XY Blank URLs on the Pokémon X/Y Site

[Rusty Sticks]

CyndaquilSniper on Reddit found three blank urls on the Pokemon X/Y site. Searching through the source code, he found three links that (oddly) work but have nothing on the page but the header and footer.

What's New
Primary Feature
Strategy

Let the speculation begin! For example: what does Primary Feature refer to?

 

[Rally]

RE: Blank URLs on the Pokemon X/Y Site

I couldn't have a clue... I don't really understand the "Whats New!" one, they're putting it all into the News section. And Strategy probably breaks down moves for competitive use. It looks like TPC is trying to get more people involved competitively, so they now give basic strategies.

Probably the biggest thing that has happened so far is the awakened Mewtwo form. Maybe that’s what it could be referring to?

 

[DorianBlack]

RE: Blank URLs on the Pokemon X/Y Site

It probably means "what's new to the series". There haven't been any new game mechanics announced yet, and that's probably where those (and Fairy type) will go.

 

[Frezgle]

RE: Blank URLs on the Pokemon X/Y Site

Lol I found these and posted them in a different thread a couple days ago. Looking through source code doesn't require wizardry :v

My best guess for Primary Feature is the new "bonding" mechanic.

 

[Chocolate Death]

RE: Blank URLs on the Pokemon X/Y Site

i'm guessing they're for
Event news, such as current and upcoming events
An explanation on some of the features in-game, possibly whatever the wrist bracelet thing does
Game strategies for battling, or a link to buy the Strategy Guide

 

[SheNinja]

RE: Blank URLs on the Pokemon X/Y Site

Mewtwo has been regarded as "Mewthree", but I believe it to be a new Pokemon because they called it "A New Pokemon".

 

[PokéJungle]

RE: Blank URLs on the Pokemon X/Y Site

My best guess for Primary Feature is the new "bonding" mechanic.

I'm thinking that as well.

 

[Chocolate Death]

RE: Blank URLs on the Pokemon X/Y Site

Mewtwo has been regarded as "Mewthree", but I believe it to be a new Pokemon because they called it "A New Pokemon".

didn't you see the trailer to Mewtwo Awakens, or even know that they officially announced it is Mewtwo? i mean, obviously they only have in japan since Mewtwo Awakens hasn't been mentioned here outside of the Awakened form's anime appearance

 

[m7mad133]

RE: Blank URLs on the Pokemon X/Y Site

There is no such thing as "bonding mechanic"
Mr.xy made it all up

 

[Frezgle]

RE: Blank URLs on the Pokemon X/Y Site

There is no such thing as "bonding mechanic"
Mr.xy made it all up

Wasn't it Masuda that mentioned the bonding mechanic first though, when X/Y were first revealed? Him or someone else high up in Gamefreak. I'm pretty sure it's officially confirmed.

 

[Luigi08]

RE: Blank URLs on the Pokemon X/Y Site

There is no such thing as "bonding mechanic"
Mr.xy made it all up

Wasn't it Masuda that mentioned the bonding mechanic first though, when X/Y were first revealed? Him or someone else high up in Gamefreak. I'm pretty sure it's officially confirmed.

Nintendo's CEO talked about it, therefore it has been confirmed by official sources

 

[Their Goominess]

RE: Blank URLs on the Pokemon X/Y Site

There is no such thing as "bonding mechanic"
Mr.xy made it all up

Wasn't it Masuda that mentioned the bonding mechanic first though, when X/Y were first revealed? Him or someone else high up in Gamefreak. I'm pretty sure it's officially confirmed.

As well as there being hints to it, the trailer mentioned that 'the more you and your Pokemon battle together, the stronger your bond will become', and on Gogoat's description on the XY website it mentions that its trainer will form a bond with it whilst riding.

 

[m7mad133]

RE: Blank URLs on the Pokemon X/Y Site

maybe they mean happiness?

 

[Their Goominess]

RE: Blank URLs on the Pokemon X/Y Site

"A new battle mechanism that allows your Pokémon to become even more powerful when the bonds you share grow stronger."

If this doesn't immediately imply a Bonding feature, then I have no idea what does.

 

[Chocolate Death]

RE: Blank URLs on the Pokemon X/Y Site

"A new battle mechanism that allows your Pokémon to become even more powerful when the bonds you share grow stronger."

perhaps the stats grow a bit more when they like you more now?