GS: Are there any specific plans for Pokemon on the DSi?

Masuda: We haven’t really considered it, but we certainly feel as if something fun could be done by utilizing the camera.

GS: Has any serious consideration been given to bring a core game to a home console, in his case, the Wii?

Masuda: No, we are not thinking of going into development for the Wii because we feel the core idea of Pokemon, communicating and trading with friends and other trainers, is best represented by being able to go anywhere and bring the system with you. This core concept of Pokemon is tied very closely to the portable system.

GS: Do you feel that at some point in the future when the online capabilities of a console system are more prevalent, that this idea of communication, trading and community could be done in a strictly online context?

Masuda: Yes I believe there is a potential that a home console might have a match for our Pokemon concept, but as I said the basic concept is that you trade, you communicate, you want to remain mobile. If that challenge is met by the home console, then we would consider development, but at this point the portable system is the best match for the Pokemon games.

http://gonintendo.com/?p=76294

well that settles that. i guess we'll have to wait another decade for our console pokemon mmorpg:'(

I guess so, it saddens me too.

i demand this thread be locked


since i was about to post this

why nintendo why!

they do have a point though!

After playing Pokemon Platinum last night I realized something.

I wouldn't want to see this game on a console. I love it in 2D and a possible bump to 3D will cause it to lose some of it's charm. In my opinion anyways. I love it just the way it is.

I hoped they would make a real pokemon game on Wii

Pokemon on consoles never felt like a real Pokemon game honestly. It never did (and almost couldn't possibly) follow the core mechanics of Pokemon that started it all. I think it would be pretty much impossible.

Now I'm hopeful that they'd make a good core Pokemon game that is actually somewhat fun and innovative, but not made as a Pokemon cash-in.

lol thats a slap in the face
i guess nitendo isnt the money grubbing company i thought it was
though i do have to commend them for sticking with what they believe
its also nice that nitendo lets there first party do what they want

 What are you implying..

Also I hope this shuts people up with MMO garbage..