radiofloyd Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Pokemon X and Y will be introducing a brand new gameplay element--one of the biggest changes to the core Pokemon battle system. "Mega Evolution" will allow Pokemon to transform to new, more powerful forms in the middle of a battle. The latest issue of CoroCoro shows off a number of Pokemon in their "Mega" forms, including Mega Blaziken, Mega Mewtwo (pictured), Mega Lucario, and more. "Mega" forms will not only have new abilities, but may also feature different elemental types. For example, Ampharos turns into an Electric/Dragon type after Mega-evolving. Pokemon fansite Serebii.net has been keeping track of the Mega Evolutions announced so far. As the site points out, the method of triggering Mega Evolution is unknown, but may use a new consumable called "Mega Stones." http://www.shacknews.com/article/80561/pokemon-x-y-introduces-mega-evolution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiofloyd Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 As well as Mega Evolutions the game will also have "Super Training": Super Training allows players to train their Pokemon while they’re not in battle. Players can use the touch screen to participate in activities that increase a Pokemon’s base stats and “underlying values” that defines it HP, Attack, Defense, Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense, and Speed stats.One activity involves training a Pokemon by having them face “huge Pokemon-shaped Balloon Bots” in a virtual space, with both sides trying to shoot balls into the opponent’s goal. Players must use the circle pad and touch screen to avoid shots from the Balloon Bots while landing in their own goal. Another activity, Core Training, lets players set up training bags for Pokemon in their party to use. Pokemon will train by themselves and raise their stats on their own, but by tapping the touch screen during a Core Training session, players can help their Pokemon raise their stats. http://gematsu.com/2013/08/pokemon-x-y-mega-evolution-super-training Looks like there's going to be a lot of changes for X & Y when you consider the new horde and sky battles as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Reflex Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I can see a lot of Pokemon changing brackets in the competitive scene because of this. I bet it makes a lot of people unhappy too, I mean some Pokemon are quite strong as it is already, if you can buff the underlying stats what's to stop you making everything make the Uber tier? What happens to the ones in the Uber tier? There must be some sort of cap as otherwise you're just going to end up with everything being unstoppable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGERMAN Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 there's a Pokemon direct tomorrow which I assume will focus on X&Y but is also rumoured to announce a new Pokemon fighting game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeDead Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 There's your Pokemon Direct. Pokemon Bank is a thing I've talked about wanting before so I'm pretty damn happy with that, but it's pay annually service. It doesn't say how much but if I'm gonna use it it will have to be pretty cheap, but Nintendo aren't the savviest when it comes to this sort of thing so I'm expecting them to get this wrong, unfortunately. But I hope I'm wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiofloyd Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 In text: Nintendo shared new information on Pokemon X and Y during today’s Pokemon Direct live stream.Unlike previous games, players are not given their first Pokemon from the Pokemon Professor. Instead, they’re given either Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie by a friend. The Professor will give you another Pokemon later, though—one of the three classic starter Pokemon from Pokemon Red and Blue. And each of them will have a Mega Evolution, as well. To Mega Evolve, players will need to use a bracelet called the Mega Ring in combination with a Mega Stone. A strong bond between the Pokemon and its trainer is required for the Pokemon to Mega Evolve. Players will be able to store their Pokemon on a Pokemon cloud service called Pokemon Bank. By paying an annual fee, players can upload up to 3,000 Pokemon to 100 boxes and access them anytime with an internet connection. Through another program called Poke Transporter, players can transfer their Pokemon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2 Pokemon to Pokemon Bank, and then move them to Pokemon X and Y, as well. Finally, Nintendo announced it is bringing the limited edition Pokemon X and Y-themed blue and red 3DS bundles to North America for $199 on September 27. Find the full set of new details below. http://gematsu.com/2013/09/pokemon-x-y-bulbasaur-charmander-squirtle-mega-evolve-pokemon-bank-announce More details in the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGERMAN Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 apparently Pokemon will only be 3D in the fights, the overworld will be 2D http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=680217 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambob Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Not game breaking by any means, but a little bit odd. I dont think it says anything about Nintendo's commitment to 3D because Link between two worlds is out next month and thats 3D heavy by all accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGERMAN Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 yeah, I think it says more about Gamefreak tbh, they didn't exactly make the most of the DS with Diamond & Pearl. Even Black and White only had new graphics in about half the towns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambob Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Add to that the fact that Gamefreak would have released black/white 2 on the gameboy colour if they could do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiofloyd Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Reviews: Polygon - 9.5 Eurogamer - 9 Nowgamer - 9 IGN - 9 CVG - 9 Game Informer - 8.75 Edge - 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikman Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Question: which one to buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambob Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Im rolling with the X crew, cant wait for this to come out, glad it got high scores but its pokemon for fuck sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroed Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 I am not a Pokemon aficionado, I just went with Y because I liked the cover more. Yep, I'm getting it sambob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikman Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Same. I honestly never get excited about these but I've played the last few generations and always absolutely pour my time into them, awesome So happy I have a 3DS! Edit: Y for me too, same lengthy decision process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGERMAN Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Im rolling with the X crew, cant wait for this to come out, glad it got high scores but its pokemon for fuck sake. it seems the 2 pokemon eXperts are rolling with X I mean if you ignore Hinn (not that he posts any more) and illdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Reflex Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I always go for the latter title as most people normally go for the former. I'll be picking up Y. Hopefully it'll get me back in the groove after a few games off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambob Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 well it seems like everybody but me and Ben are getting Y. To be honest we are the only two people that matter a jot anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambob Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Oh shit, this game comes out on Saturday and not Friday...thats scuppered my plans a little. hopefully Toys R Us send it early against all odds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Reflex Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Fuck, I didn't realise that, I thought it was out Friday. At least I can grab it when I go to meet my family. Might get some streetpass hits as well if people are knocking about, I got loads when Animal Crossing was released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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