Pokemon Sword and Shield introduce a variety of new Gen 8 Pokemon to the series, and much like previous games, many of these monsters can only evolve using specific methods. However, the Switch games also feature a couple of new ways to evolve old Pokemon–specifically Eevee, which you can catch fairly early on in your adventure at Route 4.

In past Pokemon titles, you could only obtain Glaceon or Leafeon by traveling to a specific location and leveling your Eevee up, but Sword and Shield have simplified this process by letting you evolve it using elemental stones. That isn’t the only way you can obtain Eevee evolutions in the new Pokemon games, either. Below we’ve rounded up all the ways you can get Eevee evolutions in Pokemon Sword and Shield.

How To Evolve Eevee

As previously mentioned, the only way you could evolve Eevee into Glaceon or Leafeon in previous Pokemon games was by traveling to the Ice or Moss Rock and leveling the Pokemon up. Neither rock appears in Pokemon Sword and Shield, so Game Freak has changed the way to obtain these evolutions. Now, you can evolve Eevee into Glaceon or Leafeon simply by using the Ice Stone or Leaf Stone on it.

These are the only two Eevee evolution methods that have been changed in Sword and Shield; you can still obtain the other evolutions the same way as in past games. That means if you want to evolve Eevee into Sylveon, you need to play with it often while camping out to increase its affection toward you. If you need a refresher on how to evolve Eevee into its other forms, we’ve outlined all the Eevee evolution methods below.

Other Ways To Obtain Eevee Evolutions

In addition to catching an Eevee and evolving it yourself, you can also capture Eevee evolutions in the Wild Area, specifically at the Lake of Outrage. Eevee evolutions will reliably spawn in the area, although which one you encounter will depend on the weather. You can see the Eevee evolutions we’ve encountered at the Lake of Outrage and what weather conditions they appeared in below.

Pokemon Sword & Shield Guides

• Pokemon Sword & Shield Stone Evolutions Guide: Which Pokemon Evolve With Which Stones?
• Pokemon Sword & Shield: How To Unlock Mew
• Pokemon Sword & Shield: Essential Tips To Help Get You Started
• Pokemon Sword & Shield: Where To Catch Cool And Rare Pokemon
• Pokemon Sword & Shield: How To Evolve Applin
• Pokemon Sword & Shield: How To Evolve Sinistea Into Polteageist
• Pokemon Sword & Shield: How To Evolve Galarian Linoone Into Obstagoon
• Pokemon Sword & Shield: How To Evolve Milcery into Alcremie
• Pokemon Won’t Drop Its Guard – What Does That Mean?
• Pokemon Sword & Shield: What Are Watts?

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-sword-and-shields-eevee-how-to-get-every-e/1100-6471565/

Shenmue 3 is out today after a Kickstarter campaign and a bit of a wait, but you might not be seeing many, if any, reviews for it yet. This is simply because press didn’t have access to Shenmue 3 until very recently, and it’s a decently long game from what we can tell–these things take time! We have the game now and a review is in the works, so stay tuned.

It has been 18 years since the last game in the series, Shenmue 2, which debuted on the Dreamcast in 2001. Now, Shenmue 3 is on PS4 and on PC as an Epic Games Store exclusive. Its recent launch trailer includes some story details if you’re looking for more information while waiting for reviews to come out; it features series protagonist Ryo Hazuki as well as Ling Shenhua, plus series antagonist Lan Di, who was responsible for the death of Ryo’s father in the original game. It also directly addresses the long wait between games. Opening text reads: “18 years ago the clock stopped. Time vanished into an unfathomable future. But passions never waver. A moment in motion, a story renewed.”

Shenmue 3’s Epic exclusivity stirred up a bit of a controversy, however. In response, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed that the company would be providing refunds for Kickstarter backers who were upset by the deal. In a tweet, he wrote, “Epic is funding the cost of all Kickstarter refunds resulting from Shenmue III’s move to the Epic Games store.” The refund opportunity was limited-time only, though, and has since concluded.

If you instead want to catch up on the series before checking out Shenmue 3, a remaster of Shenmue 1 & 2 was released last year. In our impressions of the HD versions, Justin Clark wrote: “Shenmue is so broken and creaky in so many ways, and yet it’s a game dependent on the calm of passing time, and reminding its protagonist (and you) of all things good in the face of life’s hard and harsh moments.”

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wheres-gamespots-shenmue-3-review/1100-6471572/

The Nintendo Switch is still a hot item going into Black Friday 2019. Even without a Zelda, Mario, or Super Smash Bros. game to lead the way the console has had a great year, with strong first-party games like Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Astral Chain, Luigi’s Mansion 3, and Pokemon Sword and Shield offering something for just about anyone, and the Switch Lite re-igniting interested in the console as a portable (and possibly tempting people to pick up a second one). Whether you’re looking for a deal on a Switch console or just hunting around for some Switch accessory deals, we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded out the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals right here, with more info to come as stores announce all of their deals for the season.

Let’s break the disappointing news right out of the gate. Judging by the Black Friday ads we’ve seen so far, the Nintendo Switch won’t be getting a nice discount or even a particularly amazing bundle this holiday season. Instead, Nintendo has provided retailers with the same Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch bundle from last Black Friday. And yes, it still includes the launch model Switch, not the updated Switch with better battery life that hit stores a few months back. While the Switch Lite is prominently featured in ads, so far it’s just that: an ad for the $200 handheld-only Switch, with no discount to speak of.

That doesn’t mean there won’t be great deals on Switch accessories, though. In fact, we’ve already seen countless accessories featured in the various Black Friday ads that Best Buy, Target, and Walmart have dropped, you can expect even more accessory deals as retailers like Amazon and GameStop release their Black Friday ads.

Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch console deals

Nintendo Switch with free digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and screen protector | $300

This Switch bundle was offered in 2018, and on the surface, it’s a pretty good deal. You get the Switch and an awesome game that regularly goes for around $50 these days. However, please note this isn’t the updated Switch with better battery life; it’s the launch model. If you love Mario Kart and aren’t concerned about the longer battery life, this is a solid offer; otherwise, you may be better off just buying the newer model for the same price and waiting for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to go on sale. We’re highlighting Best Buy’s bundle here because the retailer is throwing in a screen protector, but expect this bundle to be available at most major retailers as it’s an official Nintendo offer. Perhaps one smart retailer will throw in more than just a screen protector.

Nintendo Switch (new model) with carrying case and charging dock with $90 Kohl’s Cash | $320 ($345)

If you’re not eager to grab Nintendo’s official bundle, we know Kohl’s will have its own bundle that does, in fact, feature the updated Switch with better battery life. For $320, you’ll get the Switch, a carrying case ($20 value), and the popular PowerA Joy-Con Charging Dock ($25 value). The real draw here is that you’ll get $90 Kohl’s Cash to spend in the weeks following Black Friday.

Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch accessory deals

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L/R) Neon Red/Blue or Gray | $60 ($80)

An extra pair of Joy-Con controllers normally sets you back $80, and even though you get “two” controllers, that’s still pricey. Thankfully, Switch Joy-Cons will be on sale for $60 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target this Black Friday. You can choose between neon red/blue or gray.

PowerA wired controllers | $15 ($25)

Like Joy-Cons, Switch Pro controllers are expensive, but there are some reasonable third-party options like PowerA’s lineup of wired controllers. Using the same layout as the Pro controller but with a slightly smaller form factor, PowerA’s wired controllers are pretty darn good and come in three awesome designs: Zelda, Mario, and a Pikachu-yellow Pokemon theme. All three will be discounted to $15 during Best Buy’s Black Friday sale.

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Nintendo Switch controllers | $29 ($45)

These PowerA Enhanced wireless Nintendo Switch controllers are good alternatives to Nintendo’s official Pro Controller. They don’t support features like HD Rumble or NFC Amiibo scanning, but they do have two buttons on the back that can be mapped to a face button. This lets you keep your thumbs on the sticks while you’re in the middle of the action.

Poke Ball Plus | $20 ($50)

While the Poke Ball Plus initially launched as an alternative controller for Pokemon: Let’s Go, it will also be compatible with Pokemon Sword and Shield, allowing you to “hold” one of your Pokemon and take it with you on the go (presumably to rack up experience points or earn extra items). However, it won’t function as a controller for Pokemon Sword and Shield the same way it did for Pokemon: Let’s Go. The Poke Ball Plus also comes with Mew, a mythical Pokemon that can be transferred into Pokemon: Let’s Go. The accessory is normally $50, but all the major retailers will have it for $20 during Black Friday.

Nintendo Switch Elite Edition Starter Kit | $15 ($25)

If you’re buying a Nintendo Switch this holiday season, you should be in the market for a case, too. This starter kit comes with a carrying case, USB-C cable, silicone Joy-Con covers, and a microfiber cleaning cloth. It’ll be discounted to $15 at Best Buy.

Insignia Power Pack for Switch/Switch Lite | $12.50 ($25)

For those who like traveling with their Switch (and who doesn’t?), a car charger is a great accessory to have. This Insignia pack comes with a car charger, a USB-C cable, and an extra AC adapter. Having a second AC adapter is handy, as you won’t have to unplug your AC adapter from your dock every time you want to take your Switch on a trip.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-black-friday-2019-deals-best-sales/1100-6471187/

The PS4 has seen a number of great games this year, though the console’s first-party offerings haven’t been quite as strong. Still, it’s the second best-selling console ever, which makes it the console of choice when shopping for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals this month. Here’s your guide to finding the lowest prices on all the games you’ve missed out on, or the ones you loved so much you’re buying them as a gift.

Where to find the best PS4 game deals

Black Friday retailer ads started releasing in early November. Target’s Black Friday ad was the first among major retailers to release this year; Best Buy’s Black Friday ad released soon after, and Walmart’s Black Friday ad closely followed. All three sales offer a wide assortment of PS4 game deals. Expect similarly robust sales from GameStop and Amazon to be announced soon. You should also keep an eye on the PlayStation Store, as Sony usually offers its own deals on digital games throughout Black Friday weekend.

We’ll keep adding to the list below as more Black Friday retailer ads appear online. For now, we’re off to a great start, as Target’s and Best Buy’s ads feature a ton of awesome PS4 games, including numerous 2019 hits for the lowest prices we’ve seen. While specific start times will vary by retailer, all of these game discounts will be available starting Thanksgiving Day.

For more Black Friday 2019 PS4 deals, be sure to check out our guide to the best PS4 console and accessory deals, which include an excellent PS4 Slim bundle, a five-game PSVR mega pack, DualShock 4 controller discounts, and more.

Best Black Friday 2019 PS4 game deals

• Anthem — $10
• Assassin’s Creed Odyssey — $15
• Battlefield V — $15
• Borderlands 3 — $28
• Bloodborne — $10
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 — $25
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare — $38
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 — $25
• Call of Duty: WWII — $25
• Control — $25
• Crash Bandicoot N’Sane Trilogy — $15
• Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled — $15
• Days Gone — $20
• Devil May Cry 5 — $15
• Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and Lion King — $15
• The Division 2 — $15
• Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age — $20
• Dragon Quest Builders 2 — $30
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition — $15
• Fallout 4 GOTY Edition — $20
• FIFA 20 — $27
• Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition — $15
• Ghost Recon Breakpoint — $28
• God of War — $10
• God of War III Remastered — $10
• Gran Turismo Sport — $10
• Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition — $15
• Greedfall — $30
• Horizon Zero Dawn — $10
• Injustice 2 Legendary Edition — $15
• Judgment — $30
• Jump Force — $20
• Just Dance 2020 — $25
• Kingdom Hearts 3 — $15
• The Last of Us Remastered — $10
• Lego DC Super Villains — $15
• Lego Harry Potter Collection — $15
• Lego Worlds — $15
• LittleBigPlanet 3 — $10
• Madden NFL 20 — $27
• Marvel’s Spider-Man GOTY Edition — $15
• MediEvil — $20
• Metro Exodus — $20
• MLB The Show 19 — $20
• Monster Energy Supercross 2 –$20
• Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master Edition — $30
• Mortal Kombat 11 — $25
• Nascar Heat 4 — $25
• Need for Speed Heat — $30
• Need for Speed Payback — $15
• NBA 2K20 — $27
• NHL 20 — $30
• Nier Automata GOTY Edition — $20
• Nioh — $10
• Overwatch: Legendary Edition — $15
• Persona 5 — $10
• PES 2020 — $30
• Plants vs. Zombies Battle for Neighborville — $20
• Rage 2 — $20
• Rainbow Six Siege — $15
• Ratchet & Clank — $10
• Red Dead Redemption 2 — $25
• Resident Evil 2 — $15
• Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition — $20
• Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice — $25
• Shenmue 1 & 2 — $15
• Shenmue 3 — $35
• The Sims 4 Bundle with Island Living — $25
• Spyro Reignited Trilogy — $25
• The Sinking City — $40
• Team Sonic Racing — $15
• UFC 3 — $15
• Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection — $10
• Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End — $10
• Until Dawn — $10
• Watch Dogs 2 — $15
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — $15
• World War Z — $15
• WWE 2K20 — $27
• Yakuza O — $10
• Yakuza 6: The Song of Life — $15
• Yakuza Kiwami — $10
• Yakuza Kiwami 2 — $15
• Zombieland: Double Tap Road Trip — $15

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/best-black-friday-ps4-game-deals-call-of-duty-mode/1100-6470858/

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has gotten another patch, this one targeted at a large array of fixes along with some balance adjustments. It’s available across PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

Among the biggest fixes in the 11/19 patch notes are to an exploit that would let players duplicate killstreaks, and an issue where a player can no longer see the objective after spectating and then retrying a mission. Several challenges have also been fixed, and a few weapons have gotten rebalanced. But the headliner of the set is yet another change to the 725. It has gotten adjustments making it weaker at range but with better spread. Alongside that, the AUG has gotten a buff, and the 680 has gotten a damage range reduction with attachments.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare updates have come frequently, the most recent of which was just a few days ago. That one also nerfed the 725, and came just after another patch had done the same. The shotgun is just too effective at range, so Infinity Ward has been consistently trying to adjust it. Getting the balance right on the 725 is apparently difficult.

“Realism mode is an excellent addition to the slate, and although not all the new multiplayer modes are great, Gunfight and the Night Vision playlist are refreshing standouts,” Kallie Plagge wrote in GameSpot’s Modern Warfare review. “And while the campaign ends up playing it safe in the end, it’s still a memorable one, and it lays a strong foundation for where the Modern Warfare series could go from here.”

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 11/19 Update

GENERAL FIXES:

• Special Operations: Fix for an issue where a player would see no objective after retrying a mission after spectating (Operation Paladin)

• CDL: Fix for rulesets in Search and Destroy where Field Upgrades were disabled

• Fix for an exploit where players could duplicate their killstreaks (“Fix for various exploits”)

• Fix for the “Blue V” Optic challenge not displaying the proper text description

• Fix misspelling of “trophy”

Ground War:

• Fixed a bug that could cause the filter on the respawn selection screen to stay on screen when spawning back in

• Fix for an issue where the Select Loadout screen would keep reappearing after already selecting a loadout and attempting to spawn back in

Missions/Challenges:

The following challenges have been fixed:

• “Infiltrator”

• “Warrior’s Code”

• “Aggression”

• “Dominator”

• “Munitions”

• Officer progression “Launch Destroys”

• Officer progression “Heartbreaker”

• Officer progression ”Precision Airstrike”

• Officer progression: “Karma”

• Officer progression “Close and Personal”

Weapons:

• AUG

  • Increasing close range damage

  • Increasing mid damage range and reduced chest multiplier

• 725

  • Small reduction to base weapon damage range

  • Significantly reduced the damage range added by attachments

  • Small hips spread increase

  • Reduced effective damage at the hip

• Model 680: Slight reduction of damage range with all range-extending attachments

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-notes-update-nerfs-the/1100-6471567/