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Pokemon Sword/Shield was one of the few confirmed games as part of today’s Nintendo Direct. In the presentation, two new Pokemon were revealed. Polteageist and Cramorant are both in the game.

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To prepare for the launch of Pokemon Sword/Shield Nintendo has announced a series of pop-up tourism centers in which fans can learn more about Galarian culture and must-do regional activities. It’ll kick off at PAX West 2019 next weekend in Seattle, and will continue appearing in select cities across the U.S. The “Galar Visitors Center” will let fans take their Galar region passport photo, speak with “tour guides” to learn more about regional activities and characters, and receive special themed items.

Here’s the current tourism schedule is below (note: additional destinations will be added in the future):

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Unlike past games, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield won’t make use of Pokemon Global Link. In its place, players will be able to use in-game features “equivalent to the current Rating Battle and Online Competitions”. Additionally, Pokemon Home will provide “services such as Rankings, Distribution Regulations”.

Here’s the full notice from The Pokemon Company:

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Nintendo is kicking off Gamescom 2019 with a brand new look at Pokemon Sword/Shield. In the video below, director Shigeru Ohmori shows off a previously unseen town in the Galar region.

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Listings on Amazon reveal that Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield will be getting an official guide. It’ll be out alongside the games on November 22.

Here’s the book’s official description:

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A new trailer has just gone live for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield that highlights some of their battle elements. Give it a look below.

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Amazon has announced a pre-order bonus for the Pokemon Sword/Shield Double Pack. If you reserve it from the retailer’s U.S. website, you’ll receive a Gold Studded Leather Case for your Pokemon Trainer.

Amazon’s offer expires on November 14. Codes will be sent out starting on November 15.

You can pre-order the Pokemon Sword/Shield Double Pack on Amazon here.

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News about Town has been tough to come by since its original announcement last year, but we appear to have another small update. Pokemon developer Game Freak has now trademarked the name “Little Town Hero” in Japan, both in English and Japanese. That may very well be the project’s final title.

Town was initially announced for Switch back in September 2018. Not much is known, aside from the following overview that’s been provided:

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The Pokemon Company has shared an official announcement covering all of today’s Sword/Shield news. We have the full rundown on Galarian Pokemon, new Pokemon in general, rivals, and more.

Here’s the full press release:

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The Pokemon Company has sent out a new batch of screenshots and art for Pokemon Sword/Shield. We have the full set in the gallery below.

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