Probably used the same model as PC version of TCGO.
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Pokemon TCG headed to iPad
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Probably used the same model as PC version of TCGO.
Comandr
Member
This is just like the real game. You can even add the codes from your real physical booster packs and starter sets to use in the online game. This is just --- digital instead of physical. Every bit genuine Pokémon TGC.
That was more because nobody had any idea how to play the game. Everyone I knew basically just made up their own rules.
RazorbackDB
Member
People just go download the PC version, you can tell from the screenshot it's the same thing. I'm surprised no one knows about this.
ah alright cool. Thanks for answering.
HypnoDarkrai
Member
The player avatars are terrible. And iirc you can't trade cards you bought with in-game coins.
I'd play it if it also launched on IPhone.
I'd play it if it also launched on IPhone.
So like your standard TCG mobile app. I might give it a go (if free) when it releases.
Good times, good times. "Do you see my fire spin?"
theprodigy
Member
How do you even play though?
There's probably some way to find out....
Put energies on guys, use trainer cards, use attacks, evolve guys, etc.
It's really fun IMO.
And this game has been on PC for a while hasn't it...?
Given what I know about the online version of the TCG, this seems like it would be the best way to go with it.
You can, but also every real life booster pack comes with a code that can be redeemed online for a booster pack. And I don't think they have turned on real money transactions yet.
Cosmo Clock 21
Banned
There is in fact a thread that answers just that question!
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=814390
Also, there is already a PC version of the TCG. This is more MtG Online like than the Pokemon TCG for GBA. It's the whole card game, based around the idea of playing a digital equivalent of the real TCG. Not really as surprising as what I think most people are assuming. But most people also don't know about the PC TCGO.
This is just the barebones game that has been available on PC for years. You can go download and play it right now.
http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/play-online/
There's no story mode or anything; all you do is battle against either the AI or other people. You can use custom decks or presets. By battling you earn booster packs and coins. The latter can be redeemed in the shop for more booster packs, theme decks or cosmetic stuff.
You can also redeem codes that you get alongside specially marked booster packs in NA.
AFAIK you can't buy anything directly with real money.
Getting new cards is kind of slow but lately they've been beta testing tournaments (they announce them a day or so before on their forums) where you can get lots of booster packs... if you are lucky enough to win 3 times in a row. They also added a bonus wheel; after each game you get either more coins, a tournament ticket or a mystery box (cards, coins, booster pack...).
http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/play-online/
There's no story mode or anything; all you do is battle against either the AI or other people. You can use custom decks or presets. By battling you earn booster packs and coins. The latter can be redeemed in the shop for more booster packs, theme decks or cosmetic stuff.
You can also redeem codes that you get alongside specially marked booster packs in NA.
AFAIK you can't buy anything directly with real money.
Getting new cards is kind of slow but lately they've been beta testing tournaments (they announce them a day or so before on their forums) where you can get lots of booster packs... if you are lucky enough to win 3 times in a row. They also added a bonus wheel; after each game you get either more coins, a tournament ticket or a mystery box (cards, coins, booster pack...).
Maintenance
Member
Thanks for the info, I'm quite the newbie in Pokemon TCG, so I thought this game was a new one. Still, waiting for how they will proceed with this.
Lone_Prodigy
Member
TCGO is pretty good now (it still has trouble caching/loading new cards). When it was still in beta it was terribly buggy. You get tokens for logging in and playing, and a booster pack every 5 days. The tokens can be spent on booster packs, theme decks, or avatar items.
In-game booster packs and the free ones aren't tradeable though. For that, you'll need codes found in theme decks and retail booster packs. I used to buy them online and off people for about $0.25 each.
In-game booster packs and the free ones aren't tradeable though. For that, you'll need codes found in theme decks and retail booster packs. I used to buy them online and off people for about $0.25 each.
That seems to be it.
Sounds like I'm good to go with my win 8 tablet then. I'll check it out later.
Actually, you can trade the cards that you win in tournaments and those that you get with the bonus wheel.
No, not Nintendo, The Pokemon Company.
If you live in Canada you can take part in their payment beta and buy gems which you then can invest into boosters and stuff.
brianmcdoogle
Member
I can't even begin to imagine the IAPs of this, with starter and booster packs and individual cards and whatnot. This is going to get expensive.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
We tried (the actual rules) we seriously tried, but the game bored the hell out of us, so we went back to just collecting them, which is how I came to that opinion.
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
So who's watching Worlds tomorrow?
Interesting. Do you know if they are cheaper than the physical boosters?
Glass Shark
Banned
This is going to be HUGE.
Guys The Pokémon Company has already dipped their toes into the iOS market so this is nothing new for them.
Plus this seem to be the same as the one can you can play on the PC.
No Nintendo does own the majority of the share of the Pokémon Company but they don't dictate how it should be run and just leave it be.
Nope Game Freak only does the main series games and those are never leaving Nintendo handheld.
Plus this seem to be the same as the one can you can play on the PC.
No Nintendo does own the majority of the share of the Pokémon Company but they don't dictate how it should be run and just leave it be.
Nope Game Freak only does the main series games and those are never leaving Nintendo handheld.
Cosmo Clock 21
Banned
I didn't even know it was happening until I did sourcing for the tweet; is there going to be a thread for Worlds?
Inferno313
Banned
I believe Nintendo 100% owns Pokemon and The Pokemon Company, although allows them to act fairly independently. They don't own Gamefreak, as far as I know. There haven't been any in years, but Gamefreak used to make Playstation games as well.
Nintendo doesn't own Game Freak but they do have shares into the company.