i get home from college and see this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywGSON9tNq0&feature=youtu.be)
does this even go here? i'm not sure
BIG HYPE FRIENDS
HOENN CONFIRMED
WE TRUMPETS NOW
i'm stoked Hoenn was p cool even if it was my least favourite gen
SERIOUS YELLING AND SCREAMING
my favourite gen YES COME TO ME
november is my birth month HELL YEAH GIVE IT TO MEEEEEEEEEEE
Well, I just checked the US Pokémon website (http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-omega-ruby-and-pokemon-alpha-sapphire/) and the UK website (http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-omega-ruby-and-pokemon-alpha-sapphire/). Unless this is some sort of elaborate hoax (which, given the names I thought it was), this looks to be confirmed.
I hope they bring back Secret Bases. Toss in a ton of extra customization options and I shall be a happy ninja. Oh, and maybe the art style of X and Y, trainer customization, etc. You know, keep the things people liked.
I've not even played the originals and I'm excited. Curse you for getting there first, I wanted to get it in there.
Sounds good.
Are those megas for Kyogre and Groudon on the box art?
HOLY CRAP ACTUAL GEN 3 REMAKES I'M SO EXCITED JHDBJASD
omgomgomgomgomg
100000x more excited than i am when hgss was announced and i thought that would be impossible!!!!!
Heonn confirmed.
Hoenn ACTUALLY FREAKING CONFIRMED.
I dont actually have a 3DS but still.
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE -
Comercially, this is not convincent.
Pokémon was released the 12th of October of 2013, and another game of that kind only a year after could mean that Nintendo could not sell enough Pokémon X and Y units. Although... who knows if PokéManiacs will make the L4D case happen again?
Third Generation was good for me (my third favourite, actually), but... it might happen that Hoenn will be like "Snake Eater" for 3DS: in both world, a lot of details exist, and Snake Eater was precisely rated down because of the excessive rendering time. I hope this does not happen with those, if they actually are released given this date.
Quote from: Delicious_Scout on May 07, 2014, 15:37
Comercially, this is not convincent.
Pokémon was released the 12th of October of 2013, and another game of that kind only a year after could mean that Nintendo could not sell enough Pokémon X and Y units. Although... who knows if PokéManiacs will make the L4D case happen again?
Third Generation was good for me (my third favourite, actually), but... it might happen that Hoenn will be like "Snake Eater" for 3DS: in both world, a lot of details exist, and Snake Eater was precisely rated down because of the excessive rendering time. I hope this does not happen with those, if they actually are released given this date.
uh i'm fairly sure nintendo sold a ton of xy units? it got a lot of people back into pokemon because of the uniqueness of it (ie, customisation, 3dness, etc) and this will play on people's love of hoenn - lots of people will go "oh my god i love ruby/sapphire/emerald and i already have a 3ds so let's get it" cause heck i know i'm buying one for me and for my brother who hasn't played pokemon since he threw down black in a fit of anger cause he was super stuck
plus people will still buy xy. i've seen so many people online who are still look like the basic trainers meaning they probably only just started
Well, as I said before, L4D case can be fairly similar; L4D2 was launched exactly one year after L4D and they are still top-percentage sellers. Because of fandom, VALVe, discounts and hats. Pokémon might be the next similar thing, as I can see thanks to your geek approach enthusiasm.
Although... why did not they show any screenshot? It was done with X and Y.
i'm doing backflips over here i am so excited
i'm ready for the soothing sounds of trumpets blasting in my ears
i am so ready for this oh my goD I'VE BEEN WAITING SO LONG is it november yet
COME BACK TO ME MY HOMELAND OF HOENN TAKE ME AWAY
I herd you liek remakez!
Its about time!
Ruby and Sapphire were my favourite games before X and Y came out.
YEEEEEEHAWWWWWW.
I dropped bricks from a certain area when I saw that the youtube link in the OP was genuinely a pokemon official announcement.
Now, there's someone (or two people) missing...
RICH. UTACK. Opinions please :P
(is Utack still around or?)
My boyfriend showed me these today and... idk what to think. I mean, the box art looked kinda official but the video showed no gameplay footage and didn't look very Nintendo-y to me.
Maybe it's just me being weird or whatever, I mean Hoenn remakes have got to the point where any announcement is in automatic doubt, but eh.
ALSO, alpha is Arceus' species name, and shiny creation trio from gen V xD (I'm adamant these will do something eventually even though they obvs won't =P)
Quote from: RubyRobin on May 07, 2014, 16:24
My boyfriend showed me these today and... idk what to think. I mean, the box art looked kinda official but the video showed no gameplay footage and didn't look very Nintendo-y to me.
Maybe it's just me being weird or whatever, I mean Hoenn remakes have got to the point where any announcement is in automatic doubt, but eh.
ALSO, alpha is Arceus' species name, and shiny creation trio from gen V xD (I'm adamant these will do something eventually even though they obvs won't =P)
Wenck! Finally somebody who thinks a bit like me!
Quote from: RubyRobin on May 07, 2014, 16:24
My boyfriend showed me these today and... idk what to think. I mean, the box art looked kinda official but the video showed no gameplay footage and didn't look very Nintendo-y to me.
Maybe it's just me being weird or whatever, I mean Hoenn remakes have got to the point where any announcement is in automatic doubt, but eh.
ALSO, alpha is Arceus' species name, and shiny creation trio from gen V xD (I'm adamant these will do something eventually even though they obvs won't =P)
it's on the official pokemon facebook and youtube so uh i'd say it's pretty real
also on pokemon.com so uh
im having heart palpitations lord in heaven have mercy on my soul
Quote from: Shaymin on May 07, 2014, 16:30
it's on the official pokemon facebook and youtube so uh i'd say it's pretty real
Wow, Shaymin, you are REALLY into turning down our arguments. XD
The thingy is an announcement, not a trailer, people...
Don't forget we do have corocoro this month pretty soon, which may spill some beans.
Though how the heck corocoro didn't pick up on it last month is interesting...
I was really excited and I was thinking of writing a super long post about how cool this was but I'm way too tired from jumping up and down and screaming.
i assume they were keepin it on the down low for the sake of hype which is why corocoro didnt cover it
like how beyonce and fall out boy just slammed out a new album out of nowhere with no hype whatsoever and the excitement got it for them
people have been asking for hoenn remakes for years, they wouldnt need hype for announcements when the fans are doing it for them
Quote from: Delicious_Scout on May 07, 2014, 16:35
Wow, Shaymin, you are REALLY into turning down our arguments. XD
http://www.pokemon.com/us/
Quote from: Spriter on May 07, 2014, 16:37
The thingy is an announcement, not a trailer, people...
Don't forget we do have corocoro this month pretty soon, which may spill some beans.
Though how the heck corocoro didn't pick up on it last month is interesting...
it's probably because nintendo has been keeping it under the wraps as much as possible. that probably includes any beta footage they have.
i'm just praying they keep in the customisation and bring back secret bases and contests like please
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This week could not get any more perfect. Omg I'm so hyped. Hoenn <3<3<3
What will come with Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire?
Fire Red and Leaf Green came with those wireless link things.
Heart Gold and Soul Silver came with the pokewalker.
What next?
Quote from: Petzbreeder on May 07, 2014, 16:45
What will come with Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire?
Fire Red and Leaf Green came with those wireless link things.
Heart Gold and Soul Silver came with the pokewalker.
What next?
Reintroduction of RNG Abuse (I wish it was real)A hatSince both things implied playing out of the traditional standards, I assume one will be able to play with their AR cards.
Quote from: The Macintosh Ninja: SOH CAH TOA on May 07, 2014, 15:26
Well, I just checked the US Pokémon website (http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-omega-ruby-and-pokemon-alpha-sapphire/) and the UK website (http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-omega-ruby-and-pokemon-alpha-sapphire/). Unless this is some sort of elaborate hoax (which, given the names I thought it was), this looks to be confirmed.
I hope they bring back Secret Bases. Toss in a ton of extra customization options and I shall be a happy ninja. Oh, and maybe the art style of X and Y, trainer customization, etc. You know, keep the things people liked.
....probably should have read the thread before saying I wasn't sure what to think, because given it's not April the first this is probably real xD
Still, anyone else find it interesting that Alpha Omega is pretty much AZ in Greek?
Quote from: RubyRobin on May 07, 2014, 16:57
Still, anyone else find it interesting that Alpha Omega is pretty much AZ in Greek?
With that in mind, I'm wondering why they called the games Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Shouldn't the Alpha and Omega be the other way round since Ruby and Sapphire are always referred to in that order?
(https://24.media.tumblr.com/124eb3d03b36770a9cc1b68e3f0e3fb0/tumblr_n57l1zAuam1r8sc3ro1_500.jpg)
(https://24.media.tumblr.com/51ca4da1ba7f2944001e1e7c5cdb57d5/tumblr_n57l1zAuam1r8sc3ro2_500.jpg)
i think its always been set up that way lol...
Alpha Sapphire then Omega Ruby sounds better to be honest, instead of vice versa.
This is the happiest momment I've had as a Pokemon fan since.. well.. ever. :D
Please keept secret bases. :<
OMG TEAM AQUA/MANGA BATTLE BOSS THEME REMIX. DO NOT MESS THIS UP GAMEFREAK PLEASE :<.
GYM LEADER THEME.
SLATEPORT THEME.
I assume and Day and Night will be in it, the very dark GBA screen is no longer an issue now.
november 2014 tho
thats so close but just not close enough
i can tell the next 6 months are gonna pass by as slowly as possible lmao
Excited for these new games as my Emerald version was taken from me and I really enjoyed the third gen. I'm leaning towards gettiing Alpha Sapphire first as I liked Team Aqua more than Team Magma. Unless Omega Ruby has some "new" exclusive Pokemon I like in it (E.G. Meowth and Sewaddle in Omega Ruby compared to say Rattata and Woobat in Alpha Sapphire)
I wonder if they'll add a Sevii Islands-esque feature to it? I loved the Sevii Islands, they really lengthened FRLG for me, and Hoenn doesn't have Kanto like Johto does, so they'll probably add something post game.
apparently Nintendo trademarked several Mega Pokémon around the same time as the first ones - including the legendaries, the other two starters and... Plusle and Minun! Time to breed a shiny Minun to go with my Shiny Plusle from Sapphire to have awesome new megas hell yeeee
list is here (http://pokemonfigure.blogspot.jp/2013/09/registered-trademark-and-mega-pokemon-2.html) might not be real but the groudon and kyogre on the front certainly look mega'd up anyho
Migrating all my Pokemon orginally from RS to the remakes is gonna be a an odd feeling.
Poor things will probably get confused. :(
The only thing i'm sad about is that i can't do what i did when i was 9- go to woolworth's on release day and buy it :'( i played the hell out of sapphire for about a week and then my bff got ruby. We spent all of that summer hunched over sitting on my door step playing them.
i hope they make the carts coloured again because why not??
Ahhhh fab. I will be buying Alpha Sapphire then.
When the forum gets updated with the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire section, the description that appears below the games should say "Because we are the alpha and the omega!"
I think that would look cool.
The biggest thing I'm excited for is Sootoplis City in 3D. Imagine, when you're entering the city from underwater, the camera pans over from overhead, and then dips straight into the volcano to show the character. That would be epic if they did that!
OH GOD
Holy crap, I knew this day would come but it REALLY felt like it wouldn't.
It's goddamn R/S remakes. GODDAMN R/S REMAKES, THIS IS NOT A DRILL.
The first gameplay video is going to be ASTONISHING. I wasn't even a huge fan of R/S as much as everyone else was but jesus christ this is INSANE.
"The new titles promise to take players through a dramatic story within a spectacular new world."
What could it mean? I really hope it's going to be a re-imagined region. Something like Hoenn expanded and made absolutely incredible without drifting too far from the original. I bet these games have been in production for years, I reckon the ideas have been brainstorming ever since HG/SS, this is going to be spectacular.
Wait.... this is not true. You're messing with me.
*Checks multiple other sites*
0_0 It's real. Finally.... after all this torture and all the jokes, it's happening. This is the happiest moment of my life. *Cries tears of joy*
Maybe the "new world" is the unknown region that the Backpacker and totem thingy hinted in XY.
Quote from: Captain Jigglypuff on May 07, 2014, 20:29
Maybe the "new world" is the unknown region that the Backpacker and totem thingy hinted in XY.
I wonder what happens if you trade it to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Oh man how on earth is this going to tie in with Zygarde? The first time I read Zygarde's dex entry I thought it was massively appropriate for Kyogre/Groudon maybe even moreso than Rayquaza in some aspects.
Meteor Falls is going to be delicious. Probably a prime location for Diancie too.
I really really hope they massively expand on R/S/E. Even making cities and towns like Fortree or Slateport as big as some of the larger X/Y cities would be awesome.
Sootapolis, Fortree, Mossdeep and the Space Station, and New Mauville will look so cool in 3D! Sootapolis has always been one of my favorite cities to visit because of its looks and theme.
I wonder if the space station will do anything this time round? That'd be a nice Deoxys event
IM CRYING RIGHT NOW
this cant be real
*PLOT TWIST!*
*THE ONLY STARTER YOU GET IS CHIMCHAR!*
I'm not sure if 'new world' should have too much weight attached to it. It seems like typical Pokemon PR speak to me (new world, new friends, that stuff,) and possibly to differentiate it from the XY world to those who haven't played RS.
With projects like this, which rely heavy for nostalgia with older players, you generally try to keep things as close as possible while adding new game conveniences. I don't think Hoenn is going to drastically altered, it may be altered as far to accommodate the games are in 3D now rather than 2D and further upgrades (Pokemon Centre + Mart in the same building) as well as additions but besides that? I strongly believe it will closely match RS as it was. I'd think it to be in-line with GameFreaks approaches to FRLG and HGSS.
EDIT: Watcing the video, I'm convienced that the phase 'new world' was meant for new players, since the video doesn't really refer it as a remake or allude to that fact, olders players will know what it is so it doesn't need to be spelled out.
Wouldn't be surprised if the red orb and blue orb get retconned to being mega stones.
^oooh... mega groudon and kyogre would be the greatest
Gen 3's back, eh? 'Bout Time. I've been waiting 8 years for a remake; my favorite generation getting spotlight again is worth the wait.
Besides the obvious inference that Groudon and Kyogre might get a mega evolution, wynaut* the other two starters who have been treated unfairly and shadowed by the "greatness" of Blaziken?
*Heh heh heh, sea** what I did there?
**Sea? As in Kyogre? Zubatman, my boy, you're a genius.
Ahhh have not felt this excited in a while !! I can't wait for the first proper trailer with game play in it to be released. The only problem is november will not come fast enough.
Pokemon fandom right now:
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/1ec5a8918fbc1eef91c5e4872a910434/tumblr_inline_n58d12CjXV1rc1u97.gif)
Quote from: bread on May 08, 2014, 00:44
^oooh... mega groudon and kyogre would be the greatest
I think megas are pretty assured, just look at the box art. That doesn't look like normal Kyogre and groudon to me.
Not necessey Mega evoulations (although they may end up having them) but Kyroge and Groundon always had the lines on their body glow (check out the RS starting screens) they just seemed to be styled differently.
So when's the Diamond and Pearl remakes coming? ;)
Looking forward to this to be fair, 3D Hoenn will be beautiful.
Really happy about this news as Hoenn is my favourite region of all time ^_^
maybe this will get us mega swampert ^w^
Quote from: Sappy on May 08, 2014, 09:26
So when's the Diamond and Pearl remakes coming? ;)
Two consoles after the 3DS (2DS doesn't count)
Fire Red and Leaf Green came out on the Gameboy Advance (Two consoles after the original Gameboy)
Heart Gold and Soul Silver came out on the Nintendo DS (Two consoles after the Gameboy Color)
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are coming out on the 3DS (Two consoles after the Gameboy Advance)
I worked out the pattern a few days ago.
Wouldn't it be 1 console after the 3DS then, since D/P were DS?
Oh yeah, my mistake!
I'm still wondering what will come with Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. I'd like something like the Pokewalker again.
I too liked the Pokewalker and would LOVE to see it again
Quote from: Ledyba on May 08, 2014, 08:57
Not necessey Mega evoulations (although they may end up having them) but Kyroge and Groundon always had the lines on their body glow (check out the RS starting screens) they just seemed to be styled differently.
According to a press release they are confirmed to be "never before seen" versions of Kyogre and Groudon, which is apparently the same language used to describe megas, as well as Kyurem's formes, so while they could just be new formes, mega seems far more likely to me given its introduction this gen. The same release confirms it's definitely a remake, so I think we're supposed to ignore the ambiguous wording, we do have Hoenn.
Quote from: Petzbreeder on May 08, 2014, 13:23
Oh yeah, my mistake!
I'm still wondering what will come with Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. I'd like something like the Pokewalker again.
Remember that wireless adaptors were a 'gimmick' released with FRLG, iirc, and so it seems fairly likely another gimmick device will be released like the poke walker.
I think we'll get some of:
-> A new postgame, be it Islands or a region
-> Battle Frontier
-> 'gimmick' device
-> A few new formes/megas/something
-> More Legendaries fitted in than in RSE (HGSS had a LOT of Legendaries)
-> More than one starter? (HGSS with the postgame starters sort of thing)
I want a few more pokemon added to the dex, like in HGSS.
Still half convinced this is an elaborate hoax. My prayers have been answered!!
Y'all better be prepared for my Steven Stone obsession to come back with a firey vengeance.
^Budew, Roserade, Rhyperior, Dusknoir, Probopass, Magnezone, and Chingling should definitely be a part of a new Hoenn Dex. Each of their respective pre evolved and evolved forms are in the Dex. They should also include a Shellos and Gastrodon with either a new form or both the East and West Sea forms which depends on what side of Mt Pyre you are on.
Quote from: Clairefable on May 08, 2014, 21:27
Still half convinced this is an elaborate hoax. My prayers have been answered!!
Y'all better be prepared for my Steven Stone obsession to come back with a firey vengeance.
Everyone loves Steven stone because he's like the coolest character (except Lance because he uses hyper beam on team rocket and his hairs cool xD)
Quote from: Captain Jigglypuff on May 08, 2014, 21:29
^Budew, Roserade, Rhyperior, Dusknoir, Probopass, Magnezone, and Chingling should definitely be a part of a new Hoenn Dex. Each of their respective pre evolved and evolved forms are in the Dex. They should also include a Shellos and Gastrodon with either a new form or both the East and West Sea forms which depends on what side of Mt Pyre you are on.
I am forced to agree with you regarding the part about Shellos.
Shellos was supposed to be added in Ruby and Sapphire, but, due to their time limit, it was not added. Perhaps now they have a chance to be the only National-Pokédex Pokémon that are able to be caught before obtaining the National Pokédex.
Quote from: Awkward Squirtle on May 08, 2014, 16:38
According to a press release they are confirmed to be "never before seen" versions of Kyogre and Groudon, which is apparently the same language used to describe megas, as well as Kyurem's formes, so while they could just be new formes, mega seems far more likely to me given its introduction this gen. The same release confirms it's definitely a remake, so I think we're supposed to ignore the ambiguous wording, we do have Hoenn.
Yeah, just read that myself. Makes them more likely to be mega evoulations. Bit divaded, on one hand I'm sure I'll grow to love them, on the other, I thought Groundon & Kyroge were impressive already without having to jump to Super Saiyan form.
Yeah one thing I like about Megas is that they always feel totally optional. With 'real' evolutions I always feel like I should be evolving the Pokemon even when I don't. If Kyogre and Groudon's mega evos suck then it wouldn't really tarnish my enjoyment of them.
The megas would be terrifying. My money's on bringing back permaweather as the mega abilities.
Quote from: Clairefable on May 08, 2014, 21:27
Still half convinced this is an elaborate hoax. My prayers have been answered!!
Y'all better be prepared for my Steven Stone obsession to come back with a firey vengeance.
oh jesus the memories are all rushing back to my head
Quote from: Delicious_Scout on May 08, 2014, 21:56
I am forced to agree with you regarding the part about Shellos.
Shellos was supposed to be added in Ruby and Sapphire, but, due to their time limit, it was not added. Perhaps now they have a chance to be the only National-Pokédex Pokémon that are able to be caught before obtaining the National Pokédex.
HGSS added evolved Pokemon to its Dex. Mamoswine, Ickyicky, Yanmega, Ambipom, and Tangrowth were added and the Johto Dex went from 251 to 256. So Shellos and the others I mentioned have a good chance to be added to the Hoenn Dex.
Quote from: Awkward Squirtle on May 08, 2014, 23:59
The megas would be terrifying. My money's on bringing back permaweather as the mega abilities.
Megas would probably be pretty meh tbh, because he higher your BST the less +100 matters, especially when you can't hold an item.
What I mean is 300 + 100 is a 33% increase, but 670 + 100 is only like 15% increase, so it doesn't always constitute for the loss of an item.
Still, I'd use it because I got the shiny weather trio JUST because I knew megas were coming xD
Edit: I've heard that the gameplay trailer will be released this Sunday, which isn't tooooo long to wait xD
Technically it will be aired late saturday night if you're the US or UK, so that sounds a bit better :D
Quote from: Spriter on May 09, 2014, 17:21
Technically it will be aired late saturday night if you're the US or UK, so that sounds a bit better :D
....sleepless night tomorrow then xD
I didn't catch the time actually, as I just heard it from a friend, is it like 11pm or something for us?
I believe so, yes.
Either way, it should look amazing!
^Well, I know what I'm doing at 6PM tonight.
I want to get super hyped for it but its probably like a 10 second clip of them running around littleroot town or something dumb. BUT I CANT WAAAAAIIIT WAAAAAAA
MEGA EVOLUTIONS!!!!!!!
...at least, that's what it looked like from the context of the show and the guy hosting the stream seemed to think so, but I guess someone will translate the Japanese at some point
Edit: oh yeah, the footage is literally like 10 seconds and not even as good as walking round little root xD
Here's a link to the preview for anyone interested:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00DyEDmQ83s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00DyEDmQ83s)
Well, the graphics are certainly very impressive. I have high expectations that the rest of the game can follow suit. Although, it's kinda weird how Groudon rises out of the water :/ Actually, neither of them were in the ocean in the original games; they were awakened at the cave of origin. It'll be interesting to see if this is extra or if it's added content.
Also, Groudon made volcanoes, which makes me think team magma may actually begin to succeed, you know like Cyrus in DPPt?
They already did in RS, except Maxie (or Archie in Sapphire) were horrifed at their mistake and you were tasked at stopping it.
QuoteActually, neither of them were in the ocean in the original games; they were awakened at the cave of origin. It'll be interesting to see if this is extra or if it's added content.
They were both under the ocean in the original games, you never saw them rise up. It seems you willl be able to now.
Although, In Emerald you could see them battle.
Edit: 1 am grammar fail.
^This is why I think the third game (or games) for X and Y will involve Maxie trying to talk Lynsdale out of his vision if the game(s) isn't/aren't in the future.
Um guys...
(http://i58.tinypic.com/30ihzwi.png) Look at the circled bit. Now idk if that affects opinions or not, but I felt it should be pointed out
Quote from: OpalRhea on May 11, 2014, 02:01
Um guys...
(http://i58.tinypic.com/30ihzwi.png) Look at the circled bit. Now idk if that affects opinions or not, but I felt it should be pointed out
I guarentee that scene that just came out will be in 3D. TBH, it'll just be like X and Y in terms of the amount of 3D they put in, I reckon. Guess it'll look fairly flat for most of the game
i have a 2ds anyway so it doesn't make a difference to me lmao
I didn't know people even used the 3D feature, not at all annoyed it's use will be as sparse as in XY. Stupid headache-inducing gimmick. >.<
^Agreed. The only 3D parts in XY were the opening, battles, and cut scenes.
Interestingly, a quick google search of 'Mega Groudon' brought up Bulbapedia, and in the description type thing it says "Mega Groudon Y" but it's nowhere to be found in the article. Possibly pre-release information they've added to the description or whatever? I'm not sure how google descriptions work or anything, but that's just what I thought it might be?