Funny ain't it?
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Har-Har-HeartGold!
Ok, i didnt actually get HeatGold, i just thought it would be funny if that was the title. What i did get is SoulSilver:
Now you may be telling yourself, Self, this is just a remake.
i'm here to tell you thats retarded.
Ok yes it is a remake, but its vastly different. the storyline has been beefed up, graphically it takes full advantage of the DS's graphics.
functionaly it takes full advantage of the DS system. you can actually use the touch screen for 99% of the games input. thats basically everything but moving your character.
Its also completly compatible with other generation IV games and you can use the pal park to transfer Pokémon from your generation III games.
It has a full online mode if you have wi-fi access that includes mini-games, trainer battles and other things like doodling and "spinning" (that im pretty sure that has nothing to do with bottles). they even have something called the pokéthalon which if the name is true sounds something akin to pokémon olympics.
and if that wasn't enough to get your blood pumping they have the Pokéwalker.
remember that annoying Pokémon Pikachu tamogatchi thing? its like that but better. it syncs to and from your gamepack directly, earning exp for the pokémon you choose for every step it counts in real life. and just like that older Pikachu one, it converts every 20 steps you take into 1 watt which can be used to buy more routes to walk on, encounter other pokémon in a minigame that can allow you to catch these pokémon and transfer them back to your game, or find hidden items along your route that can also transfer to your game. and when all is said and done take your pokémon from the walker back to your gamepack and choose another to walk with you instead.
if that wasn't enough if you meet someone with a pokéwalker also, you can connect to each other via infared and earn an item to transfer back to your game. from what i understand they can also battle via the pokéwalkers simplified battle system. (much like rock, paper, scissors)
now if you aren't a pokemon fan this probably sounds mediocre to you and i guess theres no helping that. but for anyone who was left hungering for Gold/Silver because of the games incompatibility with newer handhelds and gen III and on games, this is your time to shine.
and the icing on the cake is all the cool interconnectivity between it and Diamond/Pearl/Platinum. Already in my SoulSilver game i have an exclusive pokéwalker route (via Jirachi trade), a SoulSilver special sprite pokémon (via Pikachu-colored Pichu trade), and when i finally make it to the area in the game, my Arceus trade will get me a lvl 1 Palkia, Giratina, or Dialga.
all in all it leads me to spending another gross amoun of time playing another Pokémon game while anxiously awaiting new Generation V
Now you may be telling yourself, Self, this is just a remake.
i'm here to tell you thats retarded.
Ok yes it is a remake, but its vastly different. the storyline has been beefed up, graphically it takes full advantage of the DS's graphics.
functionaly it takes full advantage of the DS system. you can actually use the touch screen for 99% of the games input. thats basically everything but moving your character.
Its also completly compatible with other generation IV games and you can use the pal park to transfer Pokémon from your generation III games.
It has a full online mode if you have wi-fi access that includes mini-games, trainer battles and other things like doodling and "spinning" (that im pretty sure that has nothing to do with bottles). they even have something called the pokéthalon which if the name is true sounds something akin to pokémon olympics.
and if that wasn't enough to get your blood pumping they have the Pokéwalker.
remember that annoying Pokémon Pikachu tamogatchi thing? its like that but better. it syncs to and from your gamepack directly, earning exp for the pokémon you choose for every step it counts in real life. and just like that older Pikachu one, it converts every 20 steps you take into 1 watt which can be used to buy more routes to walk on, encounter other pokémon in a minigame that can allow you to catch these pokémon and transfer them back to your game, or find hidden items along your route that can also transfer to your game. and when all is said and done take your pokémon from the walker back to your gamepack and choose another to walk with you instead.
if that wasn't enough if you meet someone with a pokéwalker also, you can connect to each other via infared and earn an item to transfer back to your game. from what i understand they can also battle via the pokéwalkers simplified battle system. (much like rock, paper, scissors)
now if you aren't a pokemon fan this probably sounds mediocre to you and i guess theres no helping that. but for anyone who was left hungering for Gold/Silver because of the games incompatibility with newer handhelds and gen III and on games, this is your time to shine.
and the icing on the cake is all the cool interconnectivity between it and Diamond/Pearl/Platinum. Already in my SoulSilver game i have an exclusive pokéwalker route (via Jirachi trade), a SoulSilver special sprite pokémon (via Pikachu-colored Pichu trade), and when i finally make it to the area in the game, my Arceus trade will get me a lvl 1 Palkia, Giratina, or Dialga.
all in all it leads me to spending another gross amoun of time playing another Pokémon game while anxiously awaiting new Generation V
Monday, March 8, 2010
HG/SS Bonus Events!
With Pokemon Heartgold and Soulsilver coming out there are 2 new Pokemon events going on that you should know about.
The first is the Draco Meteor Jirachi. This event is at Gamestop only, so make sure you head there. Jirachi is availble from Feburary 27th-March 13th.
All you have to do is go to Gamestop and turn on your DS and Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum Pokemon game.
From the main menu (where you select your game save, or start new game) go to recieve gift, then to "Via wireless connection".
Jirachi should pop up as a gift right away so if not ask the Gamestop clerk if the station is turned on (it may not be, bastards!).
Then simply recieve gift, start your game, then head to the Pokemart in Jublife city (with at least one slot open in your party!) and viola, you have a level 5 Jirachi that knows an exclusive move, Draco Meteor!
From there, when HG/SS comes out you can transfer this Jirachi to that game (make sure it still knows Draco Meteor!) and you will unlock a special cutscene in the game as well as an exclusive new path on your Pokewalker!
The other promotion is the Pikachu colored Pichu availible via the wi-fi connection so you can do this from anywhere you can connect to the internet via nintendo wi-fi connection. (Be warned although the DSi supports WPA and WPA2 encryption type networks the Pokemon games DO NOT so you will need to find a WEP or unencrypted connection to use)
The Pikachu colored Pichu promotion runs March 5th-March 26th
To get this one simply go to Jublife T.V. in Jublife City and go to the 3rd floor.
Talk to the producer and give him your opinion on T.V. (Say: Everyone Happy)
Then give him your feedback on T.V. (Say: Wi-Fi Connection)
The producer will confirm you're "in the know" and says he will arrange for something for you. SAVE YOUR GAME (important!) then restart.
From the main menu (where you select your game save, or start a new game) go to reviece gift, then to "Via Wi-Fi". (Make sure you are currently configured to whatever access point you're using.)
It might take a few moments but the Pikachu colored Pichu should appear.
Then simply recieve gift, start your game, then head to the Pokemart in Jublife city (with at least one slot open in your party!) and you'll get the shiny level 30 Pichu!
And of course when HG/SS comes out you can trade this Pokemon to that game to unlock a special cutscene in Ilex Forest Shrine in which you befriend the "Spiky-Eared" Pichu, a Pichu with a special design based on the Pokemon movie "Arceus and the Jewel of Life". From there you can catch him as well!
The first is the Draco Meteor Jirachi. This event is at Gamestop only, so make sure you head there. Jirachi is availble from Feburary 27th-March 13th.
All you have to do is go to Gamestop and turn on your DS and Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum Pokemon game.
From the main menu (where you select your game save, or start new game) go to recieve gift, then to "Via wireless connection".
Jirachi should pop up as a gift right away so if not ask the Gamestop clerk if the station is turned on (it may not be, bastards!).
Then simply recieve gift, start your game, then head to the Pokemart in Jublife city (with at least one slot open in your party!) and viola, you have a level 5 Jirachi that knows an exclusive move, Draco Meteor!
From there, when HG/SS comes out you can transfer this Jirachi to that game (make sure it still knows Draco Meteor!) and you will unlock a special cutscene in the game as well as an exclusive new path on your Pokewalker!
The other promotion is the Pikachu colored Pichu availible via the wi-fi connection so you can do this from anywhere you can connect to the internet via nintendo wi-fi connection. (Be warned although the DSi supports WPA and WPA2 encryption type networks the Pokemon games DO NOT so you will need to find a WEP or unencrypted connection to use)
The Pikachu colored Pichu promotion runs March 5th-March 26th
To get this one simply go to Jublife T.V. in Jublife City and go to the 3rd floor.
Talk to the producer and give him your opinion on T.V. (Say: Everyone Happy)
Then give him your feedback on T.V. (Say: Wi-Fi Connection)
The producer will confirm you're "in the know" and says he will arrange for something for you. SAVE YOUR GAME (important!) then restart.
From the main menu (where you select your game save, or start a new game) go to reviece gift, then to "Via Wi-Fi". (Make sure you are currently configured to whatever access point you're using.)
It might take a few moments but the Pikachu colored Pichu should appear.
Then simply recieve gift, start your game, then head to the Pokemart in Jublife city (with at least one slot open in your party!) and you'll get the shiny level 30 Pichu!
And of course when HG/SS comes out you can trade this Pokemon to that game to unlock a special cutscene in Ilex Forest Shrine in which you befriend the "Spiky-Eared" Pichu, a Pichu with a special design based on the Pokemon movie "Arceus and the Jewel of Life". From there you can catch him as well!
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