Pokemon Battle Revolution

**TonyComix** · November 5th, 2006

For the Wii, this is actually DS COMPATIBLE!!

November 3, 2006 - With a Pokemon game launching to Japan just a few weeks after the console's 12/2 Japanese release, it would seem that Nintendo is down right serious about this whole Wii thing. Of course, the franchise hasn't been as successful on consoles as it has on portable systems. We see that possibly changing with Pokemon Battle Revolution, which we sampled today at the Nintendo World Wii demo event in Nagoya.

Battle Revolution appears to be an advanced version of the Pokemon battle games that were moderate successes (moderate when compared to the portable RPGs, that is) on the N64 and Cube. Starting with two Pokemon allies, you and a rival face off in a Pokemon trainer battle until one remains without any Poke... men... in his arsenal. Pokemon fans will be instantly at home here when they pick up the Wiimote.

That is, if they pick up the Wiimote. Pokemon Battle Revolution is a perfect combination of console and portable gaming. Not only can you import your Pokemon from Diamond & Pearl and use them in 3D, but you can even make use of your DS as a controller. That's right, while full Wiimote controls are included, you'll be able to control the game in its entirety using the DS.

Nintendo had both forms of play set up for demo today. We first tried out the DS connectivity mode. The DS interfaces with the Wii wirelessly; you can actually see a signal strength meter on the screen as you battle! You use the DS stylus to select attacks, targets, view status, switch out Pokemon and even surrender (note: the game doesn't ask for confirmation!). Anything you'd normally do via on-screen menus is now handled via DS menus.

The interface on the DS end of things is a little bit plain, but it gets the job done. It's heavily text-oriented, with your only clue to which Pokemon is which being the tiny bitmap images that accompany the menu choices. If you're not into Pokemon, you might find yourself a bit overwhelmed. Of course, you can always look on-screen for a full 3D version of your Pokefriends. But even then the uninitiated (yes, that includes me... sorry!) may be confused next to a more experienced opponents (I swear that kid had two DS systems on him and was playing both Pearl and Diamond at the same time!).

On the Wii end of things, with the DS taking care of all the nasty menus, the screen is used exclusively to show the on-going battle. Everything is set up like a tournament broadcast, with announcers calling the action and some slick camera work. Even the life meters are 3D objects that appear beneath your Pokemon as they incur attacks. While the battles are as long as their Pokemon Coliseum counterparts, the exciting presentation make the five plus minute fights a bit more interesting.

Opt to go without the DS, and all the menus and battle options appear directly on the television screen. You then use the Wiimote as a pointing device to select attacks. There's nothing special about the control scheme, but then again, the humans aren't the one doing the fighting in these Pokemon games.

Based on the demo, Pokemon Battle Revolution feels like Pokemon Coliseum with pointer controls and the option to use your DS as a controller. Of course, we haven't explored the hidden depths of the game, nor have we seen anything related to the story mode. All should be cleared up in mid December as the game hits Japan.

Source: http://wii.ign.com/articles/743/743881p1.html

great googily moogile!

**Nightmare** · November 6th, 2006

Dude, are you serious. Thats it, pichu, togei are the ones that I would use.

Highlander · November 6th, 2006

Sound's fun. I'm definetely going to use Victreebel

Shrukan · November 6th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightmare

Dude, are you serious. Thats it, pichu, togei are the ones that I would use.

ARUSEUS PWNS ALL!!!

Highlander · November 6th, 2006

Wtf is Aruseus?

Shrukan · November 6th, 2006

Aruseus- Strongest Pokemon of all. Creator of Everything.

Look on Wikipedia ^_^

Stats:

130 for all ^_^

Catch at 80 on Diamond and Pearl.

Can be any other type. 8D

Highlander · November 6th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twilight_Link

Aruseus- Strongest Pokemon of all. Creator of Everything.

Look on Wikipedia ^_^

Stats:

130 for all ^_^

Catch at 80 on Diamond and Pearl.

Can be any other type. 8D

What a lame pokemon. Only noobs use legendaries.

Shrukan · November 6th, 2006

Um. Excuse me. LAME?! DAMN! ARUSEUS CAN BECOME A FUCKING FIRE TYPE, FLYING, DRAGON, ANYTHING!

Highlander · November 6th, 2006

Yeah, because it's ridiculously over-powered, just like every other legendary pokemon. Try using an actual team, and then speak to me.

Shrukan · November 6th, 2006

I do.

Just I don't use them a lot.

Emerald 50's:

Blaziken, Latias, Metagross, and some others.

**TonyComix** · November 6th, 2006

Latias is legendary, lawls

My Emerald Team:
Sableye
Tropius
Metagross
Quagsire
Blaziken
Salamence

WOOT

**TonyComix** · November 12th, 2006

http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml

new info

Highlander · November 13th, 2006

I played Emerald, but the only guys I used were:

Blaziken
Slaking

And I think I was training a Xatu.

freak127 · November 13th, 2006

i used to play pokemon... on my gameboy... years ago... then i lost it... but yeah, those who use legendaries are n00bs. *nods*

i dont think i'll be getting a Wii, but if i did, i would TOTALLY get this game.

...if i actually had the money. lol

November 5th, 2006	#1 (permalink)
TonyComix Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fortress of Solitude Age: 21 Posts: 8,351	Pokemon Battle Revolution For the Wii, this is actually DS COMPATIBLE!! November 3, 2006 - With a Pokemon game launching to Japan just a few weeks after the console's 12/2 Japanese release, it would seem that Nintendo is down right serious about this whole Wii thing. Of course, the franchise hasn't been as successful on consoles as it has on portable systems. We see that possibly changing with Pokemon Battle Revolution, which we sampled today at the Nintendo World Wii demo event in Nagoya. Battle Revolution appears to be an advanced version of the Pokemon battle games that were moderate successes (moderate when compared to the portable RPGs, that is) on the N64 and Cube. Starting with two Pokemon allies, you and a rival face off in a Pokemon trainer battle until one remains without any Poke... men... in his arsenal. Pokemon fans will be instantly at home here when they pick up the Wiimote. That is, if they pick up the Wiimote. Pokemon Battle Revolution is a perfect combination of console and portable gaming. Not only can you import your Pokemon from Diamond & Pearl and use them in 3D, but you can even make use of your DS as a controller. That's right, while full Wiimote controls are included, you'll be able to control the game in its entirety using the DS. Nintendo had both forms of play set up for demo today. We first tried out the DS connectivity mode. The DS interfaces with the Wii wirelessly; you can actually see a signal strength meter on the screen as you battle! You use the DS stylus to select attacks, targets, view status, switch out Pokemon and even surrender (note: the game doesn't ask for confirmation!). Anything you'd normally do via on-screen menus is now handled via DS menus. The interface on the DS end of things is a little bit plain, but it gets the job done. It's heavily text-oriented, with your only clue to which Pokemon is which being the tiny bitmap images that accompany the menu choices. If you're not into Pokemon, you might find yourself a bit overwhelmed. Of course, you can always look on-screen for a full 3D version of your Pokefriends. But even then the uninitiated (yes, that includes me... sorry!) may be confused next to a more experienced opponents (I swear that kid had two DS systems on him and was playing both Pearl and Diamond at the same time!). On the Wii end of things, with the DS taking care of all the nasty menus, the screen is used exclusively to show the on-going battle. Everything is set up like a tournament broadcast, with announcers calling the action and some slick camera work. Even the life meters are 3D objects that appear beneath your Pokemon as they incur attacks. While the battles are as long as their Pokemon Coliseum counterparts, the exciting presentation make the five plus minute fights a bit more interesting. Opt to go without the DS, and all the menus and battle options appear directly on the television screen. You then use the Wiimote as a pointing device to select attacks. There's nothing special about the control scheme, but then again, the humans aren't the one doing the fighting in these Pokemon games. Based on the demo, Pokemon Battle Revolution feels like Pokemon Coliseum with pointer controls and the option to use your DS as a controller. Of course, we haven't explored the hidden depths of the game, nor have we seen anything related to the story mode. All should be cleared up in mid December as the game hits Japan. Source: http://wii.ign.com/articles/743/743881p1.html great googily moogile! __________________ Pearl Team My Countdown Counting down to: TMNT 25th Anniversary 194 days 10 hours 5 minutes

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Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reading, PA Age: 20 Posts: 1,929	Dude, are you serious. Thats it, pichu, togei are the ones that I would use. __________________ I Like Swords!!! My Sprite Link: http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/6...mareue7um0.png http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/6...ghtmarelf6.png http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/7...controlqh3.png http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6...inghurtyi4.png http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/5...feliciapx0.png http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/9207/feliciall9.png

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Highlander Resident Mountain Hermit Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Age: 16 Posts: 1,588	Sound's fun. I'm definetely going to use Victreebel __________________

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Highlander Resident Mountain Hermit Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Age: 16 Posts: 1,588	Wtf is Aruseus? __________________

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Shrukan Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elikar's Damned Mountains Age: 17 Posts: 862	Aruseus- Strongest Pokemon of all. Creator of Everything. Look on Wikipedia ^_^ Stats: 130 for all ^_^ Catch at 80 on Diamond and Pearl. Can be any other type. 8D __________________ Innocence is often shattered...

November 6th, 2006	#8 (permalink)
Shrukan Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elikar's Damned Mountains Age: 17 Posts: 862	Um. Excuse me. LAME?! DAMN! ARUSEUS CAN BECOME A FUCKING FIRE TYPE, FLYING, DRAGON, ANYTHING! __________________ Innocence is often shattered...

November 6th, 2006	#9 (permalink)
Highlander Resident Mountain Hermit Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Age: 16 Posts: 1,588	Yeah, because it's ridiculously over-powered, just like every other legendary pokemon. Try using an actual team, and then speak to me. __________________

November 6th, 2006	#10 (permalink)
Shrukan Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elikar's Damned Mountains Age: 17 Posts: 862	I do. Just I don't use them a lot. Emerald 50's: Blaziken, Latias, Metagross, and some others. __________________ Innocence is often shattered...

November 6th, 2006	#11 (permalink)
TonyComix Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fortress of Solitude Age: 21 Posts: 8,351	Latias is legendary, lawls My Emerald Team: Sableye Tropius Metagross Quagsire Blaziken Salamence WOOT __________________ Pearl Team My Countdown Counting down to: TMNT 25th Anniversary 194 days 10 hours 5 minutes

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TonyComix Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fortress of Solitude Age: 21 Posts: 8,351	http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml new info __________________ Pearl Team My Countdown Counting down to: TMNT 25th Anniversary 194 days 10 hours 5 minutes

November 13th, 2006	#13 (permalink)
Highlander Resident Mountain Hermit Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Age: 16 Posts: 1,588	I played Emerald, but the only guys I used were: Blaziken Slaking And I think I was training a Xatu. __________________

November 13th, 2006	#14 (permalink)
freak127 Squire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in your closet. Age: 17 Posts: 779	i used to play pokemon... on my gameboy... years ago... then i lost it... but yeah, those who use legendaries are n00bs. nods i dont think i'll be getting a Wii, but if i did, i would TOTALLY get this game. ...if i actually had the money. lol __________________ www.myspace.com/catalystnjprogrock local band. check it?