POKÉMON BLACK VERSION 2 AND POKÉMON WHITE VERSION 2 RETURN TO THE UNOVA REGION FOR NEW ADVENTURES

Pokémon Returns to Hand-Held Nintendo Systems with New Features and an Original Storyline

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 4, 2012 – What's black and white and packed with new features that portable gaming fans will love? Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, both launching Oct. 7 for the Nintendo DS family of hand-held systems (also playable in 2D on Nintendo 3DS systems), deliver a wealth of new options and story elements that experienced Pokémon fans and newcomers alike can instantly enjoy. Revisiting the imaginative Unova two years after the events of 2011's Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version, these games invite players to meet old friends and make new ones as they quest to face down rival Gym Leaders, survive heated turn-based battles and collect as many Pokémon as possible. The ability to make your own Pokémon movies, connect with other players in new ways and enjoy a new storyline add even more fun to the mix.

In Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, players take on the role of a Pokémon Trainer who must explore new areas of the Unova region two years after the events of Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version. This marks the first time in the history of the core Pokémon video game series that storylines have continued from one game release to another. The characters and environments in Unova have undergone extraordinary changes, from the rise of new Gym Leaders to a new Unova Challenge area where players can level up their Pokémon more easily than ever before. A newly upgraded Pokédex also makes it simpler to find data and track Pokémon – including new forms of Legendary Pokémon.

"The amount of new features and content in Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 is remarkable," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Even fans who spent countless hours battling their way through the Unova region in the previous games will find plenty of surprises, and it's an experience found only on Nintendo hand-held systems."

Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 introduce a new Medal System that rewards players for reaching certain in-game milestones, such as taking a certain number of steps, hatching Egg and using C-Gear to connect with friends. There are more than 250 unique medals to collect, giving players more goals to achieve even after they have completed the game's main storyline. Players who have completed the main game can also enjoy additional content through the Key System, which unlocks additional Unova Challenge areas for players to take on, and offers detailed customization options for advanced players. For example, players who have gained access to the Key System can adjust the difficulty of the Pokémon belonging to Trainers they encounter in the field, making them stronger or weaker.

As players work to uncover the mystery behind Black Kyurem and White Kyurem, they'll encounter new areas. Join Avenue is a new location that works like a virtual shopping mall where players can browse and buy a wide selection of in-game items – from plants and berries to fossils that can be turned into living Pokémon. When players connect wirelessly with others, they're rewarded with more shops on Join Avenue and more choices for enhancing their Pokémon's abilities.

Other new features in Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 include the new Pokémon World Tournament mode, which lets players battle Gym Leaders from regions in previous Pokémon video games. There's also Pokéstar Studios, a movie "studio" near Virbank where players can use a variety of scripts to make their own customized Pokémon movies and release them to an audience. Players who experienced Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version can use the Memory Link feature to sync their save files from those games and view an expanded storyline showing events that took place in Unova during the past two years.

Players with a Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 3DS XL system also can connect to the Internet and purchase Pokémon Dream Radar from the Nintendo eShop. Also launching on Oct. 7 at a price of $2.99, Pokémon Dream Radar lets players use the built-in Nintendo 3DS camera and motion controls to catch Pokémon, which can then be transferred into Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2. The Pokédex 3D Pro application launches in the Nintendo eShop on Nov. 8 at a price of $14.99, allowing players to see more than 640 Pokémon in full 3D and offering information that Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 players will find especially useful.

The original Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version launched across North America in March 2011, selling more than 1 million copies on their first day of availability and launching a new generation of Pokémon. To date, the games have sold nearly 15 million units worldwide, ranking them among the best-selling games of all time for Nintendo DS family of systems.

Press Release Source: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=35449

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - OCT. 4, 2012

Oct. 4, 2012 - This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content: Pokémon™ Dream Radar – Get ready for Pokémon Dream Radar, a Nintendo 3DS title coming to the Nintendo eShop on October 7. Use various features of the Nintendo 3DS system, including the 3D camera and gyro sensor, to chase down hard-to-get Pokémon. You can also transfer the 2D Pokémon you catch into the Pokémon™ Black Version 2 or Pokémon™ White Version 2 game for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DS XL)

Press Release Source: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=35445

Nintendo Europe has revealed that the first 300 Club Nintendo users to register a copy of the French versions of Pokémon Version Noire 2 or Pokémon Version Blanche 2 will receive a copy of the official strategy guide for the games (Guide de stratégie officiel Pokémon de la région d'Unys : Volume 1 - Pokémon version noire 2 / Pokémon version blanche 2). This is a great reference guide that is very beneficial to players as they play through the game. The guide goes on sale in France on October 12th, 2012 and Amazon.fr is currently selling it for 18,99Eur.


Source: http://mailing.nintendo-europe.com/

The official Pokémon YouTube channel has posted three new Pokémon Black and White 2 trailers for September that reveals new information on the upcoming games. Yamaji Town (ヤマジタウン) will be called Lentimas Town, Reverse Mountain (リバースマウンテン) will be called Reversal Mountain, the Black Skyscraper will be called Black Tower and White Treehollow will keep its name. Below are the three trailers that were released.

Pokémon Black and White 2 - September New Places and Faces Trailer

Pokémon Black and White 2 - September Legendaries Trailer

Pokémon Black and White 2 - September Features Trailer

Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/pokemon/

An advertisement that is making the rounds online has revealed that Genesect will be available for a limited time starting in October. Genesect will be available for English players of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 from October 7th, 2012 until November 12th, 2012 via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.


Genesect was first officially revealed in the August 2012 Corocoro in Japan. Genesect was distributed in Japan on the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and Nintendo Zones for players of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 from August 11th, 2012 until September 14th, 2012.

Update: Nintendo Europe has announced that the distribution will start in Europe on October 12th, 2012.

Nintendo has announced the launch dates for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 in North America and Europe. The games will be released on October 7th, 2012 in North America and October 12th, 2012 in Europe. Below is the press release.

Confirmed English Names:

• PokéWood (ポケウッド) is called PokéStar Studios
• Tachiwaki City (タチワキシティ) is called Virbank City
• Shizui (シズイ) name is Marlon

Press Release

A Massive Pokémon Adventure Continues on Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS

REDMOND, Wash., June 28, 2012 – Dive into the world of Pokémon like never before when two new Nintendo DS Pokémon games and a downloadable Nintendo 3DS title arrive this October. The successors to the acclaimed Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games, Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 are set to launch for the Nintendo DS family of systems (playable on Nintendo 3DS in 2D mode) on Sunday, Oct. 7. Pokémon Dream Radar will also be available for purchase in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS on the same day. This downloadable Nintendo 3DS title allows Nintendo 3DS owners to catch their favorite Pokémon, including some very rare ones, via the Nintendo 3DS camera, motion control and augmented-reality technology, and transfer them into Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2.

"Fans will want to count the days until Oct. 7, when they'll not only get to play the successor to one of the biggest Pokémon adventures ever, but also expand their Pokémon experience to the Nintendo 3DS with Pokémon Dream Radar," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "No matter whether people are playing on Nintendo DS or Nintendo 3DS, they'll be getting an incredible Pokémon experience that expands upon the beloved Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games."

Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 bring players back to the Unova region two years after the events of Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version. There are many new areas to discover in the region, and exciting changes to previously visited places for players to explore. One new area is Virbank City, where players will be able to visit Pokéstar Studios and star in their own movie with their favorite Pokémon. The movie a player creates premieres at the in-game theater, where the audience gives it a rating. Movies are rated based on script choices and battle move sequence, and players can even create sequels to existing movies. There are many movie genres to choose from, including romantic comedy and horror.

Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 will also give fans of the original games a chance to catch up with some familiar friends. In this game, Cheren and Bianca return two years after the events of Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version, and a lot has changed. Bianca is now the assistant to Professor Juniper, helping her with Pokémon research. Cheren is now a Gym Leader and a teacher at a school in Aspertia City – the starting location for this adventure.

In Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, players will also be able to catch some of the Pokémon from outside the Unova region, such as Eevee, Riolu, Tyranitar, Arcanine and Mareep, right from the start of the game. If they are playing on Nintendo 3DS, players can transfer Pokémon they have caught with Pokémon Dream Radar into their Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 games (visible in 2D only). Pokémon Dream Radar lets players use several different features of the Nintendo 3DS system, including the Nintendo 3DS camera, motion control and augmented-reality technology, to discover and catch Pokémon. The game includes hard-to-find Pokémon such as the new Therian Formes of Legendary Pokémon Tornadus, Thundurus and Landorus.

Additionally, players can learn all about their favorite Pokémon by purchasing Pokédex 3D Pro from the Nintendo eShop. This enhanced and upgraded version of the original Pokédex 3D includes detailed information about every known Pokémon featured in the history of the Pokémon video game series.

Source: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=34106

Nintendo Europe has announced that Pokémon Conquest will launch in Europe on July 27th, 2012. Apparently according to various video game websites that cover France releases, Pokémon Conquest will not be released in France. Below is the press release.

Press Release

Pokémon Conquest for Nintendo DS set to launch on 27th July – new features revealed

27th June 2012 - A creative new entry in the Pokémon family of video games delivers a new way for fans to enjoy this legendary series on the Nintendo DS family of systems. Pokémon Conquest, set to launch in the UK on 27th July 2012, offers a fun new way to play Pokémon in a unique world called Ransei that is filled with adventure. Developed by TECMO KOEI GAMES Co., Ltd., the 2D game can also be played on the Nintendo 3DS system.

In Pokémon Conquest, players take on the role of a young Warlord who is linked with a Pokémon. Together, they must set out to recruit Warrior allies to strengthen their growing kingdom. Along their journey, players will encounter a variety of Pokémon, as well as Warriors and Warlords inspired by the Japanese feudal era. The game contains nearly 200 Pokémon, including many from the recent Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games.

As the battle unfolds in Pokémon Conquest, players must choose the correct Pokémon type to inflict maximum damage on their opponents. In the turn-based skirmishes, players choose different tactics for intense six-on-six battles, and battle conditions can change on every turn, keeping players on their toes in anticipation of what will happen next.

New features in the game for players to conquer include:

Story: To save the Ransei region from Nobunaga, a powerful Warlord who is trying to take over Ransei, players must conquer different kingdoms to strengthen and grow their own kingdom. There are 17 kingdoms in total to conquer. Conquering all 17 kingdoms and ultimately uniting the kingdom will awaken the Legendary Pokémon and save the land from destruction. Story mode is organised by episodes - players unlock episodes as they progress and each episode features a different playable Warlord and victory conditions.

Army Mechanics: Players can grow their army by recruiting defeated Warlords and their Pokémon. After a kingdom is conquered, players will also have access to the kingdom facilities such as training grounds, shops to buy items and mines for money. Players can also strengthen their army by linking with Pokémon. Warlords can have various linked Pokémon and switch between them before battle to strategically prepare for the type of battle they are about to engage in.

Battle Mechanics: Players will encounter a wide range of battlefields as they progress through the game. Each of the 17 kingdoms has a different type-themed battlefield. For example, the kingdom of Ignis is fire-themed and has lava flows, lava beds and fire spouts for players to battle around. Strategically using water-type Pokémon to navigate through this battlefield will help players conquer this kingdom. Additionally, players can use the kingdom training grounds to train their army or find wild Pokémon and link with them. After battling with a Warlord, the game automatically registers them. Using the built-in local wireless connection on the Nintendo DS, players can battle with friends who also own the game with their registered armies.

Warlords and Pokémon: Each Warlord has a special ability that can change the tide of battle. For example, Warlord Oichi has the ability to heal all the Pokémon in your army. Warlords also have types much like Pokémon. This will determine how well they link to particular Pokémon. Some Warlords will have the ability to choose from several different kinds of Pokémon to link with.

Pokémon Conquest will be in shops from July 27th, for Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS (in 2D).

Source: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2011/pokemon_conquest_for_nintendo_ds_set_to_launch_on_27th_july__new_features_revealed_50160.html

The Pokémon Global Link website relaunched the on June 20th, 2012 with a fresh new look and a couple of new features. The Icy Cave was added and new furniture was also added to the catalog. The Pokémon Doll Catalogue was also added in the update. A listing of the new items is available on our Dream World furniture page. Below is the press release announcing the update to the site.

Press Release

The Pokémon Company International relaunched the Pokémon Global Link website, delivering a fresh look and exciting new features for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video game players to explore this summer. The updated website includes new player data in its Reports and My Page sections, plus a brand-new area to visit in the Pokémon Dream World. The Global Trade Station has also launched at the site, allowing players to observe Pokémon trades happening around the world.

On the Pokémon Global Link's new Reports page, players can view and analyze previously unavailable Global Battle Union and Wi-Fi Competition information such as the most popular Pokémon used by top players. The Reports page will also track Ratings and Rankings for players all over the world who battle via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. And, in the page's Game Sync World Records section, players can view how countries around the world rank in different game stats, including top cycling locations, top healing locations, top battling locations, and more. The new My Page section will make it easier to track your own game's progress and statistics, including personal reports like Global Battle Union results, Global Trade Station trades, and more.

A brand-new area in the Pokémon Dream World has also arrived. Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video game players can now tuck in their favorite Pokémon and explore the new Icy Cave area. In the Icy Cave, players can meet Ice-type Pokémon such as Sneasel, Spheal, and Swinub, and bring them back into their copy of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version. Also new to the Pokémon Dream World, players have more control over which Island of Dreams area they visit, based on the type of Pokémon they have tucked in. For instance, players can give themselves a better chance at arriving in the new Icy Cave area by tucking in an Ice-type Pokémon.

When the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 video games launch this fall, only players of the new titles will be able to meet Unova region Pokémon in the Pokémon Dream World and bring them back into their copy of the game. More Pokémon Global Link features for the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 games will be announced later this year.

To celebrate the relaunch of the Pokémon Global Link, Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Versionplayers can receive a Porygon for their game and other special Porygon-themed items via the Pokémon Global Link beginning July 12th! Specific details on how to participate will be announced on www.pokemon.com when this special promotion kicks off.

To participate in the promotion, players must have a free Pokémon Trainer Club account, a Nintendo 3DS or a Nintendo DS system, and a copy of the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version video game with its Game Sync ID registered at the Pokémon Global Link website.

The Japanese version of Pokémon Black 2 White 2 were released on June 23rd, 2012. It was announced that pre-orders of the game topped a million copies for both games combined. As of June 17th, 2012, there was 1.16 million pre-orders for the games. This marks the first time that two consecutive series games on the Nintendo DS have had pre-order sales of over a million copies.

Launch Events

Game launch events were held all over Japan on Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 and Sunday, June 24th, 2012. Takao Unno and director Junichi Masuda from Game Freak were at the Kameari Ario shopping mall in Katsushika-ku, Tokyo. Takao Unno discussed the Fes missions with fans saying its great new element to the game. Junichi Masuda said the games take place 2 years after the events of the first Black and White games and that there is a new protagonist and a new story for players to enjoy. Both of them were also on Pokémon Smash 90 to promote the games which also aired on Sunday, June 24th, 2012.


Various activies were setup including a test area for AR Searcher which was also released on the same day for the Nintendo 3DS. The lines at the Tokyo Pokémon Center were long as expected.


Source: http://www.4gamer.net/games/148/G014842/20120623007/

TheSpeedGamers held their weeklong marathon from June 15th, 2012 until June 22nd, 2012. Their objective was to catch all 646 avaiable Pokémon throughout the various games of the franchise while raising money for ACT Today!, a charity supporting Autism awareness and treatment. During the marathon, TheSpeedGamers raffled and auctioned off Pokémon related items to lucky viewers that tuned into their online stream and chat. TheSpeedGamers were successful in fulfilling their $50000 goal for this helpful cause by reaching over $59000!

TheSpeedGamers is a non-profit charity organization that holds gaming marathons which usually last 72 hours to benefit other charities. This organization was founded in March 2008 and has held 25 marathons so far, rasing $309,896.64 for nearly 20 different charities.

PocketMonsters.net donates 300 ducks to TSG/ACT Today!

We would like to thank The Speedgamers for holding this marathon and having us as a sponsor. We appreciate all of the hard work towards Autism research. JDS donated $300, which caused Britt to inadvertently say "300 ducks" instead of "300 bucks". More Psyducks for everyone! The video of the donation is below.

TSS_Killer's Guest Spot

TSS_Killer from PocketMonsters.net joined Britt from The SpeedGamers to provide both insight into the Pokémon fandom in addition to providing some great late night entertainment. We would like to thank Britt, The SpeedGamers, and their fans for this opportunity, especially for supporting ACT Today! and their Autism research. These videos were recorded between the hours of 4AM-7AM EDT on Thursday June 21, 2012.

Pokémon Conquest passwords have been announced in various media outlets and can be used to unlock special Pokémon which will appear somewhere in the game. The passwords can be entered from the menu screen. Each password can only be used once. Note: Do not enter any unofficial passwords. If you enter such passwords, future attempts to enter correct passwords may not work.


The North American passwords have been added to our passwords page for Pokémon Conquest. There you can find all the revealed passwords for the game. It will be updated as new passwords are revealed.

New Pokémon Conquest Passwords

Password	Pokémon	Code Obtained from:	Day Announced
2rz3XFCKmR	Eevee	Nintendo Power June 2012	2012-06-05
mq2xRVNgRL	Gyarados	IGN	2012-06-18
Sr5Z5GqAgR	Dratini	Pokémon Conquest game insert	2012-06-18
CNZF3wpq3x	Panpour	Toys 'R' Us	2012-06-18
niE33w9rwM	Pansear	Toys 'R' Us	2012-06-18
frCLRpXG88	Oshawott	Official Conquest Site	2012-06-18
LTb3n3RYJ8	Gible	Official Conquest Site	2012-06-18
vVALFrGTXX	Cinccino	Nintendo World	2012-06-18
pK5RgzqLG8	Darmanitan	GameStop Power Up Reward	2012-06-18
CMqkZRRSRX	Sneasel	GameStop Power Up Reward	2012-06-18
Rc338MpqLx	Larvitar	GameStop Power Up Reward	2012-06-18
BqWxXEK3xg	Beldum	GameStop Power Up Reward	2012-06-18
Lpu3ggCYk8	Axew	GameStop Power Up Reward	2012-06-18
Jnm3kqgN8X	Emolga	GameStop Power Up Reward	2012-06-18
FZP8GqRZRR	Lapras	GameStop Power Up Reward	2012-06-18
Shw8mxRAJR	Scyther	GameStop Power Up Reward	2012-06-18
8GV3LMGrnM	Riolu	GameStop Power Up Reward	2012-06-18
GfV33RVN3F	Pikachu	GameStop Power Up Reward	2012-06-18

Source: http://www.pokemonconquest.com/en-us/outline/pass