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[Cloud Strife]

Yooo, that Elite Four Theme.

So gooooood.

 

[Qblivion]

So Japan gets the nice red and blue cases?

Of course they are. Getting real fucking tired of the west's obsession with the lack of color.

 

[Mr. Smiley]

So Japan gets the nice red and blue cases?

So does Europe apparently.

noa, y?

 

[RiggyRob]

So Japan gets the nice red and blue cases?

And EU too ('tentative packaging').

US gets screwed once again

 

[Goldenmoney]

Maybe contests will be more interactive.

Shit I forgot about those. Literally shaking with hype now.

I wonder if they'll make the ocean smaller.

 

[corn_fest]

omg the nostalgia - Sapphire was pretty much my first real video game.
so fucking bought

 

[Grief.exe]

These were the first games I ever played seriously back when I was a kid. Day fucking one. Wonder if trumpets will make a return?

Hopefully they will do a full orchestra recording of all the tracks for the 3DS.

The real knock against the GBA was always its audio capability.

 

[Usobuko]

Used Greninja in Y, got Torchic from Nintendo so I guess this is the only logical outcome for me:

I'm also going this route. Can't see myself using anyone but Treecko / Sceptile.

Spoiler

Unless they fucked up its Mega Evolution.

 

[BGBW]

Yooo, that Elite Four Theme.

Needs more trumpets.

Dammit NOA, get on this!

Used up their red case quota with MK8.

 

[HisMeowjesty]

Aww yeah!! Bring on the water and trumpets!

 

[braves01]

Sounds like these are sequels, not remakes.

Had a feeling they'd do that. You can still transfer Gen III Pokemon up to X&Y, so this is the only way to get around it that makes sense...

I think it's actually going to be a remake, or at least that's what it sounds like based on the text from the Pokemon site. It doesn't say it's a new world or anything, and it talks about a new generation enjoying the story that unfolds implying it's the same story.

Announcing Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems! Prepare for an epic adventure exploring a world filled with Pokémon!

Pokémon fans first enjoyed Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version when it launched in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance. Now, a whole new generation of Pokémon fans will experience the dramatic storyline that unfolds in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

 

[Omzz]

yessssss. this is the gen i ended up skipping for some reason and always wanted to find a copy

good way to experience it now

 

[Amazeballs]

Expecting Mega Luvdisc so that it would shed off the reputation of being the worst fully evolved pokemon so many generations in a row.

It'll be the worst Mega evolved pokemon, unless GF give it Wonder Guard and secondary ground typing.

 

[gosox333]

How are they blown the fuck out? It was obvious gen 3 was getting a remake at some point, just looking at past business practices by Game Freak.

You have no idea how sure some people were that these games were never going to happen.

I'm having a field day on /vp/ right now.

 

[Holy Order Sol]

Don't forget that this is a children's game. The real reason you should be playing it is for the pvp competition.

the real reason

 

[belushy]

Mega Pelipper >

 

[mid83]

This reminds me that I need to go ahead and play Y. It's my first Pokemon game and it's still sitting on my backlog (all the Pokemon threads online made me a little intimidated with how deep it is).

Pretty awesome that we'll have another big 3DS release this fall!

 

[VegiHam]

I think it's actually going to be a remake, or at least that's what it sounds like based on the text from the Pokemon site. It doesn't say it's a new world or anything, and it talks about a new generation enjoying the story that unfolds implying it's the same story.

The press release did say new world though. Sevii Islands kinda deal maybe?

 

[Dr. Buni]

I wouldn't worry about the performance of the remakes. Diamond and Pearl were a mess performance-wise on the DS, but Platinum, Heart Gold and Soul Silver run just fine.

 

[jerryvaberry]

Gen 4 is excellent, who says otherwise?

Gen 4 was cool, but the best games were soulsilver/heartgold...and those were gen 2 remakes.

 

[Astorgh]

Also, LOL.

https://twitter.com/Reggie_NOA/status/464050915482546176

 

[spyroflame0487]

I just realized...it doesn't look like anything specifically mentions Hoenn. So..maybe a new region? That would go with that one dude in XY who mentions that his home isn't any of the current regions.

 

[LeleSocho]

GIVE ME ALL THE WATER AND TRUMPETS IN MY VEINS YES.

 

[Fey]

oh my goe djef i forgot all about contests castform better come with three beauty moves again

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Sounds like these are sequels, not remakes.

I doubt it. The title is in the format of the previous remakes. If they were sequels they could have called them Ruby 2 and Sapphire 2 like they did with Black and White's sequels.

 

[Exotoro]

ALL OF MY MONEY

 

[JesseZao]

Easier to rehash, than to innovate. Makes more money, too.

What's so exciting about this.

 

[Usobuko]

It'll be the worst Mega evolved pokemon, unless GF give its megaevolution Wonder Guard and secondary ground typing.

Well, it can fill a niche with the right ability or the 100 extra stats allocated in an efficient manner.

 

[N7Commander95]

YES YES YES YES YES

BRING ON THE TRUMPETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOoqKHz_D0w

MORE TRUMPETS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4ger0r8vtM

DID I HEAR YOU SAY MORE TRUMPETS?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHgnjFomv7k

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/juliapple/GIF___Foam_Guy_by_SparkyX-3.gif

 

[Daingurse]

Never got the Mudkip appeal. Swampert is so badass, completly overshadows Mudkip. I still remember all the Swamperts I ran in Gen 4 . . . dat Bulky-Pert.

 

[Burning Justice]

"Game in 2D. Some areas also playable in 3D."

goddammit

 

[Skelter]

People can freak out however they want, but seeing these reactions just baffle me.

It's a remake of arguably the worst game in the series.

Still waiting for them to hook me like they did back in the day. Oh how I wish they would.

Beauty contest, slots/roulette, secret bases (hopefully streetpass bases) and some of the best damn music makes it my favorite gen.

 

[Shengar]

You don't have to worry about them screwing up the first 2 considering they are already shit.

I see that you don't understand their fabulousness

New Winona design plz
Make her look even more awesome if that's even possible xD

Seriously, pull HGSS on her. Please.

 

[Cloud Strife]

Hopefully they will do a full orchestra recording of all the tracks for the 3DS.

The real knock against the GBA was always its audio capability.

Would be so sick, always thought GENIII had the best tunes.

 

[Kouichi]

So hyped for this. Ruby was the last Pokemon game I played before I took a hiatus on the Pokemon games. It was also my all time favorite Pokemon game until Y released.

Can't wait to use this badass mofo:

 

[-Horizon-]

Never got the Mudkip appeal. Swampert is so badass, completly overshadows Mudkip. I still remember all the Swamperts I ran in Gen 4 . . .

Swampert was so OP, it was amazing.
Customizable outfits better make it in!

 

[gngf123]

Wait what. No direct, not announced at E3, nothing? Out of fucking nowhere.

Hyped, although I think Gen3 was the worst gen.

 

[Trey]

Fucking hell. More megas, at least. Improve the framerate.

 

[Canis lupus]

So Japan gets the nice red and blue cases?

Europe too

 

[Kinokou]

New adventure?
Dramatic new world?

This doesn't sound like remake talk.
What's going on here?

Sounds like these are sequels, not remakes.

Had a feeling they'd do that. You can still transfer Gen III Pokemon up to X&Y, so this is the only way to get around it that makes sense...

Some thing seems to be going on. Same region but drastic changes in the story? Same story but drastic changes in the region? A mixture? Dramatic changes when the mascots are released and a new end game?

Any of these, sequel, remake, alternate retelling, it doesn't matter it will be awesome anyway!

 

[upandaway]

I doubt it. The title is in the format of the previous remakes. If they were sequels they could have called them Ruby 2 and Sapphire 2 like they did with Black and White's sequels.

What's the difference really? Aside from the story being a direct continuation or a retelling.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Wait what. No direct, not announced at E3, nothing? Out of fucking nowhere.

Hyped, although I think Gen3 was the worst gen.

Announcement now, footage of the game at E3

 

[topplehat]

So this was announced today to overcome the operating loss they also announced?

 

[emb]

Wow. Even when it's expected it, it never seems like it will randomly be TODAY. Boom.

 

[Akiller]

They de-confirm Wonder Red in Smash and then they drop this.That's Nintendo.

PANIC MODE ON.

 

[VegiHam]

"Game in 2D. Some areas also in 3D."

goddammit

Wait, for real? Aaaaaaah. This is one of the reasons Y was a huge disappointment. Least they're being honest this time and not hiding it. Is there any real technical reason Pokemon can't be in 3D?

 

[WrenchNinja]

So this was announced today to overcome the operating loss they also announced?

Pretty obvious

 

[Tempy]

I really liked the stuff XY introduced. Will be excited to see them in these remakes. Wonder if they'll use Fairy types?
Never played gen 3 - but which Pokemon are you looking forward to see as a 3D model and being able to pet them?

 

[Neoxon]

Europe too

DAMMIT, MARIO!!!! WHY DID YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE COLORED BOXES IN AMERICA!!!!!

 

[-Horizon-]

I see that you don't understand their fabulousness




Seriously, pull HGSS on her. Please.

Shengar nooooo

Was not ready for this fan art, so goooood.