Hah, I like that Chris picked the DSII Beta. I didn't expect that but I should've seen it coming. 53 days till launch, Chris. Then we all dine in Hell together.
Personal Picks for GOTY 2013
Winners in our hearts.
Pokémon X and Y
by Jon Lewis
Since my initial review of Pokémon X, I’ve dumped about fifty to sixty more hours into the game. Funny thing about that is that I still feel like I’m just getting started. Pokémon X really managed to remind me why I always find these games addicting, while breaking down barriers that had been holding the franchise back.
For me, two things have been pulling me back into the game: the competitive scene and the community around it. My college campus is constantly buzzing with other players who are training Pokémon either for fun, or for battle. Sharing friend codes with them is extremely essential with post-game features like the Friend Safari that allow special and stronger Pokémon to be caught. What better way to encourage people to use it than by attaching random Pokémon and types to each trainer? It is a little tedious, but it keeps the game relevant as I’m always on the lookout for people who may have something of value.
Having trained up a few strong Pokémon, it’s incredibly satisfying to test out the fruits of my labor in a good old fashioned Pokémon battle. Trying out different strategies, move sets and team set ups is exhilarating and fun. The metagame of Pokémon is incredibly deep, and while I doubt I’ll be winning any tournaments any time soon, I can still be proud of my EV trained team.
Coupled with some oozing nostalgia and endless replay value, Pokémon X and Y are definitely some of the best games in the series and some that I feel should get represented in game of the year discussions. Any game that can capture a young, new audience while retaining its older and more experienced fans deserves some credit. I still plan on spending much more time with Pokémon X, and with Pokémon Bank on the way, I’m sure that I will have much more to do.
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