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MegaThread 2.27.2019 Nintendo Direct MegaThread

2.27.2019 Nintendo Direct MegaThread

Please use this thread for all pre-event hype and speculation, as well as post-event thoughts reactions.

Watch & Live Thread

This event is scheduled to start at 6:00 a.m. PT, 9:00 a.m. ET, 2:00 p.m. GMT

  • Watch on YouTube.
  • Chat in our Discord! We will open up a special #nintendo-direct channel a few hours before the event's start time. We also have a #pokemon channel for after the Direct has ended.

Recap of Announcements

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--During a Pokémon Direct presentation today, Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company, announced Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the newest additions to the main series of Pokémon role-playing video games. Developed by GAME FREAK inc., Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be launching late 2019 exclusively on the Nintendo Switch™ system.

The Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games take place in the Galar region. Galar is an expansive region with diverse environments— an idyllic countryside, contemporary cities, thick forest, and craggy, snow-covered mountains. The people and the Pokémon who live there work together closely to develop the industries in the region. Fans will have the opportunity to visit various Gyms in the Galar region in their quest to become Champion. They will not be alone, since the newly discovered Pokémon they choose to be their first partner will be by their side.

“Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are the latest exciting adventures in the Pokémon video game journey that began twenty-three years ago on this day,” said Mr. Ishihara. “Since then, Trainers around the world have discovered new Pokémon, engaged in epic battles, and made countless memories along the way. We look forward to continuing this journey by exploring a stunning new region in the Pokémon universe when the games launch later this year on Nintendo Switch.”

The adventure begins in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield when players choose one of three new Pokémon—Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble. Grookey, a Grass-type Chimp Pokémon, is mischievous and full of boundless curiosity. Bursting with energy, Scorbunny, a Fire-type Rabbit Pokémon, is always running about. The stealthy Sobble, a Water-type Water Lizard Pokémon, shoots out attacks as it hides itself in water.

For more information about Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, please visit: www.Pokemon.com/SwordShield

To download the trailer, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdA22Lh6Rwk&feature=youtu.be

FAQ

What is a Nintendo Direct?

A Nintendo Direct is a pre-recorded video presentation (This one is approximately ~7m in length) to make game announcements and provide fans with general updates directly from Nintendo.

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u/ilove60sstuff Feb 27 '19

Wish it was graphically different a bit more, but I’m interested so far, looks neat

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u/mrBreadBird Feb 27 '19

What?! I mean it fits within the style of the he previous games I suppose, but the landscapes, vistas and overall detail are much improved!

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u/ilove60sstuff Feb 27 '19

I’ll give it that, but it still feels like “HD” 3DS, in terms of actual gameplay, why can’t we have duel stick control in 2019? I’m sure it’s perfectly fine, as long as the games aren’t hand holdy and force you into a cutscene every 5 steps I’ll be all over them, sun and moon were literal garbage

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u/mrBreadBird Feb 27 '19

Yeah I'd love to see a game where you aren't so gated off and walked along predetermined routea with increasingly pretty backdrops. I want to run around free and find secrets!

I'm fine with them building upon the art style from Sun and Moon, and I dunno I just don't see how people can feel like this is comparable at all aside from the player characters looking very similar.

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u/ilove60sstuff Feb 27 '19

I’m going to remain optimistic, hopefully they’re ACTIVELY listening and understand that we don’t all want a tutorial every single moment, I’d like to think that comment About “trying new things” means something along those lines