The New Pokémon Games Are Set In A UK-Inspired Region And The Tweets Are Predictably HilariousSkip To ContentHomepageSign InSearch BuzzFeedSearch BuzzFeedlol Badge Feedwin Badge Feedtrending Badge FeedCalifornia residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data.Do Not Sell My Personal Information 2022 BuzzFeed, Inc PressRSSPrivacyConsent PreferencesUser TermsAd ChoicesHelpContactSitemapPosted on 28 Feb 2019 The New Pokémon Games Are Set In A UK-Inspired Region And The Tweets Are Predictably Hilarious "I’m legit sad it’s not Pokémon Fish & Chips or Pokémon Bangers & Mash." by Jamie JonesBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestTwitterMailLink Nintendo has unveiled the newest titles in the Pokémon series Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Nintendo Both are scheduled for release on the Switch in late 2019. The games are set in the newly introduced region of Galar which fans were quick to point out resembles the United Kingdom 黒凧 BlackKite @bk2128 I think Galar region is based on Great Britain. Especially with the game logo design, that Big Ben expy and everything else 02:20 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite the Tiddy people @frogsidequest hi i dont know anything abt pokemon but apparently this pokemon is in britain and im losing my MIND at them making a hill figure when probably the most famous british hill figure is a big man with his willy right out 02:22 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite Here are 14 of the best reactions that offer a glimpse into what we can expect from a UK-inspired Pokémon game Enjoy 1 Callum O'Dwyer @callumjodwyer heard the news the new pokemon games are set in the UK but wow can't believe it's true 02:16 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite 2 Shan @ please play the Missing!!! @ondoruragitan pokemon before: hey i see youre a trainer, lets battle! pokemon now: ey ye bloody wanker lets have a fight innit 02:06 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite 3 tweets by cian @CianOMahony pokémon uk game looks sweet! 03:40 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite 4 ᴇᴍɪʟʏ / ᴛᴇʀʀᴀ @revelyh OMG NEW POKÉMON LOOKS SO GOOD 02:34 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite 5 LittleKuriboh @yugiohtas I’m legit sad it’s not Pokemon Fish & Chips or Pokemon Bangers & Mash 10:53 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite 6 Regretti-O's ? @lordregretti Spotted in Greggs #PokemonDirect #Pokemon 04:54 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite 7 Shan @ please play the Missing!!! @ondoruragitan fire gym trainer in pokemon sword/shield leaked 02:29 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite 8 Bird Expert @Sean_skillet Props to the new pokemon game making the starter names fit right in with british nonsense the game is based on. "Oi mate how many sobble's ye got?" "That's a real grookey inne?" 02:13 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite 9 Dan Martin @deathbulge uk-themed region huh? i'll bite #PokemonSwordShield 10:56 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite 10 ritchie (a gamer) @NVRitch_ If pokemon is based on the UK, I hope they have a fast travel system between cities by taking the train It'll always cost 90% of your money and will occasionally not take you all the way 10:59 AM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite 11 Oliver Age 24 @OliverAge24 OMG the new Pokemon games are set in the UK... which one will you choose? #PokemonSwordShield 05:49 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite 12 puré @komemerda If the new pokemon champion isn't the queen of england and her team of dog pokemon i'm not touching the new game 07:19 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite 13 chicken type pokemon @superchickendx Fairy type legendary for pokemon britain leaked 01:16 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite 14 Elainovision Discount Edition @scattermoon Hyped for the regional differences in #PokemonSwordShield 03:59 PM - 27 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite Share This ArticleFacebook PinterestTwitterMailLink BuzzFeed DailyKeep up with the latest daily buzz with the BuzzFeed Daily newsletter!This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.