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Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the next generation of Pokémon, confirmed for release in late 2022
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I wish they'd at least change the colors of the western version's Pokémon logo.
The iconic Japanese Gen 3/4-era logo of the mainline games makes a return for the first time with Scarlet and Violet. Combined with the fact that Legends had a unique logo makes me think they want to make the distinction between "Pocket Monsters" and "Pokémon Legends" clear in the series branding.
They generally change up the logo with every generation, but that one and variations of it was used heavily, across 12 mainline games (including BDSP) as well as several spin-offs (Box, Pinball RS, XD, and more).
Well, one and done. All 3 starters look awesome. Outfits are cute. Graphics are impressive for a first-party Switch open world Pokemon game, they're fine. Gameplay hints at being close to PLA. It's everything I wanted. Will pre-order asap. There's nothing stopping them from getting my money.
People keep saying this but Nintendo knew this was releasing this year from the beginning. It's certainly not a last minute change to accomodate a BOTW delay
Fair does. I think the remakes of red and blue and diamond and pearl, plus Archeus made it seem like there has been no down time with the series.
I think so as well. Pocket Monsters may be equivalent to the traditional Pokémon League quest, while Legends may focus on more action-oriented gameplay, especially catching. I don't think the overworld battles have to be exclusive to either style, of course.
So when do you think we get the next batch of info? My guess is probably in April or May?
They've stated its seamless open world, so it seems they've gone the full way with Arceus as a midpoint
I see the pepper comparison, but I feel like Fuecoco could be based on an apple too. It's head looks very much like half of one. Maybe that's why I am particularly fond of it. XD
The iconic Japanese Gen 3/4-era logo of the mainline games makes a return for the first time with Scarlet and Violet. Combined with the fact that Legends had a unique logo makes me think they want to make the distinction between "Pocket Monsters" and "Pokémon Legends" clear in the series branding.
They generally change up the logo with every generation, but that one and variations of it was used heavily, across 12 mainline games (including BDSP) as well as several spin-offs (Box, Pinball RS, XD, and more).
Image cool, but this image is missing the Let Go and Legends logos.
I forgot how creepy valley those models were with the huge baby heads.So they're going the Dokev route
I just edited an existing image to point out the return of the old logo. Should have added LGPE, BDSP and LA. :P
Starters are adorable, with Fuecoco being my highlight, and gen 9 reveal was a BIG surprise for me. Not a good or bad thing right now. I just think it is way too soon for a new gen since we just got Legends. It is also way to soon for me to judge anything about the game, but I think it is already fair to say that I'm disappointed with them sticking with 2 versions after Legends. While I think it is too early to be disappointed because it won't have Legends features, since I don't know which they won't have, I also think I would be a fool to expect them there. So I'll just wait and see.
I know that this is way, way, way early to be saying such things, but I hope the fully open-world structure doesn't mean there's, like, four towns or something.
Kind of hope they keep the catching Pokemon mechanics from Arceus here. Really enjoy being able to catch certain Pokémon by sneaking up without battle, and also having the battle option as well. Also the ability to move your character during battle and seeing the battle more from a 'trainer POV' (if that makes sense) is something I really liked as well, and would be nice to see here as well.
I think a mix of Arceus battle and catching mechanics with a 'modern day' Pokémon setting with bigger cities would potentially be interesting to me, IF that's what they're going for. Not quite sure what they'll do with the story and general gameplay structure beyond that. If it's another 'beat 8 gym leaders, take down evil organization, and clear the Elite 4' type deal, I'm not necessarily opposed to that, but definitely would welcome another shake up to that formula at this point.
Also, fingers crossed there will be some good trainer customization options in this one, especially going back to a modern setting. Default trainer looks fine, but definitely want to change up that hairstyle and outfit lol.
I think a mix of Arceus battle and catching mechanics with a 'modern day' Pokémon setting with bigger cities would potentially be interesting to me, IF that's what they're going for. Not quite sure what they'll do with the story and general gameplay structure beyond that. If it's another 'beat 8 gym leaders, take down evil organization, and clear the Elite 4' type deal, I'm not necessarily opposed to that, but definitely would welcome another shake up to that formula at this point.
Also, fingers crossed there will be some good trainer customization options in this one, especially going back to a modern setting. Default trainer looks fine, but definitely want to change up that hairstyle and outfit lol.
Well, there's all the environmental art and design missing from Arceus. This soon makes it feel like Arceus was a prototype and engine test they turned into a retail release.
Yeah, I get the worry, but its not as if Aonuma woke up today, saw the trailer and was like 'Oh shit, delay Zelda!". This is something's that probably known about for years, particularly given Game Freak pretty much always make the dates they set.
Also, it's not as if releasing the two games near each other will have any impact on either. If anything, it'll give Switch a ridiculous holiday line-up, right around when its competitors will probably be getting more stock in.
The only thing that's going to delay Zelda is Zelda.
Yea i feel like this further confirms my head canon theory that sword and shield were originally just 3ds games that got ported up to the switch cause boy that jump is massiveGen 8, 2019:
Gen 9, 2022:
2009: Platinum
2010: HeartGold/SoulSilver
2011: Black/White
2012: Black2/White2
2013: X/Y
2014: Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
2016: Sun/Moon
2017: Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
2018: Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee
2019: Sword/Shield
I do get where you're coming from kinda, fwiw. We've never had two games basically back-to-back before, which feels damn weird - even if, on a technicality, they're in two separate "years." But it might be worth noting, if you're not yet doing so, that we had a six-year streak already, with a year off followed by a four-year streak. They've been coming hard and fast since immediately after Platinum's three-year gap from Diamond/Pearl.
Given how Pokemon development is Id say there was no way it could have not started being developed on 3DS
Sprigatito reminds me of Morgana from Persona 5 for some reason. Maybe it's the eyes.
But I think I might actually be on-board with this one. PLA brought me back into the franchise in a way that I haven't been for years. If Game Freak can successfully build on some of the concepts introduced in that game, then I'm in for this.
But I think I might actually be on-board with this one. PLA brought me back into the franchise in a way that I haven't been for years. If Game Freak can successfully build on some of the concepts introduced in that game, then I'm in for this.
It's impossible to think they planned to release a new generation on the 3ds in 2019. The console was already dead in 2018.
it gets worse when they move
nah, that's definitely not likely. if anything the wild area was a late addition
I don't think that holds at all- Nintendo absolutely knew the exact release date of Scarlet and Violet when they announced Zelda for 2022, if not when they first revealed it.
It's just a weird hunch but I feel we might see a time jump of sorts? Like maybe that's why the MC designs are based on young ones.
Yeah, this is exactly what I've been saying.
The logic of "Pokemon means Zelda delay" just doesn't make sense.
I was thinking this too, they look like 8 year olds and they're dressed in school uniforms so idk it would be a cool idea to show the characters age and show that the journey to the top takes time. Or Youngster Joey is about to show us what a Rattata can do
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Fwiw, 2004 had FR/LG and Emerald release in Japan the same year. FR/LG in January, Emerald in September.