During a special Nintendo Direct for Pokemon Day, Nintendo has finally revealed its upcoming Pokemon games for Nintendo Switch, which seem to represent Generation 8. Named Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, the games will be released in "late 2019." You can see the game in action in the trailer below. The games are set in a new region named Galar, which looks to be similar in appearance to Britain. The three starter creatures were shown off in Nintendo's Pokemon Direct presentation; they are a grass monkey named Grookey, a fire bunny named Scorbunny, and a sad water lizard, Sobble. Gameplay was shown in the Direct but was not detailed extensively, though it seems like this will bring back random encounters, among other things. We've rounded up the big takeaways from what we've seen so far to help you get a handle on what to expect. Sword and Shield are directed by Shigeru Ohmori, who previously directed Sun and Moon and has worked on the series since 2002's Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. Following Sword and Shield's trailer, which you can watch below, The Pokemon Company teased it was working on more in the Pokemon franchise besides these new titles. No more details were confirmed. Gallery The Pokemon Company first announced it was working on new Pokemon games at E3 2017. Since then, the publisher said little else about the upcoming titles--only that they are "core RPG Pokemon titles" and that they would launch in the latter half of 2019. The "core RPG" description is in contrast to the most recent Pokemon games, Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee, which were released for Nintendo Switch in November 2018 as remakes of sorts of Pokemon Yellow. They incorporated some elements of the mobile phenomenon Pokemon Go in an attempt to ease newer players into the mainline series. February 27 is Pokemon Day, The Pokemon Company's yearly celebration of its huge pocket monster franchise. Pokemon Go is holding a special event, with generation one creatures spawning more frequently along with shiny versions of Pidgey and Rattata.<doc-sep>British Pokémon memes are going viral and it’s all thanks to Sword and Shield's Galar region By Sam Prance The funniest British Pokémon memes inspired by the Galar region in Sword and Shield... 2019 is really delivering on the meme front. It's only February and we've already been blessed with some of the funniest viral moments of all time. Over the course of the past two months alone, Kylie Jenner and the world record egg have launched a thousand memes, everyone has choked Sasuke and Shaggy from Scooby Doo has been transformed into an all-powerful overlord. It's been a wild few weeks. However, the internet never sleeps and now Pokémon has inspired another iconic meme. Yesterday the video gaming series unveiled the trailer for its new Sword and Shield series for Nintendo Switch and it looks magnificent. Fans were immediately obsessed with the new starter Pokémon (Sobble, Scorbunny, Grookey) and region (Galar). Not only that but Galar looks so familiar it's spawned a meme. Check out the best Sword and Shield memes below. British Pokémon memes inspired by Sword and Shield's Galar region. Picture: Nintendo // Game Freak Yes. The internet was quick to clock that Pokémon's new Galar region is inspired by the UK. From the country side aesthetic and urban landscapes to the character clothing and imitations of historic landmarks, it's very clear that Pokémon Sword and Shield has used Great Britain as inspiration for Galar. Naturally fans are now making British Pokémon memes and they are hilarious. With that in mind, we've gathered just a few of the best British Pokémon memes all in one place. First things first the captions are more UK friendly. "oi slag u wanna 'ave a pokemon fight?" "is the pope cath'lick u cheeky tart" pic.twitter.com/3hQlRt8HZS — Called Turn-A Pun ma'am (@PunishedHag) February 27, 2019 Ffsssss. Some of them are even Scottish specific. Why dae folk ask pokeman stupid shite lit "Ur getting strong arent ye?" As if the wee cunts gony be like aye Moira yer spot on am oan the expay shaer pic.twitter.com/7MKVvChZhC — Watch Precure 🐻 (@puritikuma) February 27, 2019 Scottish Twitter is the best Twitter. This one is particularly accurate. Just got 30 Pokéballs at the mart n that guy asked 'do ye want a bag'. Obviously a do ya fucking reprobate am no a fucking octillery pic.twitter.com/6hgzDPhAtC — Hanyuu / Jenn 👽💮 (@CaptainHanyuu) February 27, 2019 I feel at home. Relatable content. "oh shit on a tart I've forgotten me fuckin pokeballs in me bedroom for fecks sake" #pokemonswordshield #PokemonDirect pic.twitter.com/Ah23AU6b2O — Firlow 🏳️‍🌈✨ @ free summon roy gang (@Firlows) February 27, 2019 Don't you just hate it when that happens? This is art. Pokemon Sword/Shield felt a little too British to me to be honest. pic.twitter.com/g8LxfYvw0Q — Naphtalene (@Naphta1ene) February 27, 2019 Someone give this person an award. Historic monuments are also making an appearance. heard the news the new pokemon games are set in the UK but wow can't believe it's true pic.twitter.com/9PqHbp4tHV — Callum O'Dwyer (@callumjodwyer) February 27, 2019 It's not British without Greggs. Multiple historic monuments. Greggs is cool and all, but what about a cheeky nandos? #PokemonDirect pic.twitter.com/P49CuUFm2P — Dan (@Chunky_Oatmeal) February 27, 2019 Now that's what I call Britain. Even the more obscure sites are getting the Pokémon treatment. Cerne Abbas Giant type thing in Pokémon Sword and Shield basically confirms the UK based region. Yes that’s a real thing in Dorset Uk. Yes...that’s a penis. pic.twitter.com/BQhIJWhI5b — Son of a Glitch (@AStartShow) February 27, 2019 This is actually legit. The game play looks incredible. OMG NEW POKÉMON LOOKS SO GOOD pic.twitter.com/uAzoHJubGQ — ᴇᴍɪʟʏ / ᴛᴇʀʀᴀ (@revelyh) February 27, 2019 People may not know that actual Pokémon training genuinely exists in the UK. The costumes are particularly well thought out. They did their research pic.twitter.com/Zr2LKM76Sa — Jon Cartwright (@JonComms) February 27, 2019 If you didn't wear you tie like that short at school, are you even British? And the new Pokémon are so UK specific. Oh, some new pokemon have leaked pic.twitter.com/jmofdLr4Jh — Mitsu (@MitsuShow) February 27, 2019 Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, showstopping, spectacular... I mean... A wild Galarian Mightyena appeared! pic.twitter.com/3q8B2csFBq — ellis (@abcdellis_) February 27, 2019 I'm crying. Of course the Brexit jokes are rolling in. pokémon uk game looks sweet! pic.twitter.com/38yyqUdrsY — tweets by cian™ (@CianOMahony) February 27, 2019 Essential details. Lots of them. Wow, bold move of Nintendo to have the new Pokémon games set in a region inspired by the UK pic.twitter.com/vM3NGV4rLO — James Whitbrook (@Jwhitbrook) February 27, 2019 This cuts deep. These are just out of order. "Welcome to the Galar region, where only you can stop the nefarious Team Leave from carrying out their chaotic Galaxit plan" pic.twitter.com/o8qwIjh8ST — Adam Moussa (@adamjmoussa) February 27, 2019 Galaxit plan is killing us. In conclusion... Gamefreak making the Galar region pic.twitter.com/Oa3xjTyYLT — mark the unremarkable (@markimusbrutus) February 27, 2019 ...we need to log off.<doc-sep>
A new Pokemon adventure is set to be the new gaming obsession, with Nintendo confirming Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield to hit shelves in late 2019. Pokemon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara unveiled a seven minute presentation, with gameplay footage from the new Galar Region at an exclusive Nintendo Direct event overnight. The new starter Pokemon have been revealed as Grookey the grass type, Scorbunny the fire type and Sobble the water type. Grookey is said to be a mischievous and curious chimp Pokemon, while Scorbunny is a rabbit Pokemon always bursting with energy and Sobble is a timid lizard that hides itself in the water. Now that you’ve met our new starter Pokémon, which will you choose to accompany you on your journey across the Galar region? — Pokémon (@Pokemon) February 27, 2019 Director of Pokemon Sword and Shield, Shigeru Ohmori says Galar has many environments, including the countryside, contemporary cities, thick forests, and craggy, snow-covered mountains. It appears to be heavily based on the UK, which is fitting given the Sword and Shield titles. This is the first new Pokemon main series role playing game since the release of Sun and Moon in November 2016, and producer Junichi Masuda says it will be a game for all Pokemon fans. Sun and Moon drastically shook up the Pokemon series, by overhauling the game mechanics, such as replacing Gym battles with Island Challenges. Nintendo looks to be returning to the old favourites, bringing back these Gym battles, which is sure to please veteran players. While not a Zelda Breath of the World-style open world game like many fans were hoping, the graphics still appear amazing so far, with camera angles of gameplay looking perfect. Mr Masuda also confirmed this is not the only Pokemon title to be released in 2019, and many fans have been speculating that remakes of the 4th generation Pokemon Diamond and Pearl are coming soon. While details about the release date are currently unknown outside of being in late 2019, November is a safe bet, considering Pokemon Let’s Go and Pokemon Sun and Moon released in November 2018 and 2016 respectively.