Iwata on Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire pre-orders
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Nintendo president Satoru Iwata discussed strong pre-orders sales for Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire during the company’s latest financial results briefing yesterday. Read on below for his comments.
In addition, we have had very strong pre-orders for “Pokémon Omega Ruby” and “Pokémon Alpha Sapphire” to be released around the world in November. As you can see from the slide comparing them with those for “Pokémon X” and “Pokémon Y” released last year, the momentum of pre-orders has been robust regardless of the region.
Many people in the industry would anticipate that however dramatically “Pokémon Omega Ruby” and “Pokémon Alpha Sapphire” have been remade, their sales would be lower than those of “Pokémon X” and “Pokémon Y,” which were completely new titles, but the trend of pre-orders has gone against their expectations so far. In particular, they have been surpassed by far in Europe.
Please let me show you an interesting hypothesis explaining the reason for such strong pre-orders: Those who have enjoyed the “Super Smash Bros.” series and those who were impressed with “Pokémon Ruby” and “Pokémon Sapphire” as the first “Pokémon” title are of the same generation and overlap substantially with each other. We call it the “Hypothesis of the same-generation of “Super Smash Bros.” and “Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire.”
Those who were elementary school students when “Super Smash Bros. Melee,” and “Pokémon Ruby” and “Pokémon Sapphire” were released have grown up and they are now 18 to 25 years old. Our research in each part of the world commonly indicates that consumers between the age of 18 and 25 represent a large percentage of those who purchased “Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS” in the release period. It is approximately 30 percent in Japan, which is twice the overall average of Nintendo 3DS software, and has even reached 50 percent in the U.S. and Europe. This great momentum for the game in the initial stage was supported by this generation.
Thanks to “Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS,” consumers of this generation pay more attention to Nintendo 3DS and are likely to remember enjoying “Pokémon Ruby” and “Pokémon Sapphire.” We think this is why the pre-orders for “Pokémon Omega Ruby” and “Pokémon Alpha Sapphire” have been strong. They are now old enough to pay for their own expenses. They can afford to buy Nintendo 3DS to enjoy both “Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS” and “Pokémon Omega Ruby” and “Pokémon Alpha Sapphire” if they choose, and they might encourage their friends to play it with them too. We therefore see it important to stimulate their latent demand in the year-end sales season.
Taking into account both the trend of pre-orders and the same-generation hypothesis, we anticipate that “Pokémon Omega Ruby” and “Pokémon Alpha Sapphire” to be released next month will have more sales potential than just another remade game in the industry.
Second secret mission found in Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire demo
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The Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire has not one, but two secret missions. The second was uncovered only just recently due to its incredibly small chance of appearing.
Once again, here’s the mission description from Serebii:
Japanese Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire commercials
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New Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire trailer (Japanese)
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Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire demo has a secret mission
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Even if you’ve cleared the Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire demo numerous times, you may not have experienced everything it has to offer. A secret mission has been discovered that seems to activate by chance. There aren’t any extra rewards for completing the mission, but it’s something special to try out.
Serebii posted an overview of the mission, which you can find below.
Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Dual Pack pre-orders open
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Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Dual Pack announced for North America
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The Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Dual Pack is coming to North America, Nintendo has announced.
As expected, the package will contain both upcoming Pokemon titles. It will be available exclusively at Best Buy and Amazon for $79.98.
Along with Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Dual Pack also includes two in-game download codes that can be redeemed for 100 Potions each.
Source: Nintendo PR
French Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire commercial
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Pokemon eShop card heading to Japan via Tsutaya promotion for Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
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Tsutaya stores in Japan will be handing out a special Pokemon-themed prepaid eShop card. After buying a download card for Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, consumers will be provided with the 500 yen item. This promotion is valid between October 29 and November 30.
Plenty of ways to get a Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire demo code in North America
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Did you know that there are a bunch of different ways to secure a Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire demo code in North America?
Nintendo made a new post on its website today outlining the various methods. Among other plans, there will be promotions at cinemas and retailers. Codes will also be given out to those who purchase Pokemon Art Academy (digital), Pokemon Puzzle Challenge, or Pokemon Trading Card Game.
Here’s the full lineup of Nintendo’s distribution plans for the demo:
- Codes will be distributed at select cinema locations nationwide from Nov. 7–Nov. 13 (while supplies last).
- Check with your local retailer during the holidays to find out about special demo code giveaways (while supplies last).
- Get a code with your purchase of the new Pokémon Art Academy game (out Oct. 24) when you buy from Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo 3DS or 2DS system.
- You’ll also get a code with your purchase of one of two classic Pokémon games coming to the Virtual Console service on Nintendo eShop: the Pokémon Puzzle Challenge game (out Nov. 6) or the Pokémon Trading Card Game (out Nov. 13). You’ll find your free demo code on your eShop receipt (download codes available while supplies last).
- Codes will be emailed the week of Oct. 31 to select Nintendo customers with Nintendo Network IDs who have signed up to receive promotional emails from Nintendo.
- Codes will also be distributed during the holiday mall tour from Nov. 24?Dec. 21 at 16 different locations throughout the nation. Talk to a staff member to try out Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire or any of the featured Nintendo 3DS games to receive two codes—one for you, and one for a friend (while supplies last). Check back soon for a list of tour locations.
