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Title: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: abe on February 25, 2016, 11:57:42 am
[UPDATE]

Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon have now been officially announced for release on the 3DS worldwide this 2016 Holiday season.





[Pre-Announcement Post]
Recent European trademarks have revealed two potential new games in the Pokémon franchise, which can be found here (https://oami.europa.eu/eSearch/#details/trademarks/015148919) and here (https://oami.europa.eu/eSearch/#details/trademarks/015148976). With tomorrow's Pokémon themed Nintendo Direct, these are a real possibility.

Because these are only trademarks, we really don't know much else, other than that Nintendo was the company that filed them. Release dates, platform, etc. are all unconfirmed as of yet.

Excited by the possibility? :)

When the time comes, you can find more on Nintendo Direct 2.26.2016 here: http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/02-26-2016/ (http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/02-26-2016/)
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon
Post by: corexretro on February 25, 2016, 12:14:51 pm
I, myself, am excited for these new entries. Although, I am surprised that they didn't make a 3rd game for the X/Y generation. It sounds like wasted potential.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon
Post by: rayne315 on February 25, 2016, 01:12:59 pm
Please just don't tell me they added another 200 pokemon or something. Im already terribly behind on my pokedex I don't need to be further.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon
Post by: corexretro on February 25, 2016, 06:42:05 pm
They also have these two domains link to the actual Pokemon site.

http://www.pokemon-sun.com
http://www.pokemon-moon.com

Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon
Post by: matimo on February 25, 2016, 09:17:00 pm
Form what i've heard it seems pretty legitimate. I do truely hope it's a bad rumor and that we do see Pokemon z... I was really looking forward to the 3rd version :(
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon
Post by: aliensstudios on February 26, 2016, 02:09:44 am
Ha I just got X and Y. Wonder if these will be on 3DS
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon
Post by: matimo on February 26, 2016, 10:12:42 am
Looks like they're completely skipping a special edition this gen.... That's disappointing ._.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon
Post by: mastafafik on February 26, 2016, 11:40:32 am
The next era of Pokémon games has been announced!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmzDL1l3Fag
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon
Post by: badATchaos on February 26, 2016, 12:06:50 pm
Kind of a disappointing Direct. It didn't really say much other than that Moon and Sun will be out for the holidays. I was hoping they would at least show starters... or show anything for that matter. :-\  I think the coolest bit of info is that Pokemon Bank will be able to grab monsters out of the virtual console versions of Pokemon R/B/Y.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: indenton on February 26, 2016, 01:09:24 pm
There a few remnants that we can pick up from the trailer, it's mainly just Artwork.  There's a pickup truck with a Machoke riding on the back, as well as 2 other Pokemon  that I can't identify.  Meanwhile a Blastoise is riding on the back of  what looks like a make-shift firetruck.  An Ambulance?  Seems to be a focus on featuring vehicles this time around.  A selection of designs for the interior of the Pokemon Center. 

A building that looks like it could be a Water Gym, it features a fountain and some palm trees.  Perhaps the new region is a more tropical region which on board with.  You can see artwork of Wingull in the bottom right corner of one of the shots which might point  towards that theory of being close to the sea, a real summery vibe. 

Edit: That might be our Male Trainer  outside the gym, clad in a Red and Black hat and jacket with Blue Trousers, looks pretty standard right now, I sure hope the trainer customization makes a comeback. 

Then there's that last part animating they Wireframe of that one Pokemon, no much to say other than we have our new Pidgey/Pidove/Taillow. 
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: kmacdw on February 29, 2016, 07:05:14 am
I'm sure there'll be another direct dedicated to this sometime during the summer where we will be introduced to the starters and perhaps given a release date.

I just couldn't believe some people were surprised by this. Despite the denials, I always knew there'd be a new Pokemon title this year; made too much sense for it to not happen.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: redblaze57 on February 29, 2016, 07:00:03 pm
possibly based on signapore???

Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: badATchaos on May 10, 2016, 09:37:41 am
Official cover art has been revealed! They also released a video with in-game footage.
I know it's just a trailer but to me it looks like they are finally getting rid of the isometric camera perspective.  :'(
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: abe on May 10, 2016, 09:46:52 am
Lots of new stuff. A trailer with the starters has been revealed as well as the official release dates. November 18th for North America and November 23rd for Europe.

(http://gematsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Pokemon-Sun-Moon-Dated.jpg)

Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: desocietas on May 10, 2016, 11:09:17 am
Hm, I haven't been interested in a Pokemon game in a long time, but that one actually looks pretty cool. Might have to pick that one up.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: kamikazekeeg on May 10, 2016, 12:45:02 pm
I didn't really get into Pokemon X like I thought I would, so I'll probably pass on this one.  If I had to pick a starter though, probably Litten.  Adorable, hairball hacking, pyro. 
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: desocietas on May 10, 2016, 01:36:05 pm
I didn't really get into Pokemon X like I thought I would, so I'll probably pass on this one.  If I had to pick a starter though, probably Litten.  Adorable, hairball hacking, pyro.

I love cats but am surprised that I'd probably pick the owl! It's pretty adorable. The cat reminds me of too many of their other feline/canine pokemon, so it just doesn't appeal to me as much.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: telly on May 11, 2016, 03:11:07 pm
I am actually really excited for this game! I haven't played a Pokemon game (much less bought one new) since White Version. I'm feeling the itch to play some more Pokemon again and the setting of Hawaii looks really cool and fun! The game also looks really good: I never really liked the way XY or ORAS looked.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: indenton on May 15, 2016, 11:48:58 am
You know I've always favoured the water types, but this time around...
Nope I feel head over heels for Popplio!!  Litten seems pretty cool too
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: telly on October 05, 2016, 12:26:35 pm
There will be a playable demo coming out on the 18th! I also heard that if you complete the demo, you will be given Ash Geninja that can be transferred into Sun and Moon when the actual games come out!
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: azure on October 18, 2016, 10:30:10 am
The Pokedex was data-mined from the demo. Here is the entire dex for those who would like to see it.

http://imgur.com/gallery/5C8ry
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: fighterpilot562 on October 18, 2016, 01:56:16 pm
i am so behind in pokemon games its not even funny. my buddy wants me to buy it, but its like bruh, last game i played was gold lol
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: kamikazekeeg on October 18, 2016, 02:44:02 pm
I'll be grabbing Pokemon Sun when the NX comes out so I can play it on a television since I'm assuming the NX will be backwards compatible unless this is them doing an entirely new system.  Nintendo has been good for awhile making sure that games are backwards compatible.  Just can't do handhelds anymore.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: davifus on October 18, 2016, 02:55:53 pm
I'll be grabbing Pokemon Sun when the NX comes out so I can play it on a television since I'm assuming the NX will be backwards compatible unless this is them doing an entirely new system.  Nintendo has been good for awhile making sure that games are backwards compatible.  Just can't do handhelds anymore.

Is it going to be compatible with 3DS cartridges or is this an assumption?
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: kamikazekeeg on October 18, 2016, 03:40:27 pm
I'll be grabbing Pokemon Sun when the NX comes out so I can play it on a television since I'm assuming the NX will be backwards compatible unless this is them doing an entirely new system.  Nintendo has been good for awhile making sure that games are backwards compatible.  Just can't do handhelds anymore.

Is it going to be compatible with 3DS cartridges or is this an assumption?

Just an assumption, but it's a common feature Nintendo has utilized since the Gamecube and its mostly confirmed that the NX is running on cards much like the 3DS, so I assume it'll have backwards compatibility for that.  I could be wrong, but if they are combining their console and handheld market, giving them the ability to utilize such a massive library, also including the 3DS library would be an extra big boon for the system.  I know I would go back and grab some 3DS games I passed on if I could play them on a television with a proper controller.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: azure on October 18, 2016, 03:44:46 pm
I'll be grabbing Pokemon Sun when the NX comes out so I can play it on a television since I'm assuming the NX will be backwards compatible unless this is them doing an entirely new system.  Nintendo has been good for awhile making sure that games are backwards compatible.  Just can't do handhelds anymore.

Is it going to be compatible with 3DS cartridges or is this an assumption?

Just an assumption, but it's a common feature Nintendo has utilized since the Gamecube and its mostly confirmed that the NX is running on cards much like the 3DS, so I assume it'll have backwards compatibility for that.  I could be wrong, but if they are combining their console and handheld market, giving them the ability to utilize such a massive library, also including the 3DS library would be an extra big boon for the system.  I know I would go back and grab some 3DS games I passed on if I could play them on a television with a proper controller.

There are rumors of a tie-in game on the NX that will connect with Sun/Moon in some way. It is a rumor though, so take it with a grain of salt.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: telly on October 18, 2016, 08:45:48 pm
I will definitely be downloading the demo when I get the chance. I will probably be playing it right up until the actual game comes out!
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: bikingjahuty on October 19, 2016, 10:16:04 am
This is definitely my opinion so nobody get too offended.


Judging from what I've seen of Sun and Moon, everything from the game design, to the Aloha forms, to the new Pokemon, this will be the first new Pokemon generation I literally have 0-interest in. It looks beyond stupid, sorry.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: rayne315 on October 19, 2016, 10:28:26 am
This is definitely my opinion so nobody get too offended.


Judging from what I've seen of Sun and Moon, everything from the game design, to the Aloha forms, to the new Pokemon, this will be the first new Pokemon generation I literally have 0-interest in. It looks beyond stupid, sorry.

lol your fine

Im actually on the reverse side. this is the first pokemon game I have had any interest in (aside from completeing the collection of games/pokemon) since the original-gba games. granted I get what you mean by the new forms being stupid. I legitimately believe they ran out of good ideas for new pokemon after gen 2.

admittedly though I have yet to play the demo and only truly know the land designs
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: azure on October 19, 2016, 10:55:57 am
This is definitely my opinion so nobody get too offended.


Judging from what I've seen of Sun and Moon, everything from the game design, to the Aloha forms, to the new Pokemon, this will be the first new Pokemon generation I literally have 0-interest in. It looks beyond stupid, sorry.

Admittedly, this is the least excited I've ever been for a new main series Pokemon game. I had similar feelings with X/Y though, so I'm hoping some of the designs grow on me over time.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: telly on October 19, 2016, 02:12:54 pm
This is definitely my opinion so nobody get too offended.


Judging from what I've seen of Sun and Moon, everything from the game design, to the Aloha forms, to the new Pokemon, this will be the first new Pokemon generation I literally have 0-interest in. It looks beyond stupid, sorry.

Admittedly, this is the least excited I've ever been for a new main series Pokemon game. I had similar feelings with X/Y though, so I'm hoping some of the designs grow on me over time.

I've kind of felt the same way, I've never liked the 3D models, and I despise mega evolutions. But I figured I should at least give one of the 3DS Pokemon games a fair shot, since I've never really played one.

Also I finished the demo in about 20 mins. It was honestly pretty bad in my opinion.  :(
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: azure on October 19, 2016, 02:19:08 pm
This is definitely my opinion so nobody get too offended.


Judging from what I've seen of Sun and Moon, everything from the game design, to the Aloha forms, to the new Pokemon, this will be the first new Pokemon generation I literally have 0-interest in. It looks beyond stupid, sorry.

Admittedly, this is the least excited I've ever been for a new main series Pokemon game. I had similar feelings with X/Y though, so I'm hoping some of the designs grow on me over time.

I've kind of felt the same way, I've never liked the 3D models, and I despise mega evolutions. But I figured I should at least give one of the 3DS Pokemon games a fair shot, since I've never really played one.

Also I finished the demo in about 20 mins. It was honestly pretty bad in my opinion.  :(

The whole Z-moves thing seems like they just shoehorned in another feature for the sake of something new. Or they could just be implementing it so they could sale that "Z-move bracelet" toy that works with the game. *shrugs*
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: telly on October 19, 2016, 02:45:31 pm
I'm probably still going to buy the game in November, and I'm still excited even though the demo was kind of lackluster :) I haven't played a Pokemon game when it was new since White Version, so I'm pumped to get back into it.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: bikingjahuty on October 19, 2016, 05:02:40 pm
I buy Pokemon games for the Pokemon you can catch, and out of all the new Pokemon that have been announced/leaked, there are maybe 5 I would say look cool. Some are Okay, while the rest look terrible. It's as if the designers spent a one day in a room and said, "okay, let's come up with 50 new Pokemon...and, Go!" They didn't bother to not include any or revise what they came up with, they just went with the first 50 or so ideas they came up with and threw them into the game. And don't even get me started on their being ANOTHER Fire/Fighting Starter Final Evolution. It's getting really old.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: davifus on October 20, 2016, 04:50:33 pm
This is definitely my opinion so nobody get too offended.


Judging from what I've seen of Sun and Moon, everything from the game design, to the Aloha forms, to the new Pokemon, this will be the first new Pokemon generation I literally have 0-interest in. It looks beyond stupid, sorry.

Competitive Pokemon went to shit the moment Mega Pokemon's were introduced. 4th gen [D/P/PT/HG/SS] & 5th gen [B/W/B2/W2] was the pinnacle of competitive Pokemon in my opinion.

Honestly they were added to sort of keep Pokemon fresh even for a little.

All these new content isn't keeping the game full of refreshing content but creating a power creep.
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: realpoketendonl on November 20, 2016, 10:08:52 pm
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CxtZvevXUAE75WA.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon Official Announcement
Post by: kamikazekeeg on November 20, 2016, 10:18:27 pm
lol I decided against grabbing the game, because I was hoping for a Switch version or at the very least, a digital version of the 3DS copy on the Switch, and the rumors are lending itself to a "Yellow" style version of the game for the Switch currently said to be called "STARS".  Of course with improvements to benefit the better hardware and maybe some exclusive content.  I'd love if they call it Eclipse instead lol Hopefully this turns out to be true.  It's making the Switch better for me all the time.