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[Swamp Sensei]

So GamesRadar actually put something out good on there channel, it's a very in dept look at the new Pokemon games.

Did they just take a shot at GameXplain?

 

[Starcutter]

So GamesRadar actually put something out good on there channel, it's a very in dept look at the new Pokemon games.

Haven't watched the video, but there's no way that such a video is possible without most of it being baseless conjecture. All we really have is two pictures.

We need more definitive evidence before such a discussion can be... Uh... Discussed.

EDIT: Just watched it. Goddammit.

 

[Jason the Yoshi]

So GamesRadar actually put something out good on there channel, it's a very in dept look at the new Pokemon games.

It's almost midnight in Minnesota, so I'm putting this of until the morning

 

[Ta1nted_4ngel29]

Am I the only one who thinks that Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald was a bland Pokemon game and not the greatest one ever? I'm glad it's getting remade so people can finally stop talking and asking for it.

Also: for all you Anime fans... Subbed or Dubbed? After watching a little of both for SAO, I like Subbed more.

Dubbed. I came to watch not read. If I wanna read, I'll read the manga. I'll only watch subs if they never got dubbed.

 

[kackamee]

Am I the only one who thinks that Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald was a bland Pokemon game and not the greatest one ever? I'm glad it's getting remade so people can finally stop talking and asking for it.

I haven't played all pokemon games like some people, but out of all the ones I've owned, I have the most fond memories of Emerald. I think Gen III has my favorite starters, so that may be a good reason why.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Pokemon I'm interested in for Ruby/ Sapphire

Swampert
Armaldo
Aggron
Breloom
Slaking
Shedinja
Exploud
Camerupt
Cacturne
Metagross
Gardevoir

Bolded are going to be on my team no matter what

 

[Rebellious Treecko]

This is probably old by now but if you want an idea on how they got the idea for the game names:

Take the lowercase omega character symbol (ω) and flip it upside down, and then take the lowercase alpha symbol (α) and flip it clockwise.

They resemble the logos for Team Magma and Team Aqua, respectively.

The uppercase omega symbol (Ω) also slightly resembles Team Magma's logo, only without the three spikes on top.

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[Ta1nted_4ngel29]

I haven't played all pokemon games like some people, but out of all the ones I've owned, I have the most fond memories of Emerald. I think Gen III has my favorite starters, so that may be a good reason why.

I've played all 6 gens, and I personally felt that 1, 4, 5, and 6 were the memorable ones.
Gen 1 because the villain team was just gangsters without some world altering goal.
Gen 4 because I struck down a prick who wanted to be God and how the ryval dynamic changed and you now had 2 of them.
Gen 5.1 because the N storyline and how he was use by that cold motherf***er to try to rule the world. i also got a laugh out of how they make PETA look crazy with Team Plazma.
Gen 5.2 because of how the rival dynamic was changed again with how really you teamed up with your rival to help him take down Team Plazma for good this time.
Gen 6 because 3D, four rivals, an immortal king and his eternal search for his Pokemon friend, and stopping a dimented motherf***er from trying to kill all the world's Pokemon.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I started with a Blaziken in Ruby/ Sapphire and it was the first time I didn't start with a water pokemon

I'm correcting that this time

Although, whenever I play Gold/ Silver I start with Cindaquil now

Feraligatr is just a wimpy version of Gyarados

 

[Morbi]

It is weird; I have had so much fun with Gen 3, but I don't really like any Gen 3 Pokemon aside from Gardevoir, Wailord, Wingull. It is my least favorite generation in terms of Pokemon, but one of my most favorite in regards to game-play.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

It is weird; I have had so much fun with Gen 3, but I don't really like any Gen 3 Pokemon aside from Gardevoir, Wailord, Wingull. It is my least favorite generation in terms of Pokemon, but one of my most favorite in regards to game-play.

That's because the awesome pokemon in Gen 3 are ALL low tier, except Metagross and Salamance

Edit: And Breloom, but Breloom is getting nerfed EVERY gen

 

[Autumn ♫]

I think alot of my love for Gen 3 is for the same reason alot of people love Gen 1, as I've started with generation 3, and honestly think it's the best Pokemon game we've had having memorable Pokemon, Places, Music, and People, with Generation 6 at a very close 2nd. Now with Generation 3 being remade with Generation 6 technology (aka 3D) this'll probably be my favorite Pokemon game for a long time.

 

[Morbi]

I think alot of my love for Gen 3 is for the same reason alot of people love Gen 1, as I've started with generation 3, and honestly think it's the best Pokemon game we've had having memorable Pokemon, Places, Music, and People, with Generation 6 at a very close 2nd. Now with Generation 3 being remade with Generation 6 technology (aka 3D) this'll probably be my favorite Pokemon game for a long time.

It will probably be my favorite Pokemon game for a long time as well. I have a lot of nostalgia for Red and Gold, but realistically, I had more fun with Gen 3. I enjoyed Pokemon Y over most other Pokemon games just because of the engine. So Omega Ruby is going to probably be my favorite 3DS title right beside OoT.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I was "Too old to play pokemon" during Gen 3 and missed out on it for the most part

I really don't have too much nostalgia over the generation. I only played my brother's game, and that's about it

Though I did buy Leaf Green

It wasn't until Gen 4 that I got into pokemon again

 

[Muster]

I've seen this mentioned in the character discussion thread, but not here.
What do you guys think of Nintendo's little figurine plan?

 

[Ta1nted_4ngel29]

I think alot of my love for Gen 3 is for the same reason alot of people love Gen 1, as I've started with generation 3, and honestly think it's the best Pokemon game we've had having memorable Pokemon, Places, Music, and People, with Generation 6 at a very close 2nd. Now with Generation 3 being remade with Generation 6 technology (aka 3D) this'll probably be my favorite Pokemon game for a long time.

I find this is the reason that most people say that their fave game in a series is the first one they played, and is why they get such fame, like Pokemon Gen 1/3, Ocarina of Time and FF7 for example. Though these fans tend to bash any new entry into the series because it wasn't the first one they played.

I've seen this mentioned in the character discussion thread, but not here.
What do you guys think of Nintendo's little figurine plan?

If this is done right, and they sell the figures cheaper than the $10 Disney and Activision charged for their figurines, Nintendo could make a killing.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I've seen this mentioned in the character discussion thread, but not here.
What do you guys think of Nintendo's little figurine plan?

I actually quite like that idea for Nintendo

Though I don't think it's going to be as popular

Unless, of course, they do it for pokemon

 

[Arcanir]

That's because the awesome pokemon in Gen 3 are ALL low tier, except Metagross and Salamance

Edit: And Breloom, but Breloom is getting nerfed EVERY gen

And those two got nerfed as well, Metagross lost two key resistances which further troubled it, and Salamence hasn't been given anything to adapt to the changing battle scene and it fell behind.

I honestly hope they give them something in the remakes, all three could use some help right now.

 

[Morbi]

I've seen this mentioned in the character discussion thread, but not here.
What do you guys think of Nintendo's little figurine plan?

I am curious; I was interested in Disney Infinity, but I wasn't willing to pay. So in the case of Nintendo, I might make an exception. I wouldn't mind a Link, Zelda, or Ganon figurine.

 

[Ta1nted_4ngel29]

Alrighty, I had this awesome idea a few months ago, since Nintendo is kinda a toy company too.

Nintendo should release collectable figurines like the trophies in Smash Bros. Heck, they could be those trophies from the last 2 games and the new ones plus other new never seen ones.

Spoiler

They could be 2''-2.5'' plastic figurines and could be sold for a $1 each out of those capsule machines (toy/collectors stores) or you could buy them in packs of 5/10/15/20 random figs at toy/collectors stores.

These could be like the trophies in Smash Bros and not be limited to just figurines of characters, but items as well, like a Pokeball, or Super Mushroom

Pros for the individual ones:
-You know which ones you buy
-No getting doubles in random packs
-You can have a sellective collection of, say, the Mario series.
Cons for the individual ones:
-Most expensive collection method

Pros for the packaged bundles:
-It's the less expensive collection method
-Special theme packs can be made (like Mario theme, Zelda theme, W101 theme, Smash theme)
-Occasionally a pack will have a solid gold colored figurine, with better chances with the bigger packs you buy
-Random packs add the excitement of surprise
Cons for the packaged bundles:
-You don't exactly know what you'll get with the random packs and you might get doubles

Prices (could be altered):
1 - $1
5 - $3
10 - $5
15 - $8
20 - $10

This is kinda one of the reasons I want to make my own Game Dev studio, make it grow into a big company, then become part of Nintendo and maybe become the prez of NoA. Embarrass

 

[Morbi]

Alrighty, I had this awesome idea a few months ago, since Nintendo is kinda a toy company too.

Nintendo should release collectable figurines like the trophies in Smash Bros. Heck, they could be those trophies from the last 2 games and the new ones plus other new never seen ones.

Spoiler

They could be 2''-2.5'' plastic figurines and could be sold for a $1 each out of those capsule machines (toy/collectors stores) or you could buy them in packs of 5/10/15/20 random figs at toy/collectors stores.

These could be like the trophies in Smash Bros and not be limited to just figurines of characters, but items as well, like a Pokeball, or Super Mushroom

Pros for the individual ones:
-You know which ones you buy
-No getting doubles in random packs
-You can have a sellective collection of, say, the Mario series.
Cons for the individual ones:
-Most expensive collection method

Pros for the packaged bundles:
-It's the less expensive collection method
-Special theme packs can be made (like Mario theme, Zelda theme, W101 theme, Smash theme)
-Occasionally a pack will have a solid gold colored figurine, with better chances with the bigger packs you buy
-Random packs add the excitement of surprise
Cons for the packaged bundles:
-You don't exactly know what you'll get with the random packs and you might get doubles
-

Prices (could be altered):
1 - $1
5 - $3
10 - $5
15 - $8
20 - $10

This is kinda one of the reasons I want to make my own Game Dev studio, make it grow into a big company, then become part of Nintendo and maybe become the prez of NoA. Embarrass

You need to use collapse tags; not spoiler tags. It isn't logical, but it is just that way things work.

 

[Ta1nted_4ngel29]

You need to use collapse tags; not spoiler tags. It isn't logical, but it is just that way things work.

Ok. how do you do those?

 

[Knight Dude]

Not sure how I feel about Nintendo doing the Skylanders thing. I guess it could be interesting enough. I think doing something with Pokemon will make them a few bucks for sure.

Ok. how do you do those?

[ collapse ] word. [ / collapse ] Just get rid of the spaces.

 

[Ta1nted_4ngel29]

Not sure how I feel about Nintendo doing the Skylanders thing. I guess it could be interesting enough. I think doing something with Pokemon will make them a few bucks for sure.



[ collapse ] word. [ / collapse ] Just get rid of the spaces.

Ok, thanks.

Anyway, my collectibles idea. What do you guys think? Could even sell stands for the theme packs (or even come with it).

 

[PLATINUM7]

Ok, thanks.

Anyway, my collectibles idea. What do you guys think? Could even sell stands for the theme packs (or even come with it).

I'm not one to ever buy mercahndise but I know a couple of people who would ape sh*t over this stuff. The only thing that would stop them from liking it is the difficulty/cost of collecting them all. I think they would probably just go for a bundle that has all of the collectibles.

 

[Ta1nted_4ngel29]

I'm not one to ever buy mercahndise but I know a couple of people who would ape sh*t over this stuff. The only thing that would stop them from liking it is the difficulty/cost of collecting them all. I think they would probably just go for a bundle that has all of the collectibles.

That's the reason I came up with bundle packs.
There could be a super bundle theme/random pack with 50 for $25 or an Ultra theme/random pack with 100 for $50. I'm all about not trying to screw the customer out of his money.

also the super and ultra bundles could come with 3 or 4 gold colored ones as a bonus.

 

[MSmariosonic]

 

[Ta1nted_4ngel29]

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I would smack a b****.

 

[Morrigan]

She was playing Flappy Bird.

 

[Frostwraith]

Yeah.. It's a little far. I'd hate to have to leave my home for another country, but in the end, I don't really care about the land or country, after all, I'm here for it, and not the other way around.

Guess we're somewhat in agreement, then.

So your country encourages learning English.. come to think of it, not everyone can speak English in Japan, a lot can read it.

Now, I've heard that English is a hard language.. Is this true?

It's more like it encourages learning foreign languages overall, but English is the most widely chosen. During school, you actually have to learn two foreign languages.

When I was in school, you had the choice of choosing a foreign language in 5th grade and then another one on 7th grade. My choices were English and French, respectively, and is what the majority of people choose. Spanish is also a common choice, often instead of French. German is also an option sometimes, but it's rarer for people to pick it. On 10th grade, you choose between the two languages you had been learning so far. Either continue the language you started in 5th grade or the one you started in 7th grade.

I chose to continue English, meaning I had 7 years of English classes and 3 of French. Foreign languages classes usually end on 11th grade unless you choose to continue on 12th grade.

I don't know how exactly things are nowadays, but I think the government here wanted to make it so students learned foreign languages earlier, which is something I can agree with.

As for your last question, I think English was actually quite easy to learn for me, but it really depends on each person. Some people have more aptitude for learning foreign languages than others.

Then again, I did start learning English before I had English classes in school, meaning I was very young when I started and that helped without a doubt. (I actually started to learn English because video games were in English and I wanted to understand what was going on. lol)

I also think your native language makes certain languages easier to learn than others. Either due to pronunciation similarities or grammar similarities. If a foreign language has sounds (vowels and consonants) your native language doesn't have, you're going to have a hard time. It happened to me with English, but not with Japanese.

The Japanese have trouble speaking English because there's a good amount of sounds in English that don't exist in Japanese. I've met foreign people (mostly British, but also from Eastern Europe) who were learning Portuguese and they had the most trouble with the unique sounds of the Portuguese language.

There's also the grammar. Not all languages have the exact same logic when it comes to phrasing and such. Most infamously, there's verb conjugation, which is quite straightforward in English and Japanese once you know the rules, while in Portuguese and French is an absolute nightmare. That's one of the reasons I found English to be easy.

Something I also believe is that the earlier you are exposed to a new language, the easier it's for you to familiarize with it. Of course, I'm talking about my own experience. Like I said, it depends on each one's aptitude.

It's always nice to find like-minded otakus people.

I'm sorry that I haven't gotten the opportunity to meet you in proper. I've admired your work ever since I've joined.

My work...? I don't really get what you mean by that. Sorry.

(Then again, I've just woken up... I assume you mean my threads and perhaps the stuff I've written for WiR?)

 

[Every1XplodeNOW]

No, I think she was trying to play the microwave.

 

[MSmariosonic]

and

 

[Radical Bones]

I actually quite like that idea for Nintendo

Though I don't think it's going to be as popular

Unless, of course, they do it for pokemon

They did it with Pokemon. Pokemon Rumble U.

I think this is a good idea for Nintendo. We'll see more at E3.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

They did it with Pokemon. Pokemon Rumble U.

I think this is a good idea for Nintendo. We'll see more at E3.

For a game I care about though

They needed more pokemon

The rest of the pokemon in the game are useless, except the ones with figures, because they can't level up or be customized

 

[zwalk2]

I'd rather they keep the Skylanders figurine thing out of Smash Bros.
It could be cool to do a platformer game with all the Nintendo characters, like Skylanders. I'd just rather not have to pay for a few extra trophy things in my Smash game. But I'm really poor, so, whatever, haha.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

No, just no. NFC is good for Pokemon Rumble, but it won't be good for any other franchise. Then again, I don't see why people adore a franchise that killed Spyro's good name (and appearance).

 

[Knight Dude]

No, just no. NFC is good for Pokemon Rumble, but it won't be good for any other franchise. Then again, I don't see why people adore a franchise that killed Spyro's good name (and appearance).

From what I heard, the Skylander's games were actually well made. Even if Spyro looks weird now. Though to be honest, I never really got the hype of them either. Still, some people are bound to enjoy the idea, so I guess that's good. To be honest, I'd be slightly interested in what ways Nintendo can add twist to something like this. At the very least they could improve the Pokemon Rumble stuff.

 

[MSmariosonic]

There's a lack of Mario related pictures...

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Good job for not listening to them, Nintendo. LGBT + Nintendo = Controversy.

http://mynintendonews.com/2014/05/07/nintendo-says-its-upholding-gay-marriage-ban-in-tomodachi-life/

 

[Pazzo.]

Guess we're somewhat in agreement, then.


It's more like it encourages learning foreign languages overall, but English is the most widely chosen. During school, you actually have to learn two foreign languages.

When I was in school, you had the choice of choosing a foreign language in 5th grade and then another one on 7th grade. My choices were English and French, respectively, and is what the majority of people choose. Spanish is also a common choice, often instead of French. German is also an option sometimes, but it's rarer for people to pick it. On 10th grade, you choose between the two languages you had been learning so far. Either continue the language you started in 5th grade or the one you started in 7th grade.

I chose to continue English, meaning I had 7 years of English classes and 3 of French. Foreign languages classes usually end on 11th grade unless you choose to continue on 12th grade.

I don't know how exactly things are nowadays, but I think the government here wanted to make it so students learned foreign languages earlier, which is something I can agree with.

Well, It's a good idea. We live in such a global world, and learning another language is a must. I took Latin when I was young, so I can get by VERY roughly with some European languages. But I'm learning Spanish now, just because of the growing population of Hispanic people in the US. Here's a secret:

Spoiler

I like Spanish better than English.

As for your last question, I think English was actually quite easy to learn for me, but it really depends on each person. Some people have more aptitude for learning foreign languages than others.

Then again, I did start learning English before I had English classes in school, meaning I was very young when I started and that helped without a doubt. (I actually started to learn English because video games were in English and I wanted to understand what was going on. lol)

I also think your native language makes certain languages easier to learn than others. Either due to pronunciation similarities or grammar similarities. If a foreign language has sounds (vowels and consonants) your native language doesn't have, you're going to have a hard time. It happened to me with English, but not with Japanese.

Isn't English like the second or third most spoken language anyway? lol.

The Japanese have trouble speaking English because there's a good amount of sounds in English that don't exist in Japanese. I've met foreign people (mostly British, but also from Eastern Europe) who were learning Portuguese and they had the most trouble with the unique sounds of the Portuguese language.

There's also the grammar. Not all languages have the exact same logic when it comes to phrasing and such. Most infamously, there's verb conjugation, which is quite straightforward in English and Japanese once you know the rules, while in Portuguese and French is an absolute nightmare. That's one of the reasons I found English to be easy.

Oh yes, I agree completely. They don't have long vowels, so (for example) 'Aaron' becomes 'Eren'. My Japanese friends also say that Japanese is so much more descriptive.

Something I also believe is that the earlier you are exposed to a new language, the easier it's for you to familiarize with it. Of course, I'm talking about my own experience. Like I said, it depends on each one's aptitude.

I'm so thankful that I had the opportunity to learn some Latin when I was young... it's made a lot of stuff easier for me.

My work...? I don't really get what you mean by that. Sorry.

(Then again, I've just woken up... I assume you mean my threads and perhaps the stuff I've written for WiR?)

I mean your thread and your mod. work. You guy help make this place worth contributing to.