Pokémon Battle Revolution
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| Developer(s) | Genius Sonority |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Distributor(s) | Nintendo |
| Release date(s) |  December 14, 2006
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| Genre(s) | RPG |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
| Platform(s) | Wii |
| Input | Wii Remote, Nintendo DS |
Pokémon Battle Revolution (ポケモンバトルレボリューション Pokemon Batoru Reboryūshon?) is the first Pokémon game on Nintendo's Wii home console. It is also the first Wii game use the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and also to wirelessly connect to Nintendo DS handheld.[1]
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[edit] Gameplay
Pokémon Battle Revolution features 10 different colosseums in a new land named Poketopia (translated from Japanese).[2] Other announced features include stadiums that have their own special effects, such as randomizing the order of one's Pokémon. It has also been confirmed that players can fully customize their trainer to use on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection even to earlier trainers. It is unknown if it will have mini games that will use the Wii remote capabilities.
Key differences from other Pokémon console games shown are that the Pokémon can now actually strike at the opponent physically while both Pokémon are rendered on the screen, instead of seeing one Pokémon attacking and then cutting away to the second getting hit by the attack as in previous titles. However, it's assumed that the same style of gameplay as the older games will be used for slower Pokémon and/or moves to keep the pace of gameplay up.
When an attack that strikes both opposing Pokémon is performed, it hits them both on screen simultaneously. A second feature is evidence of destructible environments, as demonstrated with the severe attack near the end of the first trailer. A second example of destructible environments remains to be seen - it is unknown whether or not this was included in the trailer for advertising purposes only, and if they will actually be included in the game.
[edit] Online functionality
Battle Revolution is the first Wii and Pokémon home console title to go online. It uses its own 12-digit friend code.[1]
[edit] Development and history
The game was first announced by Nintendo president Satoru Iwata at a Nintendo marketing event in Japan on June 7, 2006.[3][4] At the event, Iwata described Wii-to-DS connectivity using the game as an example, stating that gamers with either Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl can play battles using their Diamond or Pearl Pokémon to Pokémon Battle Revolution using their DS as a controller.[5]
The DS linkup feature was demoed at 2006 Nintendo World Tour for the first time. As well as allowing Pokemon from a Pokemon Diamond or Pokemon Pearl cartridge to be used in-game, it replaces the on-screen battle menu, normally used in conjunction with the Wii Remote. The battle menu is displayed on the DS touchscreen instead, and is navigated with the stylus. Up to eight players can play in a 1 on 1 tournament, much like the Battle Frontier in Pokemon Emerald.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ a b “Battle Revolution Playtest.”WiiIGNSite. Retrieved December 15, 2006.
- ^ Official site (Japanese) (2006-11-18). Retrieved on 2006-11-18.
- ^ Wiiの発売日、価格の発表は9月。WiiとDSの連動は『ポケモン』から (Japanese). Famitsu. Retrieved on 2006-06-07.
- ^ Sullivan, Meghan; Matt Casamassina (2006-06-07). New Pokémon Announced. IGN. Retrieved on 2006-06-07.
- ^ Gantayat, Anoop (2006-06-07). Connectivity Returns. IGN. Retrieved on 2006-06-07.
- ^ 8 Tournament (Japanese) (2006-11-18). Retrieved on 2006-11-18.
[edit] External links
- Official Pokemon Battle Revolution Webpage (Japanese)
- Pokemon Battle Revolution at IGN
- Serebii.net article on Pokémon Battle Revolution
- Import Pokemon Battle Revolution at Play-Asia.com
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