Pokemon X and Y have only been out for about a couple of weeks now, and while some people are only half-way through the story, others have already defeated the Elite Four or established a trading empire over the GTS and are well on their way to catching 'em all.
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.
why do other games pull off 3D monster collecting JRPG games just fine? Look at Jade Cocoon and Shin Megami Tensei for examples.
Answer should be obvious.
No other videogame franchise is as merchandise driven as Pokémon
BLG writes: "While it didn’t sell as well as the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo 3DS was nonetheless a wonderful system. And, while this may be a hot take, it’s easily my favorite handheld. Even more than a decade removed from launch, the system’s library has so many titles that feel as fresh today as they did back at release. While it was hard to narrow down, these 30 Nintendo 3DS games are emblematic of the system’s success."
The Pokemon Company has a solid thing going right now. Well, it’s been going on for a while, actually, but it has been a while since a new typing has been introduced to the popular monster-taming series. The latest one, Fairy type, was introduced back in Generation VI (Pokemon X & Y), so it does seem like it is time to bring in a new one. Check out Jason Capp's article for more.
what about the discount coupon or the train station in couriway town that we can never use its description is "a train station that is said to bring trainers from a long way away here." (got that desc from serebii)
Articles like these make me glad that there was a worldwide launch. For the first time in the internet age, really, there's legit mystery surrounding a set of Pokemon games. This takes me back to the "Talk to bill 1000 times to get Mew" days. Obviously, these are more believable, but it's the same element of mystery.
This whole experience has been great IMO. It's so much better when there isn't a Japanese version to dissect 1 year before everybody else gets it. By the time the West gets it, the game is pretty much fully exposed. Not this time, though.