pokemon sword and shield
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2019’s Most Relaxing Games (And Most Stressful Ones)
As 2019, comes to a close, Gita Jackson and I decided to talk about the games that helped us chill and the games that stressed us out. Like last year’s collaboration video, I discuss the chill games that helped me get through another year, and Gita picks the one that matched the pain we all…
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Let Me Choose My Own Pokémon Uniform You Cowards
At the Gyms in Pokémon Sword and Shield, you can buy cool, alternate uniforms for your little Pokémon Trainer. You’ll win the uniforms of Gym Leaders you defeat as well. You won’t be able to wear them to Gym Battles, though, and that’s bullshit.
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The Poké Ball Guy Is Not Your Friend, Friend
Among all the controversy that’s arisen around Pokémon Sword and Shield, one new feature has stuck out to me as particularly egregious: the Ball Guy. You know the one. He pops up at every Pokémon League stadium, shilling exotic Poké Balls and cheerfully spreading his propaganda. His face, like that of many mascots, is agonisingly…
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‘Pokémon Sword’ And ‘Pokémon Shield’ Had The Most Successful Launch Of Any Pokémon Game To Date
“Pokémon Sword” and “Pokémon Shield,” the latest entries in Nintendo’s massively popular franchise, had the highest grossing launch of any Pokémon game to date. Nintendo of America announced that the game sold more than 6 million copies worldwide during its opening weekend, including more than 2 million units sold in the U.S.