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  • The Game Awards 2019 Results

    The Game Awards 2019 has come and gone and the games of 2019 have been announced. The winners are in bold. Game of the Year ControlDeath Stranding Resident Evil 2 Sekiro: Shadows Die TwiceSuper Smash Bros. UltimateThe Outer Worlds Best Community Support Apex LegendsDestiny 2 Final Fantasy XIVFortnite Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Best Score/Music…

  • The Games of 2019

    2019 was the year that This Week In Video Games was born and it’s been a busy year in games. There have been blockbuster hits, stand out indie games and some downright stinkers. This is a guide to my games of 2019. I kicked off the year in games with Wargroove. This is similar to…

  • Xbox Series X – Console name revealed plus tech specs

    Microsoft unveiled their new console, to much surprise, at The Game Awards 2019. Many in the industry had been expecting an announcement in 2020 as info so far had been light on the new Xbox, however, we now have the name and a few more details. The console from Microsoft will be called the Xbox…

  • Episode 38: Pokémon Sword and Shield and Astrologaster

    This week I’ve been playing Pokemon Shield, Astrologaster and Bubble Bubble 4 Friends. I’ve also been looking into how video games deliver sequels in a live service world and I was also lucky enough to sit down with Jennifer Schneidereit from Nyamyam and talk about Astrologaster amongst many other things. You can listen to and subscribe…

  • Pokémon Sword and Shield – Hulbury and Gym Leader Nessa

    In part 7 of the playthrough, I make it to Hulbury and we’re at the water gym to take on Gym Leader Nessa. I went in under levelled for this fight but figured out how to get the water badge. That’s it for the first part of Pokémon Sword and Shield. For more Pokémon Sword and…

  • Pokémon Sword and Shield – Turffield and Gym Leader Milo

    In part 6 of the playthrough, I arrive at Turffield and take on the first Gym challenge against Gym Leader Milo. He’s a grass type expert and holds the grass badge. That’s it for the first part of Pokémon Sword and Shield. For more Pokémon Sword and Shield content check out the guide, the review or check out This…

  • Pokémon Sword and Shield – Galar Mine and where to catch Eevee and Pikachu

    In part 5 I leave behind Motostoke and set out on the journey to Turffield. This takes us through the Galar Mine and to Route 4 which is where to catch Eevee in Pokemon Sword and Shield. One the way through the Galar mine we meet and battle Bede, whom we met at the opening…

  • Pokémon Sword and Shield – Cooking curries and getting to Motostoke

    On part 4 of the playthrough, I make it to Motostoke and we learn how to cook curry in Pokemon Sword and Shield. We meet Team Yell in Motostoke in the lobby of the hotel we’re staying at and challenge Team Yell to a Pokemon Battle! That’s it for the first part of Pokémon Sword…

  • Pokémon Sword and Shield – The Wild Area

    In the 3rd part of the playthrough, I take the train with Hop and explore the Wild Area. This is my first time exploring the wild area in Pokemon sword and shield, so it’s very exciting! I’m also lucky to catch a level 31 Haunter. That’s it for the first part of Pokémon Sword and…

  • Pokémon Sword and Shield – Professor Magnolia and Pokemon battles

    In this 2nd part of the playthrough, I meet Professor Magnolia and learn more about Dynamaxing Pokemon. We also start levelling up Scorbunny and taking part in Pokemon Battles. That’s it for the first part of Pokémon Sword and Shield. For more Pokémon Sword and Shield content check out the guide, the review or check out This Week In…

  • Pokémon Sword and Shield – Picking your starter Pokémon

    In the first part of Pokémon Sword and Shield, I look at picking your starter Pokémon and meet Leon and Hop. That’s it for the first part of Pokémon Sword and Shield. For more Pokémon Sword and Shield content check out the guide, the review or check out This Week In Video Games on YouTube.

  • Pokémon Sword and Shield – How to get Gigantamax Meowth

    This is a guide for how to get Gigantamax Meowth. This is a limited time gift which you can pick up before January 15th 2020. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, you can use new abilities called Dynamax and Gigantamax to supersize your Pokémon. Dynamax makes your Pokémon a bigger version and Gigantamaxing can change the…