I'll share the unpopular opinion that I love Grookey! It'll probably be my pick. I like Sobble too.
Pity you'll hafta purchase Nintendo online for trading.
The starters do look really generic though and I'm annoyed about them making another monkey and chameleon starter. Saw the footage for the Galor region. Looks great! Pity you'll hafta purchase Nintendo online for trading.
My daughter likes Grookey too. Please stop making the evos ugly though gamefreak. Why do you like doing that?
I'm really happy to see an England region. I was worried they would go with something tropical or warm/hot (desert, Mediterranean, etc.) again.
The starters do look really generic though and I'm annoyed about them making another monkey and chameleon starter. Saw the footage for the Galor region. Looks great! Pity you'll hafta purchase Nintendo online for trading.
I missed that.. but I can't really watch/read anything till I get off of work.
Do you mean wondertrading now costs money?
ETA: can you post your source?
I hope the rabbit isn't another Fire/Fighting or psuedo Fire/Fighting. Given that its a UK setting and is called Sword and Shield, I could easily see the fire starter being Fire/Steel, Fire/Ground, Fire/Fairy, Fire/Normal or Fire/Ghost.
Why is this for the switch? Pokemon is a Game Boy Game, not a main console game. I didn't mind with Let's Go because it seems more like an offshoot/remake game than a main one (like Pokemon Snap or Pokemon Colosseum--yes, old school references), but I don't have a switch and don't plan on buying one just for this new game even though I might like to play it. Perhaps later they will come out with a Game Boy equivalent or a Game Boy game that allows for importing/catching the new Pokemon.
Why is this for the switch? Pokemon is a Game Boy Game, not a main console game. I didn't mind with Let's Go because it seems more like an offshoot/remake game than a main one (like Pokemon Snap or Pokemon Colosseum--yes, old school references), but I don't have a switch and don't plan on buying one just for this new game even though I might like to play it. Perhaps later they will come out with a Game Boy equivalent or a Game Boy game that allows for importing/catching the new Pokemon.
Well the 3DS probably is on its way out. Its definitely been slowing down and the switch is portable as well, so I'm presuming that could be the reason.
I like Incineroar. :P Incineroar has a fun personality, one that starter pokemon never have. Starters are usually expressionless and stoic, I love seeing him be goofy, and I feel blessed that they put him in Smash over Decidueye, haha.
Rumours were going around last year about a Sri Lanka region that I thought would've been cool. I felt burnt out from Kalos and I thought another European region would be too similar. The trailer changed my mind a bit, I'm really loving the countryside and forests in Galar! The best part were the caves! Maybe that's just one small area, but if all caves looked like that, I'd be satisfied. I hate caves in Pokemon games. Yeah yeah, something something Zubat, I just think they're ugly. Mountains and caves have looked exactly the same in Pokemon for 20 decades. Square formations, brown, brown, brown... sometimes a body of water, ladders... Do things like mineral deposits not exist in the Pokemon world? Why is everything made out of dirt?
Why is this for the switch? Pokemon is a Game Boy Game, not a main console game. I didn't mind with Let's Go because it seems more like an offshoot/remake game than a main one (like Pokemon Snap or Pokemon Colosseum--yes, old school references), but I don't have a switch and don't plan on buying one just for this new game even though I might like to play it. Perhaps later they will come out with a Game Boy equivalent or a Game Boy game that allows for importing/catching the new Pokemon.
The starters do look really generic though and I'm annoyed about them making another monkey and chameleon starter. Saw the footage for the Galor region. Looks great! Pity you'll hafta purchase Nintendo online for trading.
I missed that.. but I can't really watch/read anything till I get off of work.
Do you mean wondertrading now costs money?
ETA: can you post your source?
I mean that the WiiU/3DS are the last consoles to have free online. 20 bucks a year is a nice price, but let's face it, Nintendo's online kinda sucks.
The starters do look really generic though and I'm annoyed about them making another monkey and chameleon starter. Saw the footage for the Galor region. Looks great! Pity you'll hafta purchase Nintendo online for trading.
I missed that.. but I can't really watch/read anything till I get off of work.
Do you mean wondertrading now costs money?
ETA: can you post your source?
I mean that the WiiU/3DS are the last consoles to have free online. 20 bucks a year is a nice price, but let's face it, Nintendo's online kinda sucks.
So... No source.
If I recall correctly not everything online was to be subjected to the subscription service. I mean it could very well be but I will wait for official word.
The starters do look really generic though and I'm annoyed about them making another monkey and chameleon starter. Saw the footage for the Galor region. Looks great! Pity you'll hafta purchase Nintendo online for trading.
I missed that.. but I can't really watch/read anything till I get off of work.
Do you mean wondertrading now costs money?
ETA: can you post your source?
I mean that the WiiU/3DS are the last consoles to have free online. 20 bucks a year is a nice price, but let's face it, Nintendo's online kinda sucks.
So... No source.
If I recall correctly not everything online was to be subjected to the subscription service. I mean it could very well be but I will wait for official word.
The starters do look really generic though and I'm annoyed about them making another monkey and chameleon starter. Saw the footage for the Galor region. Looks great! Pity you'll hafta purchase Nintendo online for trading.
I missed that.. but I can't really watch/read anything till I get off of work.
Do you mean wondertrading now costs money?
ETA: can you post your source?
I mean that the WiiU/3DS are the last consoles to have free online. 20 bucks a year is a nice price, but let's face it, Nintendo's online kinda sucks.
So... No source.
If I recall correctly not everything online was to be subjected to the subscription service. I mean it could very well be but I will wait for official word.
The eshop isn't a paid online subscription. But to play games with others like Splatoon and Smash for example you do need the subscription. I assume Pokemon may do the same. I never said I had a source since we don't know yet. The game was just announced today. ;)
As far as I know, online gameplay for every game requires Nintendo Online to play the games online. Don't see why they'd make exceptions so it's just safe to assume the same here.
I didn't say anything was wrong with it bandit. I did state that I was just assuming.:) I didn't mean you were saying I was wrong.
I get most games do, and it would make senseI didn't say anything was wrong with it bandit. I did state that I was just assuming.:) I didn't mean you were saying I was wrong.
I was saying in generically since now since the current comments are about the topic.
I just remember Nintendo saying not all games. And I know it's likely... But still gonna wait then.
I just thought with the original comment that there was "more" official news on the game that I couldn't find. That's why I asked for a source
I sure hope its not necessary.
Do you suppose it will be compatible with Pokebank? She doesn't have Lets Go Pikachu yet and so we're unsure if that's compatible with it and if so, how to get it into the switch since it doesn't seem to recognize our 3ds/wiiu accounts.
"We're definitely always thinking of that kind of forward-moving functionality, especially since we've introduced Pokemon Bank," Masuda told GameSpot through an interpreter. "Now, up to Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, you're able to store your Pokemon, and we know they're very important to everyone. I mean, obviously, people would be very sad if they couldn't use their Pokemon in a future game. So, it does get complicated when you talk about the details and we're still figuring it out, but we do have plans to find ways to let players use their Pokemon in the next game."
I want an old English sheepdog Pokemon!
I want an old English sheepdog Pokemon!
I think corgi pokemon are more likely. I already gave my two cents about corgis... they're cute but I'm sick of seeing them everywhere!
... I'll take the sheepdog over the corgi!
I want an old English sheepdog Pokemon!
I think corgi pokemon are more likely. I already gave my two cents about corgis... they're cute but I'm sick of seeing them everywhere!
... I'll take the sheepdog over the corgi!
Don't see why we can't have both?
I want more horse pokemon. A kelpie would be cool.
It has suddenly occurred to me that my daughter and I won't be able to trade at all. I'm not buying another Switch just so we can. I agree with Pokeyone. This shoulda been on the 3DS.It is a shame that the Switch is a hybrid, if it were a portable me and my siblings would each have one. Us sharing a console isn't a big deal for the upcoming Animal Crossing game, but that we won't be able to trade (most likely) is a bit disheartening...
I want an old English sheepdog Pokemon!
I think corgi pokemon are more likely. I already gave my two cents about corgis... they're cute but I'm sick of seeing them everywhere!
... I'll take the sheepdog over the corgi!
Don't see why we can't have both?
I want more horse pokemon. A kelpie would be cool.
Water/ghost kelpie and a fairy-type unicorn! :whoa:
Why is this for the switch? Pokemon is a Game Boy Game, not a main console game. I didn't mind with Let's Go because it seems more like an offshoot/remake game than a main one (like Pokemon Snap or Pokemon Colosseum--yes, old school references), but I don't have a switch and don't plan on buying one just for this new game even though I might like to play it. Perhaps later they will come out with a Game Boy equivalent or a Game Boy game that allows for importing/catching the new Pokemon.
Well the 3DS probably is on its way out. Its definitely been slowing down and the switch is portable as well, so I'm presuming that could be the reason.
I only play my Switch in handheld mode. I imagine that Japan probably plays near-exclusively in handheld too, mobile games are more popular over there.
I think the 3DS is on its last leg. The last Mario & Luigi game remake sold terribly from what I understand and there's nothing new announced for this year (the Kirby port is the only game we know of from Nintendo)
I think it was time for Pokemon to go on a new console.
DS came out in '04, 3DS came out in '11. The 3DS could barely handle running sun and moon.
I love the idea of the switch. I liked the idea of the TurboGrafx.. and always wanted a Nintendo version.
I'd much rather have a system that I can play hand held AND on the TV then have to buy 2 systems that didn't connect. It's cheaper...
I think it was time for Pokemon to go on a new console.
DS came out in '04, 3DS came out in '11. The 3DS could barely handle running sun and moon.
I love the idea of the switch. I liked the idea of the TurboGrafx.. and always wanted a Nintendo version.
I'd much rather have a system that I can play hand held AND on the TV then have to buy 2 systems that didn't connect. It's cheaper...
True Sun and Moon didn’t work well on the 3DS but works well on New 2DS
Why is this for the switch? Pokemon is a Game Boy Game, not a main console game. I didn't mind with Let's Go because it seems more like an offshoot/remake game than a main one (like Pokemon Snap or Pokemon Colosseum--yes, old school references), but I don't have a switch and don't plan on buying one just for this new game even though I might like to play it. Perhaps later they will come out with a Game Boy equivalent or a Game Boy game that allows for importing/catching the new Pokemon.
Well the 3DS probably is on its way out. Its definitely been slowing down and the switch is portable as well, so I'm presuming that could be the reason.
I only play my Switch in handheld mode. I imagine that Japan probably plays near-exclusively in handheld too, mobile games are more popular over there.
I think the 3DS is on its last leg. The last Mario & Luigi game remake sold terribly from what I understand and there's nothing new announced for this year (the Kirby port is the only game we know of from Nintendo)
Well the 2DS (New 2DSXL) sold more better than the 3DS herein the U.K
What happened to the good old days that you can hook your GBA and GBASP to the GameCube to play Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald on your T.V
Why couldn’t they of done that with the switch and 3DS?
I held a switch in handheld mode and I couldn’t handle holding it. I think switch was a big mistake for Nintendo.
I think it was time for Pokemon to go on a new console.
DS came out in '04, 3DS came out in '11. The 3DS could barely handle running sun and moon.
I love the idea of the switch. I liked the idea of the TurboGrafx.. and always wanted a Nintendo version.
I'd much rather have a system that I can play hand held AND on the TV then have to buy 2 systems that didn't connect. It's cheaper...
True Sun and Moon didn’t work well on the 3DS but works well on New 2DS
They figured out how to link the DS with the Wii, so I agree--why can't they link the 3DS/2DS to the Switch?
I think it was time for Pokemon to go on a new console.
DS came out in '04, 3DS came out in '11. The 3DS could barely handle running sun and moon.
I love the idea of the switch. I liked the idea of the TurboGrafx.. and always wanted a Nintendo version.
I'd much rather have a system that I can play hand held AND on the TV then have to buy 2 systems that didn't connect. It's cheaper...
True Sun and Moon didn’t work well on the 3DS but works well on New 2DS
Right. But an upgrade from 3DS > n3DS is minimal. It's not really a new console, but offers slightly faster processing.
And just to be real, I don't think it's reasonable for people to buy a $150~$200 console to play a game on a dying platform. (Or again have the game be severely compromised)-- then people just to move onto the next system. Which is switch.
Don't get me wrong, I like my 3DS too. It's way more convenient for travel.. and can take a beating. But it's time for a new console.They figured out how to link the DS with the Wii, so I agree--why can't they link the 3DS/2DS to the Switch?
What would the benefit of that be?
They figured out how to link the DS with the Wii, so I agree--why can't they link the 3DS/2DS to the Switch?
What would the benefit of that be?
It would be good for people with mutliple players in the household. So if a family has two kids, they can both play at the same time without buying two Switches (at $300 each??).
:) I think you misunderstood the question I asked Pokeyonekenobie. I asked why what benefit there would be to a 3DS hooking up to a switch. (I was trying to understand if it was about transferring pokemon or not).
:) I think you misunderstood the question I asked Pokeyonekenobie. I asked why what benefit there would be to a 3DS hooking up to a switch. (I was trying to understand if it was about transferring pokemon or not).
Ah sorry then, my bad! I have a general gripe about the Switch as a console and thought your post was an easy entrance for my rant, lol. Apologies :)
:) I think you misunderstood the question I asked Pokeyonekenobie. I asked why what benefit there would be to a 3DS hooking up to a switch. (I was trying to understand if it was about transferring pokemon or not).
Ah sorry then, my bad! I have a general gripe about the Switch as a console and thought your post was an easy entrance for my rant, lol. Apologies :)
;) No worries.
As a mom though, I'd rather have 1 console everyone shares. It ends up being cheaper then 2+ handhelds. (because let's be real, parents play too :P ).
:) I think you misunderstood the question I asked Pokeyonekenobie. I asked why what benefit there would be to a 3DS hooking up to a switch. (I was trying to understand if it was about transferring pokemon or not).
Ah sorry then, my bad! I have a general gripe about the Switch as a console and thought your post was an easy entrance for my rant, lol. Apologies :)
;) No worries.
As a mom though, I'd rather have 1 console everyone shares. It ends up being cheaper then 2+ handhelds. (because let's be real, parents play too :P ).
Turn off your game and go do.your chores! :enraged:
*kid slinks away* :sneaky:
*switches game file* Heh heh heh. :devious:
In this case though it is a pokemon game and it is supposed to encourage trading.
They figured out how to link the DS with the Wii, so I agree--why can't they link the 3DS/2DS to the Switch?
What would the benefit of that be?
It would be good for people with mutliple players in the household. So if a family has two kids, they can both play at the same time without buying two Switches (at $300 each??).
:) I think you misunderstood the question I asked Pokeyonekenobie. I asked why what benefit there would be to a 3DS hooking up to a switch. (I was trying to understand if it was about transferring pokemon or not).
They figured out how to link the DS with the Wii, so I agree--why can't they link the 3DS/2DS to the Switch?
What would the benefit of that be?
It would be good for people with mutliple players in the household. So if a family has two kids, they can both play at the same time without buying two Switches (at $300 each??).
:) I think you misunderstood the question I asked Pokeyonekenobie. I asked why what benefit there would be to a 3DS hooking up to a switch. (I was trying to understand if it was about transferring pokemon or not).
Yes, my original thought was for trading. But my nephew also had (at one point) a "Plants vs Zombies" game that only required one cartridge but then up to three other DS consoles could 'hook in' as it were and make it a multi-player game, even though only one person actually owned the game. If they could do something like that between the switch and a 3DS it might make for some good interaction between families with more than one child who wants to play or train up their pokemon from their game file.
Don't get me wrong, maybe the joy cons are all took up and you want more controllers without buying more. I do remember that Nintendo did something like this with the Wii U. I think that Super Smash Bros for the Wii U could be controlled with a 3DS. I don't remember whether you had to have the 3DS version in it or not, though.You could buy the "Super Smash Bros Remote" for $0.99 in the eShop regardless of if you had the 3DS version or not, although me and my siblings just used the Wii Remotes from the Wii to play. It's too bad the Joycons are so dang pricey and that they only sell in pairs. I think it would be nice to have the option at least to buy just one for those 3-kid households. The pro controller is just too much.
They figured out how to link the DS with the Wii, so I agree--why can't they link the 3DS/2DS to the Switch?
What would the benefit of that be?
It would be good for people with mutliple players in the household. So if a family has two kids, they can both play at the same time without buying two Switches (at $300 each??).
:) I think you misunderstood the question I asked Pokeyonekenobie. I asked why what benefit there would be to a 3DS hooking up to a switch. (I was trying to understand if it was about transferring pokemon or not).
Yes, my original thought was for trading. But my nephew also had (at one point) a "Plants vs Zombies" game that only required one cartridge but then up to three other DS consoles could 'hook in' as it were and make it a multi-player game, even though only one person actually owned the game. If they could do something like that between the switch and a 3DS it might make for some good interaction between families with more than one child who wants to play or train up their pokemon from their game file.
Wouldnt it be neat if the legendaries were based famous weapons im UK mythology?
Though I do have my concerns, like how in Sun and Moon they held your hand the entire game. Like whenever I thought I was done with the "how to play the game" cut scenes and could finally be free to roam theeeen another cut scene -head desk-Same here, that drove me crazy! It drives me crazy with any game, really.
All pokemon games have hand holding. If you'll recall every gen has Pokemon tips on billboards, some have Pokemon schools, the original had the old man and his teachy tv and so on.
All pokemon games have hand holding. If you'll recall every gen has Pokemon tips on billboards, some have Pokemon schools, the original had the old man and his teachy tv and so on.You're right, but you can choose if you wanted to look at them. With sun and moon you couldn't skip them, so it was forced down your throat and throughout the entire game.
It would be nice if they had easy / hard mode (like I've seen in other games) for young players and veteran players. Or at least a skip tutorial option. 9_9
Fire fighting Scorbunny for the win!
I hope the rabbit isn't another Fire/Fighting or psuedo Fire/Fighting. Given that its a UK setting and is called Sword and Shield, I could easily see the fire starter being Fire/Steel, Fire/Ground, Fire/Fairy, Fire/Normal or Fire/Ghost.
Scorbunny has a sporty look to it. It's easy to make that a fire/fighting type. I saw someone else say fire/electric, that'd be pretty cool. It would make sense too, since rabbits are fast and everything.
Fire fighting Scorbunny for the win!
I hope the rabbit isn't another Fire/Fighting or psuedo Fire/Fighting. Given that its a UK setting and is called Sword and Shield, I could easily see the fire starter being Fire/Steel, Fire/Ground, Fire/Fairy, Fire/Normal or Fire/Ghost.
Scorbunny has a sporty look to it. It's easy to make that a fire/fighting type. I saw someone else say fire/electric, that'd be pretty cool. It would make sense too, since rabbits are fast and everything.
So excited! Buying a switch! I cant wait to see the evolutions and hopefully a new Eevee! We havent had one since Sylveon! If Splatoneon and that horrific ghost eevee are real, I will cry. :cry:
So excited! Buying a switch! I cant wait to see the evolutions and hopefully a new Eevee! We havent had one since Sylveon! If Splatoneon and that horrific ghost eevee are real, I will cry. :cry:
I gave it a search, and I could only find a fan character from a rom hack.So excited! Buying a switch! I cant wait to see the evolutions and hopefully a new Eevee! We havent had one since Sylveon! If Splatoneon and that horrific ghost eevee are real, I will cry. :cry:
What's the Splatoneon?
I’ve decided to buy a Nintendo Switch, because if Eevee has a new evolution then I’m so getting the game. The console will be used because I’m not shelling out to buy a new one.
Do you think I should either buy Let’s Go Pickachu or Eevee?
I’ve decided to buy a Nintendo Switch, because if Eevee has a new evolution then I’m so getting the game. The console will be used because I’m not shelling out to buy a new one.
Do you think I should either buy Let’s Go Pickachu or Eevee?
A new Eevee evolution is not confirmed. We have strong reason to believe it will happen since we've gotten new Eevee evolutions in the even generations so far (and S/S is Generation VIII), but that's just a historical pattern, and those can always change.
It's very likely, I would say, but don't 100% count on it.
I don't really think that LGP/E are worth the money. I could see them being an okay buy for $20 or so, but the full retail price they are marked at is really just too much for them.
Would you play anything other than Pokemon if you got a Switch? Have you had other Nintendo/non Nintendo systems?
I’ve decided to buy a Nintendo Switch, because if Eevee has a new evolution then I’m so getting the game. The console will be used because I’m not shelling out to buy a new one.
Do you think I should either buy Let’s Go Pickachu or Eevee?
I would play Splatoon 2, Fire Emblem Warriors, Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing (when it comes out).
Let’s see about consoles
I’ve got PS2,3,and 4
Nintendo Wii (only to play GameCube games and my favourite Wii games)
Nintendo Wii U (getting rid of it but not yet because I want to complete Twilight Princess)
Nintendo 3DS XL
Two Nintendo 2DS XL
X Box One
PlayStation classic (preloaded with games)
Nintendo SNES (preloaded with games)
PS Vita
I’ve decided to buy a Nintendo Switch, because if Eevee has a new evolution then I’m so getting the game. The console will be used because I’m not shelling out to buy a new one.
Do you think I should either buy Let’s Go Pickachu or Eevee?
It's a very personal choice.
For me, it was a must have, and I didn't hesitate to pay normal console price to have it on release day. (That said 90% of games I wait on and buy used).
But obviously Harmonie has a very opposite opinion.
I mean, it depends on what you want from a game I guess. LGP/E being an unambitious 2.5D remake of Kanto with only the original 151 Pokemon again very much turned me off. At the very least I just can't see paying $60 for it. It's practically a GB game in HD. Nintendo and GF need to stop overpricing stuff.
I mean, it depends on what you want from a game I guess. LGP/E being an unambitious 2.5D remake of Kanto with only the original 151 Pokemon again very much turned me off. At the very least I just can't see paying $60 for it. It's practically a GB game in HD. Nintendo and GF need to stop overpricing stuff.
Right.
And for my family it was completely enjoyable. Not all games are for everyone. It was a full game, so I'm unsure why it shouldn't be full price. IIRC no other remake on an newer system was ever discounted. Only emulated games
That's why I said it's a personal decision.
So? That's not the same as saying it does not have much at all on it. Just because something is cross- platform doesn't mean it shouldn't count. And I did mention a bunch of Nintendo exclusives, which you conveniently chose to ignore.
Anyway, back OT: When do you think we'll start seeing evos and new region Pokemon?
With games that have online on them I don’t play the co-op mode because once I did that the player who I was playing with dropped out and I got taken out of the game.
I just hope that Harvest Moon will let you have two children like Animal Parade.
More amiibo for Super Smash Bros.
With games that have online on them I don’t play the co-op mode because once I did that the player who I was playing with dropped out and I got taken out of the game.
I just hope that Harvest Moon will let you have two children like Animal Parade.
More amiibo for Super Smash Bros.
:) Have you ever tried playing Rune Factory? It's like a spin off of Harvest moon.
You get to have a farm /and/ battle. It's pretty nice because you casually play the game how you want. I ended up liking it a bit better then the HM games since it had a story line to go along with it (although I haven't played HM since a tale of two towns).
Rune Factory 4 will be released on the switch. And in that game you can get married and have a kid. ^_^ https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/rune-factory-4-special-switch
There will also be a RF5 in 2020. :P Which quite honestly, if I didn't already own a switch, THAT game would make me buy a switch.
With games that have online on them I don’t play the co-op mode because once I did that the player who I was playing with dropped out and I got taken out of the game.
I just hope that Harvest Moon will let you have two children like Animal Parade.
More amiibo for Super Smash Bros.
:) Have you ever tried playing Rune Factory? It's like a spin off of Harvest moon.
You get to have a farm /and/ battle. It's pretty nice because you casually play the game how you want. I ended up liking it a bit better then the HM games since it had a story line to go along with it (although I haven't played HM since a tale of two towns).
Rune Factory 4 will be released on the switch. And in that game you can get married and have a kid. ^_^ https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/rune-factory-4-special-switch
There will also be a RF5 in 2020. :P Which quite honestly, if I didn't already own a switch, THAT game would make me buy a switch.
Played Rune Factory before, on my 3DS (had to download it). Rune Factory 3 was the game, married the one of the ones who can transform into a creature.
Have you played Story of Season? Only Harvest Moon game I’ve got except for the Wii versions and Back to Nature (Winter Theme in that made me cry).
I am VERY leery of it, considering the 'jokes' being thrown around at the Scottish references, and people trying to make memes using it and Scottish Twitter (a lot of them making fun of the language, thinking we 'don't speak proper English' when we are speaking SCOTS, an ACTUAL language).
I like going into Pokemon games "blind", too ^^ I'll probably watch this though, it'd be nice to know a bit more about the games (plus I'm still not sure if I'll even be able to play these games ^^; Don't have a Switch).
I hope this gen has a new Eeveelution :>
See, I'm more of a casual gamer - never really got into TV gaming for one (I prefer handhelds) so I just keep feeling like it's not worth getting something when I'll likely only be using half of it? Also I can't afford one at the moment, lol. It'd be nice if they could come out with a "Switch Lite" or somesuch. :)
I've also heard Gamefreak is trying to branch out to new IPs, which is good. Diversity is good for game companies. I honestly think they're kind of a fluke being known for only one franchise for so long. I doubt any other company could really get away with the long standing success they've had.
I'm hoping to see more Pokemon, starter evos, and the legendaries that'll help me decide what I want more.
I've also heard Gamefreak is trying to branch out to new IPs, which is good. Diversity is good for game companies. I honestly think they're kind of a fluke being known for only one franchise for so long. I doubt any other company could really get away with the long standing success they've had.
Is there any info yet on their future plans? I wonder if they’ll stay within the scope of family-friendly RPGs, or try out other genres... Should be interesting either way.
I've also heard Gamefreak is trying to branch out to new IPs, which is good. Diversity is good for game companies. I honestly think they're kind of a fluke being known for only one franchise for so long. I doubt any other company could really get away with the long standing success they've had.
Is there any info yet on their future plans? I wonder if they’ll stay within the scope of family-friendly RPGs, or try out other genres... Should be interesting either way.
They're working on a game called called "Town" (working title) right now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9pjcDKvE-Y
It was announced in September. Should come out this year.
I'm hoping to see more Pokemon, starter evos, and the legendaries that'll help me decide what I want more.
I don't think starter evos will be likely until later in the year like with Sun and Moon (those were revealed what, September? And the demo was datamined the next month), but I think we're overdue to see the legendaries at least. :huh: Next week we'll probably see the bird, bug, and rat for the region, basic mechanics, how the gyms will work maybe? 15 minutes is a bit of time...Did you know you can catch Pokemon with a Pokeball? Here, let me show you in a drawn-out unskippable tutorial...
I'm pretty surprised at how little we know about this gen atm! I could swear we knew at least a little more about Sun & Moon by this point last time (if that makes sense). Maybe I'm just misremembering, but it feels like we've gone a long time with not much info for this gen.
Think about if someone sends out a WailordThe fanart depicting that has been beautiful :P
Think about if someone sends out a WailordThe fanart depicting that has been beautiful :P
Think about if someone sends out a WailordThe fanart depicting that has been beautiful :P
What wasn't shown in the Direct but was in the playable demo: a dark/fairy imp Pokemon, and............... an electric corgi! Unfortunate for me. :PSpoilerThis further confirms that leak that happened weeks ago, this leak also got Nessa's name right.
What wasn't shown in the Direct but was in the playable demo: a dark/fairy imp Pokemon, and............... an electric corgi! Unfortunate for me. :PSpoilerThis further confirms that leak that happened weeks ago, this leak also got Nessa's name right.
Electric corgi? That sounds amazing. I hope it's cute
Like... if I wanted to transfer, say, a Trubbish in-game, I won't be able to unless it made it onto the Galar Pokedex roster? (doubtful, lol)Pfft, with the drama surrounding bin bags in this country and how often it makes headlines, I'll take it as a personal insult if Trubbish isn't part of the games :P
Yeah, I saw the leak too, it's interesting.
Good to see it's not just me that's on the fence about these games so far, heh. I dunno, I just can't get excited about it! D: Yamper is pretty cute, though.
I heard something about the Pokedex thing but I didn't really understand it before your post, Harmonie. D: So only a certain amount of Pokemon'll be in the games, then, essentially? Like... if I wanted to transfer, say, a Trubbish in-game, I won't be able to unless it made it onto the Galar Pokedex roster? (doubtful, lol) That sucks! I don't often trade Pokemon up from past games anyway, but it's nice to have the option. I was pretty disappointed when Sun/Moon disabled trading from past games except through Bank (esp. since that was one of the few times I did want to transfer an older Pokemon, lol), but at least that was still better than this. D:
I wonder if it's some kind of hardware limitation or something? I mean there's, what, 800+ Pokemon now, maybe the game just flat-out couldn't handle that many? Keeping in mind shiny forms, gender differences, alt. forms (Castform, Alola forms, etc) more than double that amount, technically... I dunno, idk how this stuff works, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was something along those lines... still pretty disappointing, though :/
Yeah, I saw the leak too, it's interesting.
Good to see it's not just me that's on the fence about these games so far, heh. I dunno, I just can't get excited about it! D: Yamper is pretty cute, though.
I heard something about the Pokedex thing but I didn't really understand it before your post, Harmonie. D: So only a certain amount of Pokemon'll be in the games, then, essentially? Like... if I wanted to transfer, say, a Trubbish in-game, I won't be able to unless it made it onto the Galar Pokedex roster? (doubtful, lol) That sucks! I don't often trade Pokemon up from past games anyway, but it's nice to have the option. I was pretty disappointed when Sun/Moon disabled trading from past games except through Bank (esp. since that was one of the few times I did want to transfer an older Pokemon, lol), but at least that was still better than this. D:
I wonder if it's some kind of hardware limitation or something? I mean there's, what, 800+ Pokemon now, maybe the game just flat-out couldn't handle that many? Keeping in mind shiny forms, gender differences, alt. forms (Castform, Alola forms, etc) more than double that amount, technically... I dunno, idk how this stuff works, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was something along those lines... still pretty disappointing, though :/
That's probably what the issue is. Too many.
Candy Crush has 3590 levels and my 6-year-old Kindle can handle it but we max out the brand new Switch at about 900 Pokemon. :P (Yes, I know they're completely different gameplay. I'm just being cheeky.)
I'm so glad the Switch Lite rumours were true after all! I'm still not totally sold (mostly because I'm not entirely sold on the game itself :P) but I could definitely see myself getting one of these. Feels more my sort of thing than the original. I wonder how much they'll cost over here...
So Galar Linoone is a KISS fan.
So we won't be able to trade Pokemon online at all?????
So we won't be able to trade Pokemon online at all?????
As long as your subscribed to NSO you can
So we won't be able to trade Pokemon online at all?????
As long as your subscribed to NSO you can
Can you still trade directly with another player (like you've been able to since Red and Blue) or is all trading now via the internet?
News:SpoilerCharacter customization shown in more detail.
Pokemon Camp. Like Pokemon Amie, but you can play with multiple Pokemon at once, including your friends'.
You can cook curry. Yeah.
New Pokemon:
Tea ghost, Polteageist.
Cramorant, Flying/Water pelican.
I was hoping to see the middle evos for the starters...
So I'm hearing a rumor that there might be an autosave feature. I hope not, autosaves are alright in some games, but certainly not in Pokemon.
So I'm hearing a rumor that there might be an autosave feature. I hope not, autosaves are alright in some games, but certainly not in Pokemon.
It might be good for some people, but if it's in the game, it should be an optional thing imo. Imagine being one of those people who grind for a shiny starter? There were tons of complaints about how long it takes to get through the opening of Sun/Moon. But at least the game didn't save. Imagine having a huge, long, opening cutscene, and then having to go back to erase the save data every time... for a couple hundred or over a thousand times...
Anybody see anything on the "live camera" yet? All I've seen is floating dust specks.
Now eventually, you might have actual pokemon on your pokemon live stream right? *taps window* Hello! * rubs and cleans window*
Maybe the surprise is that the Galar region doesn't actually have any Pokemon and it's all a hoax.
Maybe the surprise is that the Galar region doesn't actually have any Pokemon and it's all a hoax.
Awwww, rainbow!Ponyta is so cute! I hope we get a better pic of it soon.
(Sorta disappointed that's apparently all that came of this stream, though. 24 hours for some blurry shots of an old Pokemon with a fresh coat of paint, seriously? o.O)
This is a Ponyta. I think it's important to make this distinction because the end of the stream apparently hints at a Rapidash. There is a Rapidash cry and the two Ponytas look up at the sky. Implying that Rapidash might be a pegasus.
This is a Ponyta. I think it's important to make this distinction because the end of the stream apparently hints at a Rapidash. There is a Rapidash cry and the two Ponytas look up at the sky. Implying that Rapidash might be a pegasus.
Ponyta is a horse. Rapidash is a unicorn. This thing has a horn.
It could also be a new species.
This is a Ponyta. I think it's important to make this distinction because the end of the stream apparently hints at a Rapidash. There is a Rapidash cry and the two Ponytas look up at the sky. Implying that Rapidash might be a pegasus.
Ponyta is a horse. Rapidash is a unicorn. This thing has a horn.
It could also be a new species.
This is a Galarian form. Things change with Galarian forms. The design of the Pokemon resembles Ponyta way more than Rapidash. Remember, Rapidash is a lot larger, more intimidating Pokemon, with meaner looking eyes and everything.
There's no way it is a new species. It has the same design and eyes as a Ponyta, save for the mane/tail.
Horn or no horn, I'm inclined to say it's a Galarian Ponyta, too. The horn is the only Rapidash trait it has, calling it a Rapidash just because of that seems odd since this is hardly the only alt. form Pokemon to have something that its counterpart doesn't.LOL I've been wanting something with Rapidash for a while.
Until we get some sort of official info release, let's just agree that it's some sort of relation to the Ponyta line and move on, eh? Life's too short to argue over blurry screenshots of a cartoon horse :P
(also I would be ALL OVER a pegasus!Rapidash omg. I can't believe we don't already have a pegasus!)
This is a Ponyta. I think it's important to make this distinction because the end of the stream apparently hints at a Rapidash. There is a Rapidash cry and the two Ponytas look up at the sky. Implying that Rapidash might be a pegasus.
Ponyta is a horse. Rapidash is a unicorn. This thing has a horn.
It could also be a new species.
This is a Galarian form. Things change with Galarian forms. The design of the Pokemon resembles Ponyta way more than Rapidash. Remember, Rapidash is a lot larger, more intimidating Pokemon, with meaner looking eyes and everything.
There's no way it is a new species. It has the same design and eyes as a Ponyta, save for the mane/tail.
Then by your standards, the guinea pig thing is just a galarian Pikachu, considering they have roughly the same body and face and not because Pokemon has its own distinct style that causes design similarities or anything. Also by your standards it could be a Galarian Rapidash since regional forms are a bit different in looks and typing.
Rapidash doesnt have meaner eyes.
And why couldn't it possibly be a new species? We have plenty of Pokemon that are dogs, cats, pigs, monkeys, foxes, seals and rabbits. If it is a new species, it would be the 3rd unicorn. Remember Keldeo?
Could even be a split evo.
They've updated the Pokemon page about Galarian Ponyta.I saw that after I got to work lol
https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/ponyta/
Wow, it's psychic type! Didn't expect that - I thought for sure it'd be fairy or fire/fairy.I think a lot of people were expecting Fairy based on leaks then on the look. But Rapidash still may become Psychic/Fairy.... Remember what happened with Vulpix? Complete Ice type on the first stage and then Ice/Fairy was Ninetales. I think they are doing this same thing with Ponyta... Both starting stages and 2nd stages were pure fire types in their Kanto forms.
Well...it looks like Eevee gets a gigantamax form if you bring it in from Let's Go Eevee.Pikachu too, but eh unless Gigantamax counts in the dex then it really doesn't matter XD
The new Pokemon are leaking rapidly. Be careful when visiting sites that might spoil them for you, if you wish to not be spoiler.
Well that sucks.
I mean, I get it, I guess, hardware limitations, etc, but... man. The problem I see is, you know they'll keep bringing back the same couple of Pokemon over and over. The Pikachu line will always be around. The Eevee line will always be around. etc etc. The Pokemon they shill the most will be in every game because they want to keep them in the public consciousness! Thus leaving less slots for different Pokemon in future games. if that makes sense.
Or maybe I'm being too cynical, but.. :/ Hard not to be, the way the Pokemon Company have been acting lately. (Don't even get me *started* on the trainwreck that the London pop-up shop turned into...)
(Idle thought: I wonder if all this "too many Pokemon to fit into the game" thing would still be a problem if they were still using the old pixel art style, etc instead of full 3D? I assume the 3D graphics, etc take up a lot more space. Hmmm.)
(re: Harmonie's spoiler cut)I'm not. Think about it - Britain's known for talking constantly about their bins :silly:SpoilerHuh, really? That's a surprise. I'm still shocked (pleasantly) that Trubbish made it in...
(re: Harmonie's spoiler cut)I'm not. Think about it - Britain's known for talking constantly about their bins :silly:SpoilerHuh, really? That's a surprise. I'm still shocked (pleasantly) that Trubbish made it in...
The thing that bothers me the most though is the 'can't catch Pokemon higher than certain levels without the badge' routine. Can you imagine getting into battle with a shiny, only to be told you can't catch it because it's one level too high? OUCH.
Wow, I'm completely shocked after reading that list. I knew things were bad, I didn't realize they were this bad. All of those cut Pokemon! And for what? Graphics aren't any better and it really doesn't look like there's all that many new Pokemon, either... I mean, if we were at least getting a good number of new Pokemon then I'd say, okay, fair enough, but as it is... And I STILL don't see any logic in cutting moves. And just... damn. Damn it.The thing that bothers me the most though is the 'can't catch Pokemon higher than certain levels without the badge' routine. Can you imagine getting into battle with a shiny, only to be told you can't catch it because it's one level too high? OUCH.
This is just completely insane, I had no idea this was a thing. What on earth were they thinking, surely they know about shiny hunters and the like???
So, has anyone here got the game yet? Thoughts?I have Shield and while I haven't been able to got far (exploring more than following story line) I'm enjoying it. One of my friends is Meh about it and wishes they had gotten Luigi's Mansion 3 instead
(Spoilers about new Pokemon, I guess)SpoilerHonestly I'm still not impressed, going off what I've seen on Serebii. Perrserker is so weird looking! It doesn't even look like a cat. And I wish they'd lay off gen 1 already and focus on *new* stuff instead of all these regional forms and etc.
I wonder why all the final evos for the starters are bipedal.
For some reason, a lot of these new Pokemon... I don't dislike them, exactly, or think they're bad designs. They just look sort of generic to me? Like they could've come from any other series. They don't look like Pokemon, I dunno how to explain it. Anyone else feel like this?
Looks like I'll be skipping this one. Oh well, it'll save me some money, and there's plenty of other things for me to love about Pokemon ^^ Hopefully things'll pick up in the next gen.
SpoilerAs far as the starter finals, they did it for on gen before so it's not anything new. I wish they would consider making more than just the grass starters the ones that are quad in the future...
G1 = 2 bipedal
G2 = 2 bipedal
G3 = all bipedal
G4 = 2 bipedal
G5 = 1 bipedal, 1 quad, 1 neither
G6 = all bipedal
G7 = 2 bipedal, not sure what to count the water final as... it's not bipedal but it's not quad either....
I have Shield and while I haven't been able to got far (exploring more than following story line) I'm enjoying it. One of my friends is Meh about it and wishes they had gotten Luigi's Mansion 3 insteadTo be fair, LM3 is incredible! Spent over 30 hours on it so far (and I don't have access to online modes).
I don't know that it's really any shorter than previous Pokemon games. I just think that with the Exp All being there it's extremely easy to fly through the game fast if you don't pace yourself.I spent a lot of time in the wild area, battled nothing but one pokemon just to see if I can manage a shiny but 50+ later I got too sleepy to do too much else XD
I've had to stop myself and go take some time in Wild Area, raising multiple Pokemon, and also joining raid battles when I see them. I spent the majority of yesterday in the Wild Area, in fact, and I played a lot yesterday.
I've been trying to figure out the shiny hunt too. The sites I read suggest that it's similar to how it is in Let's Go P/E (although I have to admit, I much prefer shiny hunting in that game - you can see if it's shiny before you battle, AND the game keeps a record of your combo for reference).Yeah, pretty odd to read how shiny hunting works. I'm watching a video from aDrive on it and the way he puts it makes sense but still in testing... I may go look for more Delibird and test that out because I was battling the heck out of them in the wild area but have not got to 100 yet
So apparently you can get a 7 day trial of Nintendo Online... :devious:
If I can get it up and running Harmonie, I'd be happy to trade with you! Although with Zacian I'd only be up for dex-registration (kinda fond of that one).
My Switch is currently on charge, but I can help you with Stonjourner and Zacian tradeback! The only 'mons I'm missing right now are Riolu/Lucario (right weather, still can't find one), Drampa and Weavile if you have any.
The last time I played Wild Area earlier today every single area was snowing. I don't know if it's something special from GF because of it being December 1st, but it is kind of annoying. I'm also waiting for Riolu, but the foggy conditions are so rare.
I’m really enjoying these games! :D Although, the lack of postgame is a little disappointing (we’ll probably get that next year, when they release the inevitable special editions of Sword and Shield)...
I’m really enjoying these games! :D Although, the lack of postgame is a little disappointing (we’ll probably get that next year, when they release the inevitable special editions of Sword and Shield)...
Pokemon Helmet. Or if they're going with the "S" theme, Pokemon Sabaton. :P
Glad I wasn't the only one who found the constant snowing a bit of a nuisance!
And Nemesis, sure, I can get you both of those as well! What's your FC?
Added! :)I’m really enjoying these games! :D Although, the lack of postgame is a little disappointing (we’ll probably get that next year, when they release the inevitable special editions of Sword and Shield)...
Pokemon Helmet. Or if they're going with the "S" theme, Pokemon Sabaton. :P
Lol, you’re assuming they’ll only make one “third” game, like in the old days... Let’s face it, we’re getting Pokemon Shining!Sword and Pokemon Stalwart!Shield. ;)Glad I wasn't the only one who found the constant snowing a bit of a nuisance!
And Nemesis, sure, I can get you both of those as well! What's your FC?
Yay! ^_^ My FC is: SW-2979-6273-2495
I have all the Pokemon you mentioned ready to trade. :) Anything else you’re after? I have most of the competitive HA Pokemon, if you want a Moxie Gyarados or Regenerator Mareanie. :)
Added! :)I’m really enjoying these games! :D Although, the lack of postgame is a little disappointing (we’ll probably get that next year, when they release the inevitable special editions of Sword and Shield)...
Pokemon Helmet. Or if they're going with the "S" theme, Pokemon Sabaton. :P
Lol, you’re assuming they’ll only make one “third” game, like in the old days... Let’s face it, we’re getting Pokemon Shining!Sword and Pokemon Stalwart!Shield. ;)Glad I wasn't the only one who found the constant snowing a bit of a nuisance!
And Nemesis, sure, I can get you both of those as well! What's your FC?
Yay! ^_^ My FC is: SW-2979-6273-2495
I have all the Pokemon you mentioned ready to trade. :) Anything else you’re after? I have most of the competitive HA Pokemon, if you want a Moxie Gyarados or Regenerator Mareanie. :)
I've never really tried competitive battling, but if you have any spare I'd love to take one off your hands and give it a shot! Either would be appreciated. Is there anything else I can get you?
By the way, would it be okay if I added in a trade back for my Swirlix? I was going to trade one over to Harmonie to trigger the evolution, but mine went AWOL on me (still haven't found it - not in the nurseries, jobs or boxes).
Nemesis: Yes, I would appreciate a Riolu!
Sora: You traded me a Swirlix. I thought that was what we were planning, but if that might have been a mistake and I have the one you were talking about I can give it back.
Nemesis, By all means! Are there any mores Pokes you're after? Otherwise, should I send fodder for the others?
I can get you all of those, save for Escavalier who would be tradeback like Zacian. I've also got my Swirlix ready, but thank you! Feel free to set up a trade when you see me online next or whenever is convenient for you!
I'm online between 3-13 GMT time. Just let me know roughly what time I can find you on, because I'm swapping between 3 different games right now :P
As for codes, how about 5587? I think that was the random number me and Harmonie used.
Thanks again, Nemesis and Harmonie! Finally completed the dex and got my shiny charm :D
By the way, if anyone here has Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee, let me know - just remembered that I'm nearly finished with that one too (it's mostly a case of trade backs there, I don't want to import Gengars and the like from Pogo).
I have Sword and I got a female Scorbunny. I can breed her if anyone would like to trade starter pokemon!
I finally finished up Pokemon Ultra Sun so I can transfer my pokemon up to Home / Sword. But then I realized I am missing 3 pokemon from my Alola Pokedex. With the GTS on the 3DS versions closing on Feb 24, it seems unlikely I'll be able to get them. Does anyone have spare Gamestop cards with the codes for Shiny Poipole, Magearna and Zeraora? I have 99% completion on my Alola Pokedex, argh! I can trade legendaries Ho-Oh, Moltress and Cobalion that I caught in the ultra wormholes.
Checked to Pokemon.com website it says about GTS
Communication Trading — GTS △ Information viewed via the PGL website cannot be viewed after closure, but this function itself does not use the PGL, so it can continue to be used for the time being.
Checked to Pokemon.com website it says about GTS
Communication Trading — GTS △ Information viewed via the PGL website cannot be viewed after closure, but this function itself does not use the PGL, so it can continue to be used for the time being.
Oh good!!! I just checked in my copy of Ultra Sun and it seems like GTS is still working in the festival plaza. Meanwhile I just beat the story mode in Sword and I'm working on completing my Galar Pokédex. I am happy to do trades and trade-backs. I am staying away from the Surprise Trades because I do not want my save file to get corrupted by hacked pokemon. I hope Nintendo implements a system like GTS in Sword and Shield at some point.
Checked to Pokemon.com website it says about GTS
Communication Trading — GTS △ Information viewed via the PGL website cannot be viewed after closure, but this function itself does not use the PGL, so it can continue to be used for the time being.
Oh good!!! I just checked in my copy of Ultra Sun and it seems like GTS is still working in the festival plaza. Meanwhile I just beat the story mode in Sword and I'm working on completing my Galar Pokédex. I am happy to do trades and trade-backs. I am staying away from the Surprise Trades because I do not want my save file to get corrupted by hacked pokemon. I hope Nintendo implements a system like GTS in Sword and Shield at some point.
Pokemon Home app will have GTS, I don’t know when.
I’m breeding my Grokie and Sooble (think that’s how you spell their names. I don’t know when they will get the eggs or when they hatch. I really need Scorebunny so that I’ve got all the starters.
I also think I’ve got Pokemon who need to be traded with items that I will do trade backs with.