Mr Mime has never been high on anyone’s list of desired Pokémon. Sure, he usually boasts a superb defense but unless you’re looking to complete a pokedex then the Marcel Marceau-inspired Pokémon is usually only good for a spot of quick breeding so that you can complete a Pokedex. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, he’s getting a side-evolution of sorts. Say hello, to Mr Rime.
Between the quaint villages, football stadiums and bustling big cities, there exists a zone that is wilder and untamed. Appropriately named the Wild Area of the Galar region, this huge slice of land where the various towns and cities can be found is aiming to be absolutely massive in scale. How big? How about two entire regions from Breath of the Wild stacked next to each other big.
Pokémon Shield’s exclusive fella is a delightful variation of the generation one classic. It’s elemental type has also been altered in the Galar region, shifting from Fire-type to Psychic-type and making it a natural for use against Poison-type users with its Pastel Veil ability.
I know what you’re thinking. “More Pokémon Sword and Shield news? I say thee nay!”. Well tough luck chum because I say thee neigh.
In some ways, Pokémon is a lot like FIFA. Come the end of days or when Half-Life 3 is made, it will still be with us. And we’ll have pocket monsters based off of garden furniture. In all seriousness, Pokémon Sword and Shield has something big to show off in terms of gameplay development. More on that in a sec. …
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A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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