Country – $44.99 (available October 25)
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD – $39.99 (available October 29)
Vampyr – $44.99 (available October 29)
Game Informer is one of a few outlets to have published an interview with Pokemon Sword/Shield director Shigeru Ohmori and producer Junichi Masuda. As part of their discussion, they spoke about how big these games are compared to other entries, teased more content after players finish the main story, and spoke about the Pokemon timeline.
We’ve rounded up the answers to these topics below. If you’re interested in reading the full interview, hit up Game Informer’s full piece here.
In a recent hands-on session for Pokemon Sword/Shield, Eurogamer was able to speak with director Shigeru Ohmori and producer Junichi Masuda. Between the two, they discussed pressure making Pokemon titles, the negative feedback they’ve recently received, and the possibility of more Let’s Go games. It’s also now confirmed that there’s no direct connectivity with Pokemon GO.
We’ve rounded up these particular responses below. For the full interview, head on over to Eurogamer.
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Bayala: The Game
Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers (available October 25)
Dusk Diver (available October 25)
French Highway Code
Let’s Sing 2020 (available October 25)
Winter Sports Games
Cat Quest II makes its debut on Switch today via the eShop. PQube has issued a launch trailer for the game, which we have below.
Granzella has issued a new R-Type Final 2 trailer featuring the start scene for the TW-3B Blue Symphonies ship in R-Type Final 2. Check it out below.
R-Type Final 2 is tentatively planned for December 2020.
After previously appearing on 3DS, The Legend of Dark Witch lands on Switch today. Get a look at some footage in the video below.
Two weeks ago, Nintendo released a demo for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 on the Japanese Switch eShop. Today, that demo has been released on the European eShop as well. The demo lets you try out several 3D and 2D events. The game itself will launch on November 5 in North America and on November in Europe.
