Nintendo Gives Slim Hope of More New Ultra Beasts [UPD]

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Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have become the first follow-up titles in the Pokémon series to introduce entirely new creatures mid-generation with the reveal of two Ultra Beasts during the recent Nintendo Direct. The official Nintendo coverage of the event hints that those might not be the only new Pokémon we’ll be getting though.

今後も新たなウルトラビーストの続報をお楽しみに！

The above translates to “Look forward to hearing about new Ultra Beasts soon!” and could mean that we’ll be getting other new Ultra Beasts this November.

I’ll add a cautionary note that a very conservative translation would pin the new ultra beasts as referring to only Assembly and Burst, but let’s let our minds run wild for a bit. I did consider removing this article due to the big potential of there being no new reveals, but ultimately I think for the health of the fandom it may be nice to have something to possibly look forward to. Just don’t hope too hard.

Keep your eyes peeled for more information in the coming weeks! Hope this gives you all something to look forward to!

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  3. They actually gave Decidueye ghost type to make it ”cooler” because apparently the initial plan was to keep it Grass/Flying lmao

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  4. Ok so seriously XY are underrated.
    Currently in Ambrette Town (2nd play through) and I’m loving it.
    What I like most is the beauty theme which is reflected in the beautiful Kalos region, the Kalos mons are great + the overall dex.
    The game has great pacing and the mystical feel of the adventure just wins my heart.
    Forget about 3d graphic issues whatever else, these are great games.
    You can tell GF put a lot of effort in designing.
    And yes they should have made a sequel.

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    • One thing I love about the game is the replayablility. Sure, the story is pretty meh, but there’s a huge amount of Pokemon in the Dex. Really I found myself often replaying it (about 4 times actually) because of how fun it was to go through and play with a completely new team (also the pacing for having these teams are pretty nice, even if the game goes by fast).

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      • Yes it doesn’t drag on like past titles, the pacing is fast. Also you get quick access to a variety of Pokemon and the region is not overly complicated, creative yet simplistic like art.
        Now, did we play the same game?

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        • I don’t think we did because the game I played dragged on forever with pointless characters, odd character building moments that didn’t build character, slow pokemon riding, and huge gaps between badges.

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          • Uhh there are pointless characters in every game star.
            The pacing was fast focusing more on the core aspects of the series e.g catching, evolving and battling with Pokemon.
            The adventure starts quickly, before you know it you have 2 diff’ starters.
            There’s no pokemon contests, pokeathlon or much distraction.
            You feel like you’re making progress all the time. It’s fun.

          • I’m talking about the rivals. No other game had this many rivals with such little purpose for existing. They slow down the game and make you stop repeatedly

            It also takes over an hour of gameplay before you get that second starter and ~15 minutes for to get your Kalos starter.

            Also not having those things isn’t a plus? Pokemon is really repetitive and those mini games are important to divert your focus for a bit while getting rewards for the main game.

          • I still like Trevor (who had a reasonable goal. Yes completing the Pokedex is a good goal)

            Only if you care about what your rivals say, if you just rapid fire A-button takes only a few mins.

            Some of those rewards I don’t think are worth it. Like the Pokeathilon you need to win like 10 consecutive times just to buy one little stone (that you might need to wait a week to get)

          • Unlike Silver, Gary, Lillie or Bianca though, nin of them are characters. They don’t have interesting personalities. Completing the pokedex isn’t interesting because it’s not like he’s competing with us anyways.

            Tireno’s dancing doesn’t even make sense. There is nothing about dancing that is related to Pokémon. He does nothing to help the plot

            Shauna is a disaster. She has a horrible design and she only exists to be a love interest. But only for boys because game Freak is scared of the gaysss

            Serena/Callum has no room to be an interesting character because they are one of those opposite sex rivals that exist only because they didn’t want to design another character. Since they are basically just the player they can’t be allowed to have any interesting conflicts

          • Yes. What do you even remember about them? Their entire character is just “happy person who likes to catch Pokémon” non of them really change other than kinda Brendon.

            And yes he did challenge us but it didn’t matter because we would always win regardless of how many Pokémon you actually had in your dex. You have no reason to try to beat him because there is no lose state

          • No no no no.
            I like side games but I appreciate them making the games less cluttery and more about the adventure/core aspects. Sometimes less is more.
            And of course they serve a purpose they are your damn friends who are on a journey with you. Friendship plays a big role in these games and I loved the contrasting characters.
            And no it doesnt take 15 mins and an hour to get both starters. You must be very slow in that case.

          • They are completely optional though? Side games is what keep replay ability uo and give a break because pokemon is boring and repetitive on its own. That’s why they have overworld exploration, side quests, and MINI GAMES to break it up so it stays fun an enjoyable. X and Y doesn’t have anything like that other than amie which has little to no depth. Therefor it’s dreadfully boring especially between gyms 1 and 2.

            Also yeah the concept is fine but the execution is awful. Why should I care about the characters? I have no connection to them. Hell its not like Hugh where at least the player haracter was child hood friends with these kids, you just met them as soon as you moved in and they dragged you along on their adventure.

            You’re exploring a forest wit them after meeting them 10 minutes ago.

            Non if ten are contrasting ether. What do you mean. They don’t have personalities how can they have conflict?

            And yes. It does take 10-15 minutes between

            Long intro
            Waking up cutscene
            Talk to mom
            Change clothes
            Talk to mom again
            Cutscene with Shauna and Rival
            Walk to the next town
            Talk for 5 minutes
            FINALLY GET YOUR STARTER

            In gen 3 you set the time, talk to rival, then go to route one and you’re there

            Gen 2 you just walk into the lab

            Gen 1 you walk into route one and you are dragged into the lab

            Gen 4 takes long too I won’t excuse gen 4 for that

            But then Gen 5 you get your starter IN THE FIRST ROOM YOU ARE IN

            Gen 6 drags it out by telling you things you already know or don’t need to know then introduce you to 4 characters that you have no reason to care about

    • Your opinion is your own, but I can’t say I agree. It’s a good game because it’s Pokemon, but it has way more flaws than the other games.

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      • Respect. All the games have certain flaws. I feel XY’s good points are not just good but bloody fantastic. The region, pokemon, themes and mega evolution for example.

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    • Ehh I agree mostly except the great pacing part. The gap between the 1st and 2nd gym was atrocious. Post game was non existent. Most of all, how they completely messed up the story. The story with looker, AZ,floette, team flare,zygarde,the characters. It could have been soo much better with a platinum style game. Kalos was robbed.

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      • True. By pacing I mean the adventure and progress is rapid and smooth.
        Yeah and thats y I feel Kalos deserved another game.
        Nah I think Kalos is fine, XY are v.good :]

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    • Underrated? Lol sorry but I thought those games were awful. Easy, boring story and evil team, annoying “rivals”, forgettable gym leaders. Only good thing to me was the pokemon it introduced (Talonflame, Aegislash, etc.)

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      • Uh yes they are easily.
        Easy? Pokemon in recent times bar SM have been much easier. They can be challenging if you don’t over do it.
        Sorry but boring is your opinion pal.

        You’re focusing on the negatives too much!
        You’ll never enjoy a game if that’s what you do.
        With XY they went back to the basics which made the games really fun. Quality over quantity.
        The theme of beauty was amazing and this could be seen in the beautiful region and the mons.
        Story was great esp. regarding mega evolution was amazing but dont forget these games never go a sequel which they needed.
        Pacing was good, variety of mons available early on amongst many strong points.

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      • The games aren’t up to standard and are probably the worst main series Pokémon games. If you like it, that’s fine. Some people like cheap fast food. You’re allowed to like but you just have to understand that you probably have poor taste

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  10. Question for USUM
    I want to use a Pokemon I haven’t used before as my first catch and can’t think what I wanna use

    Any suggestions?
    (Note I prefer Pokemon that don’t require items for evolution, types I’m already using (So no Fire, Dark, or Rock’s) and I’d prefer to use something from more of the basic types of Flying, Normal, Bug, or Electric or just anything except these->(Please no Dragon, Steel, Ghost, or Ice types))

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    • I really want to preorder it, but I’m not sure if I want to save some money for a rainy day or what. I know life goes to the decisive, but I just can’t make up my mind. On the bright side, I could get it for like 20 dollars off with GCU, so there’s that. Dunno if it’s sold out though.

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  15. HUGE NEWS: The upcoming Milan Games Week will host Iwao and Ohmori in a live presentation of USUM. The Milan Games Week starts at September 29th

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  16. Do you think anything will happen to th tapus? Forms or whatever? Cause I don’t think it will be the case for Magearna and Mashadow. There will be more UB so I don’t think the UB will get anything morethen that. This leaves the tapus and Necrozma (which has already its two forms)

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  17. So in Hoenn which team do you prefer as the villians? Aqua or Magma

    And which as the kinda good team? Aqua or Magma

    Basically do you prefer Omega ruby or Alpha sapphire and why?

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  23. So guys what do you think will be added to the dex in USUM?

    My honest opinion is
    Tropius, Mantine (kinda obvious, if its not get the shotgun), Aipom, Corphish, Slugma, Skrelp, Clauncher, Shuckle and Qwilfish

    Just some of them I believe

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  25. Sooooooo frustrated right now. So I’m trying to beat the final boss in KH D3 and every time I get to a point where you have to do a special event thingy and every time I fail it. The boss then regenerates a few bars of health and there I am having to battle him back to that point again………I have the power to beat him, but this event is SOOOOOOO ANNOYING!!! You have to break these chains by tapping on a specific part, but I can never get more than a couple before the event ends and he regenerates………GRRRRRRR I’ve been stuck at this part for the better part of 5 years now. I always do this. I get to the end of whatever KH game I’m playing and then year later I finally beat it. this time however I’m being stopped by a stupid 3ds gimmick they’re forcing on me…….

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      • I hate this so much. It’s a fine mechanic when it’s optional to use in regulars battles, but being forced to use this particular reality shift is mind numbing…….I guess I’ll just have to keep trying and hopefully I can lucky and hit all the chain links within the time limit……

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        • You have to be quick and have good timing for that particular fight. I never struggled with it myself, but maybe because im a KH fanatic and know all games like the back of my hand

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          • It’s just so annoying as I’m powerful enough to be able to get through the main battling part without much trouble. Once I get to that point I just can’t seem to hit the marks. I love KH so much, but this game was frustrating hahaha

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