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[Brawly Likes to Brawl]

I remember the US pre-order bonuses from Gen V being really lame, like some wall clingies, or something.

 

[Takashi]

Guess I'll wait a bit and see what they announce for bonuses then.

 

[fredrancour]

Have mainline Pokemon games ever had preorder bonuses?

That's the only reason why I haven't preordered yet. Figured after more info was revealed, they might reveal some preorder bundles. I don't necessarily mean in game content, but just anything extra.

I got groudon and kyogre collectible coins way back at the original release of these games, and a lugia figure with soulsilver.

 

[todd360]

The lugia figure was actually really cool. I wish I knew what happened to mine haha.

 

[MegaMelon]

Just had an interesting idea. You go to fight Liza and Tate, the psychic gym leaders who fight you in a double battle. Combined they only have 2 weak pokemon then Solrock and Lunatone. Then they both mega evolve. It could work as it's one mega per trainer. If not then I'd want the e4 to atleast use megas.

 

[Brawly Likes to Brawl]

Rival Battle Fan Remix by utuber

 

[Exterminieren]

Just had an interesting idea. You go to fight Liza and Tate, the psychic gym leaders who fight you in a double battle. Combined they only have 2 weak pokemon then Solrock and Lunatone. Then they both mega evolve. It could work as it's one mega per trainer. If not then I'd want the e4 to atleast use megas.

I rather suspect they'll be using the buffed Emerald rosters rather than the lacking Ruby and Sapphire ones. Tate and Liza with Solrock, Lunatone, Xatu and Claydol is significantly more challenging than just with Solrock and Lunatone.

 

[Rogue Agent]

Would it be impossible for GF to add a custom music option for battles? Does the 3DS even have a way to upload custom music?

 

[Brawly Likes to Brawl]

Would it be impossible for GF to add a custom music option for battles? Does the 3DS even have a way to upload custom music?

It has an SD Card, so I guess it wouldn't be impossible to import music granted that what you're trying to add fits in whatever format/size requirements there may be.

The problem is that considering the Swapnote scare from a few months ago, Nintendo might be afraid that people will upload inappropriate/"offensive" audio as music and use it during online battles. If it ever does happen, expect it to be limited to single player.

 

[Rogue Agent]

It has an SD Card, so I guess it wouldn't be impossible to import music granted that what you're trying to add fits in whatever format/size requirements there may be.

OK, that's good!

The problem is that considering the Swapnote scare from a few months ago, Nintendo might be afraid that people will upload inappropriate/"offensive" audio as music and use it during online battles. If it ever does happen, expect it to be limited to single player.

I completely overlooked that. Damn - that means that even if it did happen, it'd be very limited, like you said

 

[Mariolee]

Have mainline Pokemon games ever had preorder bonuses?

That's the only reason why I haven't preordered yet. Figured after more info was revealed, they might reveal some preorder bundles. I don't necessarily mean in game content, but just anything extra.

I remember getting a special book when preordering Firered.

 

[Mister Negative]

Diamond and Pearl gave you a big ol' stylus with either Dialga or Palkia on top when you preordered, iirc

 

[Brawly Likes to Brawl]

Diamond and Pearl gave you a big ol' stylus with either Dialga or Palkia on top when you preordered, iirc

They looked nice but they were way too fragile. The Dialga on my stylus broke off before I even beat Cynthia the first time.

 

[Toxi]

They looked nice but they were way too fragile. The Dialga on my stylus broke off before I even beat Cynthia the first time.

If your Palkia snaps in half, you may need to consult a doctor.

 

[Berordn]

I rather suspect they'll be using the buffed Emerald rosters rather than the lacking Ruby and Sapphire ones. Tate and Liza with Solrock, Lunatone, Xatu and Claydol is significantly more challenging than just with Solrock and Lunatone.

Hopefully they keep the modified gyms from Emerald too. Having potential double battles in every gym was cool, and redesigned Mossdeep Gym was 1000% better.

 

[-Horizon-]

If your Palkia snaps in half, you may need to consult a doctor.

 

[tim_pkmn89]

Have mainline Pokemon games ever had preorder bonuses?

That's the only reason why I haven't preordered yet. Figured after more info was revealed, they might reveal some preorder bundles. I don't necessarily mean in game content, but just anything extra.

Yeah, but not recently. HG/SS and B/W had really good launch week deals, like Buy 1 Get 1 Half Off. No reason to preorder anyway. Not like the game will run out.

 

[Rogue Agent]

I received a Poke Ball catridge holder when I preordered the latest version on GAME.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

A full list of pre-order items can be found here:

http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pre-order_bonus

 

[Winterfang]

They didn't have me my pre-order for diamond at Gamestop. So I didn't bother with the pre-order for Platinum (was a case, but Walmart had it in all versions)

 

[Takashi]

RIP jirachi disc. Pretty sure I lost it

 

[luca_aros]

http://nindori.com/books/publications/sugimoriworks.html

 

[Adrian121]

So we probably wont get a thing until E3, right? In reality its not that far away, but the fact that Im so hyped for these games makes it seem so far. Cant wait to see the overworld. Hoenn in 3D is going to be amazing.

 

[thefatness16]

I got a tin case with Rayquaza on it with some random crap in it, when I pre ordered Emerald from Gamestop. But that was like a decade ago, so maybe it was just a special edition?

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

I got a tin case with Rayquaza on it with some random crap in it, when I pre ordered Emerald from Gamestop. But that was like a decade ago, so maybe it was just a special edition?

I think I got that too, so it was just a regular preorder bonus.

 

[pock3tmonster]

Posting from Serebii:

A new trademark has been discovered as being registered by Nintendo, GameFreak and Creatures Inc. in Japan. This trademark is for デルタエメラルド Delta Emerald. In addition to this, in the US, at the same time as the Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire domains were registered, one was registered for Pokémon Delta Emerald. This trademark registration is not likely to be indicative of a game release, but rather covering bases in a similar manner to the registration of Pokémon Water Blue back in 2004 and numerous other Pokémon names over the past 10 years including Pokémon Grey. We'll bring more as it comes

I hope this is just a means of covering bases. I'll be severely disappointed if Pokemon Omega Ruby and Aqua Sapphire are based on their respective original versions, instead of the superior Emerald.

 

[MicH]

I will buy all three

 

[cafemomo]

Posting from Serebii:



I hope this is just a means of covering bases. I'll be severely disappointed if Pokemon Omega Ruby and Aqua Sapphire are based on their respective original versions, instead of the superior Emerald.

It's nothing.
They trademarked WaterBlue, etc etc

It's just to protect their ip

 

[pock3tmonster]

It's nothing.
They trademarked WaterBlue, etc etc

It's just to protect their ip

Of course, as I said, I hope it's just a means of covering bases. I want these remakes to be based on the Emerald version however and I hope this trademark doesn't indicate otherwise.

 

[cafemomo]

Of course, as I said, I hope it's just a means of covering bases. I want these remakes to be based on the Emerald version however and I hope this trademark doesn't indicate otherwise.

whoops didn't see that, it's almost 530am here and I haven't slept yet

 

[Adrian121]

I wouldn't be worried. Im sure these will be like HG/SS where they incorporate aspects of the third version. For example, I cant see the Emerald battle frontier not being in these games. They have to know how disappointed people would be if it wasnt included.

 

[pock3tmonster]

whoops didn't see that, it's almost 530am here and I haven't slept yet

No problem. You probably should think about sleeping though... I've been running mostly on fumes from late nights working on final assignments and it's not a good feeling.

 

[luca_aros]

Of course, as I said, I hope it's just a means of covering bases. I want these remakes to be based on the Emerald version however and I hope this trademark doesn't indicate otherwise.

I think that they will base it off of Emerald i.e. have all the extra perks Emerald has, it wouldn't be a great idea to split it up into three again. And I'm still thinking the story is completely different though. Maybe a slight continuation, or a change of events to explain the legendary's 'different forms'.

 

[L.O.R.D]

if it true..then maybe i'll pass ruby to get emerald

 

[Qurupeke]

I am pretty sure it means nothing. OR/AS will have Emerald features like the Batte Frontier.

 

[Brawly Likes to Brawl]

Yeah, there's really no reason to do an Emerald remake when ORAS are already going to be feature rich versions of RSE.

 

[L.O.R.D]

CD and DVD ?
maybe new movie ?
game on wiiU ?

 

[ArchedThunder]

Posting from Serebii:



I hope this is just a means of covering bases. I'll be severely disappointed if Pokemon Omega Ruby and Aqua Sapphire are based on their respective original versions, instead of the superior Emerald.

As others said, it means nothing as far as another game goes. What it does mean is that we have Delta to work off of for speculation for what Rayquaza's new form/mega looks like.

 

[JoeM86]

CD and DVD ?
maybe new movie ?
game on wiiU ?

No. All trademarks list everything when they are registered.

This is nothing more than them covering all bases as they always do, like they did with Water Blue and Grey.

People are over-reacting to this across the net. So much for a day of Mario Kart fun :/

 

[Blue-kun]

Did they register some trademark at the time of HG/SS's release? I mean, Water Blue makes "sense" because they might also have been unsure on whether to release Leaf Green as Green or Blue at the time.

That said, I also think it's just a way of covering bases. It wouldn't be a very good idea to split a remake into three different games with another version being released later.

 

[JoeM86]

Did they register some trademark at the time of HG/SS's release? I mean, Water Blue makes "sense" because they might also have been unsure on whether to release Leaf Green as Green or Blue at the time.

That said, I also think it's just a way of covering bases. It wouldn't be a very good idea to split a remake into three different games with another version being released later.

Loads of trademarks get added a lot of the time. There are so many Pokémon game titles that are trademarked and ignored.

 

[pock3tmonster]

As others said, it means nothing as far as another game goes. What it does mean is that we have Delta to work off of for speculation for what Rayquaza's new form/mega looks like.

That's not much to speculate on. We still know next to nothing, other than Rayquaza's possible new form/mega incorporating the Delta symbol into its design as Groudon and Kyogre have done with the Omega and Alpha symbols respectively.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Did they register Crystal along with Gold Heart and Silver Soul? I'm very curious what kind of title that they are going to give Crystal.

Crystal Sense?

 

[Zoon]

Delta emerald for wiiU, no?
I mean they won't release 3 games of the same generation, but it's nintendo so who knows.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Hopefully it's nothing; don't want to buy another version.

 

[-Horizon-]

Delta Emerald? Ehhh, Alpha Sapphire still sounds better lol. I'm not going to put too much stock into it, they haven't remade a 3rd version game, they just go and incorporate the features of the 3rd into the 2 main ones.

 

[Akiller]

Posting from Serebii:



I hope this is just a means of covering bases. I'll be severely disappointed if Pokemon Omega Ruby and Aqua Sapphire are based on their respective original versions, instead of the superior Emerald.

So that's the unannounced 3DS game...?

 

[fredrancour]

Terrible failure not trademarking Gamma Emerald for that green Hulk glory.

 

[Inukage]

Scans have leaked!!!!!
"The next batch of CoroCoro information has been posted to Japanese forums and this batch showcases more information about the upcoming movie. This reveals Mega Sceptile, Swampert and Dianice. Mega Sceptile is Grass/Dragon-type while the others maintain their type. Mega Diancie's ability is currently listed as ???" -Serebii/Joe

 

[Not75Drops]

Steven looks like he has a Mega Ring. Mega Metagross confirmed.