wraggster
December 21st, 2006, 21:47
From the depths of Nintendo's own Pokedex, we've managed to liberate two clips of Pokemon Battle Revolution, revealing Wii's first 'Mon game to be already in fighting form.
Out now in Japan, this isn't just the first console-based version since GameCube's Colosseum and XD, it is also the first time the beasts can be taken online. So why not click on the movies tab above to see the monsters in motion?
But if you don't know the full details of the game, it's a traditional trainer versus trainer affair, much like N64's Stadium. There is also the twist that not only can you use your DS's stock of beasts in battle but the handheld's touch-screen can also be used as a control system in combat. And while there isn't a story mode to worry about you can still develop your stable as you progress through the fights and even buy in extra items at the shop for use in both Revolution or DS's upcoming Diamond and Pearl.
Pokemon Battle Revolution is currently without a European or US release date but that neatly links us into a bit of connected Pokey news, for the US release date for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl on DS has been announced as 22 April. Which should interest us Brits because, not only has no date been set for the duo's European debut but - of course, like all games on DS - they are region free. So importers might like to warm up their credit cards right now, especially since early buyers will be able to snaffle a limited edition with a special stylus.
Videos Here (http://www.gamesradar.com/gb/wii/game/news/article.jsp?sectionId=1006&articleId=200612211596468020&releaseId=20061018141320421055)
Out now in Japan, this isn't just the first console-based version since GameCube's Colosseum and XD, it is also the first time the beasts can be taken online. So why not click on the movies tab above to see the monsters in motion?
But if you don't know the full details of the game, it's a traditional trainer versus trainer affair, much like N64's Stadium. There is also the twist that not only can you use your DS's stock of beasts in battle but the handheld's touch-screen can also be used as a control system in combat. And while there isn't a story mode to worry about you can still develop your stable as you progress through the fights and even buy in extra items at the shop for use in both Revolution or DS's upcoming Diamond and Pearl.
Pokemon Battle Revolution is currently without a European or US release date but that neatly links us into a bit of connected Pokey news, for the US release date for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl on DS has been announced as 22 April. Which should interest us Brits because, not only has no date been set for the duo's European debut but - of course, like all games on DS - they are region free. So importers might like to warm up their credit cards right now, especially since early buyers will be able to snaffle a limited edition with a special stylus.
Videos Here (http://www.gamesradar.com/gb/wii/game/news/article.jsp?sectionId=1006&articleId=200612211596468020&releaseId=20061018141320421055)