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Update (9/7): The Pokemon Sword/Shield collector’s edition guide is up on Amazon Canada. It’s also now on sale for $28.98 on Amazon US.


Original (9/4): As previously reported, Pokemon Sword/Shield will be getting an official guide. We now know that as collector’s edition will be available alongside the standard release.

The Pokemon Sword/Shield collector’s edition guide will contain some exclusive extras. These include a premium hard cover, exclusive concept artwork, and Joy-Con controller skin and tech decal pack.

Pre-orders are currently open on Amazon here.

Pokemon developer today announced a special streaming taking place next month. Game Freak 30th Anniversary Celebration Steam will go live on October 16, the company has confirmed.

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After it appeared in today’s Nintendo Direct, Game Freak shared a new trailer for Little Town Hero. See the video below.

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.

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):

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:

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.

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:

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.

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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