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Pokémon Sword and Shield make gym battles exciting again

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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  • 2 min

Pokémon games can be formulaic, which can make it difficult to enjoy them when you’re played a bunch of them over the past 23 years.

Take the gym experience. This is where you solve a puzzle, battle some weaker trainers, and then take on the gym leader in order to win a badge that proves your mastery. The whole ordeal has gotten a bit predictable.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.