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[BnB]

I hope theres customization. I'm sorry guys but these main characters are BUTT ugly! Hopefully future artwork will show otherwise.

[Mitch]

I think that the theme will be DNA, hence the names. Look at the Japanese logo for the games:

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Do you see the multi-colored DNA thing? Also, take a look at X version's mascot.

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The antlers have the same color as the DNA thingy in the Japanese logo. Could this be related to a DNA theme, or am I just crazy? (Really badass Pokemon BTW.)

There's another theory that I won't take credit for, but it's that the titles are referring to the X and Y axis.



I think that this theory is likely, probably even more likely than my DNA theory.

The male character looks weird. Maybe it's the face, but he just looks unusual to me. Did anyone notice how out of place the sunglasses on his head look?

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Does this point to character customization? I hope so. I want to change that hairstyle. ( ) I think that the mirror also leads us to believe there will be customization, it only makes sense.

Besides the male character, I have no other major complaints. I can't wait to get both of these games! My main game will be X, and I'll pick Froakie as my starter! (I don't know what I'll pick in Y.)

EDIT: Upon looking at screenshots from the trailer, I think I have gathered even more evidence on character customization. Take a look at these two pictures, and pay attention to the hat the female protagonist is wearing.

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Do you see it? In the first picture, the girl has no sunglasses on her hat. But when you look at the second picture, she is wearing them. (We can also see in the second picture the gym symbol from Black and White returns.)

Detective Blake is on the case

[Blake]

Detective Blake is on the case

YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT!

[SolxBurst]

I really cannot wait for more information on this! The 3DS will now feel like a full Nintendo console. And by that I mean I love the 3DS but every time a Pokemon game comes out for a Nintendo handheld I just think it makes the console a full console. This will be great!

[YoshiGamer9]

I don't like the mascots... :/

[nintendo3DS]

OMFG THIS LOOK SO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
I am saving my damn b-day money for this definitely!
So all new 151 pokemon, right?

They all look awesome so far. Gosh fu****** 3D POKEMON GAME ON FU****** 3DS!!!!! WOOHOHOHOHOO!!!

[markusjayjay]

Caaaaant wait !!!!!!

[BanjoKazooie]

This has majorly pissed me off. Surely Nintendo would want to focus on the WIIU?! I mean come on, I was expecting the new Pokemon to be on the Wiiu. Jesus christ.

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!! Just... NOOOOOOOOOOO. Pokemon is handheld and will always be that way. ALWAYS!!!!

[Zinix]

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!! Just... NOOOOOOOOOOO. Pokemon is handheld and will always be that way. ALWAYS!!!!

lool meltdown.

[Gruff]

Game looks awesome! The new pokemon... not so much.

[NanamiGamerGrl17]

My body is Reggie

[TheUltimateWaddleDee]

I think that the theme will be DNA, hence the names. Look at the Japanese logo for the games:

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Do you see the multi-colored DNA thing? Also, take a look at X version's mascot.

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The antlers have the same color as the DNA thingy in the Japanese logo. Could this be related to a DNA theme, or am I just crazy? (Really badass Pokemon BTW.)

If the theme is DNA, then does that mean we will be able to genetically modify and cross pokemon, thus making Venustoise a reality?

[Zinix]

• In addition to existing Pokemon, there will be a large number of completely new Pokemon. The additions will bring the total number of Pokemon in the franchise from the current 649 to over 700.
• Because of Pokemon X and Y, the Pokemon anime, movies, card game, and merchandise will “break into a new dimension.”
• People around the world will be able to simultaneously experience “Real Play.” (I’m assuming this is referring to the game’s global October release.)
• The game will utilize the 3DS to its maximum abilities to leverage its overwhelmingly beautiful presentation.
• The game uses an innovative communication system that makes it feel as if you are playing with other players around the world.
• The bonds between players and Pokemon will deepen, and Pokemon will become stronger with the new battle structure.
• Everyone will enjoy the game’s scenario and music.

http://gematsu.com/2013/01/pokemon-x-and-y-to-boost-franchise-to-over-700-pokemon?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook

[Ixchel]

Lol before the replies, I gotta say the design for the cervine startled me! It sort of looks like a combo of two of my characters so I was a bit shocked. xD

Crappy starter designs as expected, good legendary/mascot design

Although i hate the starters. I usually pick starters on which one looks best, but none of them is soo...

I don't like the mascots... :/

Whu-wat. I'm actually really happy about the starter design. All of them look cute even though Chespin looks a little bad, but still acceptable. (Really surprised at myself for liking the frog) Especially considering the design fail of oshawott, pretty much all 3 gen 4, and maybe even Treeko... It's nice to have all 3 look decent for once.
I just hope they don't pull off a manbearpig and make themselves unappealing :/

As for the mascots... My only issue is the cervine's antlers being not aesthetically pleasing to look at. The antler design is just really bad imo, but I love the rest of him. For the flying thing the only thing I sort of dislike are the veins, although its body is sort of weird I admit.

I'm going with Chespin out of the starters, the others look kinda odd.

Totally going with Chespin...no clue which version yet, need more details :/

Well this is surprising. xD But I guess it's good to have some people who like Chespin or else it'll be dominated by the fox.

I hope theres customization. I'm sorry guys but these main characters are BUTT ugly! Hopefully future artwork will show otherwise.

Wat. I was actually relieved that the main characters looked normal and didn't have their hair through a hat or were wearing suspenders or anything lol.

[Keviin]

• In addition to existing Pokemon, there will be a large number of completely new Pokemon. The additions will bring the total number of Pokemon in the franchise from the current 649 to over 700.
• Because of Pokemon X and Y, the Pokemon anime, movies, card game, and merchandise will “break into a new dimension.”
• People around the world will be able to simultaneously experience “Real Play.” (I’m assuming this is referring to the game’s global October release.)
• The game will utilize the 3DS to its maximum abilities to leverage its overwhelmingly beautiful presentation.
• The game uses an innovative communication system that makes it feel as if you are playing with other players around the world.
• The bonds between players and Pokemon will deepen, and Pokemon will become stronger with the new battle structure.
• Everyone will enjoy the game’s scenario and music.

http://gematsu.com/2013/01/pokemon-x-and-y-to-boost-franchise-to-over-700-pokemon?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook

Sounds like a fairly big change. I really do hope they tweak the graphics a bit.. it looks like DS 1.5. It should look better than Colosseum which it doesn't.

I hope the "new communicating system" will be something that's still cool in 2013 and not somerhing that was acceptable 5 years ago (this is Nintendo we're talking about).

[Ixchel]

Looks about right for 3DS screenshots to me. They tend to look worse than while actually playing for some reason. Must be the lack of AA. >>

[Keviin]

^Yeah, happens a lot to me. Games usually turn out looking better. But still there's an obvious blandness that AA can't solve. Textures are boring too. But this is only Beta/first footage. Far from final.

[Auzzie Wingman]

It looks worse because 3DS screenshots have 3D effects to take into account, something that your average computer screen is unlikely to pull off.

[Zinix]

It looks worse because 3DS screenshots have 3D effects to take into account, something that your average computer screen is unlikely to pull off.

Also the Screenshot is enlarged.

Xerneas is the name of the deer and Yveltal is name of the bird.

Source:Serebii

[Goom]

Also the Screenshot is enlarged.

Xerneas is the name of the deer and Yveltal is name of the bird.

Source:Serebii

Damnit Zin, you beat me to it.