How Pokémon X and Y Improved the Franchise
Nintendo’s Pokémon franchise is well known for its by the book formula and ponderous gameplay developments. However, the latest generation of Pokémon games has proven that not only does the franchise keep the traditions that it popular, but also move ever forward toward improving its own formula. With the release of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire announced and on their way lets take a look at how the new generation of Pokemon games have improved Nintendo’s critter captor franchise. New Graphics Pokémon’s visuals have never been the greatest highlight of the series with only so much movement and life you can breath into over 700 pixelated sprites. However, the absolutely staggering graphical improvements in X and Y have finally brought the main franchise to 3D, breathing life into the attack animations, and making it incredibly difficult to even think back on the series’ pixel roots. Competitive Optimization In previous generations, entering competitive play with your team of Pokémon was a arcane and strict process that really prevented the franchise’s competitive ring from reaching
