{"id":2155585,"date":"2026-09-21T15:02:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T12:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2155585"},"modified":"2026-09-21T15:02:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T12:02:50","slug":"suspiciously-crisp-looking-pokemon-ruby-and-sapphire-footage-sparks-fresh-nintendo-switch-port-speculation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2155585","title":{"rendered":"Suspiciously Crisp-Looking Pok\u00e9mon Ruby and Sapphire Footage Sparks Fresh Nintendo Switch Port Speculation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-cy=\"article-content\" class=\"jsx-3246540067 article-content page-0\">\n<section data-cy=\"article-subtitle\" class=\"article jsx-3932497636 article-section jsx-2044616299 news\" data-autopogo=\"true\">\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/pokemon-ruby-version\">Pok\u00e9mon Ruby and Sapphire<\/a> footage shared by the official Japanese Pok\u00e9mon account has sparked fresh speculation that the titles will be re-released for Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Game Boy Advance classics can be seen again in the following video shared to social media by The Pok\u00e9mon Company. On the surface, it&#8217;s a playful post celebrating one of the game&#8217;s many NPCs: Mr. Briney, known in Japanese as Old Man Hagi.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">But eagle-eyed fans believe there&#8217;s something suspiciously crisp and colourful about the footage, like it&#8217;s been sourced from a new version of the game \u2014 perhaps even one that&#8217;s running on the Nintendo Switch? After all, the fans say, Pok\u00e9mon FireRed and LeafGreen received similarly improved presentation when they arrived on Switch last year.<\/p>\n<p><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The Best Pok\u00e9mon Spin-off Games<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"When a franchise reaches the hulking size of Pok\u00e9mon, it finds its way into everything. The Pok\u00e9mon Company\u2019s games have touched almost every genre, we\u2019ve seen its characters rendered in almost every art style, and we\u2019ve seen them battle a pantheon of gods and monsters. A universe of Pok\u00e9mon games exists outside of the core series, and this month we\u2019re treated to a new major spin-off from the franchise in Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nBy moving away from the classic turn-based RPG formula, spin-off games allow us to see different shades of the Pokemon universe and experience it in a new light. While the core Pok\u00e9mon games can be boiled down to the competitive side of things, they\u2019re also about building an emotional attachment to your team, immersing yourself in this strange, utopic universe and, most importantly, being enchanted by the lore of the world and interacting with myths and legends. The best spin-offs focus on those other aspects and enhance that sense of wonder.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nWith Pokopia having just landed, this is the perfect time to celebrate all the different ways the pocket monsters have deviated from their usual turn-based RPG roots, and rank the top 10 Pok\u00e9mon spin-off games.\n\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;10. Pok\u00e9mon Ranger&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nAs already mentioned, the best spin-offs approach Pok\u00e9mon from a fresh direction. Instead of playing as a trainer, in Pok\u00e9mon Ranger you\u2019re\u2026 well, a Ranger. Your job is essentially taking care of your local community. If a Pok\u00e9mon is distressed, you\u2019re tasked to calm it down. If one goes missing, you have to go find it. If there\u2019s a fire, you can use a nearby water Pok\u00e9mon to help put it out. Cute missions like these are strung together in a run, which replicates the sort of little tasks you\u2019d see in cosy games. And they\u2019re funny, too! Pok\u00e9mon has always been fun, but rarely has it displayed actual comedic chops in the way it does here.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nWhile Ranger definitely has its fans, it\u2019s not higher on this list because the missions can get\u2026 repetitive. The main gameplay loop is literally about loops \u2013 you have to physically draw circles around the Pok\u00e9mon you want to temporarily capture for each task using the Nintendo DS\u2019 stylus. This has more depth than it sounds, but even the most challenging captures don\u2019t feel completely satisfying. It\u2019s an example of a really fun idea that doesn\u2019t quite fully hold up in execution. Nonetheless, Pok\u00e9mon Ranger benefits from that funny dialogue and some cool worldbuilding, allowing you to experience the universe from a very different, more vocation-focused perspective.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 11 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;9. Pok\u00e9mon Stadium 2&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nDuring the Nintendo 64 era, the Pok\u00e9mon Stadium series was the best visual representation of our beloved little monsters we had in the video games. Taking advantage of Nintendo\u2019s first 3D system, we were treated to detailed, tactile character models and unique attack animations that brought the worlds of the games and the anime as close together as they had ever been. Though lacking in significant story beats for lore-hungry fans, Stadium 2 in particular was a dream for the most competitive members of the fanbase, offering a myriad of battle formats. It also introduced Earl\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon Academy, which both taught battle strategies and tested newfound skills.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; \n\nBut there\u2019s more to Stadium 2 than just the stadium itself. Let\u2019s not forget the endlessly entertaining Pok\u00e9mon mini-games and quizzes of the Kids Club, or the returning magic trick introduced in the first game: importing the exact same Pokemon you had raised in GameBoy games straight into the Nintendo 64. Taking your favourites on a cross-console journey to the big Stadium hit upon one of the core appeals of the series: strengthening the lasting connection you have with these digital creatures. Even as graphics have improved, nothing has compared to the thrill of seeing your original GameBoy starter duke it out on the TV screen for the very first time.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;8. Pok\u00e9mon Colosseum&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nWhen Pok\u00e9mon Colosseum arrived on the GameCube in 2003, it was an important first: finally, a 3D Pok\u00e9mon game that featured a full storyline. With its double battle format, lack of random encounters, and a compelling plot, it was an exciting evolution beyond Stadium\u2019s battle-focused format. While it\u2019s a similar style of RPG to the classic games, instead of starting out as a young trainer with a level five starter looking to become the Pok\u00e9mon champion, you\u2019re dropped into the shoes of a more experienced protagonist who uses the decidedly cool (and level 25!) Espeon and Umbreon. Your adventure begins right after escaping from the nefarious Team Snagem with stolen technology, a story set up that, along with a Star Wars-inspired desert community setting, ensures Colosseum occupies its own distinct space in the Pok\u00e9mon library. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nColosseum was where Shadow Pok\u00e9mon were first introduced to the franchise. These are Pok\u00e9mon who have been &quot;closed off from their hearts&quot; and need to be purified before they can properly be used in battle. This system offers a unique slant on Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s classic collect-and-train gameplay, forcing you to balance levelling up your team with purifying it, too. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;7. Pok\u00e9mon XD: Gale of Darkness&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nImproving on the solid foundations of Colosseum, Pok\u00e9mon XD: Gale of Darkness deepens the lore around Shadow Pok\u00e9mon and has become a bit of a cult classic amongst fans. It lends new weight to the idea of Shadow Pok\u00e9mon, explored through the addition of Shadow Lugia \u2013 the only pocket monster to get a full, dark redesign, and said to be the ultimate Shadow Pok\u00e9mon, unable to be purified. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nSet five years after the events of Colosseum, you\u2019re tasked with taking down the Cipher criminal syndicate and purifying Pok\u00e9mon across the Orre region. While inheriting Colosseum\u2019s gameplay style, complete with the excellent doubles battle system that brings Pok\u00e9mon a little closer to feeling like a party-based JRPG, Gale of Darkness differentiates itself from its predecessor by casting you as a rookie trainer. This change means the experience falls more in line with the typical Pok\u00e9mon journey, which arguably robs the game of a bit of originality. However, the 3D world and continued exploration of the Shadow Pok\u00e9mon phenomenon makes up for any feeling of repetition, with each new story beat deepening the worldbuilding and adding more layers to the Orre region. All that, in tandem with the excellent battle system and that carefully balanced purification mechanic, makes Gale of Darkness a Pok\u00e9mon spin-off worth seeking out. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;6. Pok\u00e9mon Conquest&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nDeveloped by Koei Tecmo, Pok\u00e9mon Conquest is a crossover with the historical Nobunaga\u2019s Ambition franchise, a line of strategy games that have a very different feel to Pok\u00e9mon. This crossover introduces a variety of elements you\u2019d never expect to see in a Pok\u00e9mon game, including historical figures from Japan\u2019s Sengoku period, such as daimy\u014d Oda Nobunaga himself. It also combines Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s traditions with very non-traditional characters, art style, and dialogue. This makes for an unusual game, but it becomes easy to accept such a strange mixture as soon as you jump into a battle. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nPok\u00e9mon fits the strategy game genre like a glove. Conquest\u2019s type match-ups, interactive battlefields, and each Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s hidden abilities all make for a compelling strategy battle system that can, at times, feel even more engaging than the core series\u2019 turn-based combat. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nConquest may not scratch the itch of those looking to immerse themselves further in the traditional world of Pok\u00e9mon, as the game probably takes place in its own universe with its own rules. However, its completely fresh approach makes it a genuinely unique prospect in a franchise that can often fall foul of delivering the same experience over and over again. It\u2019s a real shame that the franchise has never returned to the strategy genre since. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">While Nintendo has said nothing officially about the launch of Pok\u00e9mon Ruby and Sapphire re-releases, <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-update-coming-this-october-as-ruby-and-sapphire-speculation-swirls\">new launches for the games on Switch are widely expected<\/a>. Not only were references to the games spotted in datamines of FireRed and LeafGreen&#8217;s code, but those games also sold incredibly, incredibly well \u2014 <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-trumpets-enormous-pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-switch-sales-despite-online-pricing-backlash\">with four million copies shifted in six weeks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">While <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/we-thought-it-would-be-fun-nintendo-has-a-whole-faq-on-why-its-selling-pokmon-firered-and-leafgreen-separately-for-20-each\">controversial online at the time of their announcement<\/a>, FireRed and LeafGreen&#8217;s eye-opening $20 price point (each) did nothing to stave off demand to buy the games again (despite other GBA games simply being offered as part of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription). And all of this with little effort to modernize the titles on Nintendo&#8217;s part, other than the unlocking of certain event tickets and the addition of a swear filter.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\u3053\u3089\u3053\u3089\uff01<br \/>\u307e\u3066\u3000\u307e\u3066\u3000\u30d4\u30fc\u30b3\u3061\u3083\u3093\uff01<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/%E6%95%AC%E8%80%81%E3%81%AE%E6%97%A5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#\u656c\u8001\u306e\u65e5<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/%E3%83%8F%E3%82%AE%E3%82%8D%E3%81%86%E3%81%98%E3%82%93?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#\u30cf\u30ae\u308d\u3046\u3058\u3093<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NhTjkeklBV\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/NhTjkeklBV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u3010\u516c\u5f0f\u3011\u30dd\u30b1\u30e2\u30f3\u60c5\u5831\u5c40 (@poke_times) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/poke_times\/status\/2101838873651224858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Is there still time to announce and launch Pok\u00e9mon Ruby and Sapphire before this year&#8217;s lucrative holiday season? Just about. With Nintendo Switch 2 titles Pok\u00e9mon Winds and Waves still up to a year away, these games would certainly buff The Pok\u00e9mon Company&#8217;s profits further in the back half of 2026. And we&#8217;re still due to hear <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-update-coming-this-october-as-ruby-and-sapphire-speculation-swirls\">when exactly in October that FireRed and LeafGreen will get Pok\u00e9mon Home support<\/a>. A Ruby and Sapphire release around the same time would make a lot of sense.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Originally launched in Japan back in 2002, Ruby and Sapphire were the main titles for the Pok\u00e9mon franchise&#8217;s third generation, to later be joined by Pok\u00e9mon Emerald. Set in Hoenn, these games introduced fan favorite creatures such as Mudkip, Treecko and Torchic, Kyogre and Groudon. 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Set Us as Your Source.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.ign.com\" class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--secondary jsx-3027214138 icon-button contained centered large\" title=\"Add Source\" aria-label=\"Add Source\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ign-icon icon-google jsx-2750866048 jsx-3701596282\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-google\" alt=\"Google\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Google.9e99a9d7.svg?cors=0\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 large\">Add Source<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-1475529924\"><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/pokemon-ruby-version\">Pok\u00e9mon Ruby and Sapphire<\/a> footage shared by the official Japanese Pok\u00e9mon account has sparked fresh speculation that the titles will be re-released for Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Game Boy Advance classics can be seen again in the following video shared to social media by The Pok\u00e9mon Company. On the surface, it&#8217;s a playful post celebrating one of the game&#8217;s many NPCs: Mr. Briney, known in Japanese as Old Man Hagi.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">But eagle-eyed fans believe there&#8217;s something suspiciously crisp and colourful about the footage, like it&#8217;s been sourced from a new version of the game \u2014 perhaps even one that&#8217;s running on the Nintendo Switch? After all, the fans say, Pok\u00e9mon FireRed and LeafGreen received similarly improved presentation when they arrived on Switch last year.<\/p>\n<p><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The Best Pok\u00e9mon Spin-off Games<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"When a franchise reaches the hulking size of Pok\u00e9mon, it finds its way into everything. The Pok\u00e9mon Company\u2019s games have touched almost every genre, we\u2019ve seen its characters rendered in almost every art style, and we\u2019ve seen them battle a pantheon of gods and monsters. A universe of Pok\u00e9mon games exists outside of the core series, and this month we\u2019re treated to a new major spin-off from the franchise in Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nBy moving away from the classic turn-based RPG formula, spin-off games allow us to see different shades of the Pokemon universe and experience it in a new light. While the core Pok\u00e9mon games can be boiled down to the competitive side of things, they\u2019re also about building an emotional attachment to your team, immersing yourself in this strange, utopic universe and, most importantly, being enchanted by the lore of the world and interacting with myths and legends. The best spin-offs focus on those other aspects and enhance that sense of wonder.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nWith Pokopia having just landed, this is the perfect time to celebrate all the different ways the pocket monsters have deviated from their usual turn-based RPG roots, and rank the top 10 Pok\u00e9mon spin-off games.\n\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;10. Pok\u00e9mon Ranger&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nAs already mentioned, the best spin-offs approach Pok\u00e9mon from a fresh direction. Instead of playing as a trainer, in Pok\u00e9mon Ranger you\u2019re\u2026 well, a Ranger. Your job is essentially taking care of your local community. If a Pok\u00e9mon is distressed, you\u2019re tasked to calm it down. If one goes missing, you have to go find it. If there\u2019s a fire, you can use a nearby water Pok\u00e9mon to help put it out. Cute missions like these are strung together in a run, which replicates the sort of little tasks you\u2019d see in cosy games. And they\u2019re funny, too! Pok\u00e9mon has always been fun, but rarely has it displayed actual comedic chops in the way it does here.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nWhile Ranger definitely has its fans, it\u2019s not higher on this list because the missions can get\u2026 repetitive. The main gameplay loop is literally about loops \u2013 you have to physically draw circles around the Pok\u00e9mon you want to temporarily capture for each task using the Nintendo DS\u2019 stylus. This has more depth than it sounds, but even the most challenging captures don\u2019t feel completely satisfying. It\u2019s an example of a really fun idea that doesn\u2019t quite fully hold up in execution. Nonetheless, Pok\u00e9mon Ranger benefits from that funny dialogue and some cool worldbuilding, allowing you to experience the universe from a very different, more vocation-focused perspective.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 11 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;9. Pok\u00e9mon Stadium 2&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nDuring the Nintendo 64 era, the Pok\u00e9mon Stadium series was the best visual representation of our beloved little monsters we had in the video games. Taking advantage of Nintendo\u2019s first 3D system, we were treated to detailed, tactile character models and unique attack animations that brought the worlds of the games and the anime as close together as they had ever been. Though lacking in significant story beats for lore-hungry fans, Stadium 2 in particular was a dream for the most competitive members of the fanbase, offering a myriad of battle formats. It also introduced Earl\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon Academy, which both taught battle strategies and tested newfound skills.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; \n\nBut there\u2019s more to Stadium 2 than just the stadium itself. Let\u2019s not forget the endlessly entertaining Pok\u00e9mon mini-games and quizzes of the Kids Club, or the returning magic trick introduced in the first game: importing the exact same Pokemon you had raised in GameBoy games straight into the Nintendo 64. Taking your favourites on a cross-console journey to the big Stadium hit upon one of the core appeals of the series: strengthening the lasting connection you have with these digital creatures. Even as graphics have improved, nothing has compared to the thrill of seeing your original GameBoy starter duke it out on the TV screen for the very first time.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;8. Pok\u00e9mon Colosseum&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nWhen Pok\u00e9mon Colosseum arrived on the GameCube in 2003, it was an important first: finally, a 3D Pok\u00e9mon game that featured a full storyline. With its double battle format, lack of random encounters, and a compelling plot, it was an exciting evolution beyond Stadium\u2019s battle-focused format. While it\u2019s a similar style of RPG to the classic games, instead of starting out as a young trainer with a level five starter looking to become the Pok\u00e9mon champion, you\u2019re dropped into the shoes of a more experienced protagonist who uses the decidedly cool (and level 25!) Espeon and Umbreon. Your adventure begins right after escaping from the nefarious Team Snagem with stolen technology, a story set up that, along with a Star Wars-inspired desert community setting, ensures Colosseum occupies its own distinct space in the Pok\u00e9mon library. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nColosseum was where Shadow Pok\u00e9mon were first introduced to the franchise. These are Pok\u00e9mon who have been &quot;closed off from their hearts&quot; and need to be purified before they can properly be used in battle. This system offers a unique slant on Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s classic collect-and-train gameplay, forcing you to balance levelling up your team with purifying it, too. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;7. Pok\u00e9mon XD: Gale of Darkness&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nImproving on the solid foundations of Colosseum, Pok\u00e9mon XD: Gale of Darkness deepens the lore around Shadow Pok\u00e9mon and has become a bit of a cult classic amongst fans. It lends new weight to the idea of Shadow Pok\u00e9mon, explored through the addition of Shadow Lugia \u2013 the only pocket monster to get a full, dark redesign, and said to be the ultimate Shadow Pok\u00e9mon, unable to be purified. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nSet five years after the events of Colosseum, you\u2019re tasked with taking down the Cipher criminal syndicate and purifying Pok\u00e9mon across the Orre region. While inheriting Colosseum\u2019s gameplay style, complete with the excellent doubles battle system that brings Pok\u00e9mon a little closer to feeling like a party-based JRPG, Gale of Darkness differentiates itself from its predecessor by casting you as a rookie trainer. This change means the experience falls more in line with the typical Pok\u00e9mon journey, which arguably robs the game of a bit of originality. However, the 3D world and continued exploration of the Shadow Pok\u00e9mon phenomenon makes up for any feeling of repetition, with each new story beat deepening the worldbuilding and adding more layers to the Orre region. All that, in tandem with the excellent battle system and that carefully balanced purification mechanic, makes Gale of Darkness a Pok\u00e9mon spin-off worth seeking out. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;6. Pok\u00e9mon Conquest&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nDeveloped by Koei Tecmo, Pok\u00e9mon Conquest is a crossover with the historical Nobunaga\u2019s Ambition franchise, a line of strategy games that have a very different feel to Pok\u00e9mon. This crossover introduces a variety of elements you\u2019d never expect to see in a Pok\u00e9mon game, including historical figures from Japan\u2019s Sengoku period, such as daimy\u014d Oda Nobunaga himself. It also combines Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s traditions with very non-traditional characters, art style, and dialogue. This makes for an unusual game, but it becomes easy to accept such a strange mixture as soon as you jump into a battle. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nPok\u00e9mon fits the strategy game genre like a glove. Conquest\u2019s type match-ups, interactive battlefields, and each Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s hidden abilities all make for a compelling strategy battle system that can, at times, feel even more engaging than the core series\u2019 turn-based combat. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nConquest may not scratch the itch of those looking to immerse themselves further in the traditional world of Pok\u00e9mon, as the game probably takes place in its own universe with its own rules. However, its completely fresh approach makes it a genuinely unique prospect in a franchise that can often fall foul of delivering the same experience over and over again. It\u2019s a real shame that the franchise has never returned to the strategy genre since. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">While Nintendo has said nothing officially about the launch of Pok\u00e9mon Ruby and Sapphire re-releases, <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-update-coming-this-october-as-ruby-and-sapphire-speculation-swirls\">new launches for the games on Switch are widely expected<\/a>. Not only were references to the games spotted in datamines of FireRed and LeafGreen&#8217;s code, but those games also sold incredibly, incredibly well \u2014 <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-trumpets-enormous-pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-switch-sales-despite-online-pricing-backlash\">with four million copies shifted in six weeks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">While <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/we-thought-it-would-be-fun-nintendo-has-a-whole-faq-on-why-its-selling-pokmon-firered-and-leafgreen-separately-for-20-each\">controversial online at the time of their announcement<\/a>, FireRed and LeafGreen&#8217;s eye-opening $20 price point (each) did nothing to stave off demand to buy the games again (despite other GBA games simply being offered as part of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription). And all of this with little effort to modernize the titles on Nintendo&#8217;s part, other than the unlocking of certain event tickets and the addition of a swear filter.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\u3053\u3089\u3053\u3089\uff01<br \/>\u307e\u3066\u3000\u307e\u3066\u3000\u30d4\u30fc\u30b3\u3061\u3083\u3093\uff01<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/%E6%95%AC%E8%80%81%E3%81%AE%E6%97%A5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#\u656c\u8001\u306e\u65e5<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/%E3%83%8F%E3%82%AE%E3%82%8D%E3%81%86%E3%81%98%E3%82%93?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#\u30cf\u30ae\u308d\u3046\u3058\u3093<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NhTjkeklBV\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/NhTjkeklBV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u3010\u516c\u5f0f\u3011\u30dd\u30b1\u30e2\u30f3\u60c5\u5831\u5c40 (@poke_times) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/poke_times\/status\/2101838873651224858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Is there still time to announce and launch Pok\u00e9mon Ruby and Sapphire before this year&#8217;s lucrative holiday season? Just about. With Nintendo Switch 2 titles Pok\u00e9mon Winds and Waves still up to a year away, these games would certainly buff The Pok\u00e9mon Company&#8217;s profits further in the back half of 2026. And we&#8217;re still due to hear <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-update-coming-this-october-as-ruby-and-sapphire-speculation-swirls\">when exactly in October that FireRed and LeafGreen will get Pok\u00e9mon Home support<\/a>. A Ruby and Sapphire release around the same time would make a lot of sense.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Originally launched in Japan back in 2002, Ruby and Sapphire were the main titles for the Pok\u00e9mon franchise&#8217;s third generation, to later be joined by Pok\u00e9mon Emerald. Set in Hoenn, these games introduced fan favorite creatures such as Mudkip, Treecko and Torchic, Kyogre and Groudon. 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You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/tomphillipseg.bsky.social\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer\">@tomphillipseg.bsky.social<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/section>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pok\u00e9mon Ruby and Sapphire footage shared by the official Japanese Pok\u00e9mon account has sparked fresh speculation that the titles will be re-released for Nintendo Switch. The Game Boy Advance classics can be seen again in the following video shared to social media by The Pok\u00e9mon Company. 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