X & Y Reviews and Pokémon Bank Info

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The first reviews for Pokémon X&Y are being put online. We’ll be updating this post throughout the day to keep track of the games and what new reviews there are for you to read. Let’s get started!

Reviews

  • Mashable: “‘Pokémon X’ and ‘Y’ Are Polished But Play It Too Safe”
    • The much-anticipated 3DS addition to the Pokémon series will not disappoint fans of the franchise. 3D has been a long time coming, and I’m glad it turned out so well. While the battles are as fun as ever, I wish developers would had taken more risks with its structure and story. Still, whether you just want to casually battle friends or enter tournaments, Pokémon X and Y will give you enough to chew on for many, many hours of fun.
  • IGN: “Pokemon X and Y Review: A Mega Evolution” (9/10)
    • “Every so often, evolution takes a significant leap. Pokemon X and Y is smarter, better, and faster than its predecessors, but it’s the impressive online social features and fantastic new 3D look that make the latest game in the 15-year-old RPG series amazing. As long as you’re within the range of Wi-Fi, you’re never alone in Pokemon X and Y, and we finally have the tools to express ourselves over the course of this 35-hour adventure.”
  • GameInformer: “Seeing Pokemon From a New Angle” (8.75/10)
    • “Pokémon hasn’t made a concerted effort to step outside of its comfort zone ever since it first released in Japan in 1996 – and for good reason. It found its hook nearly 20 years ago and has held on firm for better and worse. In this way, changing things in Pokémon presents a certain degree of uncomfortable risk. X & Y offer no significant changes in direction to the Pokémon series, but this is the most drastic step the series has ever taken. “
  • Digital Spy: “‘Pokemon X’ review (3DS): As engaging and addictive as ever”
    • “Pokemon X and accompanying game Pokemon Y represent what is perhaps the biggest evolution of the Pokemon series since it debuted to a huge following in the mid-nineties.
      Receiving a graphical overhaul, new ways to connect, customisation options and Mega Evolutions, not to mention a wealth of new Pokemon to catch, the games are packed with first-time features and fresh new ideas.At its core, however, Pokemon X doesn’t stray too far from the original ‘gotta catch ’em all’ concept that has made the series so addictive and engaging.”

Still waiting on the outright negative review!

Pokemon Bank

In other news, it has been confirmed that Pokemon Bank will be released in the US  on December 27th, 2013 with a yearly fee of $4.99 ! You do get one free month of the service, however, and only need to start paying past the 30 day trial. It has also been shown that items do not transfer with the Pokemon.

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  5. Hi gaiz.

    Okay first, where is Josh, anyone have his link/is he still going? He had off work today so I doubt he stopped playing xD

    Second, I spot the Phantump guy and I searched Josh’s trip code for his posts. Anything special I missed that I should know about?

    Cheers

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  13. Josh (4chan leaker) has just said that item Whipped Dream evolves x exclusive Slurpuff, so yes the Sachet thing discovered earlier is probably for Spritzee.

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      • By the Sycamore picture it says
        “Tra di loro c’è naturalmente il “rivale”, il personaggio che sceglie il suo primo pokémon di elemento opposto al nostro, ma che in questo caso – colpo di scena! – è una specie di interesse sentimentale, con un rapporto che man mano che passano le ore diventa qualcosa di più che una semplice amicizia.”
        Google translate that.

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    • That’s nice. I was under the assumption that Calem/Serena would be the “boring” rival who just wanted power, like Cheren. Tierno, Trevor, and Shaunna seem to have loads of character, so I expected C/S to be lacking in some personality and better at battling.

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  18. Dat Mega Gyarados! So far I am pleased with the mega evolutions we have, I just wish GF made things fair and gave a Mega Evolution to all starters. I understand why not this gens starters though.

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      • I definitely agree with you, Mega evolution was a risky mechanic change, I just hope they are not picking favorites like last time and that the time of the other starters comes as well 🙂

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      • The more i think about it the more i like the idea of the Mega’s and tbh i don’t see the difference (other than only being allowed to activate 1 per battle) between a mega and a regular evolution because you can activate it straight away in battle and it doesnt use up a turn…its almost as though its mega all the time really. So all these Mega’s are really the equivelant to the mass evolution spree we saw back in gen IV just in a slightly different form. I just wish all kanto starters had received 2. I understand maube wanting to leave hoenn and johto starters for a gen III remake since both those starters were available in Emerald so they may wish to give them mega’s there.

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        • There really is no difference. The complaint about them not staying that form doesn’t matter cause you don’t see your pokemon walking with you. Unless you really like staring at them in your bag. You can always look at the pokedex entry xD

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          • Exactly! Plus it means that people that don’t like the Mega can opt not to use it if they don’t want to but always have the option to do so if they get in a tight spot.

      • I know its not confired, but the possibilities are very low. But Star Rocker has a very good point,we now have things to look foward to.

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    • I think that for the Pokemon Z version they will add the Gen 6 starter megas. Sycamore found the stones or something of the sort.

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  20. I’m excited about X and Y….but I’d be lying to myself if I say that I’m more excited now than I was 1 month ago….

    I’m still excited, but not as much…

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