Tuesday: Pokémon GO Anniversary Event + Pokémon Masters EX - Rock-type Gear Event
06-07-2021 07:27 BST / 02:27 EDT by Serebii
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Edit @ 09:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 14:02: Nintendo Switch Model | Edit @ 19;54: Players Cup
In The Pokémon Department
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo have announced a new model of Nintendo Switch. This model is a more Switch called the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) and is due for release on October 8th 2021 in the Americas, Europe and Japan. It runs all Nintendo Switch titles and features a 7 inch OLED screen and a new dock which has a wired LAN port. The device also has 64GB of main storage and a new speaker
They also showcased new Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl footage within this trailer, showcasing some of the improvements since the game was revealed in February
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Sword & Shield
The Players Cup 25th Anniversary Invitational competition has been announced. This competition will bring together the best players in VGC and TCG over Pokémon's history and have them battle out for the title of Champion. This will be streamed from August 13th through August 15th
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The Pokémon GO 5th Anniversary event is now rolling out. From 10:00 today to 20:00 on July 15th, Flying Pikachu and Darumaka will appear more in the wild alongside the starter Pokémon, who also appear at Lures or in Field Research. Shiny Darumaka and Flying Pikachu are both available, and you can also get Shiny Meltan during this event. We're currently compiling all details of this event so be sure to check our event section
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters EX
The next event has been announced. This event is a new style of event, a Gear Event which runs Co-Op only stages and will provide players with 3 Star Gear and Materials for the Rock-type. It runs from Thursday July 8th 2021
