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[gosox333]

So what's up with that Professor Sequoia thing? Typo on IGN's part, or not?

I think I vaguely remember one of the WPM leaks a while back mentioning two professors, but I could be wrong.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Man, I don't understand any of this. I used to know every single Pokemon in the 151 days. Now I'm completely overwhelmed.

 

[Senator Soufflé]

I would laugh if Tyrantrum's full design included something absolutely ridiculous like a royal orb on his tail after everyone saying it's the best design ever.

Spoiler

Team Long Neck

 

[Charlie0108]

Sounds like a lot of older Pokemon in this game, I hope this doesn't mean a relatively low number of newbies though! Ideally I'd like around 120.

 

[Green Mamba]

I like that the Amargasaur has a noticeable thumb claw, not big on them being based on a depiction of Amargasaurus that probably isn't true.

Not feeling the beard on the Tyrannosaurus. The rest of him's okay.

 

[Pegosaurus]

That Tyrantrum tho.
Both fossil evos look pretty sweet, still probably gonna use Tyrantrum though. All hail the king!
So, I'm gonna go on a blackout now, even though it's unlikely we'll see anything else. I hope I have the willpower lol.

 

[Seil]

None of the fossils are version exclusive.

Gen IV fossils are. Cranidos in Diamond and Shieldon in Pearl. In Platinum, only one type will be available in the underground based on your trainer ID.

 

[Busaiku]

But what can assume with that statement issued one or two things. All Pokemon are obtainable within the game or all Pokemon data is in the game. Polygon is just reporting on what they were told.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure all Pokemon data is in the game, just like they were in previous games (through that point).

 

[ArcaneFreeze]

I really hope these fossils aren't version exclusive. And if they are please let Tyrantrum be in X (

 

[Seil]

I really hope these fossils aren't version exclusive. And if they are please let Tyrantrum be in X (

Gen VI fossils aren't. The official site states that you choose.

You can choose between two Fossils during your adventure in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y—Tyrunt can be obtained by restoring the Jaw Fossil.

 

[zroid]

Man, I don't understand any of this. I used to know every single Pokemon in the 151 days. Now I'm completely overwhelmed.

No worries, each game still has a fairly manageable number of Pokémon in its own regional Pokédex, so it doesn't feel overwhelming. You're still introduced to the region's Pokémon in an organic way. Only in the post-game does the number of available creatures start to burst at the seams.

 

[L~A]

According to a tweet from Junichi Masuda, Pokémon X and Y pre-orders have already reached 1 million units in Japan. We still got 3 weeks to go, so it looks like XY are more likely than ever to do better than MH4 at launch. Maybe 2 millions, could be nice!

In other, non-Pokémon X and Y related news, Masuda said that Yamauchi was apparently quite fond of Pokémon... didn't know that.

Thanks to StreetsAhead for translating the tweet

 

[Tusk]

If they were to be exclusive, pretty sure Amaura would end up in X.
Luckily they wont be exclusive.

 

[Busaiku]

I wonder how catching EXP will affect EV spreads.
Will it just be the standard stuff? Or are they gonna do something different?

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

No worries, each game still has a fairly manageable number of Pokémon in its own regional Pokédex, so it doesn't feel overwhelming. You're still introduced to the region's Pokémon in an organic way. Only in the post-game does the number of available creatures start to burst at the seams.

Interesting. I plan to grab the new game, I just haven't played one since the Gold/Silver days, and haven't beaten one since Red/Yellow/Blue.

 

[ffdgh]

You get Kanto starter after first gym

Well that's sooner than expected. Sorry fire bird....maybe another time.

 

[backlot]

I wonder how catching EXP will affect EV spreads.
Will it just be the standard stuff? Or are they gonna do something different?

I imagine your Pokemon will just get the same amount of EVs as if you had fainted the Pokemon.

 

[Infinite]

I wonder how catching EXP will affect EV spreads.
Will it just be the standard stuff? Or are they gonna do something different?

I think the status quo will be upheld there.

 

[ArcaneFreeze]

Gen VI fossils aren't. The official site states that you choose.

Oh thank god. Tyrunt it is then!

 

[ColtraineGF]

The trainer was also given a Weight Bag item at this time. The weight bag can then be used on any Pokémon in the party to increase their EVs for a pre-determined stat.

Ooh, that's even better than just getting the increase.

 

[OctoWara289]

Omg... did I just read a hint at 3DS and Wii U Pokemon Snap at the end of that Polygon article? I mean, he didn't even brush it off... it sounded promising... Oh no! The hype!

 

[TacticalFox88]

You can pick fossil it seems.

They're both in both! You just have to choose the one you want.



coolio

you get to choose the fossil.

None of the fossils are version exclusive.

Excellent.

This pleases the Fox.

 

[SkullHydra]

Dang, Game Freak is on a roll. Tyrantrum is such greatness on so many levels, while Aurorus is like a sleek beauty... does anyone know how big it is? I'm hoping it's large enough to rival Wailord, but I doubt it.

These are definitely my favorite fossil Pokemon since Ruby/Sapphire. (Claw fossil master race) I really hope Aurorus is viable despite that awful type combination. Ice needed another resistance... T-T

 

[HypnoDarkrai]

Yes! Come to me Auroras!
Tyrunt Evo really does look like a king.

 

[backlot]

Ooh, that's even better than just getting the increase.

What's this about? It just sounds like the Power items from previous games.

 

[Tusk]

Omg... did I just read a hint at 3DS and Wii U Pokemon Snap at the end of that Polygon article? I mean, he didn't even brush it off... it sounded promising... Oh no! The hype!

Wha? What'd it say? I didn't read to the end. o:

Excellent.

This pleases the Fox.

"The fox" you say...?

Spoiler

What do you say?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jofNR_WkoCE

 

[Fireblend]

Shouldn't a new thread be created for all these first hour impressions articles showing up? Or is there already one and I missed it?

 

[SkullHydra]

Champ level.

 

[Korosenai]

Shouldn't a new thread be created for all these first hour impressions articles showing up? Or is there already one and I missed it?

It would make sense to make one.

 

[Seil]

What's this about? It just sounds like the Power items from previous games.

I think they're consumables like the vitamins and wings. The Pokemon participating gets a boost from the actual training and you get the item you can use on any of them as a bonus.

Not sure, though.

 

[ffdgh]

Champ level.

I say thanks. Do want even more.

 

[Omzz]

I'm really liking these new pokemon. Can't fucking wait

 

[Fireblend]

It would make sense to make one.

I would but I'm on my cellphone. Someone throw something together

 

[GiantBreadbug]

Guys holy cow fossils have never been version exclusive ever.

I will take Aurorus, please.

 

[Fey]

Aurorus ftw right guys

;_______;

 

[Seil]

Guys holy cow fossils have never been version exclusive.

I will take Aurorus, please.

Again, Gen IV fossils were exclusives(and in Platinum, you could only find one type depending on your trainer ID). You get to choose as usual in Gen VI, though.

 

[Village]

Aurorus ftw right guys

;_______;

that isn't a T-rex.

 

[HypnoDarkrai]

Aurorus ftw right guys

;_______;

Yes! It has an ice type move which is Super Effective against Water!
According to serebii

 

[Schadenfreude]

Champ level.

What a dignified badass.

 

[GiantBreadbug]

Again, Gen IV fossils were exclusives(and in Platinum, you could only find one type depending on your trainer ID). You get to choose as usual in Gen VI, though.

Oh dear, that's correct. I tend to not remember lots of things about 4th Gen.

Also shameless plug for we hard working folks at Nintendo Life, here's a link to some impressions from those of us lucky enough to play:

http://bit.ly/1esl6jm

 

[zroid]

Yes! It has an ice type move which is Super Effective against Water!
According to serebii

...wat

 

[Daingurse]

This is the evolution of Tyrunt:

It is called Tyrantrum.

This is the business! Yessssssss!

 

[HypnoDarkrai]

...wat

"Aurorus has a move called Freeze Dry, which is an Ice-type move which freezes the opponent but is said to be super effective against Water-type Pokémon."- Serebii

 

[ffdgh]

...wat

Yeah, the wording of this is iffy. I've put a line out to try and get clarification.

Interesting if true tho.

 

[zroid]

"Aurorus has a move called Freeze Dry, which is an Ice-type move which freezes the opponent but is said to be super effective against Water-type Pokémon."

This is madness (if true)

 

[HypnoDarkrai]

This is madness (if true)

I hope it has decent accuaracy.
Please be true!

 

[∀ Narayan]

Fuck yea! Look at that collar! What a dapper fellow.

 

[Pegosaurus]

Anyone think they're gonna try and Nuzlocke this on their first play-through? I might.

 

[Glass Rebel]

yea im defo going with greymon here

*boss doggie signal*

 

[Infinite]

This is madness (if true)

Sets an interesting precedent moving forward.