Latest 'Pokémon: Sword' and 'Shield' Ad Highlights Graphic Improvements of Games Over the Years

Chronicling eight generations of video game titles.

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As the gaming world continues to wait for the arrival of Pokémon: Sword and Shield, The Pokémon Company has released a new ad for the eighth generation game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Switch.

Playing off the nostalgia tied to the franchise, the new promotional clip highlights Nintendo’s iconic handheld consoles over the years and the graphics of the Pokémon games released for the consoles. Highlighting the graphic improvements over the years. The various art style Pokémon from different generations surround a group of games before being transformed into the 3D model style of Pokémon: Sword and Shield.

Catch the latest ad above and look for Pokémon: Sword and Shield to hit the Nintendo Switch November 15.

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