2020 Pokémon VGC Format Rules announced, tournaments shift to Pokémon Sword and Shield starting January 4, 2020, certain Gigantamax Pokémon are permitted

2020 Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) Format Rules. Tournaments will be shifting to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield starting January 4, 2020. Battles in the Pokémon Video Game Championships will change forever on January 4, 2020, as battles move to Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield on Nintendo Switch. Players will need to devise new strategies as they incorporate the … Continue reading 2020 Pokémon VGC Format Rules announced, tournaments shift to Pokémon Sword and Shield starting January 4, 2020, certain Gigantamax Pokémon are permitted

Videos: First “BIG EVENT” announced for Pokémon Sword and Shield in Korea

Pokémon Sword and Shield are now available for purchase worldwide for Nintendo Switch. The latest duo of Pokémon games allow you to choose from three new partner Pokémon and encounter never-before-seen Pokémon. Explore the Wild Area, a vast expanse of land where the player can freely control the camera. You can also team up with other … Continue reading Videos: First “BIG EVENT” announced for Pokémon Sword and Shield in Korea

Pokémon Sword and Shield reappear atop the Famitsu sales charts with an additional 275,959 copies sold in Japan

With Media Create no longer offering free data, Pokémon Sword and Shield have reappeared at the very top of the Famitsu sales charts in Japan. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales) 11/25/19 – 12/01/19 [NSW] Pokemon Sword / Shield (The Pokemon Company, 11/15/19) – 275,959 (2,023,043) [PS4] SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays (Limited … Continue reading Pokémon Sword and Shield reappear atop the Famitsu sales charts with an additional 275,959 copies sold in Japan

Video: Pokémon Sword and Shield player defeats Champion Leon using only a single Magikarp

Pokémon Sword and Shield allow you to choose from three new partner Pokémon and encounter never-before-seen Pokémon. But what if you wanted to side with only Magikarp for what really matters in the end? Check out the embedded video below to find out: Can You Beat Champion Leon With ONLY A Magikarp in Pokemon Sword … Continue reading Video: Pokémon Sword and Shield player defeats Champion Leon using only a single Magikarp

Xbox One beats Nintendo Switch by “just a handful of consoles” on Black Friday in the UK

As the holiday season approaches, families are looking for ways to spend more time together – shared experiences that create long-lasting memories. This Black Friday, Nintendo offered a bundle includes a Nintendo Switch system and a download code for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game, at a suggested retail price of only $299.99. This attractive … Continue reading Xbox One beats Nintendo Switch by “just a handful of consoles” on Black Friday in the UK

Video: Nintendo releases second Accolades Trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield

Nintendo recently unveiled an official accolades trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield, which officially launched on November 15 as Nintendo Switch-exclusive games. Nintendo has been highlighting positive reviews from various outlets that praised the latest duo of Pokémon games. Although the original accolades trailer has been made private on YouTube, Nintendo has re-uploaded it for … Continue reading Video: Nintendo releases second Accolades Trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield

Next Nintendo Power Podcast features fan-favorite Nintendo Switch games of 2019

On the next episode of the Nintendo Power Podcast, the hosts will discuss fan-favorite Nintendo Switch games of 2019. Be sure to subscribe now and vote to make sure your favorites win. Voting is being conducted by Nintendo of America through polls on the official Nintendo site. Fan-Favorite Games of 2019 Vote by 9 a.m. … Continue reading Next Nintendo Power Podcast features fan-favorite Nintendo Switch games of 2019

Gigantamax Snorlax now available in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield until January 5, 2020

Gigantamax Snorlax is appearing more frequently in Max Raid Battles from Wednesday, December 4, until January 5, 2020, in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Trainers can check out the Pokémon Dens that dot the Wild Area to battle this gigantic form of Snorlax. A connection to the Internet is required to participate in Max Raid Battles. … Continue reading Gigantamax Snorlax now available in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield until January 5, 2020