Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield – New Rivals and Pokémon Revealed

The Pokémon Company recently released a new trailer for Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield. The latest trailer features a look at some new Pokémon species as well as some of the other human cast. First, the trailer took a look at some new Galarian Forms. The new Galarian forms include: Weezing Type: Poison/ Fairy Ability: Levivate/??? Galarian Zigzagoon Type: Dark/Normal Ability: Pickup/Gluttony Galarian Linoone Type: Dark/ Normal Ability: Pickup/Gluttony Additionally, it has also been revealed that Linoone will be receiving a new evolution. The new evolution details include: Obstagoon Type: Dark/Normal Ability: Reckless/Guts…

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Nintendo Switch Lite Announced

Nintendo has updated their official Youtube channel with the announcement trailer for the Nintendo Switch Lite. Similar to what we seen for previous handheld consoles this version of the Nintendo Switch will be a smaller more affordable version of the console. Unlike the basic Nintendo Switch this version will specifically be handheld only so that means it cannot be used on TV screens. Additionally the “Joycons” will not be detachable from the console. In compensation the device will have a D Pad built in. Features such as HD Rumble will also not be…

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Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield – Gigantamaxing Trailer Streamed

The official Pokémon Youtube channel has updated with a new trailer for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. The latest trailer features a look at some new Pokémon species as well as taking a look at Gigantamaxing. Unlike Dynamaxing, Gigantamaxing will not only grant Pokémon new powers/size, but will also change the appearance of them. The newly announced Pokémon include: Alcremie Type: Fairy Ability: Sweet Veil Yamper Type: Electric Ability: Ball Fetch Rolycoly Type: Rock Ability: Steam Engine/Heatproof Duraludon Type: Steel/Dragon Ability: Light Metal/Heavy Metal Additionally the trailer featured a two game exclusive gym leaders. The…

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E3 2019 Nintendo Direct Streamed

Nintendo recently held their E3 2019 Nintendo Direct, which featured new details for some upcoming Nintendo Switch games. First, the Direct revealed the second DLC fighter in the Smash Bros Ultimate Fighters Pass. The second fighter will be the “Hero” from the Dragon Quest series. While they specifically showed Luminary from Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, they also revealed that several other main protagonists will also be playable as alt skins. The Dragon Quest Hero will be released this Summer. The other heroes revealed include: Erdrick – Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest II, Dragon Quest III Solo – Dragon Quest IV Hero –…

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June 2019 Pokémon Direct Streamed

Today, Nintendo held a new Pokémon direct, which featured a look at some new details regarding their upcoming releases, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. First, the direct featured a look at the Galar region and the various locations throughout it. Personally I think that the region looks really awesome and I cannot wait to play the latest titles in the series.   Next, the direct changed gears with a short presentation by James Turner, the art director at Gamefreak. He revealed several new Pokémon species that will be featured in the region. The…

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February 2019 Pokémon Direct Streamed

Nintendo recently held a new Pokémon direct, which revealed the eighth generation of the franchise. The presentation featured a look at some of the new Pokémon as well as revealing details about the new region. The next region will be known as the Galar Region. The new games will be titled, “Pokémon Sword,” and “Pokémon Shield.”  The three new Pokémon starters include: Chip Pokémon: Grooky  Rabbit Pokémon: Scorbunny Water lizard Pokémon: Sobble Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are set to release for the Nintendo Switch worldwide in late 2019. No other details are confirmed at this time so stay tuned for updates.  …

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