Everything you need to know about 'Pokemon Sword' and 'Pokemon Shield,' the newest additions to the main Pokemon series on the Nintendo Switch

"Pokémon Sword" and "Pokémon Shield" let you choose between a boy or girl trainer, a series staple since "Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire."

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You'll also choose between one of three starter Pokémon: Grookey, Scorbunny or Sobble.

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You'll travel through the Galar region, a never-before-seen part of the Pokémon world.

The Galar region is home to dozens of new Pokémon, like this cute little thing.

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Like previous games, battling other Pokémon trainers will play an important role in "Pokémon Sword" and "Pokémon Shield."

"Pokémon Sword" and "Pokémon Shield" will make use of cinematic camera angles to let you see more of your surroundings.

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The trailer for "Sword" and "Shield" shows off a number of different environments including a lakeside town, a snowy mountain trail, and a steam-powered city.

Shifting camera angles will change your view of the world as you travel. The original Pokémon games used a fixed, top-down view that limited your perspective.

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There could be new types of gameplay; the trailer shows the main character headed toward some kind of competition in a huge arena.

Nintendo promised more updates on "Pokémon Shield" and "Pokémon Sword" later in the year. You can check out the first reveal trailer below, and be sure to check back for the games' official release date and more details.

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