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Pokemon_Hero February 23rd, 2016 1:21 AM

I think they might do a nice schedule this year, something like this:

February 27: Pokemon Go Release date
May 2016: Pokemon Rainbow announcement (Kalos+Kanto)
June 2016: E3 NX reveal
September 2016: Pokemon Go release
November 2016: NX release + 7th generation announcement
December 2016: Pokemon Rainbow release
July 2017: 7th Generation release (NX)

They have a problem with the gap between a released game and the announcement of the next game. So maybe this time they might reveal the next gen before the release of the previous game so they can surprise us.

Nekaku February 23rd, 2016 4:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Pokemon_Hero (Post 9130439)
I think they might do a nice schedule this year, something like this:

February 27: Pokemon Go Release date
May 2016: Pokemon Rainbow announcement (Kalos+Kanto)
June 2016: E3 NX reveal
September 2016: Pokemon Go release
November 2016: NX release + 7th generation announcement
December 2016: Pokemon Rainbow release
July 2017: 7th Generation release (NX)

They have a problem with the gap between a released game and the announcement of the next game. So maybe this time they might reveal the next gen before the release of the previous game so they can surprise us.

My biggest issue is NX and Pokemon GF have no skill doing a JRPG on a HD system. And I doubt they would just get away with using the 3DS style on a HD system. However we will see. If it is anything short of Col/GoD I will be upset tbh.

As for waiting for the end of the year it was done in Gen 4 so it is not insane. DP-2006 Sep and Plat in 2008 Sept as for end of the year that could just mean Q4 which is anywhere between Oct 1-Dec 31st. So end of the year should not be taken as Dec in this regard.

Though not releasing GO in summer for summer break would be a mistake. Really hope they have it out by summer.

Poke_Spirit February 23rd, 2016 5:38 AM

Would anyone clarify how is it almost confirmed it's called Pokemon Niji?..

Nekaku February 23rd, 2016 6:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Poke_Spirit (Post 9130600)
Would anyone clarify how is it almost confirmed it's called Pokemon Niji?..

Apparently the list was confirmed and the guy said Rainbow was never the word but it was Niji which was a code name. Like how Wii U was cafe but had nothing to do with an actual cafe. Just a random word they are using. Though people thought Rainbow had some hidden meaning but it was cleared up. To be on the safe side it would be best till wait till Sat since many are predicting that is when the new game will be revealed.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire February 23rd, 2016 6:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Pokemon_Hero (Post 9130439)
I think they might do a nice schedule this year, something like this:

February 27: Pokemon Go Release date
May 2016: Pokemon Rainbow announcement (Kalos+Kanto)
June 2016: E3 NX reveal
September 2016: Pokemon Go release
November 2016: NX release + 7th generation announcement
December 2016: Pokemon Rainbow release
July 2017: 7th Generation release (NX)

They have a problem with the gap between a released game and the announcement of the next game. So maybe this time they might reveal the next gen before the release of the previous game so they can surprise us.

If it's a fall release it would likely fall in October. This year is also the 20th anniversary of Japanese Blue, the first third version/extra version, plus XY were also released in that month.

Then a December reveal of Gen VII is possible as Gen IV was announced two months or so after Emerald was out (in Japan), originally slated for 2005 release.

WingsofBliss February 23rd, 2016 7:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Poke_Spirit (Post 9130600)
Would anyone clarify how is it almost confirmed it's called Pokemon Niji?..

The Niji/Rainbow is just a codename at the moment, but the other stuff as far as release dates and it being a special 20th Anniversary Edition seems to check out. Like I had said earlier, NeoGAF are extremely strict about what kind of leaked information gets posted. If the info is fake, the user who posted it gets banned; the latest link that I posted in the previous page is one of the moderators verifying that the list and its source(a Nintendo of America employee) checked out.

willprogresivo February 23rd, 2016 7:27 AM

Sorry this is my first post here, but I just needed to say that the amount of BASELESS speculation is beyond ridiculous. Nintendo announced they would change their "market strategy" (however you say it) and they would get into smartphone apps... guess what? They later announced Pokemon GO. That's the ONLY big Pokemon game they'll release this year. It's THAT important for Nintendo. Catching Pokèmon "in real life". Why would they cast a shadow over it with yet another typical Pokèmon handheld game? I don't think they'll anounce anything.

WingsofBliss February 23rd, 2016 7:42 AM

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Originally Posted by willprogresivo (Post 9130692)
Sorry this is my first post here, but I just needed to say that the amount of BASELESS speculation is beyond ridiculous. Nintendo announced they would change their "market strategy" (however you say it) and they would get into smartphone apps... guess what? They later announced Pokemon GO. That's the ONLY big Pokemon game they'll release this year. It's THAT important for Nintendo. Catching Pokèmon "in real life". Why would they cast a shadow over it with yet another typical Pokèmon handheld game? I don't think they'll anounce anything.

"Baseless"? Zygarde Formes and Magearna say hi...

And Nintendo is not the one who makes the main series games, Game Freak is.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire February 23rd, 2016 7:49 AM

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Originally Posted by willprogresivo (Post 9130692)
Sorry this is my first post here, but I just needed to say that the amount of BASELESS speculation is beyond ridiculous. Nintendo announced they would change their "market strategy" (however you say it) and they would get into smartphone apps... guess what? They later announced Pokemon GO. That's the ONLY big Pokemon game they'll release this year. It's THAT important for Nintendo. Catching Pokèmon "in real life". Why would they cast a shadow over it with yet another typical Pokèmon handheld game? I don't think they'll anounce anything.

Well, someone from the Pokemon company (I think it might've been the CEO) in a recent interview said that in addition to GO they have another project they're working on, which is likely a main game. Btw, Nintendo isn't counting GO as one of their Smartphone games, as they consider Miitomo the first one announced...so it's likely not part of that larger strategy.

Nekaku February 23rd, 2016 7:55 AM

Pretty sure Miitomo was announced as the first one and they said another is coming soon after. So not sure what you mean. There is also a chance the death of Iwata set them back a bit. I bet MyNintendo would have been out late last year if Iwata was still around. Even if they are still following his plans for the future his death must have set them back in some ways.

ZafirChad February 23rd, 2016 8:53 AM

Did they ever say on this being just single or pair games?

Poke_Spirit February 23rd, 2016 10:03 AM

Is there any events this Saturday for a possible reveal?

WingsofBliss February 23rd, 2016 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ZafirChad (Post 9130774)
Did they ever say on this being just single or pair games?

So far, it's looking like a single game. Whether it's a 3rd version or not is hard to tell at the moment, since Game Freak has surprised us once before with sequels in Gen 5. Hopefully something does get announced this weekend, so that it could either confirm or debunk this.

@Poke_Spirit This Saturday is International Pokemon Day. Each city in the world that has plans for celebrations are doing different things, so it's hard to tell how those celebrations will announce it or if they will. They all may host a video of sorts and then the official websites would announce it.

Pokemon_Hero February 23rd, 2016 11:25 AM

Game freak are probably tired of making games. They need new ideas and it takes time.

Z25 February 23rd, 2016 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire (Post 9130304)
Well there was this one time I'm recalling in which they announced a Direct at the last minute.

True. Directs come any time. We don't see them on weekends though unless it's E3. So anytime between now and Friday could give us one if this was the plan.
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Originally Posted by WingsofBliss (Post 9130315)
Well guys... that link I posted earlier regarding NeoGAF? One of the moderators confirmed that the list was true:

http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=196291403&postcount=115

So yes, we are indeed getting a main series game that's a special 20th Anniversay Edition sometime this fall. And it came straight from the horse's mouth, in other words a Nintendo of America employee.

Which means I think the chances of hearing an announcement this weekend drastically went up.

No offense, but just because mods on neogaf back it, does not make this any more possible. There have been many times neogaf were wrong. Especially with the last smash game... Man all those "credible" people that were all wrong.

It's why you should still be hesitant of the site. Yes employees go there, but they don't leak legit info often.

Oh and again no offense but the mods are often terrible there. That site can literally ban you if they don't like you, or disagree with your opinion. It's pretty stupid tbh.

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Originally Posted by OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire (Post 9130330)
It's still possible that some of those games on the list are fakes, it's happened before... but I think there's a chance it's true. I am still wondering if Rainbow is just a codename like the others or the real name...

This! We can't guarantee anything yet.
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Originally Posted by Pinkie-Dawn (Post 9130364)
And watch as the new Pokemon game isn't called Rainbow but instead the expected third version, thus proving that NeoGAF is just as untrustworthy as GameFAQs and other gaming websites that have become nothing but rumor mills. I remember when NeoGAF also leaked Mewtwo, Ridley, Dixie Kong, and Chorus Men after Smash for 3DS was released in Japan and only Mewtwo got in, but as a DLC fighter. Ridley was a stage hazard, and Dixie Kong and Chorus Men never saw the light of day.

Couldn't agree more! I see this happening to.
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Originally Posted by Poke_Spirit (Post 9130826)
Is there any events this Saturday for a possible reveal?

Yes, the Pokemon company is taking over the newly re built Nintendo Store in New York, for a big celebration for the 20th anniversary. The site says to check back on this day to, so it's likely we will get something.

And A side Note:

Another reason to cast doubt on this is the codenames.

The guy that made the video was just given this info. IF the games were all coming out with in the next few months, they would be way past this stage. Also since code names are so cryptic, it's unlikely that they would codename a pokemon game by color when that's what the series is known for.

Also the codenames for the other games make it to obvious for them.

Like Tour De City.

This was stated to be a big budget game. My guess is this is either some city simulator or a new animal crossing, which seems unlikely for a 3ds. But again we don't know... The code names are just strange.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire February 23rd, 2016 12:25 PM

Unless if then info given was old info, then perhaps some of those could be off, if true.

willprogresivo February 23rd, 2016 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WingsofBliss (Post 9130707)
And Nintendo is not the one who makes the main series games, Game Freak is.

Game Freak can literally make 50 complete Pokèmon games and UNLESS Nintendo wants to RELEASE them, it's irrelevant. Game Freak does not release games, Nintendo does. I do not think Nintendo plans on releasing any Pokèmon game for 3DS when they "just" announced the first ever Pokèmon APP for Smartphones. Pokèmon GO is the newest thing. Release a new handheld game and no one will ever talk about GO. That simple.

RandomDSdevel February 23rd, 2016 12:50 PM

When it comes to all of the speculation that these leaks have spawned, I'm adopting more of a 'wait and see' approach when it comes to source validity. What we've seen so far in terms of possible new information could turn out to be entirely true, completely false, or anywhere in between. Given that SuperMetalDave64 has stated in his videos that he has been participating in the discussions on NeoGAF and appears to be relatively level-headed when it has come to his releasing information, I am, at an intellectual level, tentatively inclined to prepare myself for official verification of at least some parts of his scoop. I will admit, though, that my gut wants a new Pokémon game to be announced by Game Freak alongside any other content Nintendo might choose to showcase in the next Direct, which I can't wait for much longer, even though I haven't really been quite as engaged in the franchise these past couple of generations as I was back in Generations III and IV! In any case, something good is bound to happen soon, right?

Nekaku February 23rd, 2016 2:12 PM

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Originally Posted by willprogresivo (Post 9130950)
Game Freak can literally make 50 complete Pokèmon games and UNLESS Nintendo wants to RELEASE them, it's irrelevant. Game Freak does not release games, Nintendo does. I do not think Nintendo plans on releasing any Pokèmon game for 3DS when they "just" announced the first ever Pokèmon APP for Smartphones. Pokèmon GO is the newest thing. Release a new handheld game and no one will ever talk about GO. That simple.

This is a pretty stupid thing to say. We have no idea how GO will play or really anything about it. To assume it will kill the main series is clearly stupid to say. Don't be one of those people that thing mobile is taking over gaming when it really is not. GO could be great and very big but it won't take over the main series. If anything it will coexist from what has been said.

Nah February 23rd, 2016 2:22 PM

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Originally Posted by WingsofBliss (Post 9130707)
"Baseless"? Zygarde Formes and Magearna say hi...

It's not like he's entirely wrong. We honestly have very little real real information to go off of for anything, and it's been that way for a while..

Poke_Spirit February 23rd, 2016 2:55 PM

Why some people want all regions?.. just adding World Tournament is enough..
doesn't work anyway.. the elite four would have like lv20 lol..

Two or one game continuation of XY+ that awesome possible leaked new Pokemon list+ PWT+ Emerald Battle Frontier. That's a great 20th anniversary game.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire February 23rd, 2016 2:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willprogresivo (Post 9130950)
Game Freak can literally make 50 complete Pokèmon games and UNLESS Nintendo wants to RELEASE them, it's irrelevant. Game Freak does not release games, Nintendo does. I do not think Nintendo plans on releasing any Pokèmon game for 3DS when they "just" announced the first ever Pokèmon APP for Smartphones. Pokèmon GO is the newest thing. Release a new handheld game and no one will ever talk about GO. That simple.

I think that GO will at least dominate the first half of the year. With a main game being the big thing for the second half. I don't think that GO will get much attention anyways, it's a spin off, even if it is on mobile.

Nekaku February 23rd, 2016 4:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Poke_Spirit (Post 9131100)
Why some people want all regions?.. just adding World Tournament is enough..
doesn't work anyway.. the elite four would have like lv20 lol..

Two or one game continuation of XY+ that awesome possible leaked new Pokemon list+ PWT+ Emerald Battle Frontier. That's a great 20th anniversary game.

I would rather have a stand alone game myself for the 20th over a follow up to XY. Would be interesting to see the first gen with no 3rd game

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire February 23rd, 2016 4:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nekaku (Post 9131219)
I would rather have a stand alone game myself for the 20th over a follow up to XY. Would be interesting to see the first gen with no 3rd game

Might as well end Gen VI.

Btw, perhaps Pokemon Niji will be two games. Originally GS were called by the codename Pokémon X, and later Pokémon 2. But I think they leaker said it's one...could be misleading if not fake. If it's a pair then perhaps it can be the next generation.

Nekaku February 23rd, 2016 4:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire (Post 9131234)
Might as well end Gen VI.

Btw, perhaps Pokemon Niji will be two games. Originally GS were called by the codename Pokémon X, and later Pokémon 2. But I think they leaker said it's one...could be misleading if not fake. If it's a pair then perhaps it can be the next generation.

I hope the mindset of having to do two of the same region games is destroyed tbh. I would not mind if it was sequels but the concept of 3rd versions seems pretty meh. Almost like a cop out for making the first versions not have as much content. Though it would be very interesting if this new game is stand alone. Would make Gen 6 very diverse. As said a few days ago I would be ok with them making Niji one last hurrah and a full on reboot with Gen 7.


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