The Pokémon Company hosting a Pokémon Sword and Shield launch event in the Philippines this weekend
/ Carlos HernandezPokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are coming out for the Nintendo Switch this Friday and The Pokemon Company together with Rumble Royale will be hosting a launch event for the game in the Philippines from November 15 - 17, 2019 at the Robinsons Magnolia Activity Center in Quezon City.
A variety of activities are planned for those looking to show up and check out the launch event during the weekend. Attendees are said to be given the chance to try out both Pokemon Sword and Shield at the event floor, buy Pokemon merchandise, and best of all - enjoy the company of Pikachu and Eevee mascots who are said to have a dance parade at 8 PM on Friday. Is there going to be more of the Pikachu and Eevee dance parade performance after the 15th? No official word but we will update you once we get more details.
Rumble Royale local talents such as Gloco, Akosidogie, Suzzysaur, Riku, and more are said to be present at the event on November 15 at 5 PM onwards. The launch event will be available all weekend from 11 AM to 10 PM, the usual mall hours for Robinsons Magnolia.
UPDATE (as of November 13, 2019, 3:47 PM): we’ve been told by the event organizers that three Pikachu and Eevee mascots will be at the launch event and will be part of the dance performance and parade which will take place at the start and end of the event.
Rumble Royale talents will also participate in two tournaments on Friday - one for Pokemon Go and one for Pokemon Sword and Shield.
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