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Eurogamer: Nintendo Switch to get Pokémon Sun and Moon third version: Pokemon Stars
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Ah damn I misread it...I thought it will just a port so I can use it in VGC. But it comes later this year, so looks like I will play on 10 fps.
OfficerRaichu15
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That is in itself not a problem as long as those do not come at the expense of the line up of new games. Seeing as Nintendo is already throwing two huge franchises at us in the first year of the switch before the presentation where more will most likely be released, I think we will be fine in that regard. If they can make pokémon Stars a good value proposition (major improvements in graphics and added content and pokémon), then it might even be a good purchase for many Sun/Moon owners.
Tom Nook Sawyer
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True, but suns are already stars
I mean getting both Sun and Moon is. I don't really consider getting the 3rd version double dipping...
MikeE21286
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So does this either....
1. Dispel the notion the 3DS will last somewhat, and signal that Nintendo is doing a hard move to Switch
2. Path the way for more franchises to have a Switch and 3DS version that live simultaneously alongside each other
1. Dispel the notion the 3DS will last somewhat, and signal that Nintendo is doing a hard move to Switch
2. Path the way for more franchises to have a Switch and 3DS version that live simultaneously alongside each other
Maintenance
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1, this is "third pillar" all over again.
User123456
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So we're getting 3D Mario, Mario RPG, Zelda BOTW, Smash, Mario Kart and now freaking Pokemon all on the first freaking year of the Switch.
I feel like this is going to be an explosive success for Nintendo.
I feel like this is going to be an explosive success for Nintendo.
Hot Coldman
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Shoutouts to Eurogamer for dropping this news before the game comes out in Europe
fuck Nintendo for the "punishment" delay
fuck Nintendo for the "punishment" delay
demosthenes
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1. Switch is the future. That's the whole point, it's a unified ecosystem.
Probably the former, since there won't be a 3DS version of this.
I'm betting eurogamer had this info a "long" time ago, and decided to drop it now that this is the pokémon week.
If they didn't make this exclusive for Switch lots of people would buy it on 3DS. They want their consumer base to move to Switch for future games though so it makes sense to skip a 3DS version. It was said 3DS will be supported until 2018 or so, but I wouldn't expect more than a few games from Nintendo.
BodiesWithoutOrgans
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This lol
Auxiliary Bro
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Glad to hear about this! Was aiming for Christmas to buy these games since I don't have a lot of money to spend. I'll be getting a Switch eventually, so hearing that I can wait for the updated version helps me save a bit, and pushes the Switch up a few notches on my list so I can get to play this. I feel a little bad for Nintendo, but this really shouldn't change anything for Pokemon fans. Hell, there could even be some bonus for having the original games.
To everyone feeling bummed out: the game you bought is still the same game you got hyped for! It's still going to be fun. You will still have the day 1 hype of playing this with everyone else and, for some of you, have the fun of getting involved in competitive discussions earlier than those waiting. This just helps some consumers be a bit more informed about their purchases, and creates more hype for the Switch.
To everyone feeling bummed out: the game you bought is still the same game you got hyped for! It's still going to be fun. You will still have the day 1 hype of playing this with everyone else and, for some of you, have the fun of getting involved in competitive discussions earlier than those waiting. This just helps some consumers be a bit more informed about their purchases, and creates more hype for the Switch.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
I mean I'm not against the idea since the interface in SM pretty much screams "no more second screen" (which sucks, RIP instant menus). It's just Stars bother me.
shiftplusone
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They also weren't mainline Pokemon games
It's a bit early to call, but if the Monster Hunter game also goes to Switch, then I would think Nintendo is paving the way for a swift merging of the two market towards the Switch. That is just a guess, though, and we will have to wait for more games to do this before drawing stringent conclusions.
PSFan
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Wouldn't it be more equivalent to Crystal though? Yellow could be played on either Gameboy or Gameboy color. Crystal could only be played on Gameboy color.
1 no doubt, 2 would be wishful thinking at best.
JoshuaJSlone
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Whoever said the name is neat was right. Are those of you still preferring Eclipse not noticing that Pokémon Stars = Poké Monstars?
Should be great. Citra can make even the 3DS version look great, so imagine this but with a sharper HUD and better textures, then a few shaders on top.
Interesting thing about this is that the Pokémon look great, but the backgrounds are hot garbage. Perhaps they prepared the character models for Switch quality already and now have to upgrade the other textures?
WrenchNinja
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Well that stinks
It looks kinda cool though.
Leafhopper
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I didn't I still think the battery life of the Switch will need to be addressed.
Also Splatoon, Pikmin 4, a new IP and possibly Waverace and Mario Maker. Anything else 1st party been rumored yet?
purseowner
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Wanted Eclipse as a name, but Stars works better with the other two (in a cheesy way).
Feel dumb for not considering why that reveal trailer model was way higher res.
Feel dumb for not considering why that reveal trailer model was way higher res.
Tom says it is.
Well, Stars is atm a codename, so there is still hope for Pokémon Eclipse!
I am fine with it either way.
They're going to address it by saying cell phone battery packs can be used to charge the Switch.
Bubba_Sparks
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Why has it taken them this long to make a home console version of Pokemon. I've never understood why they didn't try to bring it over to consoles?
Leafhopper
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Crazy talk but, that does sound like Nintendo crazy.
Yep, this is most definitely the cover Pokémon, being the third legendary. Probably will have an alternate form for Stars, though.99% sure this is the box Legendary for Stars. It's already officially revealed so
I can picture a Necrozma [Starlight Form] that becomes Psychic/Dragon
"It came from the stars long ago..."
Yellow was also just a DMG game in Japan, it wasn't until the western release that it got real color support added.
NOA listen to this man!
Lilalaunebaer
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D-d-d-d-double dip. Maybe. Depends. But still cool.
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