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Already reported on the previous thread, but figured more people might need to see this.

We recently had a teaser clip (seen bellow, gif by a fellow GAF member Hero of Legend) of a potentially new Pokémon game, apparently for Wii U. Considering the Fighting-type elements in the image (Blaziken, Lucario, Fighting type symbol) as well as the whole setup of the image, many people suspected we may be talking about a Fighting game. Siliconera recently checked on trademarks and found out that 'Pokkén Fighters' and 'Pokkén Tournament' have been filed by The Pokémon Company in the US.

http://www.siliconera.com/2013/08/2...-be-that-mysterious-pokmon-game-with-lucario/

Sounds like a play on Pokémon, Tekken, and [Tekken Tag] Tournament -- we might be talking about Namco here (which is especially interesting, as they are also in Sakurai's team for Smash Bros. 4).

Thoughts?

Edit/Note:

Interesting note, Pokkén has been found in the Japanese trademark database as well

ポッ拳

It was registered in 2012 by one of the usual Pokémon registrars, but was published in March

For comparison, Tekken is also written in Kanji (鉄&#25331 rather than kana (テッケ&#12531 in official media.

Edit/Update:
Kotaku has contacted TPC regarding the teaser clip.

So here's the official word from The Pokemon Company on that mysterious Pokemon image that seemed to tease a Wii U game: "There is nothing to announce at this time. These are merely conceptual images."

 

[Foshy]

Would buy.

 

[kewlmyc]

I'd play it.

 

[enzo_gt]

BAN THE GIANTS

/tvc

 

[Kouriozan]

Interesting. Even more if Namco is involved.

 

[Village]

Ibs habbening, and Namco, Lawd.

 

[Kurita]

Will be fun for about 2 hours. Not really excited about it.

 

[sephi22]

Megaton

 

[sakipon]

Pokkén sounds like a dumb name, but yes, I'd be interested in such a fighting game.

 

[Village]

Because why make a full-fledged real Pokemon game when you can make ... a fighting game?

its called X/Y

 

[CSX]

legendaries = mishimas?

 

[Glass Rebel]

Because why make a full-fledged real Pokemon game when you can make ... a fighting game?

They're making those already. On 3DS.

 

[Daingurse]

Oh, this wasn't even a viable consideration for me. Yes, do it.

Edit: Let me give fools the whop with Primeape. OH, this could be toooo good. Wii-U killer app, a fucking Pokemon Fighter?

 

[Tenki]

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Its happening.. what glorious deshlb

 

[ArchedThunder]

Oh please based Pokemon Company, please make a Pokemon fighting game.

 

[Jimnymebob]

Looking forward to playing as H

Spoiler

woarang

itmonlee.

 

[Akibastman]

Pokemon x Tekken fighting game ?

 

[Kouriozan]

But Pokken? What is that supposed to mean?

Pokémon + Tekken?

 

[wrowa]

A Pokemon fighting game would be pretty rad, no question. If it's made by the Tekken team as the name might suggest, it could turn out to be pretty amazing even. I'd definitely prefer it over some lame Stadium-like game, even though a Wii U Pokemon RPG would obviously be still the preferred choice.

 

[Village]

Oh please based Pokemon Company, please make a Pokemon fighting game.

But Pokken? What is that supposed to mean?

I think its a Tekken Pun, it will probably be named differently in the states. Or that will be used as a subtitle.

Please Pokemans Company. Would buy and go to tournaments and get whipped by chris G.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Pokemon x Tekken fighting game ?

lol!!

 

[clay_ghost]

Yes yes yes!

 

[Vintage_Creep]

Holy shit if true. I thought it was Stadium 4 or the sequel to XD: Gale Of Darkness, but Pokémon x Tekken?

Holy shit.

 

[ArchedThunder]

I think its a Tekken Pun, it will probably be named differently in the states. Or that will be used as a subtitle.

Please Pokemans Company. Would buy and go to tournaments and get whipped by chris G.

Well the trademark was filed in the states.

 

[ash_ag]

Though I was personally sold on the idea of a Metropolis-based RPG for Wii U, I find this very interesting. Tech-wise, it appears to be splendid and the theming is fantastic (they chose the "real world" rather than the Pokémon-only world as the setting). It will hopefully be mechanically closer to traditional fighters like Tekken and Street Fighter, which also makes it a notable alternative to Smash Bros., which admittedly already offers Pokémon fighting.

People on Bulbagarden have suggested the game (and anime) canon P-1 Grand Prix as one of the game's references. It would be lovely if this tied and worked with the game world directly. I wonder if this Celadon City.

 

[Damo Yoshi]

With Pokemon cards serving as SFxT's gems!

...

and i would buy all of them

 

[shira]

How are they going to balance this? Curious to see what comes of this.

 

[gngf123]

Pokken is a terrible name, but I absolutely would buy a Pokemon fighting game.

 

[ShadowElliot]

This is Nintendo's response to no Street Fighter games developing for Wii U.

Spoiler

Primeape better be in this game!

 

[Glass Rebel]

How are they going to balance this? Curious to see what comes of this.

By not including every single Pokémon, I'd wager.

 

[Cuddler]

Glorious name! lol

Soul Pokalibur!
Dead or Pokalive!
Street Pokafighter!

Anyway, talking about the game, I think it will be a good idea to have a Pokemon fighting game.

 

[Village]

Well the trademark was filed in the states.

Interesting, Well we will See.

Pokemon: Pokken Tournoment.

Hold on its namco, all the street fighter comparisons are invalid now, we have to make tekken comparisons. Ok so which Pokemon is Kazuya, jin and heihachi?

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Interesting, Well we will See.

Pokemon: Pokken Tournoment.

Hold on its namco, all the street fighter comparisons are invalid now, we have to make tekken comparisons. Ok so which Pokemon is Kazuya, jin and heihachi?

Hitmontop is.. eddie? I think his name is lol

 

[Daingurse]

Fighting types only, needs to be kept pure.

Edit: *Fighting game will really let them push the Wii-U, as that gif indicates anyway. This game could be a showcase for the box.

 

[Vintage_Creep]

Now obviously not every Pokémon will be included if true, but I'd love to see some non-fighting Pokémon too.
Again, holy shit if true. This could be truly a megaton.

 

[dezzy8]

Oh Nintendo. Please let me fight with Brock.

 

[Hot Coldman]

Please have playable Roserade and Hitmonlee, thanks

 

[PetriP-TNT]

Pokkên sounds like something I have to clear my history off after googling it

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Fighting types only, needs to be kept pure.

Fighting Arceus is hopefully in.

 

[Jimnymebob]

Fighting types only, needs to be kept pure.

That'd be a 40 character roster round about if they included all fighting types, not included Gen 6 Pokemon.
I could get behind that.

 

[Daingurse]

Fighting Arceus is hopefully in.

I'd allow it. Every fighter needs it's god tier.

That'd be a 40 character roster round about if they included all fighting types, not included Gen 6 Pokemon.
I could get behind that.

I'd totally be fine if they put in non-fighting types, but I'd respect the game more if this was for fighters only. It just feels right.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

If mewtwo is in this game though.. 0.0

 

[ash_ag]

Hitmontop is.. eddie? I think his name is lol

Eddy Gordo, Tiger Jackson and Christie Monteiro.

Absol is a total Jin, though I'm not sure if we'll see non-Fighting-type 'mons.

 

[ffdgh]

Let capcom make it...like tvc preferably.

 

[hupla]

Hipnomtop would be the hypest fighter

 

[Mr Swine]

Meh, I want a Pokemon Stadium 4 and not a fighting game :/

 

[Lambda Pie]

time to read on frame-data and wave-dashing, Pokemon fans.

 

[Daingurse]

If mewtwo is in this game though.. 0.0

Fighting type only roster, Mewtwo/Mega Mewtwo(You're fucked Scrafty and Jotaro!) final boss/possible unlockable. *Drops the Mic*

 

[vareon]

Gamefreak x Team Ninja presents:

Pokémon: Other P