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[Zautruche]

Seems like the laziest "third version" yet.

Laziest ? Care to share want about it seems lazy ?
New Pokemon, New locations, new forms don't seem lazy to me.

 

[RichiRamjag]

Fucking Nintendo never fails to disappoint when it comes to announcements. I'm not expecting much going into E3, I'd rather be pleasantly surprised.

 

[RavageDark]

I don't think this means no Pokémon Stars. I just think they didn't want to release a game on the Switch while the demand is way over supply.

 

[Berordn]

See I just wish we had more details. Just "an alternate storyline" and "Pokemon who weren't in the last game"? I'm sure we'll get more at E3 but it's just weird that this ended up being 30 seconds of the presentation.

I mean, it's kinda clear what they're doing. Third version is back, and they brought a fourth version with them.

The new legendary formes are altered somehow by Necrozoma, and the story's probably been altered to involve him like how Platinum added Giratina to the mix.

 

[CronoShot]

I seriously don't know why anyone expected this for Switch. Look at Black 2 and White 2.

The Pokemon Company doesn't give a shit about new Nintendo hardware. They go where their userbase is.

 

[aett]

Was this posted? I don't even care anymore. What's Yokai Watch up to?

Being a surprisingly polished game with a lot of content, but marred with ridiculous RNG elements.

Spoiler

I can almost forgive random yo-kai recruitment - only because DQV was the same way and it makes you adjust your play style accordingly - but when there are multiple quests and other parts in which you are required to have specific yo-kai, it becomes incredibly frustrating.

 

[Mortemis]

Dammit lmao, disappointing

Eh, I hope it brings a lot of cool things. Kanto pls

 

[Frost Walrus]

"This alternate retelling of Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon has over 20 additional minutes of Lillie griping about how useless she is."

 

[Fallout Phoenix]

I'm more mad that this how they're using Necrozma.

 

[Serenitynow]

Well that's one way to use Necrozma.

The fan theories about it having a dragon forme were cooler

 

[Demoli]

I do prefer the Necrozma Armour to the Kyurem Fusions tbhs, must be the black/white contrast.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Laziest ? Care to share want about it seems lazy ?
New Pokemon, New locations, new forms don't seem lazy to me.

Dude, don't bother asking, salt in his eyes.

 

[fredrancour]

Which was better: Final Fantasy 7 teaser turning out to be a port at PSX, or this?

Live onstage trolling > leakers getting a rumor wrong and game freak maintaining its standard operating policy

 

[Vanillalite]

Beyond the Switch talk I'm miffed as this feels like a cheap cash in based on what they showed/said. Like it feels like just a story reskin?

As someone else said it feels like the laziest 3rd version yet.

Maybe I'm wrong, and they will probably show more. Going off what they did show I can't help but feel this way though.

 

[Kindekuma]

It's just baffling that it isn't on the Switch as well.

No, not really.

 

[Kickz]

I think that kills off the notion entirely that Nintendo sees the Switch as a 3DS successor. We'll have a new handheld in a couple of years and the next Pokemon will be on that. The Switch is their Wii U successor, not a hybrid.

No just staaaaaaaaaaaahhhpppp

 

[-Horizon-]

I mean in a way this sounds like it will sorta be like story DLC except full retail price.

...so same as they've been doing for the past 20 years?

 

[Neoxon]

I think the Switch will get a gen 8 mainline, once the install base is there, 3ds has died for good and Gamefreak agrees. So, it will take some time

Given the job listing for a super-popular Game Freak RPG in 2018 for Switch, I suppose this makes sense.

In retrospect, this explains the job listing for a Game Freak 3DS RPG.

 

[Buzzman]

I wonder after the reception of the Switch if they just decided to delay it.
The Switch is already forecasted to be suffering shortages throughout the year, and business-wise I can see why they would rather have Pokémon for next year instead of releasing it now and squander any extra sales it could get.

 

[BlackJace]

Hey, do you guys remember two games called Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2?

 

[True Fire]

necrozma fusion?

Hideous. The only thing that would make it worse is another 20 hour tutorial after we've already played the first atrocity

 

[Scrawnton]

It doesnt mean its not happening. I'd do exactly what GameFreak are doing, release it on 3DS later this year and then a Switch port next year. Take everyone to the cleaners.

The irony in that is by doing it this way they're hurting the sales potential of the Switch this holiday. What parents are gonna pick up a Switch for their kids on Black Friday when a brand new Pokémon game is out for a cheaper N2DS XL?

Nintendo has to realize that with their announcement today they are forcing the Switch and 3DS to compete with each other this holiday.

 

[pbayne]

so reckon these will skip the e3 conference now. Lol as much ire as its getting Ultra still a pretty big game for them, im sure they'll give it some time probably. Pokken maybe not.

 

[JershJopstin]

Any info on what exactly these are yet?

It was strange that they said the 'first' Pokemon game coming to the Switch, that and that little graphic at the very end of the US/UM trailer that looked better then 3DS maybe... Nah, screw it.

If Stars is still happening Nintendo is literally trolling the audience right now, I'm assuming they'll be showing this off at E3 next week but that it seems to be both not a sequel but also not a 'third' version is curious. The 'alternate' storyline could be interesting, really need more information on these games because right now it sounds like an extremely cheap cash grab while the 3DS is still being supported.

Also seriously, where the frick is Pokemon Crystal?

They said 'first game' because they'll support it with mainline games in the future. Nothing more to it.

 

[Macka]

Necrozma-Lunala is cool as fuck, y'all are just mad you didn't get what you wanted

Necrozma was trash and these are even worse.

Opinions, dude.

 

[DonutTurtle]

This is hilarious, all of it.

 

[the most mountain of dews]

I love Pokemon but I haven't turned on my 3ds in 2 years and honestly I don't feel like this will change anything about that. Really disappointed personally but I hope everyone has fun with these games.

 

[Quintin DM]

I'm making insane prediction that Switch ver will be announced @E3.

I am hoping so hard that this is the case, as unlikely as it probably is.

 

[Furanshi]

I'm so HYPED! I can't wait to play another game that forces me into double battles so I can watch my frame rate dip into single digits! HYPE!

 

[Puruzi]

Bummer but still In for Ultra Moon day one EASY

Sun and Moon are the best Pokemon games

 

[Mr. Phellps]

Yo, LunalaCrozma looks awesome. Looks like I'll be playing the Moon version again!

 

[Styles]

Necrozma had so much potential. WTF

 

[paragonpro]

Game freak waited a long time before they made pokemon games for the 3ds, until they absolutley had to, gut tells
Me they will do the same thing for the switch.

 

[JimJamJones]

 

[tolkir]

At least, people who cancelled Sun/Moon preorder, waiting a Switch version, can buy this game. :lol

 

[Cartho]

It's not really Nintendo to blame here. Sure they could maybe have pressed hard for it but the fact is there has to be a will from GF and we know they're lazy as fuck.

They will fight having to join the modern era for as long as they possibly can. I cannot see why this wasn't brought to Switch and 3DS. The amount of extra work really wouldn't have been huge and it would have sold bucket loads - the attach rate would have been HIGH.

 

[Aleh]

They look tragic. Who did this? Even the awful Kyurems looked better.

The background. That's an Eclipse.

 

[DKHF]

Disappointing to see it just for 3DS but I'm not super surprised.

 

[Falchion]

I guess Ultra is what Reggie had in mind when he said the 3DS was going to be a major pillar still.

 

[trixx]

hahaha this is closest to like tropical freeze/metroid 3ds levels of salt.

 

[notaskwid]

It's hilarious, but the 3ds is fucking gross, just die already.

 

[Why would you do that?]

They bet their credibility on Pokémon Stars Switch exclusive for 2017.

Eurogamer was also the first to leak all sorts of details about the Switch, way before it was revealed, so I can't personally say I have a problem with their credibility. However, maybe they have a problem with the credibility of that specific leaker now.

That said, I don't think Stars is completely off the table because of this announcement, though. But it is definitely not looking too great.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Should we expect an N2DSXL bundle with this?

 

[GiantBreadbug]

Necrozma was trash and these are even worse.

Opinions, dude.

They're not trash

Ta da

 

[LiquidSolid]

I'm happy they're on 3DS, that means I won't have to buy a Switch for another year or two. I really have to see how many changes they're making though, the features they listed weren't exactly mind blowing. Hopefully this is just the third version and Gen VII has another set of games coming too (like D/P remakes), cause if that's it then that's a pretty f'n weak gen.

 

[wartama]

It's White & Black 2 all over again. I remember thinking after I bought a 3ds in 2011 why the hell they were still supporting the ds lol. Guess we gotta wait for the next gen to be on the Switch.

That direct though... pure trolling. It broke gaf

 

[Menitta]

Oh gamefreak...

That name...is so fucking uncreative.

I'm not buying this. The extra plot stuff is gonna be more cutscenes and just more of what I hate about Sun and Moon. If it's on Switch maybe I'll consider it.

 

[NinjaCoachZ]

I mean, it's kinda clear what they're doing. Third version is back, and they brought a fourth version with them.

The new legendary formes are altered somehow by Necrozoma, and the story's probably been altered to involve him like how Platinum added Giratina to the mix.

I guess so. I was just thinking about how many plot threads in S/M seemed to be setting themselves up for a sequel so I was hoping for more of a continuation (a la B2/W2) rather than the alternate approach.

 

[NoKisum]

Hey, do you guys remember two games called Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2?

Shh don't mention those here or you'll upset the genwunners.

 

[Busaiku]

And with Emerald and the DS

Emerald came out before in Japan.