What’s the enduring power of ‘Pokémon’? A newbie and expert discuss over ‘Shield’ and ‘Sword’ www.latimes.com

My first “Pokémon” experience was “Pokémon GO,” more of an augmented reality sensation than a proper “Pokémon” adventure.
Even though there’s moves that poison the opponent, we still make those effects that don’t look super serious or intimidating.”The new “Sword” and “Shield” games further flesh out the worlds of “Pokémon.” (Game Freak / Nintendo)After a couple of weeks playing “Pokémon Sword,” I’m charmed.
The “Pokémon” world has a sense of magic.
BROWN: Yes, and I think “Pokémon” being a multimedia franchise has definitely helped enrich the core story of the games over the years.
I think “Sword” and “Shield” lets players see a world where you can really understand why a kid would want to take this journey into becoming a Pokémon champion.