Pokemon X and Y | New 3DS Games Announced

While most of the United States was sound asleep Tuesday morning, Nintendo was creating a buzz announcing their next generation Pokemon installment. Pokemon X and Pokemon Y will be for the 3DS and will present the first truly redesigned 3D world for the series.

The Pokemon Company CEO, Tsunekazu Ishihara, confirmed that the games are due to launch in October and obviously present new pokemon and an original storyline. He includes that, “fans across the globe can discover the secrets of Pokemon games and can collect, battle, and trade with each other immediately.” It’s clear that Nintendo is finally taking another step toward connecting their fan base on a global level.

The best details came from series creator Junichi Masuda, as usual. The Game Freak director stated, “We brought Pokemon into an entirely new dimension and we’re incredibly excited to bring Pokemon X and Pokemon Y to fans. The stunning visuals, a completely redesigned environment, game scenario, music, and communication features will bring smiles to the faces of players around the world.” This is all evident in the trailer released during the announcement.

Check out the video below and bask in the amazing wonder that is Pokemon.