Zoramon089
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Uhh, I don't think you realize logistically why copies have to be sent out early...you can't just send them out the day before. It would be a nightmare to organize well. Most games, systems, etc are send out some time in advance
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Uhh, I don't think you realize logistically why copies have to be sent out early...you can't just send them out the day before. It would be a nightmare to organize well. Most games, systems, etc are send out some time in advance
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Also I don't understand how Japan getting it earlier is going to make it better for the international audience except for the japanese. Instead of having english leaks we get translated japanese info weeks/months before the international release.
iirc that retailer closed down.
God damn, Nintendo gets shit done it seems.
This is true too, but it is only one store that did it ridiculously early.
That just seems backwards. They would have to be able to provide every mega stone in every new gen again and again.
I think the norm is a week early.
What would that functionally change? The hardcore will still find out everything about the game before it releases locally.
eudaemonic
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I'm pretty close to dark on the whole thing too. Was trying to limit myself to just what Nintendo was posting. There's still so much I have no idea about and it's pretty nice.
Otherwise, I have a zillion other games I can play before Saturday. Not to mention work and just life in general. I have restrained frothing demand.
Definitely. Especially now with the 3DS capabilities.
Still wish it was a Friday release.
Tuesday the 8th would have been better
Charlie0108
Member
I read the leaks. Will it change my experience? Definitely. Will it ruin it? Definitely not.
It'll be a totally different experience once you actually see and hear it in action anyway.
But you can't transfer TM from gen 4 to gen 5 and Pokémon in gen 5 can't hold TM.
You don't, Mega stone stay in gen 6 and will be a gen 6 gimmick.
Seriously I hate mega evolution and don't want them in gen 7 and onwards, unless Game Freak doesn't make the same mistake they did for Gen 6.
They're saving them for the gen 3 remakes of course
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I wouldn't bet on that.
Its going to have to. Has there ever been a special Pokemon design that never showed up again? Aside from flying Pikachu?
I'm sure flying battles are here to stay as well (are those just a way to restrict certain pokemon from battles?)
Spiky-eared Pichu is forever stuck in HGSS
Aggrotek
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I'm pretty close to dark on the whole thing too. Was trying to limit myself to just what Nintendo was posting. There's still so much I have no idea about and it's pretty nice.
Otherwise, I have a zillion other games I can play before Saturday. Not to mention work and just life in general. I have restrained frothing demand.
I am in the same boat. I think I got spoiled on one thing but it wasn't enough to make me super angry. This is as fresh as I could have been, and it's almost as fresh as going into Generation 1.
Zoramon089
Banned
LOL, gloriously delusional. Megas are here to stay. They're the next big thing for the series. Battle mechanics have never been removed up to this point and there's no reason to think they will be
Dr. Buni
Member
I am pretty sure every post-Gen 6 generation will have mega evolutions. Generation VII will introduce a few Pokémon
(less than 100 again)
create 100+ Pokémon every new generation
Starwolf_UK
Member
At the same time it means all stones can potentially carry forward without say 2 gens down the line having the only way to get certain ones being carrying it forward from that gen. Or like formes they allow you to switch through via other means (it does not lock them down to only the stone).
Isn't it some things in Gen 5 can only be obtained from Gen 3 transfers? ExtremeSpeed Zigzagoon for instance. So unless that is now an egg move or something you are still going to have to transfer it forward from games bordering on 10 years old interacting with another ancient game (Box R/S).
I guess you could say that is an event monster and while it does not exclude event exclusive mega for gen 6, at least gen 7 won't be tied to those.
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Deleted member 231381
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I still dislike the concept of MegaEvolutions deeply and wish they weren't present, but I simply can't see Gamefreak removing them. They're going to become a series staple, easily.
GiantBreadbug
Member
Ew. I pray to Arceus that you're wrong.
Sorry, but I like having more than 100 new Pokemon in a new gen. It's cool that you feel differently, but I would avoid being so matter-of-fact about it.
Ironic, huh?
Rizsparky
Member
It would ruin my experience if they revealed major plot twists.
Someone on 4chan last night posted the entirety of the backstory and narrative. I find that unacceptable :/
I guess so, but there are lots of mega evolutions with more yet to be revealed and we don't know if they will bring back all stones in future gens. Like the Blazikenite is known to be event exclusive in gen 6.
Pokemon Bank is going to be used in the future too, so hold items not transferring over would be a bad thing.
And I find it incredibly easy to skip over that information to keep the story fresh for myself. People who want that information will get it before the official launch no matter where the games released first.
Of course it would be nice for the retailers to hold to the release date, but that's not something that I'd expect to ever happen. That said, doesn't Nintendo put on shipping boxes stuff like "Releases October 12, do not open" or saying if it's opened and sold the store can be sued, etc. Is that not possible to do?
However, if I got the game's two weeks before release though, I wouldn't leak the info on the internet, I'd keep the story and new Pokemon to myself to help keep the game fresh for everyone.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
So how in over my head am I going to be if this is my first Pokemon game since like the Gold/Silver days?
Not as much as you think. You'll probably get the basics immediately.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
So without anyone spoiling, I do have a question about leaks.
Have future legendary been found in the files like in previous games where future Pokemon were known years before they showed up in a movie or an event, or has Nintendo made it true DLC with these guys so the surprise isn't ruined this early?
Have future legendary been found in the files like in previous games where future Pokemon were known years before they showed up in a movie or an event, or has Nintendo made it true DLC with these guys so the surprise isn't ruined this early?
Hardly. I would say only a scant few of the Mega Evos were irrelevant. I can only think of Mawhile and
the divisive Jynx
No. 3DS games aren't so easily data mined like the DS titles.
And yes, Game Freak could make a future Pokemon DLC, so that if the title's were data mined, the hidden Pokemon wouldn't even have traces in the game yet.
The Shadow Knight
Member
They might be in the files... We have no way to tell though. AFAIK 3DS ROM encryption is still uncracked.
Starwolf_UK
Member
I guess I'm the third of this legendary trio of replies...
3DS is encrypted so nobody knows. I wouldn't put it past Gamefreak to not even have their data on the card though (spotpass download etc).
TheUnsane1
Neo Member
So has NYCgaf or anywhere east coast really gotten early copies in stores yet? Might have to drive to NYC from Philly if so.
I doubt the data is not in the game. It will be an actual surprise for event Pokemon through distributions.
You should remove the spoiler and replace it with that.
There is no warning as to what it is.
You should remove the spoiler and replace it with that.
There is no warning as to what it is.
Exterminieren
Banned
Why does this diminish enjoyment for the games when it happens less than a week before launch, and not six months before launch?
I understand how it's frustrating in terms of your site, but, leaks or no leaks, this is miles better for Western consumers than the previous arrangements.
Did it already.
X will be the first game I've played since Blue and I only played that about halfway through. I'm really just picking this up to get a better understanding of the series. Are these game challenging at all or does everything come down simply to grinding?
Also, any good deals out there? I saw TRU is offering 1/2 off B&W with purchase.
Also, any good deals out there? I saw TRU is offering 1/2 off B&W with purchase.
Sadly no.
Inferno313
Banned
They're not challenging, and usually there's not a ton of grinding you'll have to do, unless you're trying to get a low level pokemon caught up to the rest of your team. Although the new EXP. Share will help make leveling multiple pokemon much easier.
Challenge depends on how you play and the person. Since it is pretty much completely new to you, it may be challenging. The games have never been really grindy, but it did exist. However, it has been getting less grindier every game, and now that X/Y brings changes to EXP Share, it makes the game's grinding non-existant.
chickdigger802
Banned
only leak i'm interested in is mewtwo. I assume you can catch him in this? Will all those promoting, i hope i don't have to transfer him from hg over...
maybe he's an early lvl 40 legendary!
maybe he's an early lvl 40 legendary!
Charlie0108
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