Gen VI - Pokemon X & Y Announced

[Kugyince]

For the 3DS. No more pizel art, all cel-shaded and 3D polygonal. World-wide release in October.

Nintendo - Pokémon Direct 1.8.2013 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VzO6J981nAw)

[Dudebro]

So I have to ask, why do all the characters look five years old when the target audience is like 25-30? Shouldn't the series "grow up" eventually?

[Tails]

So I have to ask, why do all the characters look five years old when the target audience is like 25-30? Shouldn't the series "grow up" eventually?
The age of when you can become a Pokemon trainer is 10 years old, why they're so young.

[Dudebro]

I get that it started out aimed at kids but we all know those kids grew up and still love it. Isn't it strange that the main characters and pokemon look so kidsy still?

[DrunkN]

I get that it started out aimed at kids but we all know those kids grew up and still love it. Isn't it strange that the main characters and pokemon look so kidsy still?
I think they're taking the "ain't broke, don't fix it" approach here. I think a lot of fans like the colorful, cartoony atmosphere that became more prominent in the games.

[Dudebro]

Would it be so bad if the main characters were older? I just don't get the appeal. If it wasn't for all the cutesy kidsy crap I'd probably like the games.

[Tails]

Can't see why you can't just overlook that.

[DrunkN]

If it wasn't for all the cutesy kidsy crap I'd probably like the games.
Are you too embarrassed to play it in public, or are you just sensitive to anything remotely associated with children?

[ARedLetterDay]

@DB, it seems like you'd enjoy Pokemon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness for the GC. Some pretty dark storylines in them, including human slavery and abuse, as well as the abuse and slavery of Pokemon.

[Mareeps]

Would it be so bad if the main characters were older? I just don't get the appeal. If it wasn't for all the cutesy kidsy crap I'd probably like the games.
>implying a kiddy look is a game ruiner

[Dudebro]

@Tails, DN, BM- Surely you can relate. There must be some theme in games that is a deal breaker for you too.
I can usually overlook some cutesy but pokemon is just overloaded with it. I do sincerely appreciate the gameplay though.


@RedLetter- It's not about having a dark or serious tone, it's just the characters. I liked one of the Monster Rancher games on playstation. It had anime characters/cutesy monsters but it wasn't overwhelming. From what I saw though the sequels went the pokemon route.



I'm not trying to pick a fight with you guys about this. After I watched the trailer it just struck me as weird how the series didn't grow up with it's playerbase.

[ARedLetterDay]

The characters were teenagers, I think around 18 or 19.

[DrunkN]

The characters were teenagers, I think around 18 or 19.
I wouldn't bother too much. Dudebro is going to find one way or another to legitimize his non-participation of these games.

[Slime Slayer]

...weird how the series didn't grow up with it's playerbase.
Video games don't do this, I don't see why you'd think it's weird. Besides that, there are still way more kids that are into Pokemon than adults. Your idea that the series should be made more mature is absolutely asinine, and I'm thinking your playing Dudebro's advocate again.

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Anyway, I'll buy into this and probably regret it. Every time I take the plunge into the series I get let down, I just want to like it so much. I'm going with X for now, until more details are revealed about any differences.

[Demon-Mask]

I like that they're finally going for full 3D, what they've shown looks brilliant.
The starters look good, the character designs are pretty neat. I'm excited. I definitely need to get a 3DS.
I wonder if they have any gameplay changes in store, I thought the 3v3 and rotation battles were great additions, I wonder if they're going to add even more cool stuff.
I hope they go for something kinda different with the story, but it'll still be cool if they don't.

[CatalystiCam]

@DB, it seems like you'd enjoy Pokemon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness for the GC. Some pretty dark storylines in them, including human slavery and abuse, as well as the abuse and slavery of Pokemon.

betchya PETA loved that haha!

[Dudebro]

@ARLD- Pokemon Colosseum doesn't look that bad really. It kinda looks like FF7 with pokemans. Gale of Darkness looks like all the rest. Is it one of those deals where the character is technically older but looks like a kid? Anime always tries to be sneaky like that.

@DN- I didn't realize I needed to justify it anymore than I already did, too much cutesy for my tastes. So you don't have anything that turns you off about certain games? I find that really hard to believe.

@Steven- I'm being serious. I know it's not common for series to mature like that but it really stood out when I watched the trailer. I guess it's like Zelda to me where I just can't relate because the characters seems to be getting younger rather than older.

[DrunkN]

So you don't have anything that turns you off about certain games? I find that really hard to believe.
You don't have to believe that. I don't know why you would.

I'm willing to admit that there are things that will turn me off from a game, but I'll at least give something a try before I decide I don't like the feel of it.

[Seahawk]

HYPE!
It's a looong wait until October.
Got my starter picked and everything.

[Slime Slayer]

HYPE!
It's a looong wait until October.
Got my starter picked and everything.
Sauce on that one in your avatar?

[Seahawk]

Fennekin by =Skia on deviantART (http://skia.deviantart.com/art/Fennekin-347409623)

http://www.retrouprising.com/img/2013_01/1683.jpg

[Tails]

@ARLD- Pokemon Colosseum doesn't look that bad really. It kinda looks like FF7 with pokemans. Gale of Darkness looks like all the rest. Is it one of those deals where the character is technically older but looks like a kid? Anime always tries to be sneaky like that.
Colleseum - Story is of this Crime Signicate developed a machine that's able to catch trainers Pokemon. The main character you play is the best catcher they have and he goes rogue and steals their only working catcher. He takes down them and uses the machine for good by stealing shadow pokemon from that very team (shadow pokemon means they artifically shut the hearts and they are war machines with one attack that is super effective on any pokemon) and then purifying them with the help of Celebi. He is an older person. Also interesting fact, only pokemon game along with XD to feature only 2 on 2 battles. No single battles.

Second one is young, his dad was a researcher and developed my machine years after the first character did it. Blurry on rest as played more of #1 then #2.

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Pokémon Colosseum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Colosseum)
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia (http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_XD:_Gale_of_Darkness)

[Kugyince]

I'm in. It's one of the reboots Pokemon desperately needed.

[Seahawk]

Nobody has posted fan art and that displeases me.

http://www.retrouprising.com/img/2013_01/1749.jpg
http://www.retrouprising.com/img/2013_01/1750.png
http://www.retrouprising.com/img/2013_01/1751.png

Fennekin best starter confirmed.

[Tails]

You and Tenser's posts make me think the other posted. :(

[Kugyince]

Fennekin rocks.

[Seahawk]

Fennekin is that awesome.

Tails I can get you a Fennekin avatar too if you want one :bye:.

[Kugyince]

Yes, Tails, you require a Fennekin avatar.

[ARedLetterDay]

So much Fennekin it's making me think I'm on a furry site.

[Seahawk]

http://www.retrouprising.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2803&stc=1&d=1358400290

Have more:
http://www.retrouprising.com/img/2013_01/1761.png
http://www.retrouprising.com/img/2013_01/1762.jpg

I'll give you a Chespin so you don't feel too bad:
http://www.retrouprising.com/img/2013_01/1763.jpg

[Tails]

Yeah I'll pass on a Finnekin avatar. I agree it's the best starter out in gen 6, however it's not in my personal all time favorites.

[ARedLetterDay]

No one ever said I was complaining.
ARLD. Making threads awkward since '92.

[Seahawk]

I'll post this last one and be done for a while.
http://www.retrouprising.com/img/2013_01/1764.png

Ok, one more for funnies.
http://www.retrouprising.com/img/2013_01/1765.jpg

[Slime Slayer]

Here is my custom addition:
http://www.retrouprising.com/img/2013_01/1767.jpg

[StarfoxFan2009]

I wouldnt mind a fennekin avatar xD

[Kugyince]

SHAWK! Hook this man up!

[Seahawk]

I'll get him one when I get home from work today.

[Seahawk]

I wouldnt mind a fennekin avatar xD

http://www.retrouprising.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2805&stc=1&d=1358483951

Pick one and I'll make another post with the final version.

[Wolf]

I would join in the fun but joz might kill me lol

[fenrir1887]

I'll stick to my current avatar right now. At least until I find a good wolf for my permanent avatar.

[StarfoxFan2009]

Heh Fennekins shall overtake this land, then spread their cuteness to the next!

[fenrir1887]

One Gen 6 Pokemon will stop Fennekin in its tracks: Froakie!

[Seahawk]

Info dump on Neogaf

[Tails]

That panda is currently my fave one.

[sora2k10]

the pokemon games look great.

[DrunkN]

the pokemon games look great.
Why's that?

[Seahawk]

http://www.retrouprising.com/img/2013_05/2377.png
http://www.retrouprising.com/img/2013_05/2378.png

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