Pokémon Global Link will permanently end service on February 24, 2020, at 23:59 UTC

Pokémon Global Link Service Ending Late February 2020 After more than nine years of operation, the Pokémon Global Link (PGL) service will be retired on February 24, 2020, at 23:59 UTC. After PGL service has ended, you will no longer be able to use any gameplay features that require a connection to the PGL on … Continue reading Pokémon Global Link will permanently end service on February 24, 2020, at 23:59 UTC

Pokémon Sword and Shield scheduled maintenance now underway until November 26 at 12 a.m. PT

Pokémon Sword and Shield allow you to choose from three new partner Pokémon and encounter never-before-seen Pokémon. Players can explore the Wild Area, a vast expanse of land where the player can freely control the camera. You can also team up with other players locally or online in the new multiplayer co-op Max Raid Battles. … Continue reading Pokémon Sword and Shield scheduled maintenance now underway until November 26 at 12 a.m. PT

Gigantamax Gengar described as a “literal portal to hell” in Pokémon Sword and Shield

Gengar can enter Gigantamax mode in Pokémon Sword and Shield. According to the Pokémon's Pokédex entry in Pokémon Sword, “It lays traps, hoping to steal the lives of those it catches. If you stand in front of its mouth, you’ll hear your loved ones’ voices calling out to you.” Would never, EVER want to cross … Continue reading Gigantamax Gengar described as a “literal portal to hell” in Pokémon Sword and Shield

Video: Accolades trailer unveiled for Pokémon Sword and Shield

Nintendo has unveiled another new trailer for Pokémon Sword and Shield, which officially launched on November 15 as Nintendo Switch-exclusive games. You can check out the official trailer in the embedded video below: Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield - Accolades Trailer - Nintendo Switch A new generation of Pokémon has come to the Nintendo Switch™ … Continue reading Video: Accolades trailer unveiled for Pokémon Sword and Shield

The Pokémon Company files lawsuit against leakers of Pokémon Sword and Shield

The Pokémon Company has filed a lawsuit in regard to the leaked Pokémon Sword and Shield information ahead of the games' release. The leakers posted photos from the official Pokémon Sword and Shield strategy, which included new details about unreleased Pokémon. The Pokémon Company said it “reacted swiftly” to the leaks after the images were … Continue reading The Pokémon Company files lawsuit against leakers of Pokémon Sword and Shield

Video: Third official 2019-20 promo for the Korean League features Pokémon Sword and Shield

The Pokémon Company's Korean branch has released a brief promo in which it highlights some of the latest happenings regarding the Korean League. You can check it out in the embedded video below, followed by the official description: [공식]「포켓몬스터소드・실드」 CM3 「포켓몬스터」 시리즈 완전 신작 「포켓몬스터소드」「포켓몬스터실드」 11월 15일(금) 발매! 첫 공식 이벤트 "코리안리그 시즌1"이 열린다! 현재 … Continue reading Video: Third official 2019-20 promo for the Korean League features Pokémon Sword and Shield

Pokémon Sword is more popular and selling better than Pokémon Shield in Japan

Nintendo recently announced that after selling more than 6 million units worldwide during launch weekend, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are among the fastest-selling Nintendo Switch games of all time. Additionally, the games sold just over 2 million copies in the first two days in the U.S., making it the highest-grossing launch of any Pokémon game. … Continue reading Pokémon Sword is more popular and selling better than Pokémon Shield in Japan

UK charts: Pokémon Sword and Shield reappear in the top 10 for the week ending November 23

Pokémon Sword and Shield are now available for Nintendo Switch, and they're performing exceptionally well in terms of sales on the UK charts. Read on below to learn more: Here is the UKIE/GfK Top Ten for the week ending November 23: Last Week This Week Title 4 1 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 2 … Continue reading UK charts: Pokémon Sword and Shield reappear in the top 10 for the week ending November 23