Nintendo's 2013 E3 presentation is about to start within the next few minutes. With the upcoming Pokémon X version and Y version games, there's sure to be plenty of news to cover!

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Pokémon X version and Y version are set to be released globally on October 12th, and will also be available for download in the Nintendo eShop. Super Smash Bros. will be released in 2014 for the 3DS and WiiU.

A Fairy type has been introduced in the upcoming Pokémon X version and Y version games. Some Pokémon that will gain the Fairy type in addition to their existing type, include Jigglypuff, Gardevoir, Sylveon, and Marill. Fairy types are super-effective against Dragon types, and will allow for significant changes to battle strategies.

Another new feature in X and Y is Pokémon-Amie, in which you can feed, pet, and play with Pokémon. And by copying the movements of your Pokémon, you can increase their happiness. For example, if Pikachu tilts its head to the side, opens its mouth, smiles, etc; then matching that movement will please Pikachu. This feature is assumed to use the inner camera of the Nintendo 3DS to perform recognition of facial expression.




Two new Pokémon have also been introduced; Vivillon and Noivern. They can be seen from the screenshots below:




As mentioned before, Super Smash Bros. is coming to the 3DS and WiiU in 2014. Pictured below, Villager and Mega Man have been added as playable characters in the game. So far, the only confirmed Pokémon character to appear in the game is Pikachu.

The official Pokémon site has revealed additional details regarding the upcoming Pokémon X version and Y version games for the 3DS. All the info is shown below, along with plenty of screenshots from the games.

The main region in the game is known as the Kalos region.




Many routes within the Kalos region are filled with scenery.




Located in the center of the Kalos region, Lumoise City is bustling with shops. By traveling through the streets, a tower can be found at the center of the city.






Three different skin tones can be chosen for either gender.




The player's appearance is customizable, and new clothing and accessories can be acquired throughout the game.






Pokémon are animated in detail, even when viewing their moves in the stats screen.




The games offer a refreshing appearance when encountering trainers before battle.




Pokémon battles are action-packed, with 3D animations.




A close-up of the Pokémon is shown when it is encountered or captured.




Four new Pokémon have been introduced. Below, are descriptions of each of them.

Helioptile:

"Helioptile charges itself by bathing in the light of the sun, providing it with enough energy that it doesn't need to eat! Helioptile can learn the new Parabolic Charge move, which heals the user for half the damage it deals to enemies."
Type: Electric/Normal
Height: 1' 08"
Weight: 13.2 lbs.


Fletchling

"With a friendly nature and a beautiful chirp, Fletchling is a popular Pokémon among many Trainers. But Fletchling is also known to be ferocious in battle, capable of unleashing relentless attacks! One potent move Fletchling can learn is Flame Charge, which increases the user's Speed in addition to dealing damage."
Type: Fighting
Height: 2' 00"
Weight: 17.6 lbs.


Pancham

"With its trademark leaf always sticking out of its mouth, Pancham tries to intimidate its opponents by glaring at them intensely (although this is rarely successful). Parting Shot is a new move that Pancham can learn. The user lowers the target's Attack and Special Attack, then switches itself out for another Pokémon in the party."
Type: Fighting
Height: 2' 00"
Weight: 17.6 lbs.


Gogoat

"Gogoat is so large that people are able to ride on its back. It's very calm, and can form a strong bond with its Trainer's feelings when its Trainer grabs onto its horns. Gogoat can learn Horn Leech, which will recover HP equal to half the damage dealt. It's handy when Gogoat's HP is low!"
Type: Grass
Height: 5' 07"
Weight: 200.6 lbs.

The popular Pokémon Tretta series is coming to the Nintendo 3DS with the release of Pokémon Tretta Lab on August 10th, 2013. For 3,800 Yen (roughly 38 USD), the game includes an attachment device for the Nintendo 3DS to allow existing Tretta discs to be scanned.

Pictured below, in the screenshot at the left, discs can be scanned to view info about the Pokémon contained. At the right, the game's battle mode is demonstrated with Rayquaza and Genesect.




Mewtwo, Lucario, and Eevee discs will be included, and a Pichu disc will be available for those that preorder.

Several event Pokémon will be offered at Pokémon Centers across Japan, to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Pokémon. From July 3 - 7, a random Pokémon will be distributed from those listed below. Each Pokémon is at Lv. 100, and comes in a Cherish Ball. The Pokémon distributed, depends on the dates listed below:

Empoleon (Air Balloon): May 15 - 21
Serperior (Leftovers): May 22 - 28
Pikachu (Light Ball): May 29 - June 4
Torterra (Choice Band): June 5 - 11
Infernape (Focus Sash): June 12 - 18
Emboar (Choice Scarf): June 19 - 25
Samurott (Expert Belt): June 26 - July 2





A shiny Genesect will be distributed to Black, White, Black2, and White2 games on July 13 for a screening of the 13th Pokémon movie in Japan. This Genesect has a Wish Ribbon, is contained in a Cherish Ball, and holds the Choice Scarf item. It is Lv. 100 and knows the moves ExtremeSpeed, Techno Blast, Blaze Kick, and Shift Gear.





A Bianca-themed Pokédex skin is the second of a trio of Pokédex skins available to English Black2 and White2 games. To receive the skin in your game, fill in a quote from Bianca on the Global Link Promotions page.

Nintendo of Japan is scheduled to release a Metallic Red 3DS on June 13. Like the Light Blue 3DS and Glossy Pink 3DS, this 3DS comes with a 4GB SDHC card. It will be available for 15,000 yen (roughly $162 USD).