All Articles: Pokemon X/Y

Pokemon X and Y launching on October 12

Posted on June 11, 2013 by John Scalzo

We knew that Pokemon X and Pokemon Y would be released for the 3DS in October, but now we have an exact date: Saturday, October 12. That’s not just for Japan or the US, that’s for everybody. This is the first worldwide launch of a Pokemon game ever.

And speaking of firsts, Pokemon X/Y will be the first game in the series to introduce the Fairy-type Pokemon:

The first new type to be introduced in a Pokemon video game in over a decade, Fairy-type Pokemon like Sylveon and their Fairy-type moves will be super effective against Dragon-type Pokemon! Prior to Pokemon X and Pokemon Y, only Dragon-type and Ice-type moves were super effective against Dragon-type Pokemon. Fairy-type Pokemon will include not only newly discovered Pokemon like Sylveon, but also Pokemon from past titles like Gardevoir, Marill, and Jigglypuff, which will be reclassified as Fairy-type Pokemon in Pokemon X and Pokemon Y.

And while you’re here, be sure to check out the new gameplay trailer above.

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Pokemon X and Y getting worldwide release on 3DS this October

Posted on January 8, 2013 by John Scalzo

There’s been a pattern with the development of Pokemon games and it has stayed consistent since the series debuted back in 1996. Japan would always get the game first and the rest of the world would get it a few months (or even years) later. But for Pokemon X and Pokemon Y, Nintendo decided it was time for a change. For the first “main series” Pokemon games on the 3DS, Nintendo has announced that they’ll be released simultaneously across the world in October.

Once again developed by Game Freak, Pokemon X and Y takes place in a 3D world and introduces three new starter Pokemon to the franchise: Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie. These three Pokemon (as well as preliminary gameplay footage) can be seen in the trailer above.

“We brought Pokemon into an entirely new dimension and we’re incredibly excited to bring Pokemon X and Pokemon Y to fans,” said Junichi Masuda, video game director at Game Freak. “The stunning visuals, a completely redesigned environment, game scenario, music, and communication features will bring smiles to the faces of video game players around the world.”

Pokemon X and Y will also be the launching for a new animated series, a new edition of Pokemon TCG, and new toys.

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Nintendo will make a big Pokemon announcement on January 8

Posted on January 2, 2013 by John Scalzo

pokemonblackwhite-2A Japanese commercial for Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 has confirmed that Nintendo is planning to make a Pokemon-related announcement on January 8.

The commercial promises to reveal “the latest information” about the franchise’s future, but what exactly that means is a mystery. Speaking of mysteries, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity was released for the 3DS in Japan back in November. So with the first spinoff available for the handheld, perhaps this announcement of an announcement means it’s time for a proper Pokemon game on the 3DS.

[Source: Gematsu]

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