Should Pokémon Become a Game as a Service Franchise?
Erik van Asselt feels excited for the future of Pokémon Sword and Shield and wonders if this is only the start. What if the franchise became a Game as a Service?
Tagged: Pokémon Sword / Shield
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.
Whatcha Playing: November/December 2019
Whatcha Playing is back after a holiday-related delay to round up the games the staff played in November and December. Pokémon, Heroland, AI: The Somnium Files, and Trails of Cold Steel II were among the many vying for staff gaming time over the holidays.
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.
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?
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?!
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 Receive Quick Pre-Launch Trailer
The region of Galar will be getting an influx of new trainers shortly. Pokémon Sword and Shield received a quick trailer ahead of their launch on Friday.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Get New Items, Features
New quality-of-life items and features are making their way to Pokémon Sword and Shield. Details of the game’s first official tournament are also present.
More Gigantamax Pokémon Forms Revealed
More Gigantamax forms have been revealed for Pokémon Sword and Shield. Original critters Pikachu, Charizard, Eevee, Meowth, and Butterfree will all be able to change into special forms in Galar.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Readies Month of New Info
With less than two months to go to release, Pokémon Sword and Shield are getting a month’s worth of info. Get ready for more details throughout October.
New Pokémon Sirfetch’d Announced for Pokémon Sword
Another new Pokémon has been confirmed for the Galar region. Farfetch’d’s new evolution Sirfetch’d will be appearing in Pokémon Sword this November.
Nintendo Direct Provides Many RPG Announcements
Nintendo held a Direct presentation today chock-full of RPGs. Headlines include Switch versions for Xenoblade Chronicles, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, and Divinity: Original Sin II, plus a release date for Game Freak’s Little Town Hero, a new demo for Daemon X Machina, and some more Pokémon Sword and Shield features.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Director Visits New Town in Galar
Absent from Gamescom this year, Game Freak and The Pokémon Company instead sent out a video message regarding the latest generation of Pokémon games. Director Shigeru Ohmori introduces a new locale in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
More Pokémon Sword and Shield Battle Options Revealed
The 2019 Pokémon World Championships are happening this weekend, with The Pokémon Company using the opportunity to provide more details about Pokémon Sword and Shield. The details include some online battle options, and new items and abilities to make tactical use of.
New Pokémon, Rivals Introduced for Pokémon Sword and Shield
Another update provides plenty of details and media for the newest generation of Pokémon games. The Pokémon Company reveals some new forms of existing Pokémon and a couple of brand new ones, with two new rivals also showing themselves.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Introduce Gigantamaxing, New Characters and Pokémon
More details and media have been released for Pokémon Sword and Shield. Included in the latest update are details about an extension of Dynamaxing, as well as new characters and Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword and Shield E3 Impression
Pokémon Sword and Shield were present at this year’s E3 ahead of their worldwide release this November. As a newcomer to the series, Pascal Tekaia isn’t able to comment on the more nuanced changes in the games, but found out why so many are looking forward to them.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Introduce Gym Leader Nessa, Head to Treehouse
Pokémon Sword and Shield is one of a large number of titles that Nintendo brought to this year’s E3. The first day of the event provided an introduction to Water-type Gym Leader Nessa, and an appearance during the Nintendo Treehouse broadcast.
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