Video: Game Freak art director James Turner talks about how growing up in the UK influenced the look of the new Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Shield

The folks at Game Informer recently made a trip to Game Freak‘s Tokyo headquarters for this month’s cover story, which happens to be Pokémon Sword and Shield. They had a chance to chat with the game’s director, producer, planning director and art director, picking their brains on the direction of the series and what they hope to accomplish with the upcoming Nintendo Switch titles.

Exclusive: Behind the Inspiration of Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Galar Region

In this exclusive Game Informer interview, Pokémon Sword and Shield’s art director James Turner talks about the history of developing the new Galar region and how it took inspiration from his youth in the UK. Learn more at gameinformer.com/pokemon.

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