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Much of the Pokémon community had recently wanted Gold and Silver VC releases for the end of the year, but it would be interesting to put that against the idea of having Johto Pokémon released in GO?

Much of the Pokémon community had recently wanted Gold and Silver VC releases for the end of the year, but it would be interesting to put that against the idea of having Johto Pokémon released in GO?

The game is officially live in Europe... ...in Germany. Surely it can't be more than 48 hours before the UK release?

The game is officially live in Europe... ...in Germany. Surely it can't be more than 48 hours before the UK release?

New (Japanese) trailer A lot of cool stuff in there, such as riding Tauros, Lapras, Sharpedo and Stoutland (as seen previously but for the former); Solgaleo being seen in a location which isn't the place we'll probably battle against it (as well as in Unown statue in the background?); Porygon is our cursor in Amie; Final Smash Synchro Moves confirmed (though not exactly many details on them), amongst other things!

New (Japanese) trailer A lot of cool stuff in there, such as riding Tauros, Lapras, Sharpedo and Stoutland (as seen previously but for the former); Solgaleo being seen in a location which isn't the place we'll probably battle against it (as well as in Unown statue in the background?); Porygon is our cursor in Amie; Final Smash Synchro Moves confirmed (though not exactly many details on them), amongst other things!

Has Apple updated their signing in method for the App Store or is it just mine playing up? Following every technique available but no joy; the "none" payment option is not accepted and the damn thing DEMANDS payment. And I mean, I've already faked an address, not quite sure I'm up for straight up stealing someone's bank details. All this after I told myself that I could wait until the official release over here. Pffft, right.

Has Apple updated their signing in method for the App Store or is it just mine playing up? Following every technique available but no joy; the "none" payment option is not accepted and the damn thing DEMANDS payment. And I mean, I've already faked an address, not quite sure I'm up for straight up stealing someone's bank details. All this after I told myself that I could wait until the official release over here. Pffft, right.

Now that I agree with. Though, if any game is going to be the first to go against the evident "decline" in new generation paired releases since Diamond and Pearl, I figure it'll be this pair. It's got a lot more going for them than previous games in the series! Agreed on the mobile app front too. I don't think it will hurt the sales of the games at all - it could encourage some form of growth - but for the masses it probably won't make any kind of difference (especially when having to compete with Star Wars this Christmas too, more so than ever before).

Now that I agree with. Though, if any game is going to be the first to go against the evident "decline" in new generation paired releases since Diamond and Pearl, I figure it'll be this pair. It's got a lot more going for them than previous games in the series! Agreed on the mobile app front too. I don't think it will hurt the sales of the games at all - it could encourage some form of growth - but for the masses it probably won't make any kind of difference (especially when having to compete with Star Wars this Christmas too, more so than ever before).

I stand corrected.

I stand corrected.

No chance? Really? This could be one of the greatest advertising (without advertising) feats in recent gaming history. Have you seen the download stats for the app in the US alone? They're bonkers. And, as I said, it depends on if the app does so well going deep into August. Let's face it: no app considered a gaming app has garnered massive attention for longer than a month at a time (Flappy Bird et al). As for being the worst selling game in the series? If you mean all in all, then there's no chance of it getting anywhere near as low as SMD's 1.22 million units sold (which is great for a spinoff by all means); if by that you mean main series game, then you're in for a shock too, no doubt, as they'll surely pass Emerald's 6.32 million units sold too. And if we're looking at trends? Taking remakes, third versions and sequels out of the equation, we're looking at about a 1/1.5 million dropoff between the opening pair of games in each generation, and even that might not be a fair comparison considering how much larger the install base for the 3DS is now compared to the release of X and Y, as well as it being the 20th Anniversary and a massive app which will by no means damage sales of Pokémon Sun and Moon. because, let's face it, if anything's stopping parents buying the games for their children it will be December's Star Wars movie and merchandise onslaught for Rogue One, not a Pokémon app

No chance? Really? This could be one of the greatest advertising (without advertising) feats in recent gaming history. Have you seen the download stats for the app in the US alone? They're bonkers. And, as I said, it depends on if the app does so well going deep into August. Let's face it: no app considered a gaming app has garnered massive attention for longer than a month at a time (Flappy Bird et al). As for being the worst selling game in the series? If you mean all in all, then there's no chance of it getting anywhere near as low as SMD's 1.22 million units sold (which is great for a spinoff by all means); if by that you mean main series game, then you're in for a shock too, no doubt, as they'll surely pass Emerald's 6.32 million units sold too. And if we're looking at trends? Taking remakes, third versions and sequels out of the equation, we're looking at about a 1/1.5 million dropoff between the opening pair of games in each generation, and even that might not be a fair comparison considering how much larger the install base for the 3DS is now compared to the release of X and Y, as well as it being the 20th Anniversary and a massive app which will by no means damage sales of Pokémon Sun and Moon. because, let's face it, if anything's stopping parents buying the games for their children it will be December's Star Wars movie and merchandise onslaught for Rogue One, not a Pokémon app

I'm going to make a fairly bold prediction for this pair of games. I genuinely think they are in with a shot of selling over 18 million copies, which would make them the third highest selling pair of main series Pokémon games. And the reason why I think this? Pokémon Go has blown up, and if we see this attention stick around deep into August, heads will quickly turn to the next instalments in the main series, especially after finding out that it's the 20th Anniversary. Well, that and the fact that the instalment base is obviously larger than it was 2 years ago when ORAS were released...

I'm going to make a fairly bold prediction for this pair of games. I genuinely think they are in with a shot of selling over 18 million copies, which would make them the third highest selling pair of main series Pokémon games. And the reason why I think this? Pokémon Go has blown up, and if we see this attention stick around deep into August, heads will quickly turn to the next instalments in the main series, especially after finding out that it's the 20th Anniversary. Well, that and the fact that the instalment base is obviously larger than it was 2 years ago when ORAS were released...

Well, seems like the Guardians of Alola will be the next Megazord (after Complete Zygarde). This was most likely the Pokémon depicted on the Strange Souvenir in XY. Not so keen on some of these designs, especially Drampa and that fish.

Yeah, and I mean, even then, it will take at least 2 years, possibly as many as 7, for us to leave, and it'll be another 10 or 15 after that until we can tell for sure whether or not leaving was a good idea. Interesting to note that it was the 45-64 year olds who were outright responsible for us leaving, and as I'm only 17 years old, it's fair to say that it'll likely be those around my age up to the current 30 year olds who will likely have to figure things out in 10/20 years time in the event things really go down hill. But, you know, that's none totally my business, so I shouldn't be able to vote. On the plus side, at least Cameron's out. on the down side, we're living in a world where Boris Johnson could be PM and Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will be President, but, you know - no biggie

This game looks insane! Bar any major flop in the NX announcement, I'm all in, even if only for this game! Graphics look unbelievable, the world feels unbelievable, and heck, I even got what I felt was a throwback to the original with the old man, and that's without really playing into any of the games! Got my homework now. Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Zelda: Majora's Mask, the original Legend of Zelda, and perhaps a Link Between Worlds and The Past too. Cannot wait!

Couldn't agree more with pretty much everything you said. Originally, I had them coming second in the group (based on the fact that it's Italy alone and not on previous performances), but I wouldn't be too surprised if they came first judging from last night's performance - though, this would then likely draw them against Spain or Croatia in the Round of 16. I actually had them getting to the semi finals before (coming second, beating Portugal and then England, but losing to Spain), so they have to be careful for what they wish for. Feel sorry for Conte with the hand he's been dealt for this tournament, but he's definitely making the most out of it. So long as he brings Bonucci over from former club to us next season, I'll be singing his praises for a good time yet...

Less than five hours! Think the hype is really picking up. How long do you reckon they'll show game footage for? I'm kind of expecting some sort of trailer at this point too?

Really getting interested in the PSVR after the conference... Going to wait for the NX reveal before I make a move

Can't wait! Spider-Man was the first PS1 game I truly loved! Can't tell what they're going for, though. Is this part of the MCU canon? They eyelets look AWFULLY similar to Tom Holland's Spidey's, but what's with the massive white Spider symbol? Hmm...