Game Freak on Pokemon Sword/Shield – UK inspiration, making new Pokemon, new features, music, more
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Pokemon Company has shared an official interview with Game Freak’s Junichi Masdua and Shigeru Ohmori. The two developers, director and producer of Pokemon Sword/Shield respectively, had lots to say about the Switch games and more. They spoke about taking inspiration from the UK for the Galar region, what it’s like creating new Pokemon, new features being implemented, the music, and more.
Here’s the full interview:
Game Freak says no decision made about adding Pokemon not in Galar Pokedex to Sword/Shield with updates
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
As we’ve heard throughout the week, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield won’t feature all Pokemon. That means you won’t be able to transfer every creature that the series has seen.
If you were hoping that the games would be updated to support missing Pokemon in the future, you might be out of luck – at least for now. Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori told Famitsu that there is currently no decision to bring the existing Pokemon that can’t be used back into the game using patches, but those that don’t will still have an active role in Pokemon HOME.
More: Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword
Game Freak on taking advantage of Switch’s power, post-game, increasing Pokemon’s scale, future
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
USgamer has published some new comments from Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield director Shigeru Ohmori. During the interview, Ohmori discussed wanting to take advantage of Switch and the power it affords, post-game, wanting to increase the scale of Pokemon, and the series’ future.
You can find a roundup of these quotes below. For the full interview, head on over to USgamer.
More: Game Freak, interview, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword, Shigeru Ohmori, top
Game Freak cites a few reasons for why you can’t transfer all Pokemon to Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Game Freak broke some news about Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield yesterday that is not going over well with fans. The Pokedex is limited, meaning not all Pokemon can be transferred to the game. Only monsters appearing in the Galar region will be available.
Game Freak producer Junichi Masuda spoke about the decision further in an interview with USgamer. On that front, he said:
More: Game Freak, interview, Junichi Masuda, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword, top
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield won’t have Mega Evolutions or Z-Moves
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Mega Evolutions and Z-Moves will not be in Pokemon Sword/Shield, developer Game Freak has confirmed. That news was confirmed at Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 2019 yesterday.
Both features were introduced in the 3DS games. Mega Evolutions gave a new look to some certain Pokemon with boosted stats while Z-Moves allowed certain Pokemon to perform a powerful special move.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword
Pokemon Sword/Shield reveals Gym Leader Nessa
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
During today’s Nintendo Direct, a new Gym Leader was revealed. Nessa, a character with Water-type Pokemon, will be included in the game.
Pokemon Sword/Shield will be shown off during Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword
[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #32 – E3 Wishlists, Pokemon Sword Shield Direct Discussion
Posted on 6 years ago by Oni Dino(@Oni_Dino) in Podcast | 0 comments
Hello my beautiful Sobbles, Grookeys and Scorbunnies! More bonus time on NEP with another double length episode! E3 got us lit up, so we talk about the recent game leaks and announcements all over the place. Particularly, we dive real deep on the Pokemon Sword and Shield details we got from the Direct. The tea is particularly good this week.
Following that, we have a fun chat about E3 wishlists, both realistic and idealistic, and then answer some awesome listener mail we got this week. You all really pulled through on this one!
To celebrate E3, we’re doing double content all month long… probably! We hope you’re enjoying! The best way to support our show is to recommend the podcast to others, and rate us 5 stars on iTunes!
Thank you so much for listening!
Another brand-new Pokemon might have been spotted in yesterday’s Pokemon Direct
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Yesterday’s Pokemon Direct revealed quite a bit on new information on Pokemon Sword & Shield, including several new Pokemon. However, another new Pokemon might have been hiding in plain sight, Serebii reports. Head past the break for the information and two images of this possible new Pokemon.
More: Gamefreak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword
Pokemon Sword/Shield now eligible for Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers program
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Not too long ago, Nintendo announced the Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers program. If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber, you can obtain two vouchers for $99.99 that can be used on select titles. Rather than buying a pair of games digitally for a combined total of $120, you can save $20 if you spend your money right.
Pokemon fans will be happy to hear that the vouchers can now be redeemed for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Just remember that they can only be purchased through July 31. Vouchers will then need to be redeemed within 12 months from the purchase date.
Pokemon Sword/Shield Double Pack up on Best Buy, GameStop, Amazon
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Update 2: The Pokemon Sword/Shield Double Pack is now live on Amazon.
Update: The Pokemon Sword/Shield Double Pack is now up for pre-order on GameStop here.
Original: Best Buy has opened pre-orders for the newly-announced Pokemon Sword/Shield Double Pack. You can pre-order it here. Note that if you’re a My Best Buy member, you’ll receive a $10 reward certificate after the release.
