Pokemon Sword/Shield bundles up for pre-order on the Nintendo UK store
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The Nintendo UK store is taking pre-orders for a few different Pokemon Sword/Shield bundles. You can reserve the dual pack with an extra figurine as well as the standard games with their own steelbooks.
Pre-orders are up on the Nintendo UK store here. Pokemon Sword/Shield launches November 15.
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Pokemon Sword/Shield – Alcremie, Duraludon, Rolycoly, Yamper footage
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We have a bit of footage showing off some of the newest Pokemon that will be featured in Pokemon Sword/Shield. Get a look at Alcremie, Duraludon, Rolycoly, and Yamper below.
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Pre-order Pokemon Sword/Shield at ShopTo, get tracksuit outfits
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UK retailer ShopTo has announced a pre-order bonus for Pokemon Sword/Shield. By reserving the game, you’ll receive the tracksuit outfits pictured above. It’s unclear if there are similar plans for North America at this time.
The tracksuit DLC isn’t the only bonus ShopTo has planned. The retailer is also giving out steelbooks for the individual games, and if you order the steelbook dual edition, you’ll receive a figurine.
Here’s a look:
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How Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield differ – exclusive Pokemon and Gym Leaders
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The Pokemon Company has shared some information regarding how Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield will differ.
Just like previous entries, you’ll find exclusive Pokemon depending on the version you play. Additionally, each game will feature different Gyms with their own Gym Leaders.
Here are the full details:
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Lots of new Pokemon Sword/Shield screenshots and art
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The Pokemon Company has issued a bunch of new screenshots and art for Pokemon Sword/Shield. View the gallery below for a closer look at Gigantamaxing, as well as the new Pokemon and characters shown off today.
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Pokemon Sword/Shield announcement covers Gigantamaxing, new Pokemon, characters
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The Pokemon Company has sent out an announcement covering all of today’s Pokemon Sword/Shield news. We have news about Gigantamaxing, new Pokemon, and the latest characters.
Here’s the full press release:
The Pokémon Company International revealed details today about the Gigantamax phenomenon in the highly anticipated upcoming video games Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Newly discovered Pokémon, details about the Galar Pokémon League, and more were also revealed. Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield launch November 15, 2019, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch system.
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Game Freak says it wants to introduce big Pokemon changes gradually
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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield finally let players control the camera in the Wild Area. Although this isn’t present throughout the entire experience, it’s a step closer to letting fans explore the world in a full 3D area.
Speaking with Metro, when asked if splitting the game between having a fixed camera and a more modern open-world-type game, director Shigeru Ohmori had this to say:
Game Freak: Pokemon Snap 2 would need “a very unique twist”
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Despite fans clamoring for a sequel, Pokemon Snap 2 has never happened. After the original game landed on the N64 many years ago, the idea hasn’t been revisited since.
In an interview with Metro, Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda (and Shigeru Ohmori) said that there isn’t any interest in creating “the same thing again.” A follow-up would require “a very unique twist,” he said.
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Game Freak on why new features disappear from Pokemon games
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Pokemon games tend to have a habit of introducing new features with each entry, only for them to be abandoned when the next games are introduced. Mega Evolutions and Z-Moves didn’t stick around long, for example. Having Pokemon follow the player as they’re exploring has also never been consistent.
While speaking with Pokemon Sword/Shield director Shigeru Ohmori, Metro decided to ask why this happens. Ohmori had this to say when asked if Dynamax will stick around in the long-term:
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Game Freak feels that Dynamaxing will let every Pokemon shine in battle
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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are introducing a new Dynamax feature. With it, Pokemon can become huge during battle, and also receive a big power boost. Trainers can only Dynamax their Pokemon once per battle, and after three turns, they return to their normal state.
Pokemon Sword/Shield director Shigeru Ohmori had a bit to say about Dynamaxing in an interview with Kotaku. In his view, the feature will allow for “every Pokemon to shine in battle.”
