Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire [3DS Hoenn Remake, November 2014]

[Eitarou]

I'm honestly wondering if it'll have like some overkill epic finale where once the Primal Forms have their go for a bit, turns out they have a Mega evolution which is only able to happen when in their primal form nature is in effect, unless the primal form is just a fancy term for their mega evolution, I think that'd be pretty badass haha.

 

It pretty much is.

 

The basic concept of Mega Evolution is that a Pokemon goes through a temporarily evolution unlock its hidden potential. Groudon and Kyogre are the opposite, however. They were already in their prime (tee hee) many, many, many years ago, but have gotten weaker over time. So Primal Reversion turns back time on them to bring them back to their fullest potential.

[LATER BUDDY]

Have they said it's through mega evolution means though? I mean we've had formes for ages now, so was kinda wondering (if not said otherwise) if it was just a new form they have, and not a temp mega evolution dealeo

[Blue Blood]

Have they said it's through mega evolution means though? I mean we've had formes for ages now, so was kinda wondering (if not said otherwise) if it was just a new form they have, and not a temp mega evolution dealeo

 

Well, it's officially called "Primal Devolution" instead of alternate formes or what-have-you. It would make much more sense that this is a renamed type of Mega Evolution than forme changes with the emphasis that Gen VI is putting on the idea of Mega Evos. And while it's only speculation, people are making the guess that the Mega Stones for these Primal Devolutions will be the Blue and Red Orbs.

[Echidna Adventurer CC14]

SUPAH-SECRET BASES!

Super-Secret Bases are an awesome new way to express your creativity and join up with friends in the upcoming Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire games. Create a Secret Base that’s all your own, including selecting and placing Decorations however you like. You can use Decorations to create tricks in your Secret Base, decide the rules for what kind of Pokémon battles are allowed there, and make it like your very own Pokémon Gym! Then get ready for other players to come and challenge you!

Using communication features, it’s easy to connect with other players around the world to share your Secret Bases with one another. When you visit another player’s Secret Base, that base’s members will be hanging out there. You can talk to them or even battle them! If you find base owners that you like, you can scout them as one of your Secret Pals and bring them back to your own Secret Base. Once you’ve become Secret Pals with someone, you can continue to have Pokémon battles against them, and also have your Pal use “special skills” to support you on your adventure.

Another fun aspect of Super-Secret Bases is a capture-the-flag activity. Examine the flag beside the Secret PC in another player’s Secret Base to obtain it! You can take one flag per day from each base visited. Visit lots of Secret Bases and collect lots of flags to improve your team’s rank and get rewards, including increasing the skills of your Secret Pals. Flag colors will change based on a team’s rank, so you can tell another team’s rank at a glance—and others can tell yours!

You can share your Super-Secret Base with Trainers all over the world! Symbolize your Secret Base with a QR Code. With a QR Code, you can get the Secret Base of a particular player you’ve been wanting to visit.

To help you get started with Super-Secret Bases, you’ll meet Secret Base Expert Aarune. Aarune and his Flygon are world travelers, bursting with excitement about the Secret Base culture in the Hoenn region. This enthusiastic adventurer will teach you all about the fun of Secret Bases during your journey.

Look forward to building your own Super-Secret Base—and visiting your friends’ Super-Secret Bases—in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, launching this November!

[SuperLink]

Hell yes, I love Secret Bases!

 

However, this news makes me even more uncertain that we'll get trainer customisation or the PSS!

[PSI Wind]

Now all we need are Wi-Fi contests. Come on, Nintendo.

[Brad]

I GET TO HAVE MY OWN POKEMON GYM???

 

I'VE WAITED OVER 15 YEARS FOR THIS HONOUR

[Solkia]

Holy shit they went all out on the secret bases.

 

I'm interested in this capture the flag thing. I wonder if there are benefits to holding battles in your secret base.

[JayRaR]

Can't wait to make my own Normal-based Gym.

 

Come at me.

[Eitarou]

Aarune and his Flygon are world travelers

 

This better be implying that this person will be battleable and they'll have a Mega Flygon.

 

It's all I want.

 

Flygon's the best Dragon-type.

[Johnny Boy]

At long last, the Pokemon series will finally have a dark type gym thanks to the new secret bases.

[Tatters]

*Drops 3DS*

This OR and AS is looking brilliant with each passing month. Now I wonder how the 3DS bundle with OR/AS will look like.

[Gabz Girl]

I've never made a Secret Base nor did I even know they have been in the Pokemon games before. o_o Knowing about them now though makes me interested in having my own gym...a Dark gym!

[Eitarou]

Wow. The male School Kid looks even more like Max now.

 

At long last, the Pokemon series will finally have a dark type gym thanks to the new secret bases.

 

Watch it not even be an option.

[kalion]

They;ve fleshed out secret bases way more than expected..tho' the super moniker is overused with nintendo...

 

And has Max from Advanced Gen become part of the Pokemon Games canon? That does really look like him..

[Rusty Spy]

Awwwwwwwww snap this is awesome. I'm loving how much they've expanded secret bases. I can tell this is gonna keep me busy for a long time.

[Sonictrainer]

How did I miss this?!

 

Here's some more official art

 

Here's some screenshots and official art of the new character, Aarune.

 

Here's a screenshot that shows the ingame icon for Omega Ruby

 

Man, this is going to be sweet!

 

 

Pokemon Dolls!

 

 

Dark Caves and Posters!

 

 

Is that a Skitty TV? I hope it's a actual TV now and now not a toy...

 

 

…I'm not sure what Route this is on...

[Marcello]

Are they called Secret Bases or Super Secret Bases? The press release switches between the two :/

 

Nice to know they're back, even though it was obvious. Creating your own gym sounds cool. That's something I thought would be awesome since I played R/B/Y.

 

Hopefully you can create them without Hidden Power now, though I'm sure you won't need it anymore. They'll probably do something like the Explorer Kit.

 

 

To help you get started with Super-Secret Bases, you’ll meet Secret Base Expert Aarune. Aarune and his Flygon are world travelers, bursting with excitement about the Secret Base culture in the Hoenn region. This enthusiastic adventurer will teach you all about the fun of Secret Bases during your journey.

Sounds like Aarune will waste my time with a tutorial :/

 

 

Holy shit they went all out on the secret bases.

 

I'm interested in this capture the flag thing. I wonder if there are benefits to holding battles in your secret base.

Capture the Flag was also in D/P/P, from what I recall.

[SuperLink]

 

…I'm not sure what Route this is on...

I wasn't sure at first either, I thought, hey maybe it's a new Route! But alas;

 

 

Tis Route 115.

[KrazyBean]

I've never made a Secret Base nor did I even know they have been in the Pokemon games before. o_o

 

Same here. lol. This sounds pretty awesome though. 

 

Here are some more screenshots:

 

 

[Mania Pipe]

*Sqees* YES!! Secret Bases are back baby and even better, we can actually create our OWN GYM! Oh boy, I've been dreaming for something like this since Gen 1, and now that dream can finally become reality. ^w^

[Dantemustdie00]

Creepy ass Fairy Tale Girls are back, yikes.....

 

I mean I already know the Hex Maniacs are back with their same design as XY, so I guess I should've expecting those creepy little girls with the sparkling eyes to be back too.

[Johnny Boy]

Same here. lol. This sounds pretty awesome though.

Here are some more screenshots:

Am I the only one who thinks the girl on the opposite side of not!Max looks a bit like Vanellope from Wreck it Ralph?

[Mania Pipe]

Am I the only one who thinks the girl on the opposite side of not!Max looks a bit like Vanellope from Wreck it Ralph?

 

I kinda see it too. It's probably just a coincidence.

[-Robin-]

Would be it proper to assume the girl in the blue jacket is a customized May? She's got a trinket on her left wrist, and has a ponytail + pigtails, albeit less profound, though that itself could be a haircut choice.