Origins of the names for Pokemon Sword and Shield, Zacian and Zamazenta
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For its latest cover story, Game Informer was able to visit Game Freak in Japan to learn more about Pokemon Sword/Shield. Some interesting information was shared about the naming origins for the two titles as well as their Legendary Pokemon.
As for Pokemon Sword/Shield, their names came about very late in development. Game Freak decided to just look at the Legendary Pokemon they created – one was based around a sword while the other featured a shield, so they decided to go with that. Game Freak also felt there was something to the fact that “sword” and “shield” are strong words while Pokemon are cute. You’d also have to think about the power behind having a sword/shield and whether you would attack/protect.
Regarding Zamazenta and Zacian, director Shigeru Ohmori wanted to get back to naming things after colors. Zamazenta stems from magenta and Zacian has ties to cyan.
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The Pokemon Company not confirming 18 gyms for Pokemon Sword/Shield, will have similar amount as past games
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Earlier this week, Game Informer unveiled Pokemon Sword/Shield for its November 2019 cover story. As part of that, the magazine included information about the amount of gyms. Based on comments from director Shigeru Ohmori, many interpreted his words as having confirmed 18 gyms to conquer. However, that may not actually be the case.
As a reminder, this is what Ohmori said:
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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield estimated to have around 1,000 people involved
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Unsurprisingly, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are massive endeavours. There are tons of people involved, ranging from those at Game Freak to staffers working on the project from outsourcing, and even folks from marketing.
Just how big of a production in Pokemon Sword/Shield? Director Shigeru Ohmori estimates that there are around 1,000 people involved in total.
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24-hour Pokemon Sword/Shield live stream planned of Glimwood Tangle
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Update: Luminous Maze Forest is called Glimwood Tangle in English. We also added in an English stream and a message from Sonia below.
The Pokemon Company has announced that it will host a 24-hour live stream for Pokemon Sword/Shield featuring the Luminous Maze Forest. Various Pokemon will be shown, but all that’s known at present.
The stream will go live at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe on October 4. We have an embed of the broadcast below.
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Pre-order the Pokemon Sword/Shield Double Pack on Best Buy, get a collectible coin
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Best Buy has upgraded its pre-order offer for the Pokemon Sword/Shield Double Pack. If you reserve the pair of games, you’ll receive a collectible coin.
You can pre-order the Pokemon Sword/Shield Double Pack here. The two titles launch for Switch on November 15.
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Pokemon Sword/Shield – Sirfetch’d gameplay clip
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The big Pokemon news of the week was the reveal of Sirfetch’d, the evolution of Farfetch’d. It’s exclusive to Pokemon Sword, but can be used in Pokemon Shield as well.
We now have a brief clip showing off Sirfetch’d in action. Give it a look below.
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Rumor: Galar Pokemon codenames and possible evolutions spotted on Dynamax Camera website
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As previously mentioned, a new Dynamax Camera website recently opened in which fans can add Dynamax Pokemon to their pictures. There’s another unexpected element to the site since it appears to have information on codenames for Galar Pokemon and possible evolutions.
abcboy101 was one of the first users on Twitter to share the discovery. He passed along the following:
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The Pokemon Company launches “Dynamax Camera” website; add Dynamax Pokemon to your pictures
Posted on 4 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
In a bit of Pokemon Sword & Shield related news, The Pokemon Company has launched the “Dynamax Camera” website today. You can upload pictures from your phone to this website, which will then add one of a total of 50 different Dynamax Pokemon to the picture. The site is only available in Japanese, but it’s pretty easy to navigate as all you need to do is scan the QR code on the site. Additionally, it’s safe to assume that all of the Pokemon that can appear on the picture can also be found in Pokemon Sword & Shield.
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Pokemon Sword/Shield – Sirfetch’d official announcement, screenshots and art
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The Pokemon Company has issued an official announcement for the just-revealed Sirfetch’d. We also have a few screenshots/art giving us a closer look at the Pokemon.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Pokemon Sword/Shield reveals Sirfetch’d
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This past week’s Pokemon Sword/Shield tease has culminated with the reveal of a new Pokemon: Sirfetch’d. This is a Wild Duck Pokemon that can be evolved from Farfetch’d after experiencing many battles.
Here’s the official trailer:
Sirfetch’d will be exclusive to Pokemon Sword, but can be traded to Pokemon Shield.
