POKEMON

[Radical_Yue]

Like, everything that has been released so far has me so freakin' excited.

The fact that they're running into low level pokemon from other gens is also making me quite happy because it looks like we'll be able to find some early in the game as opposed to the B/W approach where it was ONLY the new gen in the wild for quite a while. I know that they fixed that with B/W 2 but still, I was worried.

Sky battles look fun, hordes are going to kick ass for grinding, we finally get some character customization, fairy type is an interesting addition, and overall....just kick ass

[meleechampion]

The fact that they're running into low level pokemon from other gens is also making me quite happy because it looks like we'll be able to find some early in the game as opposed to the B/W approach where it was ONLY the new gen in the wild for quite a while. I know that they fixed that with B/W 2 but still, I was worried.

It's funny you mention that, "only new pokemon" (until after the elite four), something I was very excited about for Black/White. Very happy with that design choice.

This game however, with the new direction they're taking it (3D and all) I want the exact opposite. I want to see all my old favorites again as soon as possible, so I'm glad in BOTH cases now!

[Radical_Yue]

I think the reason I wasn't a big fan of the B/W setup is because I tend to go on a bit of a break after I beat the E4 so I was like "More Pokemon! Eh...maybe later."

So B/W2 was awesome for me since it was automatically a massive mix.

So basically...I'm lazy

[Radical_Yue]

1. Sana, possible rival/friend
2. Pansy, who will appear in the animé on 18th with her Gogoat (Some sort of reporter)
3. Viola, the Bug-type Gym Leader of Hakudan City and loves Photography
4. Vivillon's Bug-type Evolutionary Line
5. Fire/Normal Lion Cub that can learn "War Cry", an Attack-reducing move
6. Furabebe, Fairy type, knows Fairy Wind, and is always found grasping a flower
7. Asame, the starting Town. The Main Character has just moved in and is befriended by Sana, Tiuerno and Toroba. It also seems that there is a Rhyhorn is front of the house.

[Ileia]

Those Pikachus all look pretty good.

[JaddziaDax]

I'm excited for the character customization and the "play with your friends" capabilities...
And that screencap for the online play screen makes me even more excited for character customization... I wonder just how far it's going to go XD

[Radical_Yue]

It might actually give me a reason to find out what the hell my friendcode is so I can give it out xD

[JaddziaDax]

I'm hoping that since it's a 3DS title that it will run off of the system's Friend Code...

[mirkosp]

http://pokebeach.com/2013/06/more-new-e ... conference

Q - Will a friend on the PSS automatically make you a friend on the 3DS?
A - It might be a good idea to register your friends in advance, because your 3DS friends will be on your PSS list right away.

Looks like it will use the 3DS friends, but can allow non 3DS friends to be added as well if one wishes to do so.

[JaddziaDax]

Sweet