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Pokemon X and Y's Horde Battles and Sky Battles revealed

By Griffin McElroy on Jun 11, 2013 06.11.13

Pokemon X and Y will pit your one Pokemon against five in certain wild encounters, and will take some fights to the skies, Junichi Masuda, Director of Game Freak, announced during an E3 2013 developer roundtable today. Horde Battles will occur at certain points in the wild when encountering Pokemon in the traditional manner. Instead of fighting just one, you'll have to fight off five at a time. The risks are obviously high, but if you can take them all out — a process made easier with attacks which target multiple Pokemon at a time — you'll manage to earn a lot more experience for your single Pokemon. Sky Battles will be brought upon by certain trainers, and can only be participated in by certain Pokemon, like Flying-type, and some Ghost and Dragon-type creatures. These battles...

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Pokemon X and Y's Player Search System announced, allows for easier multiplayer

By Griffin McElroy on Jun 11, 2013 06.11.13

Pokemon X and Y will feature a "Player Search System" to aid in communication with your fellow players, Junichi Masuda, Director of Game Freak, announced during an E3 2013 developer roundtable today. Player Search System occupies the bottom screen, where other players' characters will appear in icon forms. It will allow for both local and Wi-Fi modes, which players can switch between at the press of a button. By choosing a player from the menu, you'll be given the opportunity to battle, connect and trade with that player. Players you can connect with move up through three tiers: First, the game randomly generates a list of users currently playing Pokemon X and Y, which the game calls Passersby. After choosing one of these players and playing with them, they become Acquaintances. After...

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Pokemon X and Y coming Oct. 12, will feature new Fairy type

By Alexa Ray Corriea on Jun 11, 2013 06.11.13

Pokemon X and Y will include a new Fairy Pokemon type and mini-game to help you bond with your Pokemon, Nintendo announced during its E3 press conference today. The new Fairy type will be introduced with newly-discovered Pokemon Sylveon, which users its long feelers to transmit feelings of calm. Some existing Pokemon will also be reclassified as Fairy-type, including Jigglypuff, Marril and Gardevoir. Fairy-type Pokemon will be strong against Dragon Pokemon. Two new Pokemon have also been introduced: the Flying and Dragon-type Pokemon Noivern, which uses sound wave attacks; and Vivillon, a Bug and Flying-type that scatters its scales with its wings to create a strong, razor-cutting wind attack. The company also announced Pokemon-Amie, a new feature that will allow you to pet your...

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Pokemon X and Y developer roundtable to be hosted by Nintendo at E3

By Griffin McElroy on May 23, 2013 05.23.13

A Pokemon X and Y developer roundtable will be hosted by Nintendo at E3 2013, where representatives from Game Freak and The Pokemon Company will share details about the series' next generation, Nintendo announced today. The event will be held the evening of Tuesday, June 11 — a few hours after the company's E3 Nintendo Direct presentation, which it will hold in lieu of a proper E3 press conference. Nintendo is known for hosting developer roundtables at E3 annually, though rarely do they focus on a single game like this. Panelists include president and CEO of The Pokemon Company Tsunekazu Ishihara and Game Freak director Junichi Masuda. Unfortunately, the event will not be streaming, but we'll be on hand to share any announcements that come out of the roundtable. For more on Pokemon...

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Pokemon X and Y region revealed, four new Pokemon detailed

By Megan Farokhmanesh on May 11, 2013 05.11.13

A new issue of CoroCoro Comic features details on four new Pokémon and Karos, the region Pokémon X and Y will take place in, Gematsu reports. The Karos region's main city is Miare City, which features a structure similar to the Eiffel Tower. This region will include newly revealed Pokémon Yancham, Yayakoma, Elicitel and Gogoat. Yancham is reportedly a fighting-type Pokémon, and Yayakoma is a normal/flying-type. Elicitel is an electric/normal-type, while Gogoat is grass-type Pokémon. Players will also reportedly be able to choose their skin and hair color from limited options, a first for the series. Pokémon X and Y are expected to launch for Nintendo 3DS in October and will not reboot the franchise. Previously revealed Pokémon include an unnamed Mewtwo-like character and a new...

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New Mewtwo-like Pokémon revealed for Pokémon X, Pokémon Y

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Apr 07, 2013 04.07.13

A new, unnamed Pokémon has been revealed for the upcoming Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games that bears a striking resemblance to the classic legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. According to a press release, the Pokémon shares several traits with Mewtwo, though it is unclear how the two are connected. You can check out the screenshots below and the trailer above to see it in action. Pokémon X and Pokémon Y are expected to launch for Nintendo 3DS in October. Pokémon Company International previously unveiled Sylveon, the eighth evolution of Eevee.

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Pokemon X and Y add Sylveon, an evolution of Eevee

By Dave Tach on Feb 14, 2013 02.14.13

Pokemon X and Pokemon Y, the upcoming installments in Nintendo's catch 'em all series, will include a new pokemon called Sylveon, according to a press release from the Pokemon Company International. Sylveon is the eighth evolution of Eevee, who first appeared in Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue. You can see her in motion in the trailer above and posing for pictures in the gallery below. Fore more on Eevee's evolutionary path, check out the infographic below the gallery. Announced at a Nintendo Direct Event in early January, Pokemon X and Y are headed to Nintendo 3DS in October. Though not a series reboot, the games will contain graphical updates like a 3D game world and characters like Sylveon.

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Nintendo announces Pokémon X and Y for the 3DS, coming October 2013

By Tracey Lien on Jan 08, 2013 01.08.13

Nintendo will release a brand new Pokémon game series for the 3DS called Pokémon X and Pokémon Y in October 2013, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced in a Nintendo Direct presentation today. The game will make use of the Nintendo's 3DS's features and will release in North America, Europe, Australia and Japan "around the same time," Iwata said. Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will feature three starter Pokémon: Froakie, Fennekin and Chespin. Pikachu appeared briefly in the trailer for the games among the new Pokémon introduced. The games will allow players to play with each other and connect globally. With previous Pokémon games releasing years apart in Japan and North America, Iwata emphasized that this will be the first Pokémon series that will receive a similar release...

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