Nintendo of Japan Announces Pokemon Black/White, also Speculation Thread

[Pooky]

I haven't played a pokemon game after Fire Red. Because I can't emulate a DS on a PSP. Game looks fun though. I wonder if they've fixed the god awfully slow text...

You do know you can speed that shit up by holding down the button, right?

[Heathen]

And go into options and put it faster.

[thehoodedsmack]

So the concept art I posted here...

... is now confirmed to be legitimate, after Nintendo has released a new screenshot, showcasing a Pokemon battle involving one of the featured characters:



In addition to this, a Chinese retailer has also released pictures of toys from Bandai's upcoming line of tie-in products, which feature two new Pokemon, one which can be seen in the concept art image, standing between the characters Jessie and the unnamed female protagonist.





In my opinion, the first one looks alright, but the green mouse/monkey/whatever isn't doing it for me.

[Lateksi]

I thought we already had Larvitar.

[Heathen]

Am I the only one who thinks pokemon has turned into carebears?

[thehoodedsmack]

In my opinion, The Pokemon Company needs to make more changes in their continental divisions. So far, all the games have been developed under the strict design of the Pokemon Company of Japan. The games themselves reflect this, as we can see that all the regions in the games are based on areas of Japan.

The Nintendo Company of America should be given the duty of creating Pokemon games, and Pokemon species, targeted at American audiences. That means region-specific Pokemon based on the continents of North and South America, and possibly stretching into Europe. Some Pokemon species would of course be commonplace all over the world, but in effect you would see Pokemon that are more understandable and likable for your local audience.

Pokemon had its indisputable golden-age back in the late nineties, but with the release of HeartGold and SoulSilver, they're experiencing a resurgence in popularity. They've regained the attention of their original fan-base, as well as their current younger audience. At this point, they have the biggest group of fans they have ever held. And if they screw it up with Pokemon Black and White, there will be no hope for them to make any sort of lasting comeback in the western world.

[Heathen]

So anyone played the leaked rom?

[CodeBrain]

So anyone played the leaked rom?

There is none.

[Heathen]

You are correct.

I fail.

[CodeBrain]

Literally I just downloaded one, and it was a Soul Silver rom lmao