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But what’s the song’s significance, and how does it foreshadow the rest of the series? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/4df88b50-cab9-4401-973b-9bf80c2ae4f4/2b536161-9d7a-44bf-b9a7-12367be4f10a-stray.jpg Bustle UK - The Best Video Games To Play Over The Holidays 2022 has been a big year for games, and with people having time off over the holidays, now is a great time to catch up with some of the year’s best titles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/1308b858-7226-48c2-9ea9-9e2eb54361c3/apoeg-hfhfy.jpeg Bustle UK - Everything To Know About The Last Of Us TV Adaptation The emotional bond a player can create with fictional characters is unbreakable. Joel and Ellie’s journey in The Last Of Us is one that places you in a third-person perspective but makes you feel like you’re right there with them traversing a dreary yet hopeful post-apocalyptic landscape. In that sense, it’s the perfect blueprint for a series adaptation. So here’s everything you need to know about The Last Of Us TV series, and how it will tackle the process of being translated to the small screen. https://www.sophiemariejourno.com/bustle-uk-page-2 daily 0.75 2023-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/c467fce1-7edd-4da4-80ac-709f7ebb2c89/ah5n2-u1e6s.jpeg Bustle UK - You Can Now Design Your Dream Holiday Home On Animal Crossing In the Animal Crossing: New Horizons expansion Happy Home Paradise, players will have the opportunity to design resort homes for villagers on a brand new map made up of a variety of islands. 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Thankfully, Animal Crossing hasn't and will start celebrating the holiday on April 1, which they've dubbed as Bunny Day, through a free update. For those unfamiliar as to how these special events work in game, here's how to make the most of Animal Crossing's Easter event on New Horizons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/ab081ded-aad4-4dc6-8abf-f942230fb732/a80f3-yunth.jpeg Bustle UK - Everything You Need To Know About The Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Remakes Now retitled Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the games will include mechanics players are familiar with, alongside new features not implemented in the original titles. In August 2021, a new trailer for the remakes debuted during a Pokémon Presents event revealing even more information as well as an actual release date. 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So here’s how to swim in the sea in New Horizons, because it brings a whole lot more to the game than you may think. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/dc0872fe-1ef6-46c0-a4a8-8366bb431390/a6ssb-xsph3.jpeg Bustle UK - Crash Bandicoot 4 Will Pick Up From The Original Trilogy More Than 20 Years Later It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. 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But will Ooblets come to Nintendo Switch? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/0a1755f2-4fb3-4d95-9110-67ad7052b25b/a7aba-08v2y.jpeg Bustle UK - 10 Gift Ideas For The Pokémon Lover In Your Life Even outside the festive season, Pokémon merch is everywhere. It’s the world’s biggest franchise after all, and for good reason. Since debuting in 1996, 32 mainline games have graced Nintendo consoles across the globe, creating over 800 Pokémon to fall in love with. On top of that, there are dozens of spin-off games, plushies, clothing, and the Trading Card Game to factor into its popularity as well. 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So here's how to make the most of Animal Crossing's Halloween event on New Horizons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/df79670f-2bc0-40b1-82df-f46b72da153a/a8z82-h16mh.jpeg Bustle UK - Only A Few UK Stores Have Copies Of Ghost Of Tsushima Left The PlayStation 5 may just be in reach, but that doesn't mean Sony Interactive Entertainment have forgotten about the PS4 already. The game company are still pushing for console exclusives, and the latest to take the gaming world by storm is Ghost of Tsushima. Currently holding the number one spot in the UK game charts, its already becoming a mission to find a physical copy of the game. So here's where to buy Ghost of Tsushima in the UK, and what to expect from this open-world samurai adventure. https://www.sophiemariejourno.com/bustle-uk-page-5 daily 0.75 2023-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/6a139d51-8ab2-4085-9237-a720c24e1752/a6x1w-ca4zv.jpeg Bustle UK - 200+ Pokemon Will Be Returning In The New Sword & Shield Expansion Passes Game Freak announced in early January 2020 that Sword and Shield would be getting new downloadable content (DLC). Among the two brand-new areas to explore, fans will also see the return of 200+ mons. So when can you play the Pokémon Sword and Shield expansion pass, and how will it interact with your current save file? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/16c6a219-9645-4cca-acc0-f7935abfa061/a8rq3-kkh4v.jpeg Bustle UK - Rep Your Hogwarts House With These Animal Crossing Custom Design Codes Animal Crossing has always given players multiple ways to express their creativity, but New Horizons takes this to another level thanks to its new customisation tool. If you too want to integrate some Hogwarts magic into your game, here are the best design codes for Harry Potter fans in New Horizons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/ba592c42-fbea-44ad-b53b-2ea3a61e963f/a1vkk-5aa9d.jpeg Bustle UK - The Getty Museum Is Helping Animal Crossing Players Decorate With Famous Artwork There's a hell of a lot to do in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but there's actually a major part of the series missing — collecting paintings. In previous games, players could purchase pieces from Tom Nook and his nephews, or by visiting the sly fox Redd. Until this mechanic is (hopefully) added, the L.A. based Getty Museum is helping players by recreating famous pieces of art that you can download straight into your game. So here's how to get famous artwork in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which can be used to decorate your home and even as designs on clothing and other items. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/7019edf5-f8e2-47b2-b5f5-a8a1b6e98404/a4h6g-o44dm.jpeg Bustle UK - How To Make The most Of The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Easter Event Due to the current climate, you may have forgotten that Easter is just around the corner. Thankfully, Animal Crossing hasn't and will start celebrating the holiday on April 1, which they've dubbed as Bunny Day, through a free update. For those unfamiliar as to how these special events work in game, here's how to make the most of Animal Crossing's Easter event on New Horizons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/d54a9f02-2c39-42dd-a03d-ce4d1fdd534c/ar3uz-kjw01.jpeg Bustle UK - How Animal Crossing Anxiety Found Its Way Into The Real World For the first time since landing on my Animal Crossing island, I cast my Switch aside to consider my virtual life choices. You’d think the freedom of building your own paradise from the ground up would be a relaxing process, but thanks to Animal Crossing’s surge in popularity, island living has become more akin to a high stakes rat race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/74beb9f7-394e-4cf2-b1f8-41a93213217a/apsl3-j24uk.jpeg Bustle UK - Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure Is Experiencing A Major Stock Shortage In The UK With UK citizens being advised to avoid mass gatherings and crowded places, it’s time to think about how to exercise at home rather than at the gym. There are plenty of ways to keep active with or without exercise equipment, especially if you’ve got a Nintendo Switch. Released last October, Ring Fit Adventure utilises the Joy-Con motion sensors to translate players movements to RPG gameplay. The game has unsurprisingly seen a recent surge in popularity and is unavailable to purchase from a number of retailers. So will Ring Fit Adventure be restocked in the UK? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/70e053d5-4e29-43d8-841c-57666ea601c6/ai2ym-mcswx.jpeg Bustle UK - BAFTA Young Game Designers 2020 Competition Is Full Of Virtual Imagination Now in its 10th year, the BAFTA Young Game Designers (YGD) competition will see over 50 talented young gamers demonstrate their skills on June 18. Initially launched in 2009, the YGD competition has provided a stepping stone for kids wanting to break into the gaming industry, while also striving to highlight the positive impacts that gaming can have for young people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/337cd298-dbc1-4bff-9ee3-a0fd654be193/aknuz-424pl.jpeg Bustle UK - Feel The Force With These Star Wars Custom Design Codes For Animal Crossing May the 4th be with you and your island neighbours, as thanks to Animal Crossing: New Horizons you can celebrate Star Wars Day in true paradise. The game hasn't been out for that long, but boy have players created a detailed catalog of creations, including these Star Wars Animal Crossing custom design codes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/67d7fadb-de41-4996-b708-a7882b412963/a88q7-317uh.jpeg Bustle UK - 7 Apps You Can Integrate With Animal Crossing For More Efficent Island Living Animal Crossing: New Horizons has become a beacon of hope in these uncertain times, letting players (virtually) venture outside to create their own island paradise when in reality they're stuck inside their homes. Once you've collected over a dozen creatures and maxed the amount of villagers you can have, it becomes increasingly hard to keep track of everything you want to do and achieve on your island. But fear not, as there are plenty of Animal Crossing: New Horizons app crossovers that make island living a hell of a lot easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/68178241-e594-45d6-99de-c699d50cdc10/apneb-n61gf.jpeg Bustle UK - 5 Sweaty Alternatives To Ring Fit Adventure That Are Still Available For Purchase Debuting in October 2019, Ring Fit Adventure has become one of Nintendo's best-selling games in a matter of months. Since December the game has sold 2.17 million units across the globe, but has recently seen a surge in demand due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. So much that the game has seen a worldwide stock shortage, with many UK stores either being given a limited stock or none at all. But if you're bored of waiting to get fit with the Ring-Con, here are five alternatives to Ring Fit Adventure on the Nintendo Switch that will have you sweating in no time. https://www.sophiemariejourno.com/bustle-uk-page-6 daily 0.75 2023-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/523dbaf0-4aec-4453-987c-f21d2c812b2a/aha8h-xwwfl.jpeg Bustle UK - Everything We Know About Tom Holland’s New Movie Uncharted Thanks to Sonic and Detective Pikachu, video game movies are having a well-deserved renaissance, which seems to be helping adaptations that were otherwise in development purgatory. So here’s everything you need to know about Uncharted and its movie adaptation, which is shaping up to be a pretty monumental event for fans of the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/44aeadb7-1be7-4a80-82ba-e8eeeb61d478/a9zm1-ho33w.jpeg Bustle UK - All The Sims Cheats You Need To Live Life Like A Real Don Lothario The Sims has seen continual updates with dozens of expansion packs that improve gameplay with additional features. While it remains popular with players that keep up to date with the expansions, it's base game has seen a resurgence in the UK lately due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. So whether you're new to the game or are returning after a few years, these cheats for The Sims will have you living your best virtual life in no time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/e72a5940-b2db-4d89-9e3f-cfd16be57b60/azpff-5qm5n.jpeg Bustle UK - Gen G.’s All-Female Fortnite Team Has Partnered With Streaming Service Caffeine Streaming has become one of the most integral parts of the video game industry, and for a long time was dominated by one service: Twitch. But, as we've seen with TV streaming services, Twitch now has its fair share of competition from the likes of Discord, Mixer, and Caffeine. Gen. G, one of the world's leading esports organisations, has had a major presence on Twitch. But that's about to change with one of their rosters, as Gen. G's all-female Fortnite team has partnered with Caffeine to stream their content. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/09ca3ab8-15db-42bc-a130-43ad8ba49f68/ab8pt-upvrw.jpeg Bustle UK - When UK Gamers Can Get Hold Of Nintendo’s New Animal Crossing Switch Bundle The wait for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is almost over, and Nintendo has only gone and marked the occasion with a brand new Switch design. For the first time since the console’s initial release, this design will feature a pastel colour scheme and a white dock (as opposed to matte black). So here’s where to buy the Animal Crossing switch in the UK, because that pastel green and blue combo is so aesthetically pleasing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/7ec0c4fa-c1e1-4083-b8ff-16025c58c753/agq5c-wvcnb.jpeg Bustle UK - These 12 Games Will Keep You Busy & Connected If You’re In Self-Isolation Self-isolation may sound like a pretty daunting prospect, but the trick is to keep your mind busy by marathoning your favourite shows, catching up on your reading list, and keeping active both physically and socially. Playing video games can be another great way to keep in touch with friends from afar through online multiplayer features that certain titles provide, along with single-player stories that will take your mind of the chaos for a good few hours. It doesn't matter what console you own either, as there are plenty of video games to play while self-isolating across the board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/531d4df3-e35e-4417-89f0-92456f69536f/a1ua4-tm5m0.jpeg Bustle UK - Nintendo Fans Will Get To Experience Mario’s World IRL At A New Universal Theme Park Debuting at Universal Studios Japan, Super Nintendo World is set to be one of the most innovative projects for the theme park to date. Following the success of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the new themed expansion will provide guests with the opportunity to explore the Mario universe IRL. This experience won’t just be confined to Japan, as the theme park unit has confirmed that Super Nintendo World will be part of Universal Orlando’s latest expansion, Epic Universe, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/41bead2f-185c-43c2-a57b-ef0f62cccb05/a285l-4tz0l.jpeg Bustle UK - 7 Books By Female Gamers That Bridge The Gender Gap In A Male-Dominated Hobby It’s an exciting time for women in gaming. What used to be an intimidating, male-dominated landscape is becoming increasingly more inclusive, with more and more young girls discovering the wonder that video games can provide. That being said, gaming is an ever-evolving platform that can be a little daunting for newcomers. Thankfully, there are plenty of gaming books for female gamers, whether you want to gain a deeper understanding of the medium or discover why video games matter so deeply to some. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/d2541e51-a6d7-48f8-82f1-ddce427442ae/TJ7fpVtTgzNCFbdPuVFYan.jpeg Bustle UK - How To Successfully Catch Gigantamax Toxtricity In Pokémon Sword & Shield In celebration of its 24th anniversary, Pokemon are rolling out a number of special events across the franchise. For Sword and Shield players, this means there’s a chance to encounter a brand new Gigantamax form through February and into March. Snorlax received this special treatment at the beginning of the year, but now it’s time for one of Galar’s signature Pokemon to shine. So here’s how to catch Gigantamax Toxtricity, and where to encounter it in the Wild Area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/9d33b582-d8cd-4467-927b-cc37eb2d6c88/ad41x-ljtan.jpeg Bustle UK - BBC Sounds’ New Gaming Podcast Explores The Emotional Effects Of Virtual Worlds With years of experience between them, gaming journalists Julia Hardy and Aoife Wilson have seen the industry transform from a sideline sector of entertainment to one of its most dominant forces. In 2018, the UK game industry accounted for more than half of the entire UK entertainment market, outstripping both the music and video sectors combined. But it’s not all about graphs and figures. 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The Animal Crossing Direct gave more than enough for fans to get excited about, while also leaving plenty of gameplay under wraps until its actual release. https://www.sophiemariejourno.com/bustle-uk-page-7 daily 0.75 2023-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/61e4e08c-7940-4d67-a9fb-362d7c8402f8/pokemon-sword-and-shield-you-can-now-battle-gigantamax-snorl_kksk.jpeg Bustle UK - This Is How To Successfully Catch Gigantamax Snorlax In Pokemon Sword & Shield Since completing the main story of Pokémon Sword & Shield, my post-game journey has been all about completing the Pokédex and scouring the Wild Area for Gigantamax Pokémon. These beauties differ from your regular Dynamax creatures in a very special way, increasing their size and appearance along with their stats. There's currently a limited-time event to capture one of the behemoths of the franchise, so here's how to catch Gigantamax Snorlax because you'll definitely want this Pokémon on your team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/6d439197-6de1-4331-8976-97ccdf5269df/a8037-521qf.jpeg Bustle UK - The Wait For Sonic The Hedgehog Was Totally Worth It Thanks To His Design Last Friday (Nov. 8), a new live-action version of Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog was set for release. That all changed earlier this year after the first trailer dropped, and Sonic's nightmare-inducing design was revealed for the first time. Fans were understandably outraged (and honestly scared) of how Sonic looked, but Paramount took the criticism on board and pushed its release date back for a total redesign. So when is Sonic The Hedgehog out in the UK? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/31fb9d09-ea8a-4d2c-a424-f40d4e55b83b/alg68-bqdjs.jpeg Bustle UK - Why The New Pokemon Sword & Shield Features Will Feel Familiar To Some Players There's only a week left until Pokémon fans experience the next instalment in the franchise through Sword and Shield, and Game Freak has decided to tease fans on the run-up its release. On November 6, a trailer dropped revealing features in Pokémon Sword and Shield that will be very familiar to players of the Let's Go series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/30800fce-dc64-43b6-9b02-bc4a806bbaba/an9ld-0wqdt.jpeg Bustle UK - How Pokémon Helped Me Tackle Anxiety & Embrace My Female Gaming Persona On Feb. 27, 1996, Pokémon Red and Green hit Japanese shelves for the first time. Three weeks before that, I entered the world. Whether it was fate or just coincidence, Pokémon ended up defining my personality and became the driving force behind my love of video games. Basically, as overdramatic as it sounds, if it weren't for Pokémon, I wouldn't be who I am today. I owe a lot to the franchise, especially the way in which it taught me to embrace my female gaming persona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/00edecdd-3151-481a-bb43-0d4a869b5563/apyp9-nl4p5.jpeg Bustle UK - Nintendo Dropped A New Pokémon Sword & Shield Trailer & It Features Two New Additions Nintendo kickstarted September off with yet another Direct, which gave Pokémon fans another opportunity to see what Pokémon Sword and Shield will entail. The release of the games may only be a couple of months away, but that hasn't stopped the developers from teasing what's to come. And since the region of Galar is based on the UK, a lot of references to English life were showcased, including a diverse landscape and a love of curry. On top of that, two new Pokémon were revealed in the Sword & Shield trailer, and they're about as British as you can get. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/a0b3b13d-25fd-4dc3-a0f3-6a425811e84d/a5pa4-m2wf7.jpeg Bustle UK - Google Is Launching Their Own Gaming Service With A Pretty Resonable Price Tag Home and portable consoles may still be dominating the gaming market, but even brands like Xbox and PlayStation have invested in cloud subscription services. For a monthly price, players can explore a vast library of games that stream straight to their console without the need for a digital or physical copy of the game. PlayStation Now and Xbox Game Pass have proven to be extremely popular among gamers, and now Google has gotten in on the action. So when is Google Stadia launching in the UK, and will it be similar to the services currently available? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/9618aa57-086f-4cbc-8744-50f9ce58f23e/al8hi-ubinz.jpeg Bustle UK - This UK Gaming Convention Is The Place To Be If You Want To Work In The Industry From San Diego Comic-Con to E3, the United States has its fair share of conventions that are a staple among gamers and pop culture fans alike. But to visit these events as a UK fan can often be very expensive when you factor in hotels and flights. Thankfully, the UK is blessed with similar conventions throughout the year, and our equivalent to E3 is fast approaching. But what is EGX, and what can you expect for this year's line-up? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/ad0448b0-8acb-452f-b537-41b45ff71881/apr2n-1gd2r.jpeg Bustle UK - Apple’s Exciting New Subscription Service Is Basically Netflix For Gamers With the release of the iPhone 11, Apple has once again raised the bar for innovative technology. With dual-lens cameras and a whole host of other improvements, it became one of 2019's most anticipated products. In conjunction with the smartphone's release and iOS 13, the tech company also introduced a new subscription service that is set to change the face of mobile gaming from here on out. So what is Apple Arcade, and how exactly does it work? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/790ae377-e58e-4430-876e-04d054c11cbe/at3ts-xzgw8.jpeg Bustle UK - In-Game Purchases Like Loot Boxes Could Be Banned In The UK With rapid advancements in gaming technology and pre-approved transactions, some gaming developers have reportedly begun to capitalise on players spending money through microtransactions. What was once earned through achievements and progression is now available to unlock quickly with real money, which led to a UK government committee publishing a report in September 2019 on how in-game purchases through random mechanics needed to be under the same regulation as gambling. But will in-game purchases be banned in the UK altogether, or will legislation be put in place to monitor how much players can spend and how old they have to be to purchase them? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/9a46630c-4fc1-46b1-bee8-131ee5fd6351/alfmw-uftfb.jpeg Bustle UK - These Are The Upcoming Dates All Gaming Super Fans Should Mark In Their Diaries ASAP There may only be four months of 2019 left, but for the gaming industry, it's the most lucrative time of the year for new releases. The run-up to the holidays is the perfect time for developers to drop their biggest games, and boy are there plenty to choose from this year. Whether you're into RPGs, first-person shooters (FPS), or action-adventure, developers are putting all their talent and energy into creating unique experiences that have yet to grace the gaming world. 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So since there are only a few months left to get your pre-order in, here's where to buy the Pokémon Switch Lite in the UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/369d2874-56c3-4641-9c74-59bda88d392b/av6vm-ftyqq.jpeg Bustle UK - Pokemon Sword & Shield Pays Tribute To England In The Coolest Way The Pokémon franchise may seem pretty overwhelming to some, especially when you consider that the franchise has been around for two decades with the next games in the series, Sword and Shield, coming out this fall. But thanks to a pretty solid formula that follows through the entire series, these games are pretty easy to pick up if you're entirely new to the Pokémon universe. So if these latest instalments are your introduction to the franchise, here's what to expect from Pokémon Sword and Shield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/d002b5fd-3f0a-4d19-b555-4aa387d79ce5/avb2w-uxqa8.jpeg Bustle UK - The New Pokémon Games Are Based On The UK & Will Be Released Sooner Than You Think The Pokémon Company may have wowed fans at the end of May with a deluge of announcements for upcoming projects, but it was hard not to notice the absence of two highly-anticipated games in the franchise — Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. That was until yesterday (June 6) when Nintendo broadcast a new Pokémon Direct — a presentation by The Pokémon Company that gave fans more insight into what they can expect with these new titles, along with the release date (finally). So when are Pokémon Sword and Shield out in the UK? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/b5dff4b4-4655-4c1d-9c4d-c807e9f8f6df/a40mv-4k74w.jpeg Bustle UK - Animal Crossing Fans Have Long Wait Ahead For The Next Game In The Franchise Arguably one of the most exciting weeks in the gaming calendar, the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (known as E3) is predominantly the place for video game companies to introduce and reveal upcoming projects. If there was one company that completely swept the floor this year, it was Nintendo thanks to their barrage of announcements that finally included the long-awaited reveal of a beloved franchise. But when is Animal Crossing: New Horizons out in the UK? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/aa013497-bf18-4821-8350-1276b82fd881/akfee-0yz5z.jpeg Bustle UK - Why Detective Pikachu Could Be The Movie That Gets You Into Pokémon For Good It might be hard to believe, but the worldwide phenomenon that is Pokémon has been going strong for over 20 years. Starting in 1996, its popularity has reached fever pitch in recent years with the likes of Pokémon Go and the steady output of new instalments in the core game series. Now with the upcoming release of Detective Pikachu, these iconic characters will be integrated into the real world for the first time in the franchise's history. But is Detective Pikachu for kids or is the film suited for everyone? And will people unfamiliar with the Pokémon franchise be able to enjoy the film? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/83d4e93a-6d51-4a2f-bdf3-077f26c54327/a7pvi-2vkmn.jpeg Bustle UK - This App Lets You Play Pokémon In Your Sleep You Can Literally Catch ‘Em All It may be three years since Pokémon Go first took over everyone's smartphones, but thanks to the creator's constant stream of events and other activities, it's still going strong and keeping the world on its toes. And going by an announcement made at the Pokémon 2019 Press Conference on May 28, it seems that players will be able to engage with the Pokémon universe even after they hit the hay. But what is Pokémon Sleep and how does it work? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/3f2ded95-6acb-48cc-a2a8-5fe4a0e98113/aom4c-71iyt.jpeg Bustle UK - Pokemon Fans Are Not Pleased This Major Feature Is Being Left Out Of The New Games Despite the initial excitement surrounding Pokémon Sword and Shield when they were first announced, fans have begun to turn their backs on the franchise after it was revealed that players won't be able to catch 'em all for the first time in the series' history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/b0e54bcb-5a6a-487f-b845-f9d9a3555d83/apgfs-5ayjl.jpeg Bustle UK - The Most Hyped Launches From E3 Include A Dystopian Game With A HUGE Celebrity Feature It may have only ended four days ago, but boy was 2019's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 for short) a corker. The second week of June saw an abundance of games have their time to shine, including a bunch of reveals that no one saw coming. Despite there being over 80 games that were either announced or given actual release dates, it's pretty easy to determine which were the most hyped games at E3 this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e340a988b419e00b6eeff97/227b5a7e-df92-43bb-8f23-a192d4afcab4/ahzix-z462s.jpeg Bustle UK - These Changes To Nintendo’s New Switch Console Are A Big Win For On-The-Go Gaming Since its debut in 2017, the Nintendo Switch has become one of the world’s most popular home consoles. Although, with a hefty price tag ranging between £280 and £360, buying a Switch is quite an investment. Well, all this is about to change as Nintendo introduced the Switch Lite. Designed solely for handheld play, the Switch Lite will retail at $199.99 (around £160), making it the most affordable choice for those who haven’t experienced what the console has to offer. 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