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New Pokemon Merchandise Line Announced for Japan: "Look Upon The Stars"
- Thread starter Cerium
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No it wouldn't. The models are already HD ready.
The biggest established IP left would be Animal Crossing, Smash Bros, and NSMB (or Mario Maker). We're talking guaranteed multimillion sellers and hardware pushers.
After that the next tier would probably include Donkey Kong, Metroid, Pikmin, Kirby, Luigi's Mansion, and Fire Emblem. All are likely to do over a million.
Yeah, Nintendo has a lot of hot IP. And I don't remember where I read it, but I also recall that they intend to push a lot of new IP after year one.
madstarr12
Member
Hmmm, would be kinda strange if it's for both systems with Switch not having the dual screens for menus and stuff, Most likely 3DS only. Would be interesting if wrong though.
would like to see people squirm if it's 3DS only.
Sun and Moon already nixed a lot of those features, which is part of why Switch speculation has been so rampant.
Mister_Ruck
Member
The battle models at the very least are already plenty hi-res. It's why the games run like shit on the 3DS. They went a little overboard with the future proofing on that one.
TheSkullPrince
Member
My god, it's full of Stars.
All of the pre-existing Pokémon models have already been future-proofed for HD use. As Pokemaniac mentioned, it's why the current mainline 3DS Pokémon games run like crap. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember hearing that Pokémon GO uses the same models as the other 3DS games.
toadsworth
Banned
I had no idea the models were HD already. Interesting. Could be a huge system seller!
I don't see the point. The entire reason people are hyped for Stars is because it will be at a resolution higher than 240p and playable on the TV.
Etrian Oddity
Member
It is by far the best emoji
lvl99 Pixel
Member
alrighty then....
The textures aren't though.
That said, if they were planning an HD version from the beginning, that shouldn't be an issue.
Pokémon GO looks like it has HD textures, so it's likely that Game Freak already has HD textures ready to go.
That Damn Kid
Member
reminds me of this for some reason
MaximumSpider
Banned
Hmmm, really gets the noggin a-joggin.
LinkSlayer64
Member
Until I get new Pokemon Stadium minigames, there will always be a need for a new stadium.
Also the rental system makes it super easy for anyone to come over and play with you, you don't need to build a team from scratch and level it up to sit down with 3 friends and play stadium.
Stadium had lots of fun features I miss.
GuitarGuruu
Member
I really hope the Pokemon Switch game gets announced either before or during E3. The latter is unlikely I feel though.
perfectchaos007
Member
Could be a great bundle this holiday with New 2DS XL
AppleSautts
Member
Irishonion
Member
Even if it's 2018, there better be a Switch version. I want to be able to play on my tv.
That's my thinking. I can see it happening.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Same lol
Lunafreya Nox Fleuret
Member
Maximum troll, lol. I love this trolling.
The reason that all of the last gen games and su/mo run like fucking garbage is because the carts already have hd models stuffed onto them.
Still
its going to be a N2DSXL bundle and maybe make its way to switch next year lol
Also not planning to bother with the game if Gamefreak cant get their head out of their ass and realize the half-way between sun and moon game should be called Eclipse and not "Stars"
I could see the game coming out on both 3DS and Switch (maybe the same game but they could be different versions).
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
Pokemon hasn't had a third version since Platinum. No way they would justify making one unless there was some reason to like maybe Nintendo asking Gamefreak to make a game in order to sell more systems.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
is it really even trolling when the source is benign and it's the fans thinking out weirdly
maybe 2018 is for their third parties games, like SMT HD, No More Heroes and the hinted Bayonetta along with the second wave first party games like Smash Bros Switch, Metroid(maybe), Donkey Kong and the next project of Retro Studios
DerekOfTheDykes
Member
What if I told you that the third version has never been a midpoint between the two main versions
Red, Blue, Yellow
Gold, Silver, Crystal
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
In none of these cases was the third version a hybrid or midpoint
If Pokemon is Switch exclusive say goodbye 3DS territory, hello WiiDS targets. I hope Nintendo can make 20M in a year lol.
(I doubt it will be)
Yes they are shooting their load at the core early. But as said somewhere else before, Nintendo needs casuals and women to become successful, so expect more of a push in that direction next year. Animal Crossing, Layton, Pikmin, Fitness or Nintendogs like something. I think "for us" it's going to be Fire Emblem and Metroid.
(I doubt it will be)
Yes they are shooting their load at the core early. But as said somewhere else before, Nintendo needs casuals and women to become successful, so expect more of a push in that direction next year. Animal Crossing, Layton, Pikmin, Fitness or Nintendogs like something. I think "for us" it's going to be Fire Emblem and Metroid.
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Eurogamer wouldn't have reported it without having actual details. Stars is happening.
Resistance100
Member
I just hope this isn't the greatest troll of all time. 🤔🤔
I think 2018 is where they expect bigger 3rd Party contributions since the groundwork is already in place.
Retro Game, Animal Crossing, Mario Maker, Fire Emblem, Luigi Mansion 3 and co. are games I would expect for 2018. in addition to substantial better 3rdparty efforts.
ArchedThunder
Banned
Subtle.
Well, we're in May now, so if they follow what they've been doing it'll probably be announced in 3 or 4 weeks.
Well, we're in May now, so if they follow what they've been doing it'll probably be announced in 3 or 4 weeks.
I still think it will be 3DS / Switch. They will want to capitalise on the sheer number of 3DS systems out there, but Nintendo will probably have pushed hard to get a version on Switch because they know that will mean they will sell every Switch they can make.
The HD models, the animations for Pokemon following you around in the world which were unused but left in the files, the axing of many touch screen / second screen features: they all point to GF having an eye on another system.
It makes sense if you think about the EG rumour: they said, in November 2016, that development for the Switch exclusive Stars was already "well under way" and that it had been being developed in parallel to Sun and Moon. This fits with how third versions have been done in the past and, if correct, means that they will have had MASSES of time to work through any issues in getting it working on Switch.
I reckon cross platform for Stars if it's a full third version or Switch exclusive if it is basically just an HD port - a "Sun and Moon deluxe" if you will.
Then the next Pokemon gen will hit Switch in late 2018 / 2019 and will be exclusive to the system. People go on about Black and White 2 coming out for the DS after the 3DS was launched but I don't think this means anything. BW2 were DS games yes, but the 3DS could play them - it was b/c. Nintendo will NOT want the Switch to go 2+ years without Pokemon - they know what a system seller it is. They will have probably pressured GF hard to get it on the system, even if it is just a port of Sun and Moon.
The HD models, the animations for Pokemon following you around in the world which were unused but left in the files, the axing of many touch screen / second screen features: they all point to GF having an eye on another system.
It makes sense if you think about the EG rumour: they said, in November 2016, that development for the Switch exclusive Stars was already "well under way" and that it had been being developed in parallel to Sun and Moon. This fits with how third versions have been done in the past and, if correct, means that they will have had MASSES of time to work through any issues in getting it working on Switch.
I reckon cross platform for Stars if it's a full third version or Switch exclusive if it is basically just an HD port - a "Sun and Moon deluxe" if you will.
Then the next Pokemon gen will hit Switch in late 2018 / 2019 and will be exclusive to the system. People go on about Black and White 2 coming out for the DS after the 3DS was launched but I don't think this means anything. BW2 were DS games yes, but the 3DS could play them - it was b/c. Nintendo will NOT want the Switch to go 2+ years without Pokemon - they know what a system seller it is. They will have probably pressured GF hard to get it on the system, even if it is just a port of Sun and Moon.
While I would laugh my ass off it that happens, tbh I believe in a switch port if only because that's the logical thing to do. Future entries will inevitably end up being switch only so using a third version to do most of the base work is way easier and a smarter thing to do than just doing everything from scratch for the next gen