Mainline Pokémon games are excellent, but they've always been formulaic: pick a starter Pokémon, beat eight gyms and the Elite Four, and save the world. After a while, a Pokémon trainer needs ...

One of the biggest releases in Nintendo's 2019 holiday season is Pokémon Sword and Shield. Fans of the long-running franchise will travel to a brand-new region with new Pokémon to collect and ...

Phillip Martinez is a game and culture reporter for Newsweek. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2018, he was a reporter and editor for iDigitalTimes and Player.One. A Bronx native, he graduated with his ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Pokemon Sword and Shield players can claim another free Pokemon right now. The Pokemon Company revealed a download code for a free Porygon2 during the ...

Get the original starter trio in Pokemon Sword & Shield for free with Pokemon Home. The original trio of Pokémon — the Generation 1 Starters — are finally available in Pokemon Sword & Shield.