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Sep 4, 2019
The latest Nintendo Direct revealed some pretty awesome new features from Pokemon Sword & Shield.
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are the latest games in the mainline Pokemon game franchise, and are due to release on November 20th this year. We have been keeping up to date with all the details as they hit us. Just like with our last Direct, we have been given insight on some all new sweet features that we can expect in Sword & Shield.
Character Customization
Pokemon Sword and Shield will allow each player the ability to customize the look of your entire character. From top to bottom, including shoes, gloves, backpacks and much more. You will also have the option to pick a unique hairstyle for your character, including changing the character. This level of character customization is something that has not been seen before in the Pokemon franchise, but is certainly a welcome addition. Even the facial features will be changeable in Sword and Shield.
Pokemon Camp
Another cool addition to the game is the inclusion of the all new Pokemon Camp. While out on your journey, you may find the need to stop and rest a while. What better place to do so than your own personal deployable Poke’Camp. You can pop-up a tent, and just kick it with your Pokemon for a while. It also allows your Pokemon to interact with each other. When playing multiplayer, you will even be able to visit your friends camps and interact with their Pokemon.
Cooking Up Some Curry
While you are chilling at your the newly founded Pokemon Camp, you will also have the ability to cook up one of the most popular dishes in the Galar Region, Curry on Rice. You must use berries and other ingredients that you find to create the perfect dish. As you test out different ingredients, the recipes you discover will be logged into your Curry Decks. Can you make the best curry dish in the land? Only one way to find out!
New Pokemon
The Direct also gave us an in-depth look at a couple of the new Pokemon we will see in Sword & Shield. The first is Polteageist. His name is the combination of tea and Poltergeist, which is perfect considering it’s made of tea and is a ghost type Pokemon. It like to hide amongst tableware into hotels in such, presumably haunting the guests. It has a special ability called weak armor, and if you’re lucky it might even let you taste its tea…can’t help but wonder what that’d be like.
The next new addition is Cramorant, a flying/water type Pokemon. When Cramorant uses Surf, it has the chance to emerge from the water with a fish in its mouth. If it is attacked while holding said fishy, then its special ability, Gulp Missle, is activated. This will send that fish flying at your opponent, giving you an extra attack without the cost of a turn.
Nintendo Direct Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield New Features
For more details about Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, be sure to check out the official Pokemon Website.
- Aug 7, 2019
Latest Pokemon Sword/Shield reveal introduces Poke Jobs and form changing Pokemon.
There have been plenty of awesome updates lately about what to expect from the next installment in the Pokemon series. The more recent introduction of some new Pokemon being among them. Now the Pokemon Company has given us much more details in regards to some of the new features that we will see in Pokemon Sword/Shield, including new characters and monsters with unique abilities.
Poke Jobs
Since always and forever, Pokemon have been super handy little creatures that have helped us accomplish wonders and achieve our grandest dreams. Now, our sometimes not-so-cuddly companions will have the ability to help us in new ways with Poke jobs. You will be able to task your calamitous critters with jobs from the Rotomi machine, a new device located throughout the the Galar region in all of the Pokemon Centers. These machines will not only give you access to the jobs (which will help you and your Pokemon grow), but you also be able to access your storage and even the Lotto-ID. Figuring out which Pokemon is best suited for each job will maximize the outcome of each task.
Form Changing Pokemon
Pokemon have always been able to change form. Until now, those changes were pretty much exclusive to Evolution. The latest iteration in the Pokemon series introduces a new type of Pokemon that has the ability to change its form without evolution. The change can be effected by certain items (like evolution) but can also come from the creatures very own abilities. Not only can these changes alter the appearance of the monsters, but can also change their abilities and moves type. Morpeko is a new monster with the ability to change form. It is a ravenous little cutie that changes into meanie any time it gets too hungry, like most of us.
Galarian Forms
Some Pokemon in Sword/Shield will actually have forms that are specific to the region. Given that the game takes place in the Galar Region, these are obviously referred to as Galarian forms. These specific forms can not only be found just in Galar, but their evolutions can also only exist from the Galarian form of that Pokemon. Example: the new Obstagoon can only be obtained through the max evolution of the Galarian form of Zigzagoon. Otherwise, you will not be able to evolve past Linoone.
Team Yell – New Rivals
Some new bad guys will also be coming to the Pokemon universe, and they look pretty hardcore. They are called Team Yell, and they have absolutely no trouble announcing their intentions. They are the new baddies and are here to hinder you in any way possible, much like the ne’er-do-well’s of every other title in the series. Always putting up a lackluster front to keep you from reaching the opponents that actually matter, the Gym Leaders and other close heavy trainers.
New Features Trailer
More Information
These are just some of the juicy details that were recently released by the Pokemon Company. For everything you need to know about Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, be sure to check out the official Pokemon website.
- Jun 14, 2019
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield play just like the originals, just with better graphics.
Lots of wonderful and whimsical games received their fair share of gameplay at this years Nintendo Treehouse. We got to see many games that we are super excited about being played and talked about. One game that really stood out happens to be the next installment in an extremely popular series! No, not Animal Crossing. Pokemon has been all about cute little monsters battling to become cute big monsters since back in the day. Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield appear to be returning to the original formula, and we got to see all the new features and changes at this years Treehouse.
Nintendo Treehouse Gameplay.
What has been revealed so far about Pokemon Sword/Shield!
Much has been unleashed about this soon to be released title. Now, with this gameplay video, we have all the proof we need to see that this game is the remake that we have been waiting for. The bike is back and better than ever, now having the ability to instantly transform into a water vehicle!
If that’s not cool enough, you can now also see all the Pokemon that would have been hidden in the classic games, giving you the ability to choose whether or not to engage a wild. This comes as part of the grand package included as some of the quality of life improvements.
There has also been word that you will be able to heal your crew at the opening of the gym, instead of having to return to the Poke Center as a result of blackout. All of these new features have been implemented to streamline the gameplay, and make the game more immersive.
More info…
For more information about Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, check out our coverage of the Nintendo Direct by clicking here. You can also find more information on the official Pokemon website, which you can easily visit by clicking here. If you have already seen enough and wish to preorder this game, you can click here for Pokemon Sword, click here for Pokemon Shield, and click here for the double edition.
- Jun 7, 2019
Nintendo announced today the list of playable games at E3 this year. The big N revealed that some of their most anticipated games of 2019 can be played, tested and hopefully enjoyed at this years gaming convention. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are amongst those titles.
Nintendo is teasing its E3 plans for some time now. The company revealed the schedule as well as the games we will get to see. It looks like the gaming company has plenty of surprises for us in store! Games to be released in 2019 are the titles Nintendo will talk about in their E3 Nintendo Direct on June 11th. Of course, many fans expect to see Animal Crossing Switch as this is one of the many titles to be released in 2019.
If you happen to be in Los Angeles during the time of June 11 – June 13th, then you may want to stop at Nintendos booth to enjoy some of the following games:
- Pokemon Sword
- Pokemon Shield
- The Legend of Zelda Links Awakening
- Luigios Mansion 3
- Marvel – Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order
- … and more!
Some rumors suggested that “… and more” could refer to the highly anticipated Animal Crossing Switch game. While the Animal Crossing franchise has seen debuts at the E3 ( and we also strongly believe to see the title there – you can caught up on why we believe this right here ), we do not expect any possible Animal Crossing Switch game to be playable at E3 as the game does not demo as well as other games where many tasks can be completed within a short time frame. Who wants to spend only 10 minutes playing a mainline Animal Crossing game after all?
- Jun 5, 2019
Pokemon Sword and Shield is an adventure game to become a Pokemon Champion. New grasslands and many other new locations are filled with trainers and Pokemon working together. You will need to fight in special gyms throughout the new region that will allow your Pokemon to Dynamax. Battles with two Dynamax Pokemon will cause the energy and excitement in the stadium to reach its peak with the audience. See below for everything you need to know about the Pokemon Direct hosted by Nintendo today.
New Pokemon
Wooloo: is defined by its fluffy fair that is traded by weavers in a town in the Gallow region. They use it to graft popular specialty goods.
Gossifleur: a Flowering Pokemon that favors places with clean air and water. Its pollen is said to have healing properties. When Gossifleur evolves, it becomes Eldegoss. There are now small seeds scattered around its fuzzy head. These seeds are said to promote growth in plants and can revitalize both people and Pokemon.
Drednaw: the Bite Pokemon. The sharp and jagged edges of its jaw allow it to bite off chunks of rock and iron. Its vicious nature makes it a difficult Pokemon to tame for all but the most experienced of trainers.
Corviknight: can be seen flying steadily through the sky. It puts its skills to use when working as a flying taxi. It will take the player back to any town they have previously visited.
The Legendary Pokemon: they are Zacian and Zamazenta but you will have to wait to find out what role they play in the game.
New Region
In the Galar Region, a place to go for many wild Pokemon is in the Wild Area. This Wild Area stretches between cities and is filled with abundant nature as far as the eye can see. Different Pokemon can appear depending on where you are and what the weather is like. Meaning, there will be new discoveries for you each day.
Dynamaxing
Some Pokemon can now grow in size and gain tremendous strength. This new feature will offer more strategy options in battle. All the moves they know turn more powerful. Dynamaxing can only be used once per battle. However, the Pokemon will revert to normal after three turns. Therefore, you need to choose wisely when to trigger it.
Max Raid Battles
Four Pokemon trainers can join together in a multiplayer battle (using local wireless or online) to challenge wild Dynamax Pokemon. In these battles, the wild Dynamax Pokemon keeps its form during the entire battle and has special powers that make it an extremely formidable opponent. Only one of the four players can Dynamax their Pokemon in these battles so coordinating with your team is crucial. If your team emerges victorious, you get the chance to catch these Dynmax Pokemon! The different types of Pokemon you can fight in battle will also vary depending on where you are and the state of the weather.
New Characters
Leon: current champion of the Galar Region and holds an undefeated record. His shining personality also gains him popularity and the adoration of trainers across the region. The champion’s younger brother is actually one of your rivals.
Hop: dreams of one day becoming champion just like his elder brother Leon. He trains vigorously every day toward this goal. His journey in the Galar region will begin on the same day as yours.
Professor Magnolia: a researcher that specializes in the Dynamax phenomenon.
Sonia: Is magnolia’s granddaughter and also serves as her assistant. Their wisdom and sound advice will come in handy during your adventure.
Milo: is a Grass-type expert. This gym leader is all about enjoying battles with his trusty Pokemon. You will have to fight him and his tenacious fighting style to continue your journey.
More Information
Pokemon Sword and Shield will be available worldwide on November 15, 2019. Starting today, June 5th, 2019, you can pre-order a special double-pack. You can grab Pokemon Shield here and Pokemon Sword here.We here at myPotatoGames are very excited about this game so stay tuned with us for any new announcements regarding Pokemon.
- May 22, 2019
Temtem is a MMO creature-collecting game heavily inspired by Pokemon and created by Crema, a studio based in Spain. The developers have ended their Kickstarter campaign back in July 2018 and are now in full production. You can get caught up on the basics of the game with us at myPotatoGames here. The game will be released digitally on all consoles and PC with no monthly subscriptions (online only). In addition, the creators intend to add cross-play with a cross-save option. See below for the latest blogs and updates.
Digital Temtem and TemCards
A group of scientists, Professor Konstantinos, Tihani, Yareni, Nalla, Dr. Sasaya, and Dr. Hamijo, have been researching technology and Temtem. Together they created a new type of Temtem; Digital Temtem, a Crystal-Electric hybrid. Furthermore, by studying volcanic crystals, they also created TemCards; items capable of storing Temtem (essentially the Pokeball).
Alpha Content Update 1
The first Alpha, available since April 2019, “Features the full first island, 30 Temtem, complete single-player mechanics (tamers, wild battles, catching and training Temtem, story, quests…), and basic multiplayer functionality (1v1 battles, chat, persistent online, seeing other players within the world…).” The Alpha updates will all be accessible to old and new backers. Meaning, a pre-order option is soon to come for the game and instant access to the Alpha (for Steam only).
Aguamarina Caves
The Aguamarina Caves are a complex of caverns that run deep under the Thalassian Cliffs. The better known entrance is through the Sillaro River, but they’re so huge they even cross the whole cliffs and connect the river to the upper area of the Indigo lake.
The Caves have five different floors and they include a new gameplay feature: the crystal areas. We don’t want to spoil too much, so you’ll need to go ahead and discover it by yourself. The crystal areas affect how the player moves through the terrain and they will be very present along the whole Archipelago.
Right now the Caves are a totally optional area to explore and they don’t have too much in terms of interesting new Temtem or items. In the future we plan to re-populate them with some more Temtem so they will become the first area in the game where you will be able to obtain them. They will also hold a special and unique shrine you will be able to reach with the climbing equipment…
House Interiors
One of the more prominent features missing from the current Alpha is the option to go inside the houses currently placed on Deniz. This ends today!
With this patch you will be able to visit the houses and talk with the people inside them. Houses are also usually something optional, but they add so much richness to the lore and the overall feeling of the game we wanted to include them as soon as possible.
You’ll notice some of the houses are still closed. These houses are “special” places that will open in future updates since they are related to some unavailable features right now. We added an Alpha sign to them so you will know where you can enter or not.
By the way, almost everything you see in the NPC houses will also be available to player housing. We’re doing everything as flexible as we can so everything works for the player’s houses too.
Alpha Content Update 2 and More
The developers are currently working on another huge content patch for the Alpha, which will includes:
- a whole new Island (Omninesia)
- new Temtem
- several new features such as gameplay mechanics
- new original soundtrack by Damian Sanchez
However, this second Alpha patch has been delayed a couple of months to approximately June 2019. Consequently, this will also delay the Early Access launch on Steam (estimated September 2019) as well as the final release of the game which was previously slated for May 2020.
For other Pokemon news, check out our articles on Pokemon Rumble Rush, Pokemon Sword and Shield, and an unnamed Pokemon mobile game.
- May 15, 2019
The new Pokemon mobile game, Pokemon Rumble Rush, has been released in Australia!
Time to lace up those digital shoes and start a new Pokemon journey, if you live in Australia. Visit distant islands, catch rare Pokemon and battle to be the best in whole new mobile adventure. Pokemon enthusiasts are always overly eager anytime a new installment hits the series (speaking from experience), and here’s hoping that this debut, Pokemon Rumble Rush, lives up to the rest. When it arrives, this game is free to download, and we will certainly be doing so asap!
A little history of Pokemon Rumble.
Although Pokemon Rumble Rush is currently only available in Australia, the rest of us will get to ahold of it soon enough. From what it sounds like, Rumble Rush is basically another sequel (or spinoff, cuz mobile) to the Pokemon Rumble series. The original, Pokemon Rumble, is a title that was released in 2009 for the Nintendo Wii. They made three sequels for the next generations of Nintendo consoles, and each title followed the classic “beat ’em up” themed play style.
About Pokemon Rumble Rush
This new mobile title will continue to follow the same path as the previous games, but now we get to enjoy it on our cell phones. In Rumble Rush, you must battle Pokemon in order to have them follow you. The more Pokemon you collect of the same species, the stronger your Pokemon will become! There are special items to find, and also to purchase with in-game and real-world currency. One of these special items is Gears, which are used to power up your Pokemon, as well as summon more Pokemon into battle for you.
For more information about Rumble Rush, don’t forget to check out the official Pokemon Website! To find out more about another upcoming Pokemon title, check out our coverage of Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.
- May 14, 2019
Get a ten dollar credit when you pre-order Pokemon/Shield on Amazon.
Not too long ago, Amazon had a wonderful feature that gave individuals with a Prime account twenty percent off any game pre-ordered through their site. For those of us who like to ensure our copies of titles before they even release, this was a pretty sweet feature! Unfortunately, Amazon decided to remove this benefit on August 28th of last year. However, it appears that the company will now give a $10 store credit for the pre-order of certain games, as they have just done with Pokemon Sword/Shield!
Upcoming Pokemon for Sword and Shield. About Pokemon Sword/Shield
For those of you that don’t know yet, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are the next installments in the Pokemon game series, and are set to be released sometime in winter this year. If you haven’t preordered yet, be sure to do so as soon as possible by clicking here. You wouldn’t want to miss the chance to be one of the first to get their hands this upcoming epic! For more information about Pokemon Sword/Shield, check out our article by clicking here.
For more games like Pokemon, don’t forget to check out the upcoming adorable indie title Ooblets!
