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Pokémon Should Learn From Skylanders

GenGAME writes: Recently, the Skylanders franchise has been making quite a bit of noise. The collectible nature of it, as well as its strong appeal with younger audiences, has it drawing comparisons to Pokémon. The young franchise has already generated over $500 million in America alone, and it’s quickly becoming Pokémon-esque in popularity.

The Pokémon franchise is still doing phenomenally well in its own right, and there’s no need for Game Freak to fear the competition, but Pokémon could learn a thing or two from Skylanders

TruthbeTold4115d ago

While I think I might like augmented reality cards of pokemon that served to make battling your pokemon in real life environments possible, I definitely don't want to have to collect toys, or to have to spend a lot of extra money in order to play.

Theyellowflash304115d ago

If you mean a spin off like Pokemon the Trading Card game then I'm cool with that. But in no way do I want to have to pay for toys to play a main Pokemon game. Hell no.

Erimgard4114d ago

Certainly it would be a mistake to make any core gameplay features or required elements to be pay-to-play, but just as extras.

This formula would definitely work well for spin-off titles. Remember the TCG for GameBoy Color? Why not revive that idea on the 3DS?

AWBrawler4114d ago

Agreed. fun as a spin off, but not the main game

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Pokemon Trading Card Game and Pokemon Stadium 2 Coming to Nintendo Switch Online

The official Pokemon Trading Card Game and Pokemon Stadium 2 are joining the Nintendo Switch Online library today, on August 8.

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Making Pokémon 3D Was A Mistake

Pokémon’s shift to 3D was a big mistake, as the series’ roots in 2D design make it difficult to transfer important game mechanics into a 3D overworld.

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CrimsonWing69495d ago

why do other games pull off 3D monster collecting JRPG games just fine? Look at Jade Cocoon and Shin Megami Tensei for examples.

FallenAngel1984495d ago

Answer should be obvious.

No other videogame franchise is as merchandise driven as Pokémon

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Banned Pokémon Cards, 2022 World Championship

The 2022 Pokémon TCG World Championship is approaching fast and eager Pokémon trainers will need to know what cards they can and cannot bring to the fight. The Pokémon Co announced a list of banned Pokémon cards that will not be allowed in the 2022 World Championship, which takes place in London from August 18th-21st.