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[Deleted member]

****, I'm dumb, I can just name Mudsdale after one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
So I have War, Conquest, Famine and Death
Death sounds too edgy(unless I can think of a character that is Death by another name so I can make the longest reach in naming I ever did)
Famine doesn't fit imo
I already have a Braviary named War so that's out
I guess I'll go with Conquest

Primarina(Tomochi)
Oricorio(Ress)
Mimikyu(Akutagawa)
Mudsdale(Conquest)
Lurantis(Saber)

Pokemon I'm considering using for the last slot:
Vikavolt(Zatch)
Gumshoos(Angelo)
Toucannon(Nero)
Golisopod(Primevil)
Wishiwashi(Will)
Ribombee(Medi-Ko)
Lycanroc-Midnight Form(Fango)
Minior(Halley)

Team members names:

Spoiler

Decidueye - Coo
Raichu - Pancakes
Lycanroc - Spot
Salazzle - ???
Golisopod - ???
Kommo-O - ???
help pls

Whammu for Kommo-o
AlienFromAlien for Golisopod
No ideas for Salazzle tho

Lurantis - Either Arturia or Medusa

Hey, that was my idea!
I'm naming mine Saber but the idea stays the same

I have 2 questions maybe someone can answer......

Do digital download codes become available for purchase the day of release on the Gamestop website? Or is it much later? I was thinking about doing a S&M raffle here, but I cannot purchase the codes as of now on the GS site.

Edit: The other question was if there would even be any interest in the raffle at all if I can get the codes tomorrow?

Of course we'd be interested in free Pogeymanz

 

[Z25]

On the GS website, there is not an option to pre-order a download code, just a physical copy. That is why I was wondering if the option to purchase a digital copy would be available right when the game hits shelves.

I meant for the code in general, thought it was preordered, my bad. Anyway it should be there right away, I'm not positive though.

 

[Deleted member]

At this point, is it worth caring for Assassin's Creed anymore?

Honestly, I never did play any of the Assassin's Creed games beyond the first one.

 

[Bananija]

****, I'm dumb, I can just name Mudsdale after one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
So I have War, Conquest, Famine and Death
Death sounds too edgy(unless I can think of a character that is Death by another name so I can make the longest reach in naming I ever did)
Famine doesn't fit imo
I already have a Braviary named War so that's out
I guess I'll go with Conquest

Primarina(Tomochi)
Oricorio(Ress)
Mimikyu(Akutagawa)
Mudsdale(Conquest)
Lurantis(Saber)

Pokemon I'm considering using for the last slot:
Vikavolt(Zatch)
Gumshoos(Angelo)
Toucannon(Nero)
Golisopod(Primevil)
Wishiwashi(Will)
Ribombee(Medi-Ko)
Lycanroc-Midnight Form(Fango)
Minior(Halley)

Whammu for Kommo-o
AlienFromAlien for Golisopod
No ideas for Salazzle tho

Hey, that was my idea!
I'm naming mine Saber but the idea stays the same

Of course we'd be interested in free Pogeymanz

I pretty sure the fourth horseman was named Pestilence, not Conquest.

Still, Conquest is a cool name.

 

[Ivander]

I made a meme gif recently after seeing this funny SFM video on YouTube yesterday.

Spoiler

View attachment 121161

....Is it tomorrow yet?

Is that supposed to be Sans doing his best "Angels with Filthy Souls" impression?

 

[SegaNintendoUbisoft]

I discovered something interesting.

Namco made an attempt at a Pac-Man 3D platformer before Pac-Man World, but was canceled in favor of the latter.
Pac-Man Ghost Zone

While obviously it's just a prototype, I'm glad we got World over this. This gave me some Bubsy 3D vibes. Regardless, it's still a cool find.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Omg Imma name my pokemon after Personas, yes

 

[Yellowlord]

Well, going back to my last comment, I accidentally picked one day shipping for Pokemon Moon thinking I could preview how long it would take to arrive.

Regardless of my silly mistake, it will still be worth it anyway; it's not like I buy games online often and it didn't cost that much for one day shipping.

 

[ChikoLad]

Today's the day. This is happenin'.

 

[Z25]

Cyn I found this:
Never buy digital from Gamestop again, consider this a lesson to learn from.

You'll get your code but the code will not redeem the game, it redeems the amount of money the digital copy is on GameStop.com and then you have to redeem it on the marketplace. However sometimes the marketplace price may change or have tax and you end up not even having enough.

When Alien Isolation released I made the mistake of getting it downloadable through gamestop, and it wasn't even offered on the X1 marketplace until several weeks after my purchase. Just purchase it directly through the XBL marketplace or another retailer.

EDIT: Or as another user said if you have a gift card or something just get MS points or the money equivalent. It seems purchasing downloadable games doesn't guarantee you them through GS.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/691088-xbox-one/70904861

It's old but may answer your question. It doesn't clarify if the money is a code or directly applied to your account though.

 

[Guybrush20X6]

Thought, will Nikki appear in Smash (not nessessarily as a playable character) now she's headlining a non-banned app? I think she survived by heading newsletters in Japan or something.

 

[Z25]

Thought, will Nikki appear in Smash (not nessessarily as a playable character) now she's headlining a non-banned app? I think she survived by heading newsletters in Japan or something.

I brought it up earlier, but she had her own game about stickers (I think) in Japan after Swampnote. She also is pushed heavily with Ashely and Arcade Bunny in Badge Arcade.

As for Smash, I could see an trophy or maybe assist trophy for her.

 

[Cyn]

Cyn I found this:
Never buy digital from Gamestop again, consider this a lesson to learn from.

You'll get your code but the code will not redeem the game, it redeems the amount of money the digital copy is on GameStop.com and then you have to redeem it on the marketplace. However sometimes the marketplace price may change or have tax and you end up not even having enough.

When Alien Isolation released I made the mistake of getting it downloadable through gamestop, and it wasn't even offered on the X1 marketplace until several weeks after my purchase. Just purchase it directly through the XBL marketplace or another retailer.

EDIT: Or as another user said if you have a gift card or something just get MS points or the money equivalent. It seems purchasing downloadable games doesn't guarantee you them through GS.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/691088-xbox-one/70904861

It's old but may answer your question. It doesn't clarify if the money is a code or directly applied to your account though.

Interesting. I've never had that problem when getting digital codes from them before.

 

[Erureido]

Hey, that was my idea!
I'm naming mine Saber but the idea stays the same

I think Saber/Arturia fits Lurantis really well, although I thought about Medusa as well because both are largely pink, can dual wield, are very pretty, and can be deadly.

 

[Deleted member]

I pretty sure the fourth horseman was named Pestilence, not Conquest.

Still, Conquest is a cool name.

It's actually Conquest originally, but some adaptations later changed it to Pestilence due to it being considered too similar to War
From TV Tropes:
"Most adaptations will replace Conquest with Pestilence, or a similar apocalyptic agent, like Pollution, Genocide, Plague, Nuclear Holocaust, or Overpopulation. In the Bible Pestilence and Death are often understood as being the same being, and in some translations Death is named as Pestilence. Famine is also occasionally overlapped with the concept of Pestilence in some depictions, as a Walking Wasteland."
I prefer going by the original and I can see Conquest and War being different(when personified one is about the thrill of battle and bloodlust while the other could be seen as someone with an Imperialistic view that all belongs to them)
Think of Fate's Alexander and Gilgamesh for example
Why do I have a feeling these four will be in the third and final arc of Nanatsu no Taizai

 

[praline]

God man I need Sun and Moon. 3 1/2 hours until bed and then work and then S/M

 

[AwesomeAussie27]

Oh Assassin's Creed, how the mighty has fallen.

Ubisoft had it coming for a while with all these rushed titles recently.

 

[Z25]

Everyone knows that Mudsdale need to be named Leo or Xander.

Best horse riders right there.

 

[Deleted member]

I think Saber/Arturia fits Lurantis really well, although I thought about Medusa as well because both are largely pink, can dual wield, are very pretty, and can be deadly.

Solar Blade looks like Excalibur so that's what I'm going for
Speaking of which, I don't care if I need a charging turn, Solar Blade looks too ****ing cool for me not to use

Everyone knows that Mudsdale need to be named Leo or Xander.

Best horse riders right there.

Nah, he should be named after Xander's horse Sieghorse

 

[Erureido]

Everyone knows that Mudsdale need to be named Leo or Xander.

Best horse riders right there.

It's also worth mentioning Xander lacks in the speed department but has a high Attack stat just like Mudsdale.

 

[Deleted member]

It's also worth mentioning Xander lacks in the speed department but has a high Attack stat just like Mudsdale.

And that defense though, an already high stat that is boosted by either their signature weapon or ability
****, Mudsdale really is Xander Sieghorse

 

[Strider_Bond00J]

Back again, Nintenzone! Hi everyone! I figured I'd come back since we're all celebrating the launch of Sun and Moon, and I'll be off to get my copy a bit later today. I've also now only got one more exam left, and that is Discrete Mathematics on Monday... So not quite over with the university year just yet, but very, very close!

I'd also like to say that I've accomplished my goal, of beating Pokémon Alpha Sapphire in time for Pokémon Moon! Might post my concluding thoughts

Spoiler: Finale to my Alpha Sapphire run

Final Team:
Dipper

Climnew

Sapphire

Ronali

Demeter

Mjolnir

(A post Kyogre addition)

Latias became a pretty solid member to my team in the mid-part of the game, and I eventually decided to keep her in my team for the rest of the game. The battles against Winona and Liza and Tate went well, and the final battle against Archie was pretty epic with the 'technicolour battlefield' effect going on. Then came the re-awakening of my nightmares from years long past. Kyogre... I have to say, it certainly felt near apocalyptic with all the rain and storm.

Coming face to face with Primal Kyogre was challenging. I wanted to catch it in the first attempt, but I accidentally KO'ed it, so I reset. And then I KO'ed it again, with Sapphire. I would have liked to have reset, but I had to get back to my studies, so Kyogre was 'sacrificed' to save the world. R.I.P Kyogre.

Afterwards was Sootopolis Gym (And I hate that Gym layout), and at one point it was a stalemate between Latias and Milotic Recovering their health back up again. I eventually grew to like Zebstrika once I caught it on a Mirage Island, so it certainly earned a place on my team as a relatively permanent addition during the Sootopolis Gym.

Come Victory Road, the end was drawing near, and the battle with Wally was great, especially in the Spider-lily (I think?) field. The Elite Four also lived up to their reputation, and having some non-Hoenn additions to their teams felt neat, such as Dusknoir for Phoebe and Froslass for Glacia. Though screw you, Salamence. Kept spamming Dragon Rush and took out Dipper and Demeter in one hit. The only reason I was able to finally put Salamance down was because I gave Ronali a Rock Helmet to deal counter damage while I revived and healed team mates.

Finally, the battle against Steven Stone. A great battle from start to finish, and especially the end with Mega Swampert VS Mega Metagross coming very close to the wire, with Giga Impact taking a massive chunk of Dipper's health, but gave plenty of time to attack with Earthquake and heal Dipper. It was such a satisfying conclusion, to beat Steven with the Pokémon I started off with when I first started playing the game.

Spoiler: Big Picture of Victory

And so this story in Hoenn has reached the end, and today, I'll be opening up a new page in the book that marks the future for the Pokémon series, with Pokémon Moon. I might continue to play for a little while to catch some of the other Legendary Pokémon available, like Lugia, Rayquaza and Deoxys. But all in all, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire was great to relive some old memories and make new ones in Hoenn.

Probably later on tonight I'll upload some of the items from my early days of Pokémon to see how far we've all come. But I wish everyone the best for when your adventures begin in the Alola Region! I'm off now, so I'll see you guys later when I've some more freedom. See you all later!

 

[praline]

I think for the Christmas update on Overwatch Reinhardt will get a Santa skin, Mei a Mrs. Claus one and Pharah a reindeer one. Zenyatta elf maybe? I don't know.

 

[Coricus]

Thought, will Nikki appear in Smash (not nessessarily as a playable character) now she's headlining a non-banned app? I think she survived by heading newsletters in Japan or something.

Looking at what pseudo-Mii characters have had roles as in Smash in the past, if they decided to grace Smash Switch with extra Trophies to collect I'd guess that's where she'd be. Probably Arcade Bunny, too.

Granted they're both more popular than the characters from the paid Streetpass Mii Plaza games so I can't say anything for sure, but there's no real metric to measure how heavily they'd be considered for anything further since they both hail from FTP apps and that's not really ground covered by playable Smash characters yet. Since they both have Mii-like appearances I feel a bit skeptical, but the surest way to make something happen is to count it out so I haven't the faintest clue.

 

[Autumn ♫]

I'm getting my copy of Moon in the mail tomorrow, so I won't be able to celebrate a midnight release like all of you who pre-loaded it. Still though, I'm pretty hyped. I've done a way better job avoiding spoilers this game than I did with X and Y.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Everyone knows that Mudsdale need to be named Leo or Xander.

Best horse riders right there.

Niles is pretty good on a horse also

 

[AwesomeAussie27]

How sad, so many people are grieving Love Rush's ending when the manga was plain boring to begin with.

Ryohei Yamamoto is far from a good storyteller or knows how to write his cliche characters. But what do I expect from the same man that created the crap-fest known as E-Robot.

 

[N3ON]

S/M is the first gen I'm not hyped at all for. Dunno why. I wish I was. It looks good, it apparently is good, there are a decent amount of new Pokemon I like, the starters aren't super horrible, Red and Blue are back...

I don't really care about the island theme, and I don't give a **** about the Ultra Beasts or Alolan Forms but still... I didn't care about Mega Evolutions and I was nonetheless excited for X/Y.

Maybe I'm burnt out on Pokemon. Maybe I've "outgrown" the series. Maybe this gen just doesn't click with me. Maybe it's because I feel the Switch will be getting a Pokemon game sooner than later and I'd rather just wait for that. Maybe it feels too recently since or too similar to X/Y aesthetically for me. Who knows. Maybe it's all those things together. I'll still be getting it... but mostly because a lot of my friends are getting it.

I hope y'all enjoy it more than I seem to be~

 

[praline]

I'm getting my copy of Moon in the mail tomorrow, so I won't be able to celebrate a midnight release like all of you who pre-loaded it. Still though, I'm pretty hyped. I've done a way better job avoiding spoilers this game than I did with X and Y.

Eh I preloaded it but I can't play it until 19 hours in the future, or 18 if I'm lucky.

 

[Lord Dio]

I think for the Christmas update on Overwatch Reinhardt will get a Santa skin, Mei a Mrs. Claus one and Pharah a reindeer one. Zenyatta elf maybe? I don't know.

I feel like tracer would be a better elf......

Also clearly the best name for Mudsdale is Trojan.

 

[praline]

I feel like tracer would be a better elf......

Also clearly the best name for Mudsdale is Trojan.

I do too but Tracer already got a new skin from the Summer Games update.

 

[Deleted member]

I'm off to sleep now, I'll see you guys in the morning after I get my pogeymanz
Really hope you can post screenshots to Miiverse because I never understood why that wasn't a thing with XY
And remember, guys, keep your spoilers in those spoiler tags

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

And remember, guys, keep your spoilers in those spoiler tags

We got it, mama

 

[praline]

We got it, mama

I like how you call him mama. lol

 

[Coricus]

S/M is the first gen I'm not hyped at all for. Dunno why. I wish I was. It looks good, it apparently is good, there are a decent amount of new Pokemon I like, the starters aren't super horrible, Red and Blue are back...

I don't really care about the island theme, and I don't give a **** about the Ultra Beasts or Alolan Forms but still... I didn't care about Mega Evolutions and I was nonetheless excited for X/Y.

Maybe I'm burnt out on Pokemon. Maybe I've "outgrown" the series. Maybe this gen just doesn't click with me. Maybe it's because I feel the Switch will be getting a Pokemon game sooner than later and I'd rather just wait for that. Maybe it feels too recently since or too similar to X/Y aesthetically for me. Who knows. Maybe it's all those things together. I'll still be getting it... but mostly because a lot of my friends are getting it.

I hope y'all enjoy it more than I seem to be~

I've been having a hard time getting hyped up for it, but that's more because I've just been really apathetic in general lately. Well, that and I'm just worn out from listening to the internet complain about everything nonstop for the past two years and Pokemon is never an exception to that kind of attitude.

I'm hoping actually getting it into my hands will help, because I've had brief flashes of hype from time to time even with my general apathy. I do feel slightly excited about picking it up now right on the eve.

At any rate, after examining newfound evidence lately I'm assuming the Switch will be getting the "third version" of this game before it gets anything new, so hopefully for your sake it's not the region turning you off too much.

I highly doubt it's that you've "outgrown" it no matter what happens. Liking or not liking something doesn't make you "grown up," it just means you feel like doing something different.

And this has been the largest gap between Pokemon games I've seen since I started following new releases prior to HGSS, so I don't really see this as too recent. It's more of a gap in time than Gen 5 was, and while the battle animations are mostly the same aside from some new idle animations the overworld is a larger jump than Gen 4-Gen 5, too. Heck, I feel like I remember Gen 4 recycling sprites from Gen 3 and Gen 5 recycling sprites from Gen 4, so that's not really new either.

 

[Ivander]

I think for the Christmas update on Overwatch Reinhardt will get a Santa skin, Mei a Mrs. Claus one and Pharah a reindeer one. Zenyatta elf maybe? I don't know.

I'm positive Mei and Winston will both get a Legendary costume to compensate for not getting any costumes on the Summer Games and Halloween. That being said, I hope Winston gets a Yeti/Abominable Snowman costume rather than a rather obvious Santa costume.

 

[Aetheri]

After clearing the Delta Episode...runs through the grass in the first route...encounters a level 2 Wurmple...

"How dare you impede my progress you little worm!!!"

*Mega evolves Rayquaza and proceedes to use Dragon Ascent*

Errr...perhaps a little bit of an overkill...

Wrecking things with Mega Ray is super fun

 

[Hat N' Clogs]

I feel like tracer would be a better elf......

Also clearly the best name for Mudsdale is Trojan.

I still gotta get Overwatch. I'm bad at FPS, but IDC. The game looks like a ton of fun, and one that I would enjoy even if I end up sucking at it. I think I'm gonna buy it next weekend.

 

[Z25]

I really doubt the switch Pokemon game is a mainline one.

People say it is supposedly being made by Gamefreak, but I've seen no claim of it.

I'm positive it's either another Pokemon Rumble or a new spinoff. Those make the most sense for the first year.

 

[Coricus]

I'm off to sleep now, I'll see you guys in the morning after I get my pogeymanz
Really hope you can post screenshots to Miiverse because I never understood why that wasn't a thing with XY
And remember, guys, keep your spoilers in those spoiler tags

XY let you upload actual pictures in the online functions, I think possibly up to and including photos, so it probably wasn't allowed for the same reason Uprising got that ability pulled from Miiverse.

That said Sun and Moon force your system to soft reset and Smash 3DS does that and can't upload pictures, so I'm going to guess the game will be simply too data-heavy to do it. I could be wrong, though.

*EDIT because the thread slowed down*

I really doubt the switch Pokemon game is a mainline one.

People say it is supposedly being made by Gamefreak, but I've seen no claim of it.

I'm positive it's either another Pokemon Rumble or a new spinoff. Those make the most sense for the first year.

Pokemon Company/Game Freak themselves have been saying some weird stuff in follow up interviews.

The last one said they were considering putting whatever game it was on either the 3DS or the Switch depending on how well the Switch did.

And they've been saying weird stuff about how they're thinking about how to best reach people now almost like they're trying to set up excuses for why they're making things for a "home console."

I think they're going in, or at least contemplating it.