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Pokémon XY - Demo
During the Pokémon Game Show, it was shown thanks to a picture from a Twitter user, that the method of Mega Evolution is through a simple button in the attack interface when your Pokémon has the Mega Stone attached to it. In the demo, you also ride on a Skiddo in a route and seen riding a Rhyhorn. In it, you also battle Professor Sycamore, where you use Mega Evolution, and battle Shauna & the other playable character. Fennekin has the moves Psybeam, Flame Charge, Fire Spin and Tail Whip. The Mega Evolution battle has you face off against Chandelure, Dragonite and Crobat with Mega Mewtwo. Helioptile has Tail Whip, Thundershock, Quick Attack & Parabolic Charge. Sylveon has Swift, Quick Attack, Fairy Wind & Tail Whip. Froakie has Water Pulse, Quick Attack, Lick and Round.
In the demo, you start off with Alexa telling you to go see Professor Sycamore. On your way there, you battle the rival, with a time limit. Once you get to Professor Sycamore, he will give you Mewtwo and teach you about Mega Evolution, which is just done by a tap of a button with a move the same turn, and he'll then battle you. After the battle, a video runs of the game. It is also said that running is default due to the analogue stick, with you having to press the B Button to walk
03:53: In the Pokémon Amie feature, there are three stats listed for your Pokémon. Friendliness, Hunger and Play. It's currently unclear whether these features affect gameplay. The sweets you obtain for it are called Pofure.
04:00: As always, there are also Pokémon on the field, and the character kneels down to encounter them
We're still getting more information so keep your eyes peeled on the site. Image thanks to raim2005
04:05: Finally, at the end of a sizzle reel, a picture of a battle with graphics different to X & Y was showcased
Edit @ 08:00: Some minor more demo details have come. First, it appears Mega Mewtwo doesn't have an increase in Hit Points. Also, non-Kalos Pokémon such as Skitty and Exeggutor make an appearance in the overworld. Fairy-type moves are also not very effective on Fire-type Pokémon
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Pokémon X & Y - English Names & Screenshots
Following their reveal over the last few days, The Pokémon Company has sent out a press release giving even more Mega Evolutions their details. This specifically focuses upon Mega Ampharos, Mega Absol &Mega Mawile. It also reveals that Mega Mawile's Defense and Special Defense stats are increase. All details have been added to our Mega Evolutions page. Many new screenshots were also released and have been added to our pre-release screenshot page. Click the image to go to the page.
They have also revealed that the 2014 World Championships will be held in Washington D.C. Finally, it confirms that the Torchic distribution will run until the same day as in Japan, January 15th 2014
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Pokémon X & Y - Pokémon Global Link
Recently, the official site has updated with the full look at the upcoming Pokémon Global Link that was previously on the notice site, following on from the look at the timeline that we previously had. This appearance showcases the various new features of the Pokémon Global Link, including photos, a timeline and details of various battles. It changes in colour between Pokémon X & Pokémon Y.
In this statement, it showcases a Battle Competition called the Kalos Cup and states all participants get a special Pikachu. It's unclear if this will actually exist within the Global Link when it opens
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Pokémon X & Y - Japanese Experience Events
Following on from the game demo at Pokémon Game Show this coming weekend in Japan, and the demo in Gamescom in Germany next week, The Pokémon Company has announced even more experience events, and also confirmed that the demo will focus upon Mega Evolution. On August 20th and 21st, the games will be playable in Aeon Malls in Ishinomaki, South Niigata, Kasukabe, Dainichi and Lake Town Mori. On August 24th and 25th, it'll be playable in the Aeon Malls in Hassamu Sapporo, Fujinomiya, Takanohara, Kurashiki and Haebary. Finally, on August 31st and September 1st, it'll be playable at the Aeon Mall Musashi Murayama in Tokyo, and the Aeon Mall in Fukuoka. We'll provide details on this demo this weekend
Pokémon X & Y - Soundtrack Details
The full details on the upcoming Pokémon X & Y soundtrack have been revealed. While it's to be released on iTunes in the west, Japan is also getting a retail release on November 13th 2013 for 2625 Yen. The CD has 212 tracks that last for over 3 and a half hours. It, and the 3DS, are said to deliver sharper, higher quality, more realistic sound. It comes with a 28 page book with details on development and background on the tracks. It also has some special bonus tracks
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Pokémon XY - Official Demo Screenshots
Following on from the demo within the Pokémon Game Show, The Pokémon Company have iussued several official screenshots to be used in writeups about the demo. These screenshots showcase various parts of the game including Pokémon such as Fletchling being available in the field, riding Skiddo and the Mega Evolution battle featuring Mega Mewtwo. Check the previous update for full details on the demo
Edit @ 16:00: Some new abilities of various Pokémon have been made clear. Litleo has the Unnerve ability, Helioptile has the Dry Skin ability, and Sylveon has the Cute Charm ability
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http://www.serebii.net/xy/pics.shtml
http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml
