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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Feb 27, 2022 8:07:47 GMT -5
Have my doubts Gen 9 will be officially announced today, but wouldn't be shocked. Only thing I feel sure on is Legends: Arceus DLC That, Pokemon Home updates, and maaaybe them adding finished versions of the Darkrai, Shaymin, and Arceus events to BDSP are the main things I'm expecting. Really hoping they specifically don't announce Gen 9 today, rushing the thing out probably like eight months after Arceus it'd probably be paper thin.
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Post by BorneAgain on Feb 27, 2022 8:28:04 GMT -5
Getting something like Pokken Tournament 2 would be a nice surprise, though its not likely.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Feb 27, 2022 8:46:48 GMT -5
Getting something like Pokken Tournament 2 would be a nice surprise, though its not likely. I continue to hold out hope for a new Pokemon Conquest.
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 27, 2022 8:47:54 GMT -5
Pokken doesn't feel impossible, or Conquest, but uhh, hmm. Going to go out on a limb for no particular reason and guess a new Mystery Dungeon. Last one was a remake and came out in 2020, so it feels like a decent time to roll out another.
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Post by chrom on Feb 27, 2022 8:48:53 GMT -5
Getting something like Pokken Tournament 2 would be a nice surprise, though its not likely. I continue to hold out hope for a new Pokemon Conquest. Do one with the Dynasty Warriors cast
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Feb 27, 2022 9:05:38 GMT -5
This Pokemon Masters woman sounds like she has a gun to her head.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Feb 27, 2022 9:12:23 GMT -5
I legit can't tell what the hell the Daybreak update is actually supposed to have added.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Feb 27, 2022 9:16:26 GMT -5
Well, plus side, at long last that forced Fire zodiac theory is dead.
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Post by chrom on Feb 27, 2022 9:17:37 GMT -5
They had me thinking with the coffee it was Detective Pikachu 2
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2022 9:18:03 GMT -5
Well, plus side, at long last that forced Fire zodiac theory is dead. What, fire fruit dragon thing can't be part of the zodiac?
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Post by chrom on Feb 27, 2022 9:18:10 GMT -5
So Pokemon Scarlet and Violet the next gen
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 27, 2022 9:22:34 GMT -5
I might get the Fire starter by virtue of it making me think of Bubble Bobble, but otherwise, the Grass cat is very cute, so, may go that route.
Granted, it's so easy to trade online that I doubt it's going to make a huge difference which one I pick, but it's the principle.
Duck's cute, but we're not exactly experiencing a shortage of water fowl, so that's not in its favor.
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Feb 27, 2022 9:23:09 GMT -5
Apple Dinosaur may be one of my favorite designs ever. This may be the first gen where I'm not initially a fan of the water type (though he's neat). Grass starter just looks like green Litten.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Feb 27, 2022 9:25:17 GMT -5
Nothing's immediately jumping out to me between Grass Litten, Donald Duck, and Bubble Bobble but we'll see. When in doubt I usually go with Grass.
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 27, 2022 9:26:36 GMT -5
Apple Dinosaur may be one of my favorite designs ever. This may be the first gen where I'm not initially a fan of the water type (though he's neat). Grass starter just looks like green Litten. I feel like their vibes are different, but really, I'm glad it's grass type since that opens up more options for anyone doing gimmicky teams. We've had a lot of felines, but never any grass ones, so hey, there you go. (I mean, there's Leafeon but the Eevees have always felt more like an amalgamation of mammals to me.)
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 27, 2022 9:27:36 GMT -5
Nothing's immediately jumping out to me between Grass Litten, Donald Duck, and Bubble Bobble but we'll see. When in doubt I usually go with Grass. I usually go fire just since the games are often much more stingy with fire types than water and grass, but with online trading, it's probably not nearly as much of a factor as it used to be.
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 27, 2022 9:40:03 GMT -5
I love the abruptness of the ending, really felt like, "THERE, NOW SHUT THE F*** UP!"
That's probably not what they were going for, but given some of the venom Game Freak gets subjected to, I do think it's funny they ended it in about as big a fashion as they could. I'm sure there will be plenty of people who gripe about it, but I do like that we're not getting TOO much information too quickly. I do think that has let a lot of the air out of the tires in the past, and Arceus keeping things so close to the chest until the last second ended up helping that game a lot in terms of promoting excitement and intrigue.
That being said, I wouldn't mind if, when we do get more information, we find out if any Hisui types make the jump. I know Ursaluna is one I hope makes it to the main games, either for its own sake or so Ursaring with Evolite becomes an option.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Feb 27, 2022 9:40:54 GMT -5
I love the abruptness of the ending, really felt like, "THERE, NOW SHUT THE F*** UP!" That's probably not what they were going for, but given some of the venom Game Freak gets subjected to, I do think it's funny they ended it in about as big a fashion as they could. I'm sure there will be plenty of people who gripe about it, but I do like that we're not getting TOO much information too quickly. I do think that has let a lot of the air out of the tires in the past, and Arceus keeping things so close to the chest until the last second ended up helping that game a lot in terms of promoting excitement and intrigue. That being said, I wouldn't mind if, when we do get more information, we find out if any Hisui types make the jump. I know Ursaluna is one I hope makes it to the main games, either for its own sake or so Ursaring with Evolite becomes an option. Very likely they plan to use them going forward in some capacity, they all have programmed in abilities even though Legends doesn't have them.
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Post by chrom on Feb 27, 2022 9:41:27 GMT -5
The Grass and Fire starter stick out to me. We got enough water flying types
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Post by CMWaters on Feb 27, 2022 9:43:07 GMT -5
Nothing's immediately jumping out to me between Grass Litten, Donald Duck, and Bubble Bobble but we'll see. When in doubt I usually go with Grass. I'd laugh if that one's final form is actually Water/Fighting.
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