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Emily Rogers Claims Pokemon Switch Release Date is 2018

Emily Rogers claimed on ResetEra that the Pokemon Switch Release Date is in 2018. This coincides with rumblings since the beginning of the year and even Junichi Masuda, a member of the board of directors at Game Freak, has encouraged fans to buy a Switch. He has been intimately involved in almost every Pokemon game.

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guywazeldatatt2192d ago

I find the bit about Junichi Masuda basically teasing fans that Pokemon for Switch is coming out soon and to buy a Switch. Everything points to it. I don't even think Emily Rogers is really credible most of the time but so many things are indicative of this...

TekoIie2192d ago

There's some credibility there considering the Mario X Rabbids leaks were on point.

guywazeldatatt2192d ago

yeah she's hit or miss but there's so much evidence to this it's ridiculous. there have been rumblings for a long time.

Eonjay2192d ago

I want to know if this means that support on the 2DS/3DS will continue.

smashman982192d ago

The only thing she has missed is Mother 3 and timing on certain announcements. The fact is that the timing on announcements in the gaming landscape is an everchanging thing so while she may have given us timeframes for announcements in the past is completely in the realm of belief that those dates would have changed, which is only reinforced by all the details she correctly informed the gaming public about. As for mother 3 I'd be surprised if the game isn't real like she said and nintendo has been holding onto it.

nintendoswitchfan2192d ago

If Pokemon comes out this year game over, Nintendo wins, see you next year sony and microsoft.

guywazeldatatt2192d ago (Edited 2192d ago )

Honestly it depends if TLOU Part II comes out this year. if it doesn't, and death stranding won't, the switch will sell so ridiculously well. those pokemon fans are crazy intense and a lot are just waiting for pokemon which is why it's important that it be released this year.

nintendoswitchfan2192d ago

the last of us will probably be early 2019 and even then people aren't waiting to buy a ps4 for tlou2, people are waiting to buy a switch for pokemon. once again, nintendo will destroy the holidays with smash and pokemon. pretty amazing.

guywazeldatatt2192d ago

I forgot about smash. Oh man. And two of Nintendo's most competitive titles too (Pokemon can be so in-depth it's ridiculous). I just hope Smash supports the GameCube controller and adapter. It will be insane though to have smash and pokemon come out close together, but I would think Nintendo would space them out just a little. Smash in October, Pokemon in December. Or vice-versa.

deafdani2192d ago

Even if TLOU2, Death Stranding, Ghosts of Tsushima and Half Life 3 came out for PS4 this year, Pokémon Switch would still sell like hotcakes. Lol. It's the biggest IP in the world.

As for Gamecube controller support, the Switch console itself is already compatible with those via the Smash Gamecube dongle. Don't believe me, try it yourself. So there's no reason for Smash Switch not to support that controller. Also, it's Sakurai's favorite controller, so he will support it.

Imalwaysright2192d ago

TloU isn't as big as Pokemon. In fact neither MS or Sony have an IP as big as Pokemon that consistently sells around 15 million copies per game and if this game is a fully realized 3d open world game it could easily be the biggest game of the year.

septemberindecember2192d ago

@guywazeldatatt

The gamecube adapter already works with the Switch, and functions with every game (the only caveat being it's limited inputs and no motion controls). So Super Smash Bros will definitely support Gamecube controllers.

Neonridr2192d ago

In Japan alone Pokemon will literally stop the country.

michellelynn09762192d ago

No it doesn't. LOU2 can't compete with Pokemon. And Smash? Fire Emblem? Sony just don't have the games to compete with that.

DillyDilly2192d ago (Edited 2192d ago )

Those games mean nothing especially since Pokemon has wider appeal & will sell many more consoles. Anyone that wants a PS4 likely has one at this point in its life

People will buy Switches just for Pokemon

Gaming_1st2192d ago

Sorry but Pokemon will not touch RDR2, which will not be on the Switch.

kevnb2191d ago

TLOU is no Pokémon sales wise.

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MeteorPanda2192d ago

how do you feel about
pokeon sun moon
pokemon sun moon ultra

All being the same game sold 4 times? You know whats coming to switch? Pokemon sun moon.

guywazeldatatt2192d ago

Eh no. Nintendo knows they have to deliver a fresh experience. Game Freak knows. they won't try to pull that...yet, lol.

narsaku2192d ago

It must hurt to be an idiot.

Nitrowolf22192d ago (Edited 2192d ago )

Its been confirmed its 8th gen though....

Neonridr2192d ago

They already said it's a new game

G3ng4r2191d ago

Lol this kid. You're aware you only need one version of each two, right? How many times did you buy uncharted? This is confirmed gen 8, worry more.

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TallonIV2192d ago

Smash comes out this year, it's already game over for Sony and Microsoft.

Prince_TFK2192d ago

Exclusive-wise, if both Smash and Pokemon come out this year then Nintendo will come out swinging. Third party-wise, I don’t see anything taking the crown from RDR2, barring a surprise announcement and surprise release of ES6.

princejb1342192d ago

to bad nintendo still hasnt figured out the whole online thing. Thats what killed smash for me.

-Foxtrot2192d ago (Edited 2192d ago )

Yes because it's not like they have any competition...oh right, God of War and Red Dead Redemption II say hi

I mean no offence but it's like last E3 when Nintendo only showed a black screen with a logo saying "Metroid 4" or "Pokemon Switch" and everyone was like "OMG NINTENDO WINS" despite not showing anything on it.

guywazeldatatt2192d ago (Edited 2192d ago )

Yeah it really all depends. Like don't underestimate Pokemon if it releases. Their fans are crazy intense. Red Dead, Spider-Man, God of War, MAYBE The Last of Us if they can though I doubt it...we just don't know. They could even surprise us with Death Stranding though I doubt that as well. But if Pokemon releases switch sales will be crazy insane. It's just how intense pokemon fans are. They'll buy all the versions and buy a switch simply for one game. It's not even a reflection of whether the Switch is good or not (I'm being objective here, no opinion interjecting) or if the new pokemon will be good (the last few entries eh but still sold like hotcakes). Quality doesn't matter to Pokemon fans. Look at Pokemon GO and the fest coming up. Still sold out instantly despite how shitty last year was. And Pokemon GO is so mediocre and boring.

-Foxtrot2192d ago

Yeah I guess it does depends and I know what hardcore Pokemon fans are like...I mean at the end of the day they bought into Ultra Sun and Moon which were basically small upgraded versions with minimal differences.

Basically it was Pokemon Stars they split into another two games instead of just doing one big, final version.

I'm really hoping being on the Switch, a home console first and foremost that they stick to one version. Having two versions on the handheld systems made sense with how much people took them out and about, interacting with people and trading Pokemon but considering most people seem to keep their Switch inside COMPARED to the 3DS there's literally no point but to give everyone a single full on version. If they want people to connect with one another they have their online system coming and would be a great way to show the online system off...with a big ass title alongside it.

TallonIV2192d ago (Edited 2192d ago )

You clearly don't understand the importance of Metroid do you. Many fans including myself thought Nintendo were not going to touch the Prime series since it had been 11 years since Prime 3. Just showing the Prime 4 logo was a huge surprise and showed that Nintendo do still care about the IP and its fanbase.

-Foxtrot2192d ago (Edited 2192d ago )

@TallonIV

I'm not saying there's no importance but when people bitch about Microsoft or Sony showing games at E3 with only a teaser and nothing else only to then go "why did they announce this now when they hardly showed anything" it's a bit hypocritical

Plus you can't really say someone "won E3" when there two biggest announcements were a logo on a black screen. Not even a little montage of the previous games or something leading up to the logo.

That's my point here...and if you've seen my posts over the years about how I wish Nintendo would make Metroid 4 or a console Pokemon game you'd know that I would never doubt how important they are.

Chevalier2192d ago

God Of War will probably be near 10 million sold by the fall.

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ABizzel12192d ago

I’m sure both of them will be just fine. One more than the other.

Looking forward to an announcement and hopefully they bring back Megas, more primals, new evolutions of older mon, and unique typings (there are nearly 900 Pokemon there should be one of every type combination by now).

princejb1342192d ago

We dont even know what kind of pokemon game it is. If its a full blown rpg than yes. If its something like pokemon stadium, or pokemon mystery dungeon than no.

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Spikeantestor2192d ago

Ehhhh, the PS4 is on track to sell a 100 million systems but the time the gen is over. The Switch MIGHT do a little better but it's hard to say Nintendo will have won exactly.

SuperSonic912192d ago

The usual childish Nintendo corporate slave comment....

MarineLineman2192d ago (Edited 2192d ago )

It doesn’t make a difference either way. PS4 is going to sell extremely well with games like God of War, Spider Man, RDR2, BO4, and the new BF. Switch will sell well from Smash and Pokémon. PS4 is not going to get cannibalized by Pokémon, regardless of what Nintendo fans are hoping for.

Also, are people sure about Pokémon being the ultimate system seller? I mean what’s the excuse for 3DS? It’s had several
Pokémon titles, as well as a 2 1/2 year headstart over PS4, yet PS4 comfortably passed it in WW sales back in November.

I’m happy I’ll be allowing myself the luxury of enjoying both Spider Man and Pokemon later this year. Kindof sad that that’s a sentiment that gets so many peoples’ blood boiling.

HeisenbergX2192d ago

@ nintendoswitchfan Riiiiiiiiight xD ahh i love nintendo comments like these..

you just forgot about two little games called Spiderman and Red Dead Redemtion 2 coming this year and lot of other Ps4 only games but yeah pokemon will make Sony pack their bags for the year when Zelda and Mario barley brought the momentum down from them last year and those games were big.

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narsaku2192d ago

It's possible, Pokemon games don't take them that long to make.. But I'm worried it won't be taking full advantage of the Switch if it's so soon after that basic drawing room announcement..

But who knows, Nintendo is surprising the fuck out of me this gen.

guywazeldatatt2192d ago

we have no idea how long it's been in development either. honesty it may completely revolutionize the series. I hope so.

narsaku2192d ago

Yea it could have been coming a long time, but I sort of recall the Pokemon company not believing that the Switch would be successful, and since it was announced in a drawing board room with not even any music to show, I got the impression it was very early development.

But that's not really evidence of anything just conjecture on my part.

Hope it's good though, I haven't enjoyed Pokemon games since FireRed. I REALLY want to enjoy a new one... Just can't stand all the cringy shit they do in the new games.

guywazeldatatt2192d ago

did they really think the switch wouldn't be successful? that's crazy if so. it's funny how so many companies have been caught off guard. koei tecmo believed since the beginning though!!!

Eiyuuou2192d ago

If it's true and it's good, I'll be getting a Switch this year!

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The Best Games Similar to Pokemon for PlayStation

There are many worlds out there brimming with wondrous creatures ready to help you on your adventure beyond Pokemon.

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LG_Fox_Brazil53d ago

Temtem is actually really good as a single player experience or as a co-op game. Played the shit out of it when it released

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Pokémon Gen 10 Release Date Predictions: Are New Pokémon Games In 2024?

Even if Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have not yet completed their first anniversary, it is possible to predict exactly when Gen 10 is arriving.

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Pokemon Doesn't Need to Sue Palworld, It Needs to Get With the Times

The Nerd Stash: "There's been a lot of talk about Pokemon and Palworld recently, but if anything, Pokemon's new competition should be a sign to change."

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ChasterMies105d ago

Fortunately for Nintendo, the legal team is separate from Game Freak’s development team.

NotoriousWhiz104d ago

Unfortunately for us, as their legal team seems to be more competent than Game Freak's development team.

gold_drake105d ago (Edited 105d ago )

they do tho .. IF there is something to sue for. IP infringement is such a delicate thing.

but absolutely agree on the change

GoodGuy09105d ago

That, have longer dev time, and absolutely get rid of Nintendo as the exclusive platform. Imagine a AAA pkmn game on current consoles or next generation.

But money, they'll make billions with little effort.

badz149104d ago

you know that's never gonna happen

FinalFantasyFanatic104d ago

Gamer Freak, Creatures and Nintendo all have a stake in the Pokemon franchise, Nintendo especially will never let them go, I don't know how Creatures or Game Freak feels about it. Plus, the other two don't have a financial incentive to ditch Nintendo, they make mega bucks regardless. Although I think Nintendo should help Game Freak out more since they're clearly struggling, other they'll all just have to accept longer dev times and bigger gaps between games, or maybe just make some cheaper low-tier games in-between.

shinoff2183105d ago

Idk yall. I'd take a Pokémon jrpg over a Pokémon with guns, online play etc. Plus wasn't Pokémon mobile pretty fking big like 4 years ago then covid hit.

--Onilink--104d ago (Edited 104d ago )

Even Scarlet/Violet had sold 24million as of early November (and undoubtedly sold even more during the Holidays), its not like they are currently suffering.

Yes, there are plenty of things I would like Gamefreak to do better, and yes I happened to like Palworld, but not because its a Pokemon clone, because its not, but because its a good survival game, something that I have zero interest for the mainline Pokemon games to become.

Most publications keep bringing up these topic ls just for clicks, because clearly the game is your typical survival game (most who do well on PC) with some Pokemon sprinkled in and not a Pokemon competitor, the core gameplay loop is clearly just Ark with dinosaurs swapped for Pokemon like creatures

And again, while I’m enjoying the game itself, I hope it doesnt set a new precedent for what we expect from game devs these days because, based on their other games, this developer really seems to basically just try to go as close as possible to ripping off other games without getting into trouble and then not really following up on those projects as promised (Craftopia players seem particularly angry).

I doubt they ever expected the discourse around this game to reach this level of popularity to push those insane sales numbers, and they actually take the opportunity to increase the quality of their work

FinalFantasyFanatic104d ago (Edited 104d ago )

I'm going to say something somewhat controversial, the last set of Pokemon games weren't that bad, it wasn't a great game, but a good game if we ignore the performance issues (and I personally didn't have many bugs).

They just need more interesting towns and NPCs (give them interesting dialogue, there's literally no reasons to talk to NPCs), interesting areas/locations (like the sunken ship and Bellsprout Tower), and some decent side quest, there isn't really any interesting side quests in those games, and fix the barely there lore for the game (Idk even know what was going on with those 4 "legendary Pokemon"). And maybe add less new Pokemon into the next game so they can transition more of the older Pokemon into 3D.

I think Scarlet/Violet had the potential to go from a good game to a great game if they implemented most of those ideas, but they also needed more development time to optimise the game as well.

Profchaos104d ago

Yeah agree id take a remake of red in the style of the links awakening remake any day of the week

Profchaos104d ago

No they don't I don't want any of the gameplay anywhere near Pokemon the only link between them is the idea of Pokemon except there's guns you enslave humans and Pokemon and there's a survival aspect.

Pokemon is fairly family friendly can't see Nintendo going ok let's give them m16s and slaughter each other

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