An announcement like this would have its own event probably.
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New Pokemon Merchandise Line Announced for Japan: "Look Upon The Stars"
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An announcement like this would have its own event probably.
Of course, but they could also tease an issue that would come out post-announcement.
But I take it they haven't as we haven't heard anything.
Reminder this is the company that announced ORAS via random youtube video.
It's a little different when we're talking about the first HD mainline entry ever.
NeonZ
Member
They can include new regional variants and Megas without officially adding more Pokemon, although at that point it's basically a formality, since they mean there's only partial compatibility with the other game from the same gen.
Even if Stars or DP remake is a Switch game, it'll certainly use the Sun & Moon engine, so aside from resolution there won't be a big leap.
Would cross platform battles even be a thing?
My bet would be Earth if they don't go with Stars. They could do something bizarre like "Black Hole" though. Or Galaxy.
It has, Crystal being Game Boy Color-exclusive.
killertofu
Member
I will buy a Switch as soon as this is announced. DO IT NINTENDO
But also potentially a port
They could be, it wouldn't be hard since battles are now done over local wifi.
Darryl M R
Member
Make it Switch exclusive and Nintendo will get money from me.
Stairouais
Member
They won't make it Switch exclusive. They barely even meet the demand for hardware right now.
Thanks I was actually thinking a little more and now I think New 3ds and Switch seems more likely.
It would make people buy more of both not just take advantage of the basic 3ds which is kinda the same as having it on a new platform.
manueldelalas
Time Traveler
Looking at the history of Pokemon releases, they would never release one on a platform because said platform "needs" it.
Pokemon, like Minecraft, Dragon Quest and Monster Hunter will always be released on the platforms they believe will sell more copies, end of story.
This is the reason why there has never been a serious attempt at a core Pokemon on consoles, or why B&W2 was on DS.
If the Switch continues to sell very well and works as a social platform, Pokemon will be there, if not, then it won't. It's the way it is.
Also, I don't get why people get so excited for an upres version of a 3DS game, it's neat I guess, but I don't see them releasing something fundamentally different from the original Sun and Moon. The big question is where the next gen Pokemon games will be.
Will the Switch sell enough, or will Nintendo have to do a more appealing handheld?
Shadow Broker
Banned
Wait, there's a rumor up coming announcement for the Switch?
Which will then need to also sell fast enough to largely get past the Switch sales ?
Just wait for a more portable Switch and that's it, you have your handheld with a userbase immediately
I will be in the running for highest salt levels. The idea of Stars on Switch has me more hype for a Pokémon than I've been since HG/SS. I've disliked most since then and I hate the 3DS so I don't want to buy another.
manueldelalas
Time Traveler
Those are not mutually exclusive...
Switch is as much a handheld as a console.
Switch is Nintendo's 3DS successor as a handheld device as well. Pokemon HAS to go to it eventually unless GameFreak decides to kill the franchise or move it to mobile phones (neither of which will happen).
NES > SNES > N64 > GCN > Wii > WiiU > Switch
GB > GBC > GBA > DS > 3DS > Switch
It's not that hard to follow.
Pokemaniac
Member
Gold and Silver were already Game Boy Color games, though. Crystal just killed the backwards compatibility.
Those are Battle Network 4 titles though, that's bad mojo
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
The switch is already portable?
They aren't going to just stop making pokemon games though...
LambdaTeos
Member
Go somewhere else with your logical and scientific arguments!!!
kidding
Let's hope for the best
There is a lot to be excited about:
-high resolution rendering of the already detailed pokemon models
- console style play online and local (think pokemon stadium) would be extremely hype
- new pokemon, forms, alolan forms and megas (potentially)
-continuation of the SM story which i enjoyed and would love to see the next chapters of.
-integration with pokebank and switch specific online functionality (with phone app or otherwise)
-ease of capture using HDMI instead of modded 3ds or workarounds
-still has handheld mode for all the 3ds functonality and local battles at cons/ect
For me, it has always been the dream to take my teams from portable mode, sit down on my couch and play some online matches with a controller. Pokemon stadium games were huge in my group of friends and i would also welcome playing against another player on the same screen surroundes by pokemon enthusiasts. There is a lot to be excited about, GF dont do enhanced ports one gen later. They may do remakes down the line, but this game will likely be similar to crystal, yellow, platinum. Ect. Maybe not as far as BW2 were as standalone titles, but i would doubt that GF would simply uprezz the game and slap it on switch. They usually like to take advantage of the newest features in the newest system.
Kudo
Member
They just announced New 2DS XL.
AetherZX
Member
...and?
And you think that's Nintendo's new handheld going forward?
It wouldn't shock me if Stars isn't on Switch but whatever's next definitely will be because the 2/3DS will be long dead by then.
Laieon
Member
The Gameboy Micro game out after the DS, I don't see anymore Gameboys being released.
Kudo
Member
Yeah, it'll be few years from now though.
Livingskeletons
If I pulled that off, would you die?
3DS will get one last hurrah.
While I think Eclipse would be a cool name, I don't think it really matters and some people are over-thinking it. Game Freak doesn't care that the Sun is technically a star, they just care about how catchy the name is. スターズ looks cool and sounds cool, most everyone knows the word, where eclipse is probably really known by teens and older if at all.
It also naturally fits the naming pattern; if you were to go up to the average person and say "Sun and Moon and..." I bet 99% of the time they will answer with Stars.
I could see a New 2DS and Switch version co-release, I mean there is no harm in doing so, it's not like they must tap every bit of the Switch's power - New 3/2DS level graphics would be more than enough for most fans.
It also naturally fits the naming pattern; if you were to go up to the average person and say "Sun and Moon and..." I bet 99% of the time they will answer with Stars.
I could see a New 2DS and Switch version co-release, I mean there is no harm in doing so, it's not like they must tap every bit of the Switch's power - New 3/2DS level graphics would be more than enough for most fans.
To be fair, they got away with B2/W2 on the DS because the 3DS could play DS games. The same doesn't apply to the Switch.
WhiskerFrisker
Member
I sure hope it's a sign for things to come on the Switch. I haven't played Pokemon since I was in elementary school. I'd play it now.
Stop.
If there's pokémon this year, it's going to release at least on 3DS. They are releasing a new 2ds xl, pokémon has to come out for this to get all the kids that aren't getting a switch this year. Switch port is likely, but i don't know, previous interviews of Masuda say that they are still not sure which features to include on a switch game because they still don't know how people use their switches.
It won't be a remaster though. At the very least it will be a third version, but judging from how SM ended I'd say it's more likely to be a sequel set in Alola. Unless sequels are considered remasters or ports (cough Splatoon
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