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Nintendo sent out a new “A World of Adventure Awaits in Hisui” trailer for Pokemon Legends: Arceus earlier this week, and we now have another video titled “Uncover a New Kind of Pokemon Adventure”.

First up, here’s an overview of the game:

pokemon brilliant diamond shining pearl easter egg

Just like the original games on DS, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl feature an Easter egg that can only be seen today, January 12.

Today is Junichi Masuda’s birthday. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl celebrate this with an Easter egg in which players can see some sparkling diamond dust falling in in Snowpoint City. If you play any other day, the effect won’t be present.

Here’s a look at it in action:

Pokemon Legends: Arceus trailer

Nintendo has produced a minute-long trailer for Pokemon Legends: Arceus that acts as a general overview of the game and what to expect. This comes ahead of its launch later in the month.

You can learn more about Pokemon Legends: Arceus with the following overview:

It’s a bit unprecedented to see major Pokemon games release so quickly after each other, but that’s exactly where we are now. Even though Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl launched less than two months ago, we’ll be getting Pokemon Legends: Arceus at the end of January.

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were remakes of DS games. On the other hand, Arceus is a brand new experience from the main Pokemon developer at Game Freak. Many have compared it to a Zelda: Breath of the Wild-like take on Pokemon, though we know it won’t be open world. Still, the game has shown promise and many fans are interested in seeing how the whole thing turns out.

With the launch of Pokemon Legends: Arceus only a few weeks away, we want to know how you’re feeling about the game thus far. What are your hopes and expectations? Will you be picking it up later this month? Let us know in the comments below.

pokemon legends arceus site

Nintendo just published a brand new trailer for Pokemon Legends: Arceus, providing a six-minute overview. Additionally, a few commercials have come in as well.

For those that need a refresher on Pokemon Legends: Arceus, check out the following overview:

Pokemon Sword/Shield

Over on its recruitment website, Game Freak posted an interesting article about the creation of Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Director Shigeru Omori and planning director Kazumasa Iwao provided some insight into how the Switch games came to be.

We’ve now translated the full piece. If you’re interested in learning more about Pokemon Sword/Shield’s development, continue on below. 

pokemon sword shield magikarp

To celebrate the new year, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have announced a new Max Raid Battle event with Shiny Magikarp and more.

Magikarp will be appearing more often during the Max Raid Battle. That’s not the only Pokemon here though, as Meowth, Sudowoodo, and Darmanitan will be showing up at a higher frequency as well. Those that are lucky enough will be able to encounter a Shiny Magikarp.

pokemon brilliant diamond shining pearl update 1.1.3

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl have both just been updated, with the two recent Switch games now at version 1.1.3.

The actual patch notes are a bit on the light side. According to Nintendo itself, the only piece of information included about the update states: “Fixed some issues for more pleasant gameplay.” Early player reports indicate that some glitches have been addressed. Keep in mind that no new functionality, features, or any other additions are included.

pokemon brilliant diamond shining pearl secret base distribution

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl have started up a new distribution, with players now having the opportunity to receive five statues for their Secret Base. You’ll be getting Rhyperior, Electivire, Glaceon, Pachirisu, and Lucario here.

Today’s distribution is all about the Grand Underground as that’s where the Secret Base is. Your personal Secret Base can be accessed once you’ve reached Eterna City and completing a few tasks from the Underground Man. Statues can not only be used for decoration, but they also provide higher spawn rates for certain types of Pokemon in the Grand Underground.

Follow the steps below to participate in the new Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl Secret Base statue distribution:

pokemon sword shield Delibird

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are hosting a new Max Raid Battle event featuring Delibird and more.

On the topic of Delibird, the creature will be appearing more often. And if you’re lucky enough, you may encounter a Shiny Delibird. Starmie and Cryogonal are also showing up more regularly in Max Raid Battles while the event is live.


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