'Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire' demo download to launch in October for Europe

These new versions of this classic game are sure to make battling with other Trainers a lot more exciting and beautiful, too. [Photo credit: Pokemon]

While the "Pokémon Omega Ruby" and "Pokémon Alpha Sapphire" demo download is yet to be announced for North America and Japan, it has been confirmed to be unveiled on Oct. 15 for Europeans.

According to Serebii, Pokémon fans can simply acquire a code from game stores, such as Amazon, ShopTo, and Smyths Toys, so they can get their hands on the game as early as possible. This may suggest that the demo download cannot be directly accessed from the Nintendo eShop for customers to make pre-orders. Certain stores, however, will be requiring customers to go into their actual locations to obtain the game.

Nonetheless, pre-orders are ideal for gamers who wish to make the most of bundled items and packages. Japanese fans, for instance, have been reportedly been keen in making their pre-orders as free figurines of Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon are included as a pre-order bonus. Customers can also obtain an additional poster and artbook if they make their orders early.

Serebii has released screenshots of the latest Hoenn region, such as the Mt. Chimney and Meteor Falls.

Furthermore, new trading card game sets for "Pokemon Omega Ruby" and "Pokémon Alpha Sapphire" highlighting Tidal Storm and Gaia Volcano will be made available on Dec. 13. At least 70 cards will be included per set as well as additional cards for unnamed rare kinds.

Similarly, the Mega Metagross, which is expected to be featured in the upcoming game, will reportedly be having its collections called the Metagross-EX, M Metagross-EX and Torchic, with three packs of each set slotted to be made available on Dec. 13.

All in all, Nintendo has assured fans that the gameplay in the demo is something that they "won't experience anywhere else," and will include "special scenarios" for gamers to accomplish.

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