Info on Pokemon Stdium for N64
With the popularity of Pokémon
skyrocketing out of control, it's no surprise
that Pokémon are preparing to pour into
the 3D world of Nintendo 64. Pokémon
Snap will be the first N64 release based on
Pokémon, and Pokémon Stadium will
follow this winter. Pokémon Stadium gives
Trainers an arena to engage in heated
Pokémon battles, and offers them a
ring-side seat for the action.
The American version of Pokémon
Stadium is actually based on the second
Japanese edition of Pokémon Stadium,
which is currently in the development
stages in Japan. Pokémon Trainers will
be able to conduct turn-based battles
similar to the Game Boy versions of
Pokémon, but outrageous animation
sequences and flashy special attack
effects will make your Pokémon come to
life like never before.
One of the most exciting aspects of
Pokémon Stadium is that you'll be able to
battle using your most loyal Pokémon from
the Red & Blue versions of Pokémon.
Thanks to a special adaptor that plugs into
the bottom of your controller, data can be
transferred straight from a Game Boy
cartridge into your N64. The TMs, attacks
and levels of your trained Pokémon will be
available on Pokémon Stadium, so you
won't have to leave any of your favorites
behind.
On top of the visual treat of watching
your Pokémon duke it out on the big
screen, Pokémon Stadium will also
contain a variety of mini-games staring
all types of Pokémon. It's currently
unclear exactly how these miniature
challenges will relate to the organized
Pokémon battles, but any time you get
four Clefairies together you're bound to
have fun.
Each of the 151 Pokémon can be found in
Pokémon Stadium, even if you decide not
to transfer data from your Game Boy Color
Pokémon games. Pokémon Stadium will
allow up to four players to compete in a
grueling Pokémon tournament, designed
to reveal which of your friends is the best
Pokémon Trainer.