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pokemon brilliant diamond shining pearl sales

This week’s UK software sales are in, and Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl are off to a strong start. The two games placed at #1 and #2 respectively. The double pack also made the top ten.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl are now the biggest launches on Switch of 2021 having toppled Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. Brilliant Diamond actually managed to do that by itself.

pokemon brilliant diamond shining pearl exclusive pokemon

Pokemon games are known for having exclusive creatures depending on which version you buy, and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are no different. Some select Pokemon were splintered off when the games originally came to DS, and that’s the case once again. That applies to some standard Pokemon as well as Legendary ones.

Here’s the full lineup of exclusive Pokemon in both Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, along with their Pokedex number:

Pokemon Sword Shield Eevee

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield players can now partake in a new Max Raid Battle event based around Eevee.

Along with that creature itself, its evolutions are showing up more often. Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon are all here. You may also encounter a Gigantamax Eevee or a Shiny Eevee if you’re lucky enough.

pokemon brilliant diamond shining pearl update 1.1.1

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl have received another update tying in with the launch, putting both games at version 1.1.1. It’s small in nature as it’s all about optimization.

Below are the official patch notes for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl version 1.1.1:

pokemon brilliant diamond shining pearl reviews

Ahead of this week’s launch, reviews for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl are now starting to emerge. Nintendo just lifted the embargo on the two Switch games.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl were announced for Switch this past February. New trailers and information have been shared regularly since then, though it’s safe to say that these are traditional remakes. While the graphics have been spruced up and a few new features are included, the DS games haven’t seen a radical overhaul. We recently shared a video – available here – discussing the remakes and why The Pokemon Company opted for this approach.

Here’s a roundup of some early reviews for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl:

We’ve already reported on the new overview trailer for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, as well as a few Japanese commercials for the two versions of remade Sinnoh adventure, but as of today, the new trailer is now available on Nintendo of America’s YouTube channel for everyone to view in its entirely in English.

Here’s more info about these upcoming renakes, according to Nintendo.

pokemon legends arceus sword shield lets go bonuses

Pokemon Legends: Arceus has a few bonuses planned for those who have played Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield as well as the Pokemon: Let’s Go games.

For Sword and Shield, Pokemon Legends: Arceus players will be able to participate in a research request with a chance to add the Mythical Pokemon Shaymin (Land Forme) to their team. Additionally, a Shaymin Kimono Set will be available.

pokemon brilliant diamond shining pearl update 1.1.0

Nintendo has shared details on a day one update planned for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl, which will put the games at version 1.1.0.

This patch is very significant, as it makes certain features and content accessible. This includes access to Grand Underground, Super Contest Show, Union Room, and Mystery Gift. Other additions are also included.

Below are the full patch notes for the Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl version 1.1.0 update:

pokemon brilliant diamond shining pearl Ramanas Park

The latest trailer for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl is in, which puts the focus on Ramanas Park.

Ramanas Park is a new facility where you can encounter a variety of Legendary Pokemon. You’ll need to enter the Hall of Fame and explore the entire region to find slates that correspond to each creature.

Here’s some additional information:

The remakes of the fourth Pokemon generation are finally arriving on Switch next week – specifically November 19 – with Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. However, they are not exactly what we expected. The Pokemon Company opted for a different approach this time with a faithful remake that’s really close to the original titles on DS, with a small number of quality of life improvements.

The announcement of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl initially saw a mixed reception by fans – myself included. After watching some of the trailers over the past few months, I feel as though the general opinion is gaining a bit more positivity, though people are still cautiously hyped.


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