If your playing for the story and new pokemans then just wait but if you're into the competitive scene then getting started sooner rather than later is probably best.
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If your playing for the story and new pokemans then just wait but if you're into the competitive scene then getting started sooner rather than later is probably best.
You know what we knew of Platinum 3 months before release? New Shaymin and Giratina forms, Distortion world existance and a few vague mentions of new characters. But nice try.
I mean the Lycanroc reveal was "today" (as in they do not consider the magazine information to have gone internation, and can be seen with the "new" lycanroc in the video). The legendaries were basically a "hey new pokemon out november byebye!" in the video, nothing really big. As joe said in previous pokemon topics, the problem with the game is that they revealed it sooner than they usually do, so it looks weird when they begin their pr campaign so much later (2 months or so before launch).
Platinum is the best third version so youre seyting the bar really high
That was in July. 2 Months before release.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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If we don't get to go back to Kanto within either this game, or the next one in some form, I'll eat my hat.
MegaMelon
Member
I'll concede Corocoro mixed me up with the July issue but the point stands. Platinum was revealed in May and released in September, 4 month pre release period. USUM was revealed in June with a November release, 5 month pre release period. We are approaching the halfway point and all we know is...this?
Plus you haven't commented on the fact that GF in interviews hasn't spoken in any positive way about Frontier type facilities for a long time now.
WrenchNinja
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This is some real pathetic damage control
I second this
BW2 was revealed only showing the artwork of the two new Kyurem forms, they then didn't reveal anything else till months later. Platinum was revealed with Giratina's new form and 2 screenshots on corocoro, then nothing for a while and 3 months before release we knew a comparable amount of information. Comparing to UltraSM, which were revealed with a short teaser showcasing cutscenes and the new forms, then nothing for months till we got another new form and now this new trailer, I don't see why everyone is losing their minds.
I'm not expecting huge changes but I truly don't understand the rampant negativity in these threads, it's really the same approach to third versions they've always had.
That doesn't mean they can't add more content in different ways, like they did in Black and White 2. We saw brief glimpses of new buildings/facilities already, once we know what they are we can judge. I'm just saying most people are jumping to conclusions, that's all.
Yeah because I totally care about doing damage control for a game I'm probably not even going to buy. I'm just stating facts here, but thanks for ignoring all my points.
WrenchNinja
Member
What a load, no one goes to bat this hard for a game they think they'll skip. And what facts are you spouting there? You pointing out some imagined hypocrisy from posters is pretty much the opposite.
Tacorona72
Member
This reveal is giving me more questions than answers...and I like that.
Imagined? I'm not imagining the way older third versions and sequels have been handled in the past. You can check it by yourself.
And yes, I'm probably not going to get this game since I don't really want to buy new stuff on 3DS and I already have Moon, but it doesn't mean I have to shit on it to make me feel better about my decision.
Professor Lexicovermis
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Hey, don't get me wrong: I love Pokémon. But this? Until they prove otherwise, this looks to be GF's most low-effort entry yet.
Aaronrules380
Member
Not really worthy of a new thread, so I'd point out that Kommo-o is getting an exclusive Z-move. It seems to based from Clanging Scales, and it raises all it's stats after being used along with dealing damage to all opponents
WrenchNinja
Member
You are definitely
Imagining this
Unless you have a list of posters saying both of these things, you should probably knock it off
No one is shitting on this game to make themselves feel better, theyre shitting on Game Freak's marketing cause it's bad. Are we supposed to be impressed by three new forms and a trailer that says nothing of importance? Like what do you want from everyone? Unbridled optimism? People can be tepid or disappointed by this. No one is "losing their mind" as you put it, no one is having a meltdown.
You keep bringing up past games and going "hey guys, they totally delivered there despite their crappy marketing there" as if that really means anything right now. That doesn't make USUM's marketing not crappy or ensure that they deliver a worthwhile game come release.
I mean, Platinum is easily in the top 5 of the series so I don't see how that's a given.
ShadowFox08
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They should have made pokemon follow us since crystal Not this lame ass gimmick where they take it out of generations and randomly put it in the 3rd version or w/e.
Even this thread has people saying Platinum and BW2 were amazing and what have you, and others calling UltraSM a cash grab or DLC.
I was talking about me not having to shit on it despite not buying it, since you tried to imply I was lying just to prove my point. Never said that's why people are criticizing the games. Of course people can have their opinion, just as I can have mine and am free to discuss why I feel the issue is getting overblown. What else are we supposed to talk about in this thread when no one is talking about the actual things shown? lol
More new stuff*:
https://youtu.be/oZevIAuNvoE
*meaning one single attack, but hey, at least the music is ace!
https://youtu.be/oZevIAuNvoE
*meaning one single attack, but hey, at least the music is ace!
titiklabingapat
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The exclusive Z moves are some of the lamest 'new' thing they introduced. Seems like a tons of work to make exclusive ones for something you would use for one time each battle.
Aaronrules380
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I mean the new Kommo-o z move is kind of insane. I expect it to singlehandedly rocket kommo-o up in the tier list, and that's before considering any new move tutor moves (since a bunch of those would probably benefit Kommo-o a ton
Dark Orchid
Member
Literally said "it would take them giving Kommo-o something like Shell Smash to get me excited for these at this point" earlier, so that's neat.
War Raichu
Member
New photo-taking mode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nt5H6QDvF0
FINALLY a feature worth buying the game for
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nt5H6QDvF0
FINALLY a feature worth buying the game for
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New video by Game Informer showcasing a new feature for UltraSM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nt5H6QDvF0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nt5H6QDvF0
Only the legendary part is slightly different.
But i am going from moon to ultrasun anyway.
So third style.
Oh geez, Gamefreak managed to do something that... that... you can already do with homebrew.
*applauses
AlexFlame116
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You guys are finally getting some more info after complaining so much about it in the Lycanroc thread and you're STILL complaining.
Wow.
Wow.
What?
titiklabingapat
Member
And I hope my Wailord can follow me and cover half the screen. lol
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Wow, they finally gave that underrated pokemon something.
Gazoogleheimmer
Member
We're not gonna find out that much until a few weeks before release is my guess. I would've secured a pre-order, but I can wait.
Can my male character finally wear long pants like a civilized person?
If not I don't care what features they add until they fix that atrocity. But at least it's nice to know they're wasting their time with dumb, useless features like Pokemon walking behind you. Wow, gamebreaking!
If not I don't care what features they add until they fix that atrocity. But at least it's nice to know they're wasting their time with dumb, useless features like Pokemon walking behind you. Wow, gamebreaking!
I find it kinda of funny that the director/staff is using the first 3DS version and not one of the superior/better ones.
I thought the same at first but the original design is just so cool and futuristic so I can see why he stuck with it lol
War Raichu
Member
yeah, because it's still a terrible incentive to buy the game.
woopWOOP
Member
I like that dance, but it's gonna get old fast, lol
Since it hits all opponents it won't be as damaging in Battle Royale, but that buff is still pretty crazy