A new gameplay video has emerged for Pokemon Sword/Shield via the Secret Member’s Club in Japan showing off the first town in Galar. Have a look at the footage below.

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Video: Game Freak on the inspiration of the Galar Region in Pokemon Sword/Shield

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The latest Pokemon Sword/Shield video from Game Informer features art director James Turner. Below, he discusses the history of developing the new Galar region and how it took inspiration from his youth in the UK.

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Video: Game Freak on the making of Sobble for Pokemon Sword/Shield

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Game Informer published a video today with Pokemon Sword/Shield director Shigeru Ohmori, producer Junichi Masuda, and art director James Turner. Below, all three discuss the creation of the Pokemon and give hints about where its evolution could go.

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Galarian Ponyta is exclusive to Pokemon Shield, ability detailed

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After Galarian Ponyta was revealed this past weekend, the latest issue of Famitsu has confirmed that the Pokemon will be exclusive to Pokemon Shield. That’s much like Sirfetch’d and Pokemon Sword.

According to Famitsu, Galarian Ponyta has the ability known as Pastel Veil. This seems to prevent itself and allies from being poisoned and heals ally Pokemon of poison when they switch in.

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Video: Game Freak talks Scorbunny in Pokemon Sword/Shield

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Game Informer is back with another video for Pokemon Sword/Shield that focuses on Scorbunny. Below, director Shigeru Ohmori, producer Junichi Masuda, and art director James Turner discuss the making of the creature and give hints about where its evolution could go.

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Video: Game Freak talks Grookey in Pokemon Sword/Shield

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Game Informer shared a new video today with Game Freak today all about Grookey in Pokemon Sword/Shield. Director Shigeru Ohmori, producer Junichi Masuda, and art director James Turner talk about the making of the Pokemon and give hints about where its evolution could go. Watch the video below.

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[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #48 – Why Nintendo Didn’t Bail AlphaDream Out of Bankruptcy, Pokemon Gym Drama

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Hello, my major and minor league gym leaders! This week on NEP, we’re going over all the new Pokemon details—including the controversies… We also break down the AlphaDream bankruptcy story, and Oni Dino has dug through some Japanese language reports and is bringing that straight to your ears. We also muse on our ideas for Nintendo skins for Overwatch characters, thanks to some lovely listener mail.

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Pokemon Sword/Shield reveals Galarian Ponyta

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Galarian Ponyta will be included in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, the recent 24-hour live stream for the games revealed. The Pokemon has a new look similar to other Galarian forms.

Here’s a quick look:

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Game Freak considered changing up turn-based battle system and number of moves for Pokemon Sword/Shield

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are the next true entries in the franchise. This is also the latest generation and the first new one on a console. Given those aspects, it makes sense that Game Freak re-examined all aspects of gameplay while developing Pokemon Sword/Shield.

Planning director Kazumasa Iwao spoke with Game Informer in the magazine’s latest issue as to how Game Freak approaches keeping the experience fresh, stating: