6th Gen Pokémon Direct Pop-Up Thread

inb4 the starters don't look like Pokemon

I'm a bit sad about going full 3D, but on the other hand, it looks fantastic. Can't wait to play it. They didn't only announce a Gen VI, but a world wide release. Now the only problem is that I don't have a 3DS, and wasn't planning on buying one until Gen VI release (which I hoped for 2014-2015). Guess I need to find a part time job.

I like the starters. Froakle and Fennekin look great. Can't wait to see everyone's evolution. Also gyms. With everything in 3D, I hope they create some eye candy gyms.

Stop being luddites! Embrace change and progress :D

I'm going to keep an open mind until I play the games.

Nintendo need to keep up with the change of platform otherwise we would still be playing on the original gameboy! Looks like you need to start saving your pocket money or whatever for the 3DS!

I'm kind of iffy on the whole thing. Not a fan of some of the... whopping five designs but I'm open to give it a chance. Even if I don't I'm going to wind up buying the game anyway I might wind up using the fire starter for a first run for the first time ever, oddly enough. Froakie is pretty rad too I guess. The deer legend? Jade. Enough said.

Went said:

Pictures for all, all I have managed to get from the video!

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Game looks even worse in screenshots, but it's hard to judge with that low quality. Luckily it isn't THAT bad in motion, but then there's the framerate issue.

That flying legendary I actually like. The reindeer looks boring.

EDIT: Look at all those jaggies!

Route 3 sign, does that mean this region will be far away from the others if they're starting again from 1?

Uhm, guys, you might wanna consider that the screenshots/video are enlarged, which is probably why they look so damn pixelated. I'm pretty certain they'll look considerably better on the console itself.

Jeremy said:

Hacking 3D games won't be too hard. Just look at the Wii. Hacking the 3DS itself, we're getting there.

On a random note, who's waiting for Pokémon Z? Also, who's planning on making a 2D remake of this game? =p

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Yeah but see my doubts stem from the fact that we're already 2 generations behind, generations that were in 2D. So hopefully at this pace, we'll be able to hack Generation 6 sometime around 2025. u_u

Not to mention that even if we manage to hack the engine (provide means to hack the games), think of the massive work it would take to work on graphics. Appears each Pokemon needs a full on 3D model or at the very least , over 30 frames. Same goes for OWs and tiles. So yeah, I can say with enough certainty that we can say our goodbyes to Fakemon and graphics hacking in general u_u

Not to mention the massive amounts of work it would take to map this damn thing.

I feel a headache coming on even thinking about this. >_>

vaporeon7 said:

Route 3 sign, does that mean this region will be far away from the others if they're starting again from 1?

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Yes I think that it's correct so like Unova 1, it may not have pokemon from previous gens.

PEDRO12 said:

Yeah but see my doubts stem from the fact that we're already 2 generations behind, generations that were in 2D. So hopefully at this pace, we'll be able to hack Generation 6 sometime around 2025. u_u

Not to mention that even if we manage to hack the engine (provide means to hack the games). Think of the massive work it would take to work on graphics. Appears each Pokemon needs a full on 3D model or at the very least , over 30 frames. Same goes for OWs and tiles. So yeah, I can say with enough certainty that we can say our goodbyes to Fakemon and graphics hacking in general u_u

Not to mention the massive amounts of work it would take to map this damn thing.

I feel a headache coming on even thinking about this. >_>

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Super Smash Bros Brawl mods were done, I'm sure once we get enough reverse engineers, X and Y are going to be hacked. But that's to far away to think about, let's enjoy the games that are coming out.

Jeremy said:

Super Smash Bros Brawl mods were done, I'm sure once we get enough reverse engineers, X and Y are going to be hacked. But that's to far away to think about, let's enjoy the games that are coming out.

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Yes let's O:

I've been jumping around here going crazy for the past hour, so yeah. All's cool ;-;

OMFG AFAGGEGBS, EXCITED!!! Hey I guess I know why they called it X and Y. I saw a Pokemon that he's like an Y.

It looks exciting but I may be the only person with a criticism. The designs seem to be following through with the Black and White look- overcomplicating the characters a bit. I guess I can say that's the only flaw through my own personal opinion, but I'll have to see the rest to make a proper decision.

Aryan143 said:

Yes I think that it's correct so like Unova 1, it may not have pokemon from previous gens.

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Judging from the video footage that was shown, I think it's safe to say that there will be older generation Pokémon made available early on.

You know one thing I'm hoping for? Getting rid of random encounters.

Please Gamefreak. They were stupid back then, and they're still stupid. Such an outdated mechanic.

Kura said:

It looks exciting but I may be the only person with a criticism. The designs seem to be following through with the Black and White look- overcomplicating the characters a bit. I guess I can say that's the only flaw through my own personal opinion, but I'll have to see the rest to make a proper decision.

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I can see what you mean and that is one big reason I fell out with the previous 2 games, but I think X/Y might not pile as much detail into it, as the 3DS is a bit more powerful, so it might even out. Unless, they try and max out on the hardware.

Either way, this game has got me more excited than most of the squeals, so that is something for me.​

The official Pokemon website has updated with the details and it's looking good!

Aerilyn said:

Judging from the video footage that was shown, I think it's safe to say that there will be older generation Pokémon made available early on.

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Yes I know. But that's just my theory if the video doesn't had previous gen pokemons.

I like the new flying legendary interesting

Must... have... life depends on it!!