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Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Passes announced. 'Isle of Armor' coming June 2020 and 'The Crown Tundra' Fall 2020 (New 'mons, new areas) - US$30
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It would be a great addition if the base game doesn't feel lacking compared to other entries but it is. This is the future going forward I guess, the only thing they could add is actually add mtx for that cosmetics lol
Hopefully the other QoL and small changes like Gigantamax for Starters are not locked to DLC like what they did with Xenoblade 2
They will probably be transferable through Home as well.
Not really. It will be easy to get whatever you want.
No, just version specific stuff in each DLC. For example different Rivals in the first DLC.
This is much better than a third version. The two expansions seemed cool and I thought they could cost until 40€, so 30€ is fine is they are really packed with contents.
In my opinion, they had to cut some contents to release Sword and Shield in November, but they can exploit this opportunity to keep the players (and me) interested in playing the game again.
I liked this Direct, very much at the moment.
In my opinion, they had to cut some contents to release Sword and Shield in November, but they can exploit this opportunity to keep the players (and me) interested in playing the game again.
I liked this Direct, very much at the moment.
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No.There's specific stuff for each version but you get both parts.
Aw shit, I forgot that I had both games. Time to hold out for an eShop sale.
you will be able to get the Pokemon for free if you aren't interested in the new content.
Look good but I'm not paying €30.00 gamefreak
New Pokémon forms yes please
New legends look awful it will defiantly take a awhile for me to warm up to them.
this is the post game I wanted included with the original game now we know why the game was so bare
New Pokémon forms yes please
New legends look awful it will defiantly take a awhile for me to warm up to them.
this is the post game I wanted included with the original game now we know why the game was so bare
While some of it strikes me as stuff I'd have liked to have seen in the base game the expansions sound promising and those Galarian Legendary Bird forms got me good. The price also seems reasonable. It's great that this is coming in the form of DLC, if it were a "Pokemon Spear" or something I simply wouldn't have bought it - I never tend to buy those releases.
I groaned at the start of announcements cause I knew it just meant more vitriol and anger. However the DLC sounded better and better as the direct went on, and I've warmed up to it.
Only thing I'm upset by is the gigantamax starters not being in the base game at release.
Only thing I'm upset by is the gigantamax starters not being in the base game at release.
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It's $30, and you could have always said this about the third version of Pokemon games.
It's a step in the right direction.
Said it a few times before but despite popular opinion Game Freak have never been completely tone deaf to series criticism. Word of mouth matters to them; having a varied dex in BW2 was a response to BW1 criticism, bringing back fashion accessories was a response to ORAS criticism, SuMo's story was basically a response to XY story backlash, and this Direct further cements that they listen. Not only are they bringing back a substantial chunk of cut mons as DLC despite the fact that they said they weren't going to do it, but they're also adding substantial post-game content and getting rid of third versions as an updated measure, finally getting with the goddamn times. They're actually making steps to fix some of the game's shortcomings, and doing so under a much more sustainable development plan.
SwSh still has a lot of problems, but I'm pretty confident in their commitment of doing better and this has reaffirmed some of my faith that they'll improve.
SwSh still has a lot of problems, but I'm pretty confident in their commitment of doing better and this has reaffirmed some of my faith that they'll improve.
Surprised but happy to see them go the DLC route instead of a third game. Haven't picked it up yet but will soon
Smart business is smart business. Can't blame Gamefreak one bit.
They certainly caught up to the modern times quickly
You mean unlocking a new area to head to after you beat the game and going to do special facilities with their own subplots to catch returning Pokémon and new legendaries?
Freaking base Diamond and Pearl did this built in, the not even including G/S and HG/SS which all things considered is just as big if we exclude clothing items and offers it up free.
Both expansions are for each version of the game, but they will each have some differences for each version like exclusive pokemon (outside of trading etc).
So, while there are elements of this I liked, particularly the way it looks like they're finally moving away from the 3rd game model, but there's some stuff in here that doesn't sit well with me.
- Sword/Shield were clearly unfinished, and it's obvious that a portion of this content was cut to reach the rushed winter 2019 release date
- Giving GameFreak the OK that it's fine to release unfinished games on launch, and then fix them later with paid DLC passes represents so much that's wrong with modern gaming.
- Sword/Shield were clearly unfinished, and it's obvious that a portion of this content was cut to reach the rushed winter 2019 release date
- Giving GameFreak the OK that it's fine to release unfinished games on launch, and then fix them later with paid DLC passes represents so much that's wrong with modern gaming.
