# Revived Anime Monster Games Nintendo's New Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Are Coming Soon By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-omega References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/05/07/new-pokemon-games/) & [pokemon](http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-omega-ruby-and-pokemon-alpha-sapphire/) Yesterday Pokémon fans got a big treat courtesy of [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-teal-mask)—two new games have been announced—Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, set for a release later this year in November. The first Ruby and Sapphire Pokémon games were launched way back in 2003 for the [Game Boy Advance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-pocket-transparent-limited-editions), but the systems have advanced and Nintendo announced that the games will be exclusively playable on Nintendo 2DS and [3DS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luigis-mansion-dark-moon) systems. The two new games will be the 23rd and 24th video game additions to the Pokémon franchise, but even though it seems like a perfect way to conclude the series, literally with an alpha and an omega, Nintendo probably won't pass up an opportunity to round off its releases with a 25th, or continue on from there. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Revived Anime Monster Games:** The revival of anime monster games presents opportunities for game developers to create new and innovative gameplay experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the revived popularity of anime monster games and create exciting new titles for gamers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creature-Collecting Game Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-teal-mask.md) - [Anime Franchise-Themed Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detective-pikachu-returns-1.md) - [Creature-Collecting Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch-oled.md) - [Game Series Expansion Announcements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-legends-za.md) - [Puzzle-Focused Monster Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-friends.md) - [City-Based Collecting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-legends-z-a.md) - [Crime-Solving Mystery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detective-pikachu-returns.md) - [World Building Anime Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-pokopia.md) - [Monster-Battling Tournament Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-stadium.md)