<p>Nintendo has announced a release date of October 12th for <em>Pokémon X and Y,</em> as revealed during today&#8217;s E3 Nintendo Direct.</p>
<p>In addition to the new release date, a new Pokémon type, the Fairy Type, has been confirmed. This new type includes pokémon like Jigglypuff, Marill and Sylveon.</p>

Pokémon X and Y Releases on October 12th
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By Kyree Leary

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