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Gold and Silver DS: Discussion, Debate, Wishlists

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d.aisuke

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So the Gold and Silver remakes are confirm otherwise it would not be on the official Japnese website. I heard that their true names were HeartGold and SoulSilver. I would have never thought of that.

No, It's not that I don't believe,- because I do.

It's just that it seems a little fishy that Yahoo got PS' story. They're up to something. I'm not saying that it's not official or anything, becuase it is, it's just that it seems a little weird.

Sunday is gonna be a pretty awesome day. Will we have screens and video[of the game] on Sunday?

): I wish the PS raws were easy to find :/
 

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What does the Japanese text from the official webpage says? I can't wait!!! Yippie!!!! Remakes confirmed!!! EAT THAT, Serebii!!!

No, It's not that I don't believe,- because I do.

It's just that it seems a little fishy that Yahoo got PS' story. They're up to something. I'm not saying that it's not official or anything, becuase it is, it's just that it seems a little weird.

Sunday is gonna be a pretty awesome day. Will we have screens and video[of the game] on Sunday?

): I wish the PS raws were easy to find :/

Well beleieve it! Bulbapedia says Nintendo confirmed them and they appear in their website. And yes, the names will be HeartGold and SoulSilver. So, since the announcement has been made, it seems likely that Pokémon Sunday will show the first screenshots/video.

Funny though, today was a sad day for me as it was my lost love's birthday and I couldn¡t help thnking of her... But now, that's over, a new day's arising, and this new have made me happy!
 
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So, they confirmed the FireRed and LeafGreen remakes, then, huh?
See, I told you guys. You need to listen to me more. I'm very important, of course.
 

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Wow, those are goofy names. Hopefully the Gen V remakes for Hoenn will just be something simpler like SeaSapphire and EarthRuby.
 

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The names HeartGold and SoulSilver sound very spiritual. I personally like those names.
 
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The names HearGold and SoulSilver sounds very spiritual. I personally like those names.

Spiritual yeas, but what do the specific words Heart and Gold relate to Ho-oh, gold, Lugia and silver? I just can think of the Neil Young's song "Heart of Gold", but I doubt it was intentional, and even if that's the case, what's the reason for Silver being Soul?
 

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Spiritual yeas, but what do the specific words Heart and Gold relate to Ho-oh, gold, Lugia and silver? I just can think of the Neil Young's song "Heart of Gold", but I doubt it was intentional, and even if that's the case, what's the reason for Silver being Soul?
No idea. But you know with the names and how the heart and the thing is there for Lugia how come I can see them getting forms? :XD2:
Nah kidding. But seriously this is awesome news. I cannot wait to see how good this will look.
 

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Spiritual yeas, but what do the specific words Heart and Gold relate to Ho-oh, gold, Lugia and silver? I just can think of the Neil Young's song "Heart of Gold", but I doubt it was intentional, and even if that's the case, what's the reason for Silver being Soul?

Very good question. Maybe the video games will explain it. Also it is my opinion of what I think about the names. I am not forcing the concept on anyone else.
EDIT: What are the Japanese words for heart and soul? I wonder and how does it exactly sound? I am just curious though?
 
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HEART GOLD:
Legends claim that Ho-oh flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven-colored wings. These feathers are said to bring happiness to the bearers. Moreover, Ho-oh only reveal itself before trainers that have a pure HEART by shining its bright rainbow-colored wings. It is said that those who see Ho-oh are promised an eternal happiness.

SOUL SILVER:
It is said that Lugia quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong. It is also said to be the guardian of the seas. The word SOUL also pertains to "being the embodiment of something". Lugia acts as the embodiment of the sea.

Moreover, "Heart" and "Soul" are often used together in sentences as an idiomatic expression.
 

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"Heart" and "Soul" suggest heavy focus on Ecruteak's folklore, or at least one can hope so.

I am crossing my fingers for Pokémon Sunday, or at least CoroCoro, to deliver the first substantial details on the games. It is simply no fun to continue speculating after having done so for three years, if not five in some cases (my own).
 
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I WTFed at the titles. Totally.

But it's not the time for whining. Whining will be after release.

Now we're sure that we're getting our BELOVED remakes! Yeeehaw! Let's await for some information!
 

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I WTFed at the titles. Totally.

But it's not the time for whining. Whining will be after release.

Now we're sure that we're getting our BELOVED remakes! Yeeehaw! Let's await for some information!

관장님이시군요. ㅎㅎ

I have a feeling that name of US version may change...
Like.. Golden Heart? Heart Gold just doesn't sound right.
 

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Well, the names do somewhat fit with Ho-oh and Lugia's types - the heart and fire are very closely tied metaphorically, and the soul is often associated with psychic powers. I'm also expecting some storyline tie-in, but there probably won't be too much.
 

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What are the Japanese words for heart and soul? I wonder and how does it exactly sound? I am just curious though?

I don't know, but remember that since GenIII, even Japanese versions of Pokémon games get English names (although written in Japanese kana, of course) Rubi, Safaia, Emerarudo, Dayamondo and Paru instead of the Japanese words (even FR/LG were Fayaredo and Rifugurin despite being originally called Aka and Ao). Which I don't like, by the way... I loved how awesome Aka, Ao, Midori, Kin and Gin sounded...

So I don't think the English names will changed (as stated by K Dash); Pokémon main series games have never changed their names. Specially now that they are already English-named.

I'm dying to see the main characters' new art! Specially Gold and Silver <3
 

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I have a feeling that name of US version may change...
Like.. Golden Heart? Heart Gold just doesn't sound right.

LeafGreen and FireRed also sound awkward and they were kept the same.
 

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EDIT: What are the Japanese words for heart and soul? I wonder and how does it exactly sound? I am just curious though?

They're 心 (kokoro) and 魂 (tamashii), but those don't really matter since the game's names are transliterated into katakana directly from English: ハートゴールド (hāto gōrudo) and ソウルシルバー (souru shirubā).
 

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HOORAY!!

*sings Pokémon Johto*

Let the speculation commence! I really love the names, also! :D
 

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HOORAY!!

*sings Pokémon Johto*

Let the speculation commence! I really love the names, also! :D

LOL, we've been already speculating for two years in this thread- let alone independent speculation dating from 2003 (when FR/LG were first announced).

And hooray!! Pokémon Johto is my favorite opening <3
 
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