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Nintendo Europe has announced that download codes for the {{bp|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} demo will be available at certain stores and events from October until launch.
Nintendo Europe has announced that download codes for the {{bp|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} demo will be available at certain stores and events from October until launch.


In the UK and Ireland, download codes will be available from {{wp|Game (retailer)|GAME}} stores from Oct. 15 until launch. {{wp|Amazon.com|Amazon}}, {{wp|Smyths|Smyths Toys}}, [http://www.shopto.net/ ShopTo] and the [http://store.nintendo.co.uk/home.dept Nintendo UK Official Store] will be sending these codes out to fans via their internal databases starting Oct. 15. The codes will also be available at {{wp|MCM London Comic Con|MCM London}} from the Oct. 24 to 26. Additionally, the codes will be available through a number of other Nintendo partners until mid-November, including {{wp|Wikia}}, {{wp|Bin Weevils}} and [http://www.nintendolife.com/ Nintendo Life].
In the UK and Ireland, download codes will be available from {{wp|Game (retailer)|GAME}} stores via {{bp|Nintendo Zone}} from Oct. 15 until launch. {{wp|Amazon.com|Amazon}}, {{wp|Smyths|Smyths Toys}}, [http://www.shopto.net/ ShopTo] and the [http://store.nintendo.co.uk/home.dept Nintendo UK Official Store] will be sending these codes out to fans via their internal databases starting Oct. 15. The codes will also be available at {{wp|MCM London Comic Con|MCM London}} from the Oct. 24 to 26. Additionally, the codes will be available through a number of other Nintendo partners until mid-November, including {{wp|Wikia}}, {{wp|Bin Weevils}} and [http://www.nintendolife.com/ Nintendo Life].


In the Netherlands, download codes will be available at the firstlook event on Oct. 11 and 12, as well as at the Nintendo autumn tour.
In the Netherlands, download codes will be available at the firstlook event on Oct. 11 and 12, as well as at the Nintendo autumn tour.
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In Portugal, download codes will be available {{wp|Fnac|FNAC}}, {{wp|Media Markt}} and {{wp|El Corte Inglés}} stores. The codes will also be available at [http://www.iberanime.com/2014/ IBERANIME OPO 2014], [http://lisboagamesweek.fil.pt/ Lisboa Games Week] and [http://www.comic-con-portugal.com/pt/home/ Comic Con Portugal].
In Portugal, download codes will be available {{wp|Fnac|FNAC}}, {{wp|Media Markt}} and {{wp|El Corte Inglés}} stores. The codes will also be available at [http://www.iberanime.com/2014/ IBERANIME OPO 2014], [http://lisboagamesweek.fil.pt/ Lisboa Games Week] and [http://www.comic-con-portugal.com/pt/home/ Comic Con Portugal].


In Belgium, download codes will be available at F.A.C.T.S. in {{wp|Gand}} on Oct. 18 and 19, and at the Nintendo On Tour Mall Tour (more information about this tour will be revealed at a later time).
In Belgium, download codes will be available at {{wp|Fantasy Anime Comics Toys Space|F.A.C.T.S.}} in {{wp|Ghent}} on Oct. 18 and 19, and at the Nintendo On Tour Mall Tour (more information about this tour will be revealed at a later time).


While [http://www.nintendo.fr/News/2014/Septembre/Une-Nintendo-2DS-rouge-transparent-et-une-Nintendo-2DS-bleu-transparent-sortiront-le-7-novembre-920529.html Nintendo France] has posted a news article about the [[New transparent 2DS designs bundled with Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire|new Nintendo 2DS designs]], no information about download codes was mentioned, unlike other regions.
While [http://www.nintendo.fr/News/2014/Septembre/Une-Nintendo-2DS-rouge-transparent-et-une-Nintendo-2DS-bleu-transparent-sortiront-le-7-novembre-920529.html Nintendo France] has posted a news article about the [[New transparent 2DS designs bundled with Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire|new Nintendo 2DS designs]], no information about download codes was mentioned, unlike other regions.
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'''''* Nintendo confirms distribution mechanism in the UK for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version – available from 15th October'''''
'''''* Nintendo confirms distribution mechanism in the UK for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version – available from 15th October'''''


'''23rd September 2014''' – As anticipation mounts for the release of '''''Pokémon Omega Ruby''''' and '''''Pokémon Alpha Sapphire''''' on '''28th November''', Nintendo has today revealed upcoming hardware offerings for Nintendo 2DS* that present new designs for the system.
'''23rd September 2014''' – As anticipation mounts for the release of '''''Pokémon Omega Ruby''''' and '''''Pokémon Alpha Sapphire''''' on '''28th November''', Nintendo has today revealed upcoming hardware offerings for Nintendo 2DS that present new designs for the system.


On '''7th November''', both '''Nintendo 2DS Transparent Red''' and '''Nintendo 2DS Transparent Blue''' will release in Europe, presenting the hardware in new eye-catching forms. Aside from the side paneling, both offerings are transparent in design, revealing the skeleton of the system underneath both the front and back of the system casing.
On '''7th November''', both '''Nintendo 2DS Transparent Red''' and '''Nintendo 2DS Transparent Blue''' will release in Europe, presenting the hardware in new eye-catching forms. Aside from the side paneling, both offerings are transparent in design, revealing the skeleton of the system underneath both the front and back of the system casing.
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The '''''Pokémon Omega Ruby''''' and '''''Pokémon Alpha Sapphire''''' '''Special Demo Version''' will be available in the UK from Game, Amazon, Smyth Toys Superstores, ShopTo and the Nintendo UK Official Store from the 15th October until launch.**
The '''''Pokémon Omega Ruby''''' and '''''Pokémon Alpha Sapphire''''' '''Special Demo Version''' will be available in the UK from Game, Amazon, Smyth Toys Superstores, ShopTo and the Nintendo UK Official Store from the 15th October until launch.


   
   


The codes will then also be made available through a number of other partners including Wikia, Bin Weevils and Nintendo Life until mid-November. ***
The codes will then also be made available through a number of other partners including Wikia, Bin Weevils and Nintendo Life until mid-November.


The ''Pokémon Omega Ruby'' and ''Pokémon Alpha Sapphire'' Special Demo Version features gameplay that players won’t experience anywhere else. During the course of this early adventure, players are likely to encounter a familiar Pokémon that can now Mega Evolve. What’s more, this Mega-Evolved Pokémon can be brought into the full Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire games. Reward items obtained during the Special Demo Version adventure can also be brought into the full game. Details about how to bring Pokémon and items into the full game will be announced soon.|Nintendo Europe}}
The ''Pokémon Omega Ruby'' and ''Pokémon Alpha Sapphire'' Special Demo Version features gameplay that players won’t experience anywhere else. During the course of this early adventure, players are likely to encounter a familiar Pokémon that can now Mega Evolve. What’s more, this Mega-Evolved Pokémon can be brought into the full Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire games. Reward items obtained during the Special Demo Version adventure can also be brought into the full game. Details about how to bring Pokémon and items into the full game will be announced soon.|Nintendo Europe}}
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* [http://www.nintendo.pt/Noticias/2014/Setembro/Pokemon-Omega-Ruby-e-Pokemon-Alpha-Sapphire-estarao-disponiveis-em-novas-consolas-Nintendo-2DS--920529.html Nintendo Portugal]
* [http://www.nintendo.pt/Noticias/2014/Setembro/Pokemon-Omega-Ruby-e-Pokemon-Alpha-Sapphire-estarao-disponiveis-em-novas-consolas-Nintendo-2DS--920529.html Nintendo Portugal]
* [http://www.nintendo.be/fr/News/2014/Septembre/Une-Nintendo-2DS-rouge-transparent-et-une-Nintendo-2DS-bleu-transparent-sortiront-le-7-novembre-920529.html Nintendo Belgium]
* [http://www.nintendo.be/fr/News/2014/Septembre/Une-Nintendo-2DS-rouge-transparent-et-une-Nintendo-2DS-bleu-transparent-sortiront-le-7-novembre-920529.html Nintendo Belgium]
*[http://assetslibrary.nintendo.co.uk/servlet/NewsView?newsTypeId=1&newsId=3441 Nintendo UK Assets Library]