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Pokemon Shield

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.

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.

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:

Pokemon Sword/Shield

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:

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.

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.

The Pokemon Company just released its latest trailers for Pokemon Sword/Shield. We’re introduced to a bunch of elements here, including new Pokemon, Gigantamaxing, and new Gym Leaders.

Alcremie, Rolycoly, and Duraludon are the latest creatures. Yamper has also been officially revealed following its appearance at E3.

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:

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.”

Pokemon Sword/Shield

Earlier this month, it was revealed that Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield will have a limit on the Pokemon that can be brought into the games from past titles. If a creature isn’t included in the Galar Pokedex, it can’t be transferred.

After the news was shared, many fans have made their disappointment known. This has now prompted Game Freak to issue an official statement. The developer’s Junichi Masuda called the move “a very difficult decision”, but says Pokemon that aren’t available in Pokemon Sword/Shield could return in future titles.

Here’s the full statement:


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