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Ineffable~ June 10th, 2009 10:31 AM

Release Date Speculation
 
NOTE - Currently known dates - September 12th for Japan, Spring 2010 for America (i.e. March-May).

The past speculation that started it all:
Spoiler:
Anybody else noticing a pattern here?


As we all know, Pokémon Heartgold and Soulsilver, the tenth anniversary remakes of Pokémon Gold and Silver, are scheduled to relese in the Fall of 2009 in Japan. Noncommittally, Nintendo has always stated Fall for their Japanese release dates, starting at Ruby and Sapphire (though excluding Firered and Leafgreen). And since the release of Pokémon Emerald, all main-series Pokémon RPGs have been released in September in Japan. The North American version has been released one month earlier each game, though always one year after the Japanese release.

Example: The North American version of Emerald was released May 2005 (September 2004 in Japan).
For Diamond and Pearl, it released in April 2007 (September 2006 in Japan).
For Platinum, it released in March 2009 (September 2008 in Japan).

At this rate, as the release dates get closer and closer, Heartgold and Soulsilver are likely to release as early as February in North America! So--fellow Americans, Canadians, and all the rest-- be expecting an early release date. And be as excited as I am!

(My birthday is in February, too! :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P)
We know it's impossible now but TEH THREAD REMAINS MINE!!! >:D

Yuoaman June 10th, 2009 10:33 AM

Strange thing you noticed there... I think it's possible, but I wouldn't get your hopes up, it could take longer...

©ereal Killer June 10th, 2009 10:34 AM

Whoa, i didn't notice that!

This is good news! Real good! Thanks goat person sir!!

Silver0ice7 June 10th, 2009 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilbittygoat (Post 4735887)
As we all know, Pokémon Heartgold and Soulsilver, the tenth anniversary remakes of Pokémon Gold and Silver, are scheduled to relese in the Fall of 2009 in Japan. Noncommittally, Nintendo has always stated Fall for their Japanese release dates, starting at Ruby and Sapphire (though excluding Firered and Leafgreen). And since the release of Pokémon Emerald, all main-series Pokémon RPGs have been released in September in Japan. The North American version has been released one month earlier each game, though always one year after the Japanese release.

Example: The North American version of Emerald was released May 2005 (September 2004 in Japan).
For Diamond and Pearl, it released in April 2007 (September 2006 in Japan).
For Platinum, it released in March 2009 (September 2008 in Japan).

At this rate, as the release dates get closer and closer, Heartgold and Soulsilver are likely to release as early as February in North America! So--fellow Americans, Canadians, and all the rest-- be expecting an early release date. And be as excited as I am!

(My birthday is in February, too! :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P)

lol sweet early release (Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Were releashed april 24, my birthday lol)

Pokemon12345678901 June 10th, 2009 10:36 AM

Well Nintendo of the USA trademarked Heart Gold and Soul Silver months before they announced it, so maybe they were already translating it? Anyway if Nintendo was to release it around Christmas it would be the fastest and best selling game of the decade.

Tinhead Bruce June 10th, 2009 10:36 AM

I mean.... it's not that likely. Platinum was released in September in Japan but it took until March to translate it and release it in America. HG/SS is most likely going to be released in November in Japan, so =/


Quote:

Originally Posted by Pokemon12345678901 (Post 4735908)
Well Nintendo of the USA trademarked Heart Gold and Soul Silver months before they announced it, so maybe they were already translating it? Anyway if Nintendo was to release it around Christmas it would be the fastest and best selling game of the decade.

What the baloney are you talking about? They always work on the games years previous to the release. It's irrelevant. Also, where the name of Jesus Christ do you get your facts? If it's released in 2009, there is no possible way it will be the best and fastest selling game of the decade.

Pokemon12345678901 June 10th, 2009 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jlizard27 (Post 4735912)
I mean.... it's not that likely. Platinum was released in September in Japan but it took until March to translate it and release it in America. HG/SS is most likely going to be released in November in Japan, so =/




What the hell are you talking about? They always work on the games years previous to the release. It's irrelevant. Also, where the hell do you get your facts? If it's released in 2009, there is no possible way it will be the best and fastest selling game of the decade.

There is no need to be rude!

Tinhead Bruce June 10th, 2009 10:46 AM

I'm correcting you. You're giving false information, and sometimes it's necessary to respond strongly.

Mitchman June 10th, 2009 10:49 AM

Actually Jizard a rumor about pokewalk surfaced before it was revealed and had September as the release month so uh it could be that. And anyway any time before March would be wrong as well EoTS will be out in fall.

Tinhead Bruce June 10th, 2009 10:57 AM

There has also been many rumors that HG/SS will be released on the 10th anniversary of the original games.

Mitchman June 10th, 2009 11:00 AM

No that is random speculation cause of the 10 year mark. I would believe far more a rumor with a bit that is already confirmed then that.

Ayselipera June 10th, 2009 11:04 AM

I hope it comes earlier. I have never been
more excited for a pokemon game than now.

Sweet Smoochum June 10th, 2009 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilbittygoat (Post 4735887)
As we all know, Pokémon Heartgold and Soulsilver, the tenth anniversary remakes of Pokémon Gold and Silver, are scheduled to relese in the Fall of 2009 in Japan. Noncommittally, Nintendo has always stated Fall for their Japanese release dates, starting at Ruby and Sapphire (though excluding Firered and Leafgreen). And since the release of Pokémon Emerald, all main-series Pokémon RPGs have been released in September in Japan. The North American version has been released one month earlier each game, though always one year after the Japanese release.

Example: The North American version of Emerald was released May 2005 (September 2004 in Japan).
For Diamond and Pearl, it released in April 2007 (September 2006 in Japan).
For Platinum, it released in March 2009 (September 2008 in Japan).

At this rate, as the release dates get closer and closer, Heartgold and Soulsilver are likely to release as early as February in North America! So--fellow Americans, Canadians, and all the rest-- be expecting an early release date. And be as excited as I am!

(My birthday is in February, too!
:P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P)

(Mine too! Cool!)

Guys, he's not telling us that it will be released in February. He's saying that it's "likely" a.k.a. possible. None of us work for game freak, so how would we know the release date?

(That would be awesome if it was released in February. That will be my 20th birthday! <3)

After seeing the screens released today, I want it even more. (Silver=awesomeness.)

I hope it's early like you predict. :)

However, it might take a little longer because it is (possibly) translating TWO regions, not to mention the whole Arceus, Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza thing.

Dannwe123 June 10th, 2009 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jlizard27 (Post 4735977)
There has also been many rumors that HG/SS will be released on the 10th anniversary of the original games.

Check out the japanese website.
It says the game will be released September in japan
http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=sv&js=n&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pokemon.co.jp%2Fgame%2Fds%2Fhgss%2F&sl=ja&tl=en&history_state0=

Translated by google translate

*Nayz* June 10th, 2009 12:40 PM

It could happen but I wouldn't get too excited

yaminokame June 10th, 2009 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dannwe123 (Post 4736263)
Check out the japanese website.
It says the game will be released September in japan
http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=sv&js=n&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pokemon.co.jp%2Fgame%2Fds%2Fhgss%2F&sl=ja&tl=en&history_state0=

Translated by google translate

Sorry, but google translator is wrong (I don't know how many times I've said this XD )

The original Japanese there is this:

2009年秋

The correct translations is Autumn/Fall 2009

IF it were to say September, then it would look like this:

2009年9月

Again:

秋 != September
September = 秋

Ineffable~ June 10th, 2009 3:22 PM

Wow, I didn't know this would flare up so fast. :) But Jlizard, please don't throw the word "hell" around so much. I'm not saying its a terrible word or anything, but you don't need to intensify everything you say. It's disrespectful, and Pokemon12345678901 was just speculating. And I never said that they will definitely come out in February, I'm just pointing out a cool pattern that I feel special for noticing. :rambo:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jlizard27 (Post 4735977)
There has also been many rumors that HG/SS will be released on the 10th anniversary of the original games.

It's not a rumor. It will officially come out 2009 in Japan.




Edit: I would guess the games keep translating faster because of technology, or just because Nintendo is getting huger. (Wii, 3d Pokémon games...) I think the Dsi would really add to this boost, so even with Kanto to (possibly) have to translate, I just think an earlier release date is a distinct possibility.

Tofuko June 10th, 2009 3:29 PM

Cool, I'll be optimistic and hope this is true.

yaminokame June 10th, 2009 3:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilbittygoat (Post 4736766)
Wow, I didn't know this would flare up so fast. :) But Jlizard, please don't throw the word "hell" around so much. I'm not saying its a terrible word or anything, but you don't need to intensify everything you say. It's disrespectful, and Pokemon12345678901 was just speculating. And I never said that they will definitely come out in February, I'm just pointing out a cool pattern that I feel special for noticing. :rambo:

It's not a rumor. It will officially come out 2009 in Japan.




Edit: I would guess the games keep translating faster because of technology, or just because Nintendo is getting huger. (Wii, 3d Pokémon games...) I think the Dsi would really add to this boost, so even with Kanto to (possibly) have to translate, I just think an earlier release date is a distinct possibility.

I really don't think technology accounts for much :/ I mean you still have to translate based on yourself, and as we all know (especially from above) machines can't translate very well sometimes :P I mean based on what I can see, most of it is stored in the game seperate (almost like an internal database) and all you need to do is go through and replace the word once and they all will change (as far as Pokemon names and items goes) For actual dialogues though it's different. The only thing that will really make it come out faster is more dedication lol :P

bobandbill June 10th, 2009 4:57 PM

Eh, might as well leave this thread here as a 'release date speculation/info' thread, as it will probably be well debated as it gets closer and all.

But to lay a few things straight, as some people have done above - it'll be released in Japan this year (short of delays that occasionally happen), and although September is rumoured to be the possible month, nobody knows for sure - so for now, it's this year in Japan.

I'm a bit hesitant to rely on 'patterns' given that there is nothing saying that they have to follow it - my guess is as early as late this year, but far more realistically sometime next year, really. They won't be trying to be as quick as possible to get these games out, after all - they always take their time, and it'll remain that way.

Speed June 10th, 2009 5:00 PM

HGSS has been in development for awhile now hasn't it? If it has, then we'll probably see it come out around the time you mentioned.

Artemis June 10th, 2009 5:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed (Post 4737052)
HGSS has been in development for awhile now hasn't it? If it has, then we'll probably see it come out around the time you mentioned.

It's been thought of for the past three years now. I'm sure development on it hasn't been that long though, as the game is still being developed currently. However, your speculation on that pattern is very interesting to notice. Though, I wouldn't get to anxious to follow it as GameFreak and Nintendo can release it when they feel to.

Though, you can say it'll be a released game by the Fall of 2009 in Japan. I doubt a world-wide release will be distributed as it would have already been pretty much announced in other countries by now. Though, as for at least the USA release, I would think Late February and Mid March or so seems probable.

I'd just remember though, Nintendo and GameFreak together basically don't have to go on a pattern, but when the time is really ready for the game to be released. Progress of it, and making sure it is stable enough to be released are key factors too.

Speed June 10th, 2009 5:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f l a s h (Post 4737083)
I'd just remember though, Nintendo and GameFreak together basically don't have to go on a pattern, but when the time is really ready for the game to be released. Progress of it, and making sure it is stable enough to be released are key factors too.

That.

If Game freak wants to add more things to it, it'll probably be delayed, especially if they haven't finished putting the game together. I think it'll be released without delays though.

Ineffable~ June 10th, 2009 8:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f l a s h (Post 4737083)
I'd just remember though, Nintendo and GameFreak together basically don't have to go on a pattern, but when the time is really ready for the game to be released. Progress of it, and making sure it is stable enough to be released are key factors too.

I'm not saying they're trying to follow a pattern, it's just that history has a tendency to repeat itself.

sudden_hit June 11th, 2009 12:27 AM

Very nice speculation!

I hope this happens, and then a release in Europe maybe in April ^.^

-Tom


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