Pokémon Sword and Shield

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Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are 2019 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch console. They are the first instalments in the 8th generation of the Pokémon video game series. First teased at E3 2017 and announced in February 2019, the games were released on 15 November 2019. The games were accompanied by a downloadable content (DLC) expansion pass consisting of Part 1—The Isle of Armor (released in June 2020) and Part 2—The Crown Tundra (October 2020); its launch marked the first ever DLC released as part of the Pokémon video game series instead of an improved version. In the game story, a young Pokémon Trainer begins their adventure in the Galar Region along with their friend/rival Hop as they join the Gym Challenge that allows them to compete with others for the title of Galar League Champion, due to them both getting a letter from Hop's brother and undefeated Galar League Champion, Leon. The games introduced...

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