Pokemon Wii Probably Won't Be A "Core" Game

Looks like that Pokémon project for the Wii won’t be an all-out Pokémon RPG similar to the handheld titles. In a recent interview with IGN, Game Freak co-founder Junichi Masuda said that he believes the core series will remain a handheld proposition for now.  

“I think the Pokémon core series is always going to be with handheld hardware, in the future as well," he said. "I consider handheld hardware you can carry around with you as almost being equal to being with Pokémon, always." 

Masuda went on to explain that the handheld “matches the idea of Pokemon” that Game Freak has, since users can talk to each other and transfer data whenever they’ve got a portable handy. And even if consoles were to be more connected with the world, Masuda doesn’t think the series would fare well on a device that can’t leave the TV stand. It’s just not what Pokémon is about to him. 

    

I completely agree with him. Pokemon should always remain for portables.  
  
Edit: Holy wow. Never thought I'd get this challenge. 

Damn it there goes my 10 year old dreams.

Unless it is some huge MMO,
he's right

I think it's for the better.  Pokemon are just that, pocket monsters.  You move them to the TV and they are livimon...living room monsters, and that just can't be a good thing.

portable pocket monsters is where it's at.

Pokemon Colosseum tried to handle this problem by eliminating most of the grind...and it still wasn't any good. This begs the question: Why are they still trying? Why can't they leave Pokemon where its comfortable? On the Gameboy Colour preferably.

Pokemon Colosseum tried to handle this problem by eliminating most of the grind...and it still wasn't any good. This begs the question: Why are they still trying? Why can't they leave Pokemon where its comfortable? On the Gameboy Colour preferably.

I want them to make an actual new Pokemon game. I'm sorry but double and triple battles aren't an actual creative update to what is still an 8-bit game in design.

I cant even comprehend how stupid people are. Its hard to believe that there hasnt been a real pokemon game for a console yet and to hear that they think there shitty unevolving (see what i did there) game formula should stay on the handheld system is simply baffling to me. The first pokemon games were AMAZING and then the second generation was good as well and depending on how old you are or what you played first, there are varying opinions on which ones are the best. That being said, every game after the first two generations has been boring trash. There hasnt been anything significant introduced to the games that makes them any more interesting and in fact, the only thing they've really been adding is more pokemon which is actually the opposite of what the games need and the only thing that should stay the same. We'll see how the next pokemon games are but from what I can tell the only place to go from here is to the consoles and their reluctance to do that is simply insane.

I see where they are coming from, but I would love to see what Game Freak could do on a larger scale. Something along the lines of a real-time battles instead of turn based combat.

Fine with me. It means I won't have to buy a Wii, so great!

" Damn it there goes my 10 year old dreams. "

I really wish we could get a Pokemon game that was't dragonquest and instead let you actually manually control the pokemon themselves and fight with them. Also, 3d environment where you can actually explore the world and look around in every direction. But nope.jpg

The fact that there isn't a full 3D console Pokemon game in 2011 is a tragedy. Even if it's just a game that lets you catch things for your handheld game and not have to "open the door to their heart". Hell, even if it's just a 3D remake of an old Pokemon game, that would be fine. I want the Pokemon Stadium model in a game that makes me wan to play it, not something that has no reason other than a couple of Pokemon you can transfer.

Online capabilities these days make his reason somewhat invalid. A Pokemon console MMO that played at least somewhat like the "core" games, could be amazing.

I'd be content with a Pokémon app on WiiWare that let me dump all my critters from Diamond and SoulSilver and import 'em in bulk into White/Black.

Nintendo must hate money.

Doesn't apply to me, because I haven't played Pokemon outside my house since I was 8.

Well, if some of what Sony is suggesting for the NGP then perhaps Pokemon can live in both worlds of the console and the portable.  I know, Pokemon is a Nintendo licensed property, but why not play the game on the console and then continue that game or at least the development of the characters on a handheld?  What if you could play the catch'em and train'em parts on a 3DS but then go online through the Wii to battle other players?  Then when you're done, resynch your pokedeck to your handheld and go on with your game.  Best of both worlds.  

Pokemon Stadium reboot please.

He certainly has a point.

Nintendo: "We dont really want to make a new game. Its a lot easier to slightly improve graphics and keep adding more pokemon."

Well i dont own a wii, so, focus on *consolas portatiles*, also, i dont wanna be 10 anymore.

I think a Pokemon game done right on the Wii could be a fucking awesome open world adventure, I would buy a Wii just for that.

Pokemon are like the Oasis of gaming. The first two games were fantastic, but they've went horribly downhill since, with the very rare shine of brilliance.

" @damswedon said:

" Damn it there goes my 10 year old dreams. "

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" I think a Pokemon game done right on the Wii could be a fucking awesome open world adventure, I would buy a Wii just for that. "

Portable console tech is gonna catch up eventually, you can't put this off forever Nintendo!

" @nintendoeats

Pokemon Colosseum tried to handle this problem by eliminating most of the grind...and it still wasn't any good. This begs the question: Why are they still trying? Why can't they leave Pokemon where its comfortable? On the Gameboy Colour preferably.

I kinda liked Pokemon Colosseum. It made battling interesting with everything being a double battle and the concept of trying to catch shadow Pokemon from evil trainers was a cool mechanic that was different from the handheld games. "

" @Bucketdeth said:

" I think a Pokemon game done right on the Wii could be a fucking awesome open world adventure, I would buy a Wii just for that. "

I've been saying this very thing for a long time now. Any gamer who has played one than one Pokemon game has already built the full console version of it in their head. But we are all cursed to watch Gamefreak play it safe and only make a few small gameplay changes in every four pokemon games. "

No, Game Freak is afraid they will have to learn how to actually design an intuitive game.

All i need to say is, the money they would make for a console pokemon RPG = win. The only reason I will ever buy a Wii or nintendo console, so for the soul purpose of a Pokemon Console Version. Not the "Snap, or stadium Bs. Give us a legit pokemon game on the console and I can die happy. 
 
 
Lets get realistic its 2011, the fact that we have 3DTVS, Motion sensor consoles, Larger games, improved graphics etc etc. Yet each new pokemon game really adds nothing new. It's like that 35 year old guy still living his High School Days out never looking towards his future.

" There hasnt been anything significant introduced to the games that makes them any more interesting and in fact, the only thing they've really been adding is more pokemon which is actually the opposite of what the games need and the only thing that should stay the same. "

" @Pudge: It is rumoured they're developing a new Pokemon Stadium game, which includes a lite adventure mode, similar to XD and Colosseum.  They're only saying here that it wouldn't be something to rival the handheld games.  "

Well it's called Pocket Monsters for a reason.

Game Freaks - "We are committed to making this series as uninteresting as possible for as long as we can."

Am I the only person on the planet who loves the Pokemon Colosseum games? 

" Am I the only person on the planet who loves the Pokemon Colosseum games?  "

Hey guys, Game Freak is not going to make the Pokemon game you've dreamed of, since they're content with making the same game they've made for the past 15+ years now, for a younger audience each time. 
 
Surprised?