Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, the latest installments in the popular monster-collecting franchise release this week. In honor of that launch, The Pokemon Company is offering several bonuses to early adopters, including a unique trainer outfit.
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Amidst the leaks, bad press, and controversy, longtime Pokemon fans still found a way to say thank you to the devs at Game Freak for all their work over the years. How, you ask? By sharing their precious Pokemon memories through the hashtag #ThankYouGameFreak.
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A Japanese-only (so far) trailer released today reveals two new Pokemon featured in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield: a spooky, runic Pokemon; and Mr. Mime with an all new look. Namely, this updated Mr. Mime has a pretty sweet mustache.
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Over two and a half years after launch, the Nintendo Switch is still hot. Pokemon Sword and Shield are both just around the corner. And nearly 42 million consoles have been sold in that very short period of time. So don't expect any major discounts, says Nintendo.
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You were wondering why Just Dance 2020 was still coming to the Nintendo Wii, even though the console was discontinued years ago? Here's why. The latest entry on the Wii just sold more than the versions on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and came pretty darn close to outselling both combined.
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The latest Fire Emblem: Threes Houses DLC adds a maid outfit, sauna, and the ability to interact with cats and dogs.
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Doug Bowser is the new head honcho at Nintendo of America, and despite his villainous name, he's actually a pretty good guy. He understands that Joy-Con Drift is a real and serious issue, and in a recent interview, he told us how the company is handling the plague of Joy-Con issues.
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Pokemon Sword and Shield are departing from the old, traditional ways of mainline Pokemon games and adding in quality of life improvements. The latest news tells us that rather than scurrying to the nearest Pokemon Center, trainers will be able to switch out their teams anywhere and everywhere.
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Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard faces the fury in the newest Smash DLC pack that adds in this beloved SNK character. But this apparently wasn't enough for fans, who are wondering if Fatal Fury's female mascot will be added. Sorry, but according to Sakurai, Mai Shiranui is too hot for Super Smash Bros.
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Today was supposed to be Terry Bogard's day. The legendary SNK character joined the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster this morning, and brought a bunch of new content with him. Unfortunately, another character appears to have stolen the spotlight: Kirby. More specifically, Kirby as Terry.
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The Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games titles are rarely hits. Regardless, people must be buying them, because Sega has been pumping them out since 2007. And now we have a new entry in -- deep breath -- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
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Fallout 76 has been out for a bit, and the road since launch has been full of wrong turns. We know it's hard to keep up with all the bad things about the game, so we've gathered everything wrong with it right here.
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Remember the excitement surrounding VR on the Switch? That was back when a VR patent surfaced for the concept, back before we got Labo VR. Yeah, Labo VR was pretty disappointing. But Nintendo's VR play could have been so much better. In fact, it would have been, had it looked more like this.
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Over the weekend, there was a #pokemonleak that appeared to reveal what Sobble, Scorbunny, and Grookey evolve into. This leak wasn't exactly a welcome one, either: no one seems happy with these newly revealed Pokemon.
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The newest legendary Pokemon are so elusive and so secretive that even the people of Pokemon Sword and Shield's Galar region aren't aware they exist. But it's hard to miss two massive, weapon-carrying wolves, so how have these two stayed secret? Here's what we know about their origins.
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If getting your name etched into the annals of gaming history is your thing, aim high, but there are some records you’ll have a really hard time beating.
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Do you remember Undertale? The indie darling had some of the most creative gameplay and memorable songs in recent history, and was lovingly crafted by just one lone developer: Toby Fox. Now Fox has been enlisted to compose some original music for the upcoming games Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.
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The Nintendo Switch is still a hot seller, nearly two and a half years after its launch. Now it appears poised to supplant the 3DS as Nintendo's preferred home for portable titles.
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Luigi's Mansion 3 wins the award for Most Appropriate Release Date of the Year. This fun, spooky title comes out on Halloween. And if you're looking to pick up the latest entry in the Luigi's Mansion series, you may be wondering: how long does it take to beat? We've got that info for you right here.
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Yes, Luigi's Mansion 3 is about ghouls and ghosts. Yes, Luigi himself is pretty terrified throughout the whole of the game. But no, the game really isn't all that scary. A far cry from a traditional horror game, Luigi's Mansion 3 is a charming kind of spooky appropriate for players of any age.
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Pokemon is sticking to old fashioned saves when it comes to the newest games in the series. So get out those SD cards, because there won't be any cloud saves for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.
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We already knew that the game would be available on the Switch at some point, we just weren't sure when. Now it looks like we won't have to sleep for seventy years while waiting: The Outer Worlds could be on the Switch as early as March 2020.
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Physical games aren't dead yet, according to Forever Entertainment. The company behind Panzer Dragoon: Remake announced that, along with a digital edition, collectors will be able to get their physical, real life hands on a physical, real life copy of the game this winter.
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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield's Wild Area is the first real "open world" we'll be able to experience in a mainline Pokemon game. But look out: some of the wild Pokemon found within the Wild Area are incredibly powerful.
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Nintendo games and hardware absolutely hate being on sale. But what's this? A Nintendo Switch -- the full, dockable kind -- selling at a $25 discount? It sure is. You can find the deal over on Amazon right now. But we're not sure how long it'll stay there.
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If you like a challenge and 8-bit graphics, then look no further. VS. Castlevania is coming to the Nintendo Switch on Oct. 17, thanks to the Arcade Archives.
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Strap on those nostalgia goggles, because the Game Boy is back... kind of. Analogue, the company behind some of the most celebrated remakes of retro hardware (the NES, Super NES, and Sega Genesis namely) is taking a crack at re-creating the experience of handheld retro gaming next year.
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