Pokémon Sword and Shield announced for the Nintendo Switch

In a highly anticipated announcement on Wednesday, Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara introduced the two new titles. The latest entries are set to release in late 2019. In Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, players choose one of three new Pokémon—Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble. Grookey, a Grass-type Chimp Pokémon, is mischievous and full of boundless curiosity. Bursting with energy, Scorbunny, a Fire-type Rabbit Pokémon, is always … Continue reading Pokémon Sword and Shield announced for the Nintendo Switch

Are you team Grookey, Scorbunny or Sobble?

The three starters for the newly-announced Pokémon: Sword and Shield have been revealed and people are already deciding on their top pick. The new games, which will release later this year, also include a variety of locales in a new region called Galar. In Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, players choose one of three new Pokémon—Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble. Grookey, … Continue reading Are you team Grookey, Scorbunny or Sobble?

Looking back at the designs of starter Pokémon after reveals of Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble for Pokémon Sword and Shield

In Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, players choose one of three new Pokémon—Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble. Grookey, a Grass-type Chimp Pokémon, is mischievous and full of boundless curiosity. Bursting with energy, Scorbunny, a Fire-type Rabbit Pokémon, is always running about. The stealthy Sobble, a Water-type Water Lizard Pokémon, shoots out attacks as it hides itself in water. With the eighth generation of starter Pokémon announced, a debate … Continue reading Looking back at the designs of starter Pokémon after reveals of Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble for Pokémon Sword and Shield

Videos: Pokémon Sword and Shield Pokémon Direct live reactions from February 27 at Nintendo NY

During a Pokémon Direct presentation today, Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company, announced Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the newest additions to the main series of Pokémon role-playing video games. Developed by GAME FREAK inc., Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be launching late 2019 exclusively on the Nintendo Switch system. The … Continue reading Videos: Pokémon Sword and Shield Pokémon Direct live reactions from February 27 at Nintendo NY

Fanart depictions of the new Gen 8 starters Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble from Pokémon Sword and Shield

During a Pokémon Direct presentation today, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo announced Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the newest additions to the main series of Pokémon role-playing video games. Developed by Game Freak, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be launching simultaneously in late 2019 worldwide exclusively for Nintendo Switch. The Pokémon Sword and Pokémon … Continue reading Fanart depictions of the new Gen 8 starters Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble from Pokémon Sword and Shield

Celebrating 23 years of Pokémon on Pokémon Day

Pokémon Day is an official celebration of the franchise and takes place on the anniversary of its original release. Pokémon Red and Green were first released in Japan on February 27, 1996. It's February 27, 2019, in most parts of the world, which means the Pokémon franchise has officially turned 23 years old! The very … Continue reading Celebrating 23 years of Pokémon on Pokémon Day

Fanart: Pokémon Sword and Shield sketches of new starters Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble

During a Pokémon Direct presentation today, The Pokémon Company, announced Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the newest additions to the main series of Pokémon role-playing video games. Developed by Game Freak, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be launching simultaneously in late 2019 worldwide exclusively for Nintendo Switch. The Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games … Continue reading Fanart: Pokémon Sword and Shield sketches of new starters Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble

Fanart already created for new starter Pokémon Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble from Pokémon Sword and Shield

During a Pokémon Direct presentation today, Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company, announced Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the newest additions to the main series of Pokémon role-playing video games. Developed by GAME FREAK inc., Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be launching late 2019 exclusively on the Nintendo Switch system. The … Continue reading Fanart already created for new starter Pokémon Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble from Pokémon Sword and Shield