New WiiWare game to be released this month: "Melee! Pokémon Scramble" to be released

[BulbaBot]

New WiiWare game to be released this month: "Melee! Pokémon Scramble" to be released ...

The official Pokémon site was updated today with information on a new game entitled 「乱戦！ポケモンスクランブル」 Melee! Pokémon Scramble. It is a new WiiWare game that will be available for download for 1500 points. It will be available to players of the Japanese Wii starting June 16.

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[Unown Lord]

It is notable that the game seems to only feature Generation I and IV Pokémon. There definitely doesn't seem be a way to transfer critters from the DS games.

What I like about the WiiWare games is that they don't generate hype to the point where their advertising comes at the expense of the main series. Having said that, it is time an actual Wii game was released, so hopefully that can be expected after HeartGold and SoulSilver. It should be a Genius Sonority game based on the fact that they're working on a secret project.

[NPR]

Is it possible that this game refers to the "action" element that they wanted to add to the series?

[Booker]

lol mb. Damn it I wasted my points on Majora's Mask :( but worth it. :D

[Dogasu]

Yeah, Majora's Mask is awesome.

This game actually looks pretty intriguing. The price is pretty hefty for a WiiWare game, but hopefully the game will have enough content to justify it. I'm actually somewhat interested in downloading it when it comes out in two weeks.

[Mitchman]

It better have all 493 and not just stupid Kanto and SInnoh Pokemon.

[Raine]

Woah,NoA is way behind of schedule. They haven't even brought the Platinum update for Ranch here yet.

Interesting game, it's about time we have a Wii(Ware) spinoff(or a better WiiWare game than Ranch.) I'm sure they will at least include Gen II pokemon to advertise HGSS.

[Unown Lord]

Originally Posted by Raine

I'm sure they will at least include Gen II pokemon to advertise HGSS.

It seems like too big a coincidence that not even one Pokémon from the middle two generations was shown in the trailer and screenshots.

Then again, there isn't any reason why any particular group of critters should be deliberately excluded. Without so much as partial compatibility with the DS, this game isn't remotely like Colossseum, which didn't feature Generation I Pokémon not found in the Hoenn Dex so as to increase demand for FireRed and LeafGreen.

Originally Posted by NPR

Is it possible that this game refers to the "action" element that they wanted to add to the series?

As much as I wouldn't mind this being the case, Masuda referred to adding an action element to "the game", as opposed to developing a game whose genre is action. He's never had a hand in any of the spin-off games, and while we don't know yet which company is working on Pokémon Scramble, it most certainly isn't Game Freak.

[fate]

Looks likes it could be pretty fun. Weird gen gap, though... you'd think they'd market gen 2 more now with HG/SS.

(unless maybe they plan on releases expansions with Gen 2/3? Don't know if I like that idea.)

[Magmortar]

I can imagine the boss will probably be Arceus and I just have a slight feeling this game might be reased only in Japan

[Zeta]

Woah,NoA is way behind of schedule. They haven't even brought the Platinum update for Ranch here yet.

NoA reps have said that they're not planning on ever releasing the Platinum update in any area outside of Japan.

[Argy]

Originally Posted by Zeta

NoA reps have said that they're not planning on ever releasing the Platinum update in any area outside of Japan.

Can you provide a link or something that says this? It's not that I don't think you are reliable; I just find it a very peculiar decision on their part and am interested in their justification for it.

In any case, this new game looks really fun. My boyfriend doesn't like RPGs, so maybe the two-player action element can get him into Pokémon more. ;)

[Starlight the ampharos]

Originally Posted by Magmaster12

I can imagine the boss will probably be Arceus and I just have a slight feeling this game might be reased only in Japan

Wha???? What makes you think that? I really hope they release this to America. If they aren't ever going to release the Platinum update out side of Japan, than they HAVE to give us this. If they don't ....

[Raine]

Originally Posted by Argy

I just find it a very peculiar decision on their part and am interested in their justification for it.

Yeah, the only reason that I can come up with why they aren't bringing Platinum here is that there will be a update for Ranch when HGSS in the future or something. And I doubt it has anything to do with this game since this game is a 100% spin-off,meaning no compatibility.(Ranger is kind of an exception since it's one-sided anyway and is only transfering event via Mystery Gift.) Anyways, this game looks pretty epic compared to other WiiWare games. NoA better bring it here since it's not like it's Battrio where it's not on a videogame console rather an arcade game.

[AiedailEclipsed]

While I can not provide a link I can provide a quote! Keep in mind it doesn't say that they don't plan on doing it, it just isn't a priority.

Originally Posted by A Nintendo email rep.

Hello Christopher,


We appreciate hearing about the types of products that you would like to see from us in the future. While there hasn't been an announcement concerning an update for My Pokemon Ranch to support Pokemon Platinum, you never know what the future holds! As the worldwide leader and innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, and because of our history of pushing the limits of gameplay and design, you can always count on Nintendo offering the most imaginative products.



In the meantime, keep checking our website's "What’s New" section (http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew) for the latest information and announcements.


Sincerely,


Alain Dao
Nintendo of America Inc.