All posts tagged in Pokemon Sword
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 14, 2019
Nintendo has dropped the ball once again at this years E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles. With many new announcement, tons of gameplay and long awaited Animal Crossing New Horizons reveal, the big N sure had a lot to share with its fans. Today the company released a guide to every Nintendo game coming to Switch up until March 2020.
The long list released by the gaming giant today features gems like Pokemon Sword and Shield, Luigis Mansion 3, Final Fantasy VII -Remastered, Dragon Qust Builders, Zelda Links Awakening and of course Animal Crossing New Leaf.
It is definitely a great time to own a Nintendo Switch with so many great games on the way. If you already own a Switch or know someone that does, make sure to also take a looksie at our fathers day gift guide for Dad Gamers, as well as all the Nintendo Switch accessories you didn’t know you needed!
Of course there are also plenty of indie games among the titles coming this year as well as early next year. Check out our favorite indie games announced during E3 this year.
- 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 27, 2019
Nintendo just recently streamed the Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct a few days ago, today the company surprised us with the announcement of an upcoming Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield Direct.
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are expected to be released later this year, as they are part of Nintendos 2019 roaster. The announcement of this Direct makes fans wonder what will be shown at E3 next month in Los Angeles. As there are only few games left the big N has not talked about yet, such as Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Astral Chain, Animal Crossing Switch, Daemon X Machina, Luigi’s Mansion 3, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening.
Fans are wondering if this opens up the opportunity to make an Animal Crossing Switch E3 presentation much like the Breath of the Wild E3 back in 2016, that exclusively focused on the Zelda title. Animal Crossing Switch was announced in September, 2018 and since then, no additional details have been revealed. If history is any indication the next installment of the beloved village simulator could celebrate its debut be at E3 2019. Animal Crossing New Leaf was shown off for the first time during the 2010 E3 as well.
We here at myPotatoGames are hopeful that Animal Crossing will be at E3 based on Nintendos recent investor call, in which was mentioned that the upcoming E3 will be the place the big N plans to talk about all Nintendo games coming in 2019, this also includes Animal Crossing Switch – if you missed the news, you can get caught up here.
We are keeping our fingers crossed for Isabelle, Tom Nook and all the other lovable as well as sometimes mildly annoying characters to make an appearance on our Nintendo Switch console.
You can watch the Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield Nintendo Direct below on June 5th at 6:00 A.M. PT / 9:00 A.M. ET.
For some extra excitement, we are also keeping an eye on the recent news on Story of Seasons Switch.
- 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!
