In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. In the August Pokémon Direct, we learned a lot of information about characters and Pokémon, including Weezing. It was revealed that they have a Galarian form in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Weezing’s design is based … Read more
It’s no secret that Pokémon has issues with balance. That’s why fans needed to create Smogon tiers—unlike in most other major franchises, where balancing issues are managed by the developers themselves. This issue goes all the way back to Gen 1 with the madness of Mewtwo and Psychic-type Pokémon. When I thought things couldn’t get … Read more
Like most modern games and Pokémon titles before them, Pokémon Sword and Shield are offering up incentives in order to get fans to pre-order them before they are officially released on November 15. The pre-order bonuses vary widely between retailers this time around, so it’s worth checking out which bonus is worth the most to … Read more
Eagle-eyed fans have noticed something peculiar about part of the new Pokémon Sword and Shield trailer: an auto-saving message appears. You can see for yourself at :45. Although it makes the game more convenient, there are several concerns about the feature: Resetting for shiny Pokémon Resetting for different natures Saving before tough battles or encounters … Read more
Nintendo released a surprise trailer for a new peripheral for its Switch console; the device looks like a ring and has room for a Joy-Con to be inserted. It also comes with a leg strap to put the other Joy-Con into. Currently there are no other details. Players in the trailer can be seen manipulating … Read more
Today’s Nintendo Direct has just finished airing a segment for Pokémon Sword & Shield, featuring some spicy new announcements for the games in an all-new trailer: Announcements Pokémon Camp lets you play and cook with your Pokémon all over Galar. Set up your tent almost anywhere and discover new sides to your Pokémon When camping … Read more