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GameXplain has posted some new footage from Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Take a look at six minutes of gameplay below.

The Wild Area in Pokemon Sword and Shield lets players walk right up to any Pokemon they see on screen for a battle. As we heard previously, some of these creatures could be at a much higher level than anyone in your party.

USgamer reports that after stepping into the Wild Area for the first time, “you quickly come across Pokemon who are ten or fifteen levels above you” and are known as as “very strong Pokemon.” If you attempt to catch one, you’ll be told that’s not possible. However, you can take them down and earn a significant amount of experience. They also “respawn quickly”.

As for shiny Pokemon, USgamer shares the following:

Pokemon fans have come to know the GTS as the series’ way of trading. The feature has been removed in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, but there is something in its place: Y-Comm.

The online servers for Sword and Shield are not actually live just yet. However, we do have some early information about how Y-Comm works thanks to early review copies.

Here’s what we know:

Nintendo has lifted the review embargo on Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield ahead of Friday’s launch. We’ve rounded up some of the early verdicts below.

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield

The Pokemon Company has published a bi, official interview with Pokemon Sword/Shield director Shigeru Ohmori and producer Junichi Masuda. The two developers had plenty to say about new features that are included, the decision to return to Gyms following Pokemon Sun/Moon, going about making new Pokemon, and how it was decided to give certain Pokemon Galar variants and new evolutions. Of course, there are some other topics as well.

We’ve rounded up the full interview with Ohmori and Masuda. You can read the discussion in full below.

Pokemon Sword/Shield

Due to a number of leaks, the full Pokedex for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield was made known. Yet while it was thought that all creatures were confirmed, it seems that there are plans for a few additional ones.

The following Pokemon have stats and models, in addition to new sprites:

Following up on today’s Japanese trailer, The Pokemon Company has issued an overseas video for Pokemon Sword/Shield. Give it a look below.

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are dropping a bunch of moves, datamining has revealed. A complete list has already been posted online – ahead of the November 15 release – showing which ones were ultimately revealed.

As Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield approach their November 15 launch date, a “final” Japanese trailer has just now been issued. See it below.

The Wild Area Search site is now available in Japanese. The site is used to explore the Wild Area and see some examples of the Pokemon that can be found there. There’s a feature where you can also zoom in and watch short clips of Pokemon found in various areas. You can view the site for yourself here.


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