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To guess a solid release date: September 2013 for Japan, May 2014 for US, with dates for other countries close behind.

May? More like March given the release dates of Platinum and Black and White....

 

[PS_GUY]

Pokemon Amber and Pokemon Jade.

I call it!

The legendary mascots are Fire-type and Grass-type.

 

[gosox333]

Nah it's the other way around.

Black and White was a pseudo reboot, starting in a region with no new Pokemon and having a slight "Back to basics" feel.

Ruby and Sapphire was a true reboot. The entire way Pokemon existed in the data changed. A whole lot of stuff was changed and uprooted. Also not all Pokemon were even available when Generation III was first released. Plus there's the whole fact that the three versions of Generation three are Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. Gemstones that are.... Red, Blue, and Green.

Yeah, that makes sense.

Wonder if they'll keep that pattern going though? We just got a reboot, but I can't see the next game sticking too close to the old formula without them getting flack for it.

May? More like March given the release dates of Platinum and Black and White....

Well, the localization times have been getting consistently shorter ever since D/P. Maybe December isn't that much of a pipe dream..

 

[Sandfox]

Some of you guys are starting to get too hyped.

If we do get a new game(which I doubt since it wouldn't add up) it'll take Game Freak about 5 months to release it in Japan and about 6 months to localize given their past efforts in case anyone was wondering.

 

[Sigismundo]

Some of you guys are starting to get too hyped.

If we do get a new game(which I doubt since it wouldn't add up) it'll take Game Freak about 5 months to release it in Japan and about 6 months to localize given their past efforts in case anyone was wondering.

Christmas release for the kiddies then?

 

[Sandfox]

Christmas release for the kiddies then?

That's what's probably going to happen if they announce the games on the 8th but if they do that the games will end up coming out before the movie and that wouldn't work.

 

[ColtraineGF]

May? More like March given the release dates of Platinum and Black and White....

I'll meetcha halfway, and say the March - April period

Maybe late March/early April.

 

[neoxdonut]

Maybe it'll be a completely new game with a new region like Pokemon Colosseum and XD.

 

[Mista Koo]

I know that this gen has been all about ignoring patterns, but it seems like it's every other generation that serves as the "reboot". R/S were to an extent, and B/W most definitely were, while G/S and D/P were all about expanding on older Pokemon.

We'll see, though. Anything can happen.

I meant total reboot. All the Pokemon (and regions) you knew? Never existed.

 

[fisheyes]

I meant total reboot. All the Pokemon (and regions) you knew? Never existed.

How is this different to what those games did, though? And what would be the benefit of it anyway?

 

[Qurupeke]

Gen VI announcement, with names, launch window and maybe mascots.

Yep, that. And CoroCoro could add a few details too.

 

[BuggyDClown]

Guesses for the next branding of the games? Colors, metals, stones? Shades of grey?

 

[The Awesomest]

Everyone -- give me your updated predictions what this big announcement is.

Anyone guessed B/W2 Third version yet? B/W2 Third version.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I meant total reboot. All the Pokemon (and regions) you knew? Never existed.

Black and White had no Pokemon from previous games and no significant mentions of other regions until the post-game.

 

[GayForMaster]

FUCK YES. LET MY 3DS COLLECT DUST NO MORE~!

 

[BowieZ]

Guesses for the next branding of the games? Colors, metals, stones? Shades of grey?

gaseous elements

Pokémon Neon
Pokémon Nitro

complete with orange and purple 3DS XLs

 

[perfectchaos007]

Anyone guessed B/W2 Third version yet? B/W2 Third version.

Pokemon Gray DS. It somehow brings Pokemon B/W/B2/W2 all together.

 

[PorygonVandal]

Black/White 3....wait for it..... D

 

[goomba]

Pika pika

 

[shink]

I'm guessing Pokemon Grey for 3DS or iOS Pokedex update.

 

[gosox333]

You know, there was that list of newly (at the time) trademarked names two or three years back. I think it was Black, White, Gray, Brown, Purple, Orange, Scarlet, and Crimson.

Scarlot/Crimson? I know they're both reds, but it's definitely the best fitting pair out of those. Maybe Purple/Orange?

 

[KAL2006]

Would anyone mind if Nintendo used the models from the iOS/3DS Pokedex app, I think those Models look pretty good.

 

[Keyouta]

I think the names and logos plus mascots will be revealed, if it's gen VI, which is looking likely. I'd like some screen shots as well, but that'll probably come in some future Coro coro. Maybe small details like a release of Sept 2013 for Japan, and a few words on how they're working hard on the games.

 

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

So have they announced Pokémon Snap 2 for Wii U yet?

 

[Keyouta]

Would anyone mind if Nintendo used the models from the iOS/3DS Pokedex app, I think those Models look pretty good.

Nah, I'm ready for the move to 3D, and I think game freak is too,sprites have had their run. Pretty much everything in the games are 3D now anyway with the exception of the pokemon sprites. They didn't make 640+ models for nothing I'd imagine! (I know it's Creatures who's credited)

As long as the game still flows smoothly and isn't slow like Colosseum then I wouldn't really have any complaints.

 

[Sagitario]

You be the judge.

Dammit! I want this but not at that price!

 

[Qurupeke]

You know, there was that list of newly (at the time) trademarked names two or three years back. I think it was Black, White, Gray, Brown, Purple, Orange, Scarlet, and Crimson.

Scarlot/Crimson? I know they're both reds, but it's definitely the best fitting pair out of those. Maybe Purple/Orange?

Not Brown, Orange, Purple... They sound so dumb. Crimson is awesome thought.

But I really like the Neon/Nitro. :3

 

[Gospel]

You know, there was that list of newly (at the time) trademarked names two or three years back. I think it was Black, White, Gray, Brown, Purple, Orange, Scarlet, and Crimson.

Scarlot/Crimson? I know they're both reds, but it's definitely the best fitting pair out of those. Maybe Purple/Orange?

Unrelated, but going through some of the old threads is fun. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19525632&postcount=102

 

[YAWN]

Who the hell would buy Pokemans Brown?

 

[gosox333]

Unrelated, but going through some of the old threads is fun. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19525632&postcount=102

God, it's like a time loop. We're doing the exact same thing, three years later.

I wonder if there's a way to secretly trademark those, because a couple days ago on Bulbagarden I saw Serebii say that he's been checking for new ones weekly ever since those were found, and nothing's shown up since.

 

[Mario007]

What if it's a Pokemon Yellow remake on the 3DS? Full 3D models etc. It could server as a good way to get to know the hardware and Yellow was substantially different from Green and Red to justify its own remake.

 

[perfectchaos007]

What if it's a Pokemon Yellow remake on the 3DS? Full 3D models etc. It could server as a good way to get to know the hardware and Yellow was substantially different from Green and Red to justify its own remake.

Green, blue, red, yellow....either of those would work, I just want Gen I

 

[KAL2006]

I think Nintendo should go for the cell shaded look similar to Wind Waker, Naruto and Dragonball games. This way they can make it similar to the anime. But I have a feeling they will just use the 3D models from the 3D Pokedex app.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

Live action Pokemon movie directed by Michael Bay.

 

[Mario007]

Green, blue, red, yellow....either of those would work, I just want Gen I

Same here, that's why I think Yellow would be a perfect candidate. They did Gen 1 remakes already, so to not look as doing the same shit over again you could do a Pokemon Thunder Yellow 3D. As I've said Yellow had quite a few changes to accomodate the Anime lore and it was signficantly better that then Gen 1 originals.

 

[clay_ghost]

I think Nintendo should go for the cell shaded look similar to Wind Waker, Naruto and Dragonball games. This way they can make it similar to the anime. But I have a feeling they will just use the 3D models from the 3D Pokedex app.

Just put a black outside using the 3d models and job's done

 

[Boss Doggie]

The battles are already too slow for my liking. I hope they don't pad them further with pointless animations and camera work.

BW/BW2 are very fast.

Green, blue, red, yellow....either of those would work, I just want Gen I

As long as the remake isn't shitty like FRLG where they put a lot of restrictions.

 

[SebastianAlexander]

I hope its going to be Pokemon Snap U (Wii U) and something for 3DS like ... I dont know ... some stupid little eshop app?

EDIT: oh I know, a 3DS app which is linking to Pokemon Snap U so you can view your photos in 3D!!!

 

[ScraftyDevil]

I secretly hope that it is Grey/BW3 so I can sit back and laugh while the internet (particularly those who disliked BW/BW2) tears itself apart.

Gen VI would be nice, though.

 

[vareon]

Pokemon Amber and Pokemon Jade.

I call it!

The legendary mascots are Fire-type and Grass-type.

What, they're going to remake the GBC games?

 

[fates]

Nah it's the other way around.

Black and White was a pseudo reboot, starting in a region with no new Pokemon and having a slight "Back to basics" feel.

Ruby and Sapphire was a true reboot. The entire way Pokemon existed in the data changed. A whole lot of stuff was changed and uprooted. Also not all Pokemon were even available when Generation III was first released. Plus there's the whole fact that the three versions of Generation three are Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. Gemstones that are.... Red, Blue, and Green.

I dunno, I'd argue that Black and White was a more effective reboot. It completely removed itself from the prior games. Completely different part of the world, and up until the post-game, you never ran into Pokemon from the previous four generations.

To me, Ruby and Sapphire were more "ok, we're not going to follow the Kanto/Johto story anymore".

 

[Boss Doggie]

I dunno, I'd argue that Black and White was a more effective reboot. It completely removed itself from the prior games. Completely different part of the world, and up until the post-game, you never ran into Pokemon from the previous four generations.

I think it's mostly also the data restructuring that even up to now is used.

 

[Exterminieren]

The Pokemon Twitter just asked how many Eeveelutions there are.

Trolling.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Drageon. Bulky but slow, weak defenses but high SATK.

Cannot learn any special moves.

Hey, at least Flareon has a companion now!

 

[Berordn]

Drageon. Bulky but slow, weak defenses but high SATK.

Cannot learn any special moves.

Hey, at least Flareon has a companion now!

I'd say Puncheon, but Mienshao is basically what I wanted from a fighting-type Eevee. Buzzeon? That ought to be decent nightmare fuel.

 

[Neo Child]

What, they're going to remake the GBC games?

hold on let me just cell phone my pokemon in

 

[StreetsAhead]

The Pokemon Twitter just asked how many Eeveelutions there are.

Trolling.

Well, there is that mysterious extra letter/color in the Pikachu & Eevee short logo for the movie this year.

Note that the colors are even in generation order

 

[Boss Doggie]

hold on let me just cell phone my pokemon in

Hey now, Telefang was a good game!

 

[Cromat]

They're running out of colors and minerals. How about Pokemon Oil and Coal?

 

[Persona86]

Pokemon Purple bundled with Purple 3DS XL.