Were you disappointed in no Z?

[KorpiklaaniVodka]

I am 100% sure that they aren't. There was a new bird pokemon in the trailer that they were working on.

That was Talonflame. :)

 

[Christos]

They might keep Zygarde's formes as anime exclusive. Pokemon Z should have come out months ago if it was happening. Maybe Kalos is the second region in Sun/Moon.

 

[Nekaku]

I'm glad the concept of 3rd versions are done myself.

 

[Sirfetch’d]

They might keep Zygarde's formes as anime exclusive. Pokemon Z should have come out months ago if it was happening. Maybe Kalos is the second region in Sun/Moon.

I wonder if the train station in Kalos could potentially connect the two games/regions?

 

[Hikamaru]

That was Talonflame. :)

I think he's actually referring to this:

Spoiler:

 

[Bay]

While I'm not utterly disappointed with XY's storyline like many fans, I won't deny there could be improvements and Z would have been the perfect opportunity to do that and a bit more worldbuilding too. Otherwise, I don't mind if for Sun and Moon we're going for a new storyline/region, could be much more fun.

 

[GiovanniViridian]

Nope, I think that the absence of third versions is the step in the right direction.

Other than the feeling of replaying the same gen, I don't see the point in playing third versions which are just slight improvements of the previous games but the difference is not much.

 

[Iceshadow3317]

I think he's actually referring to this:

Spoiler:

Yes. Yes I was.


Also, after looking at the screenshots again, I am really glad it is probably a new Gen. I like Kalos, but I feel in love with that building lol.

So I guess I don't really care for Z anymore. Still hope we return or something.

 

[OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire]

I'm not overly disappointed, besides generations tend to last around 3 years so it was natural 7th Gen was going to be coming this year.

Yellow came out in the third year of Gen I, FrLg and Emerald came out in the third year of Gen III, HgSs came out year three of Gen IV, B2W2 came out in year three of Gen V, so it's not normal at all... only Gen II was this short.

 

[Keiran]

I'm more disappointed in that they're still doing the 2 versions thing.

 

[Hikamaru]

Yellow came out in the third year of Gen I, FrLg and Emerald came out in the third year of Gen III, HgSs came out year three of Gen IV, B2W2 came out in year three of Gen V, so it's not normal at all... only Gen II was this short.

Ah yes, but still 3-4 years tends to be the average length.

 

[OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire]

Ah yes, but still 3-4 years tends to be the average length.

Still, it's not common for there not to be a game during the third year either...

 

[TCB]

Well, the 'third version' deal was pretty much broken when B2W2 was a thing, as those were direct sequels to BW. So that trend is pretty much broken.

I was expecting this announcement before the leaks to totally be Z. The anime was already strongly hinting at it as the biggest sign. Am I disappointed that it wasn't now? Not really. Honestly X&Y were the weakest pair of games I've played in a while and while it left a lot to be desired and was hoping for the third version ala Platinum to compliment it, I'm no longer complaining.

...Now, if Sun and Moon pull off a GSC/HGSS and allow us to travel to Kalos (because c'mon that speculation from yesterday and Magearna ring some bells) then I will be a happy camper.

 

[jfuze174]

For all we know this could be the third version. This could be sequel third version and a new region all at once . be honest though I always looked at XY to be the beta for OraS anyway so I don't mind no third version

 

[janejane6178]

I just feel like they throw Kalos out of the window..
barely new Pokemon, lots of unsolved mysteries, a champion that looked really promising yet barely took any part in the plot etc. And now they r ending it just like that?
Kinda annoyin.

And btw, Pokemon Sun and Moon just sound so trivial and un original names.

 

[beanholestatus]

As someone who has played Pokemon since 1999, I have to say that I thought Kalos was the weakest region of them all, I really have no desire to return there, not sure why people are freaking out about the Zygrade forms or Volcanion or Ash Greninja because,
1. They could be in Sun and Moon
2. and people would rather have a green hat and two new legenderdaries then a WHOLE NEW GAME. Makes no sense to me.

 

[Fannie]

I'm glad the concept of 3rd versions are done myself.

Me too. The only one that was vastly different and worth the purchase, to me, was Crystal. The purpose of third versions is so the company can sell pretty much the same game at full price, with minimal effort.

 

[Lunar]

Tbh as much as I wanted Z it's clear Game Freak have been working on these games for a long time (hence no main Pokemon title in 2015) in order to commemorate the 20th anniversary properly which I think Z just wouldn't have done if it was released this year. It would be strange to see Z at all if S&M mark an entire new generation but I think Kalos' story isn't over yet.

 

[Fannie]

S&M

Now I'll never be able to take their titles seriously lol.

 

[Pyrax]

I'd rather hear more information on SM's plot and region before judging it. We still don't know whether this new region connects to Kalos, so there's still hope of a Kalos revisit, just not in conventional third version or sequel.