In The Games Department
Pokémon X & Y - Pokémon Smash
It has been announced that the Pokémon Smash episode, due to air on July 21st 2013 is to feature some gameplay of Pokémon X & Y. While much of this is likely to be mirroring the information of CoroCoro, the episode has the host Akiyama playing a copy of the game borrowed from game director Junichi Masuda so has the potential to show some further footage. We'll provide details as and when we get them
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In The Games Department
Pokémon X & Y - English Names & Screenshots
Following their reveal in CoroCoro yesterday, The Pokémon Company has now announced the US names of the latest Pokémon. First, the evolution of Pancham, Goronda is to be called Pangoro.
The first squid Pokémon, Maika, will be known in English as Inkay, with its move Turn Over being called Topsy-Turvy. Its evolution, Karamanero, will be known as Malamar.
Next, the Pokémon Peroppafu will be known as Swirlix with its move Drain Kiss being called Draining Kiss and its ability, Sweet Veil, shall keep its name
Finally, the Pokémon Shushup will be known as Spritzee. The New Pokémon Page has been updated with various details about each Pokémon.
Next comes the details of Xerneas and Yveltal. Xerneas' ability is to keep its name of Fairy Aura, while its move Geo Control shall be called Geomancy. Yveltal's ability also keeps its Japanese name of Dark Aura while its move, Death Wing, shall be called Oblivion Wing. In addition to this, they have also confirmed various names of characters. The Professor, Purataanu, shall be known in English as Professor Sycamore. Team Flare will keep its Japanese name and finally, the two Gym Leaders, Shitoron and Zakuro shall be called Clemont & Grant respectively Clemont has a sister called Bonnie.
Miracle trade is known as Wonder Trade and allows you to receive Pokémon without knowing what you'll get. O-Powers keep their name. The Holo Caster is also used to communicate with other characters in the game. For the first time in the main Pokémon series, Pokémon X and Pokémon Y allow you to receive a Pokémon not yet registered in your Pokédex via GTS trade! Some O-Powers will temporarily increase a Pokémon’s stats, while others make it easier to catch wild Pokémon or increase the Experience Points gained in battle.
You can also take photos in the game that can be shared and posted to the Pokémon Global Link. Milestones in your journey can also be shared on it, and can then be posted to social networks.
Participants of the upcoming Global Showdown WiFi Competition will gain entry to XY Test Competition. The online battle features also result in a loss if you disconnect.
Click the image to go to our pre-release screenshot page
Edit @ 16:34: I have updated the New Pokémon Page, New Attacks Page and the Gym Leader Page
Edit @ 16:49: I have updated the Supporting Characters Page and New Mechanics Page as well as creating a page for New Abilities, and Team Flare
Edit @ 17:08: Created a page detailing the various features of the Player Search System
Edit @ 17:17: Made a page regarding the New Pokémon Global Link and O-Powers
Edit @ 17:41: Made preliminary pages about Version Exclusives and Battle Competitions
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North American names revealed
Edit @ 03:08: My friend gin went to see the Pokémon movie today and can confirm the Pokémon Orotto, which we first posted about two weeks ago, exists. It's described as an evil looking tree Pokémon and was seen within a horde battle in the trailer. It is not currently known when this Pokémon will be officially revealed but we'll provide full details when it is Edit @ 03:21: We also have the first image of how the Pokémon Global Link's timeline looks Edit @ 07:52: Added sketches of Oorotto courtesy of gin and her friends
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