Pokémon Shield Review
Pokémon Shield heralds the arrival of Generation 8 of the longstanding series. But are the new features enough to overcome the game’s past?
Pokémon Sword / Shield
The eighth mainline generation Pokémon title comes to Nintendo Switch.
Releases
Date: | Region: | Platform: | Publisher: | Developer: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2019-11-15 |    | NSW | The Pokémon Company | Game Freak |
Reviews
Game Content
RPG Backtrack 271 – Say Hello to the Welcome Onix
This week’s backtrack takes us to the Galar region, where we fight in a soccer stadium with a Pokemon that’s shaped like a teapot. It’s time to talk about Pokemon Sword/Shield, with guests Cassandra and Jon.
RPG Cast – Episode 612: “He Must Have Put Skill Points Into Broom Handle”
Josh demands justice for Jorts. Chris is deployed to the circus wars. And Kelley assures us that Fang sniper is real. We’ll see you in 2022. Don’t butter your cats!
RPG Cast – Episode 611: “All the Bidoofs I Released Before”
Robert tells us who the babby daddy is. Kelley plays Dark Souls Tetris. Chris designs a very special bidet. And you get to breed with a ditto. Have fun!
RPG Cast – Episode 610: “No One Should Learn Japanese from Super Robot Wars”
Chris embraces our cyberpunk subscription overlords. Josh kills the innkeeper (accidentally). Meanwhile Robert plunges down the .Hack hole.
Episode 183: EPISODE OF MYSTERY – Q&A Quest
This episode we pull more questions off the massive backlog of questions. There is also a break from the discussions of Hades thanks to the latest Pokémon expansion.
Pokémon Sword, Shield Plus Expansion Pass Physical Bundles Available Now
The physical bundle containing a copy of Pokémon Sword or Shield and the appropriate Expansion Pass content is now available. In addition, The Pokémon Company revealed some new Legendary Pokémon appearing in The Crown Tundra.
Episode 181: Hades – Q&A Quest
This week in Q&A Quest we talk about topics ranging from Hades to Pokémon. We also have a long discussion about why Assassin’s Creed III is bad for some reason.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Gets Expansion Pass Update
Nintendo has released a new update video that covers the additions coming to The Crown Tundra, the second part of Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Expansion Pass. The update also included news about Pokémon Go and Pokémon Home connectivity.
RPG Cast – Episode 547: “Cancer Inducing External Hardrive”
The best way to predict the review score of a game is to play a demo of it. So never trouble another for what you can do yourself. For every minute you are playing you lose sixty seconds of ignorance. And without Pokémon tooth brushing games, life would be a mistake.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Now Available, New Pokémon Snap Announced
Today marks the launch of the first expansion for Pokémon Sword and Shield. The Pokémon Company used the day to also reveal some other non-RPG titles, including a New Pokémon Snap.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Date, Details Announced
The Pokémon Company provided a release date for the first part of Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Expansion Pass. It also provided new details about what players will find on the Isle of Armor this month, as well as in the Crown Tundra later in the year.
Nintendo Direct Mini Reveals Xenoblade Chronicles Date, Bravely Default II Demo, More
Nintendo pushed out a surprise Direct Mini presentation today. The thirty-minute video included news for Xenoblade Chronicles, Bravely Default II, Borderlands, King’s Bounty II, Ring Fit Adventure, and more.
RPG Cast – Episode 530: “Look, It Has Red XIII in It, Just Buy It”
Today we learned that Pokémon Home may rival Kingdom Hearts for difficult to understand stories. The Switch is finally getting some Outer Worlds love. And Anna Marie passes a kidney stone. Well not live on the show or anything. I’m just really tired of waiting for this stupid stoooooh…we’re still recording? Um…enjoy the show everyone!
Pokémon Home Launch Details Announced
The Pokémon Home service is set to launch in February 2020. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company provided details on what users will be able to do with it.
Pokémon Sword & Shield Expansions, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Announced
A new Direct presentation today focused on the Pokémon series. The first games in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series are getting a remake while, in lieu of a third version, Pokémon Sword and Shield are getting expansions.
RPGCast – Episode 525: “Schrödinger’s Phoenix”
It’s the final podcast of the decade! Alex, Anna Marie, Chris, Kelley and Peter end the year with a bang…and maybe a whimper too. News, your lists of top DS games, and what we’re going to play to ring in the new year. See you in 2020!
Episode 141: May the SaGa Be With You – Q&A Quest
This week in Q&A Quest we discuss Romancing SaGa 3. We also discuss other recent releases and of course answer your questions via long tangents.
RPG Cast – Episode 523: “He’s Big Enough for Both of Us to Pet”
We’re all Pokécrazy this week, with Alex, Anna Marie, Chris, Kelley and Peter all discussing their Pokétales and where the series could go moving forward. Josh is the odd man out, but he’s got interesting demos to share instead, so it’s cool. Wait, wasn’t this supposed to be a short show?!
Episode 140: Maclunkey – Q&A Quest
This week in Q&A Quest we gush about Pokémon Sword & Shield. We also discuss games we love but struggle to recommend.
RPG Cast – Episode 522: “Pants at Finding My Way Around”
Alright folks, it’s out so it’s time to feel out if the Dexit folks were right or wrong. We also hear about Path of Exile 2 and more RPG news than you’d expect at this time of year. But let’s be honest, we just want to go back to leveling up our starters.
Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra Screenshots - October 4, 2020
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Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor Screenshots - June 3, 2020
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Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor Screenshots - January 9, 2020
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Pokémon Sword and Shield Screenshots – November 6, 2019
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Pokémon Sword and Shield Screenshots – September 5, 2019
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Pokémon Sword and Shield Screenshots - August 16, 2019
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Pokémon Sword and Shield Screenshots and Art - August 7, 2019
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Pokémon Sword and Shield Screenshots and Art - July 8, 2019
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Pokémon Sword and Shield Screenshots - June 5, 2019
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Pokémon Sword and Shield Art - June 5, 2019
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Pokémon Sword / Shield Screenshots and Art - February 27, 2019
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