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Pokemon Shield

Developed by Game Freak and published in 2019 by Nintendo/TPC, Pokemon Sword and Shield are RPGs with adventure elements, that come with improved battles, streamlined roster and new features like Dynamaxing.
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Pokemon Sword & Shield list of silently removed moves

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Pokemon fans became furious after learning that Gamefreak are removing 129 moves from Pokemon Sword and Shield, without any prior announcement, according to data miners. Here is a list of moves that will not make an appearance.

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield file size revealed

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Pokemon Sword and Shield file size will be 10.3 GB which is either huge or not that big of a deal, depending how you look at it. The size also leaves many cartridge-related questions unanswered.

Pokemon Sword and Shield will turn Weezing into a bong

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Game Freak probably intended to make the Galarian version of Weezing look like it has a chimney / top hat hybrid and maybe raise global warming awareness but their Pokemon Sword & Shield creation backfired since everyone sees a bong.

Detective Pikachu becomes the highest-grossing video game film

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Detective Pikachu is officially the highest-grossing video game film ever made. Last weekend, the film reached $436 million at the box office thanks to its remaining showings. Detective Pikachu dethroned Warcraft film from the top spot.

Pokemon Sword and Shield will have version exclusive trainers

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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield may be near identical games but some exclusive content will set them apart. The exclusive content for the two versions will be gym trainers apparently. Both games will get Pokemon Gigantamaxing though.

Pokemon Sword and Shield release dates officially confirmed

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In the latest Pokemon Direct live stream, Nintendo have officially revealed the release dates for Pokemon Sword and Shield. It will release simultaneously and worldwide on 15 November 2019. The publisher also revealed the box art Pokemon.

Pokemon Sword and Shield will get its own Nintendo Direct

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Nintendo have announced that Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield will be the sole focus of the next Nintendo Direct which should provide quite a bit of either new information or new gameplay since the show will last for about 15 minutes.

Leak reveals Pokemon Sword and Shield release dates

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According to the latest leak which reveals the promotional schedule for Pokemon Sword and Shield, the upcoming Pokemon titles are releasing between 15 November and 20 November 2019. On 15 May, the official box art will be revealed.

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield announced for Nintendo Switch

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Pokemon-centric episode of Nintendo Direct was eventful as GameFreak announced two new games, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, will be joining the Nintendo Switch roster later this year. Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble will be featured.
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