Pokémon Sword and Shield
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- Top Critic Avg: 80/100 Critics Rec: 65%
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- November 15, 2019
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- Nintendo
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Pokemon Sword and Shield represents the eighth generation of the long-running monster catching and battling RPG franchise. These releases take place in the Galar region and feature an array of new Pokemon, including the Legendary Zacian and Zamazenta.
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