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Nintendo and GAME have announced two Pokémon Black and White Launch events. One will take place in New York City and the other one will take place in London, England. Below are the press releases with the details.
WHAT: New York’s famed Rockefeller Center® will be the epicenter of an over-the-top Pokémon™ celebration as Nintendo prepares to launch the new Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems across North America. On March 5, at the Nintendo® World store, fans will gather for a spectacular launch event and the chance to be among the first in the nation to buy the games in advance of their official March 6 release.
The event will offer attendees an interactive experience that will take consumers through stations featuring game-play kiosks, depictions of the games’ new starter and Legendary Pokémon, a download area for the Liberty Pass which enables players to get the new Mythical Pokémon Victini in the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games, a photo booth and a special collection of never-before-seen Pokémon artwork. Attendees will receive a “passport” upon entry and earn a stamp for each station they experience. Once they have visited all stations, fans will receive a special Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version T-shirt, while supplies last.
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version open a thrilling new chapter in the beloved video game series, introducing more than 150 new Pokémon, new battle systems, and a new region to explore. More information about Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version can be found at PokemonBlackWhite.com.
WHO: Kids, teens, adults, parents, Pokémon fans and consumers of all kinds
WHEN: Saturday, March 5, 2011 3-6 p.m.
WHERE: Nintendo World, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020
VISUALS:
Source: GAME UK
The Ultimate Pokémon Experience Hits Rockefeller Center® on March 5
Nintendo Offers “Passport to the Unova Region” at Launch Event for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Video Games.WHAT: New York’s famed Rockefeller Center® will be the epicenter of an over-the-top Pokémon™ celebration as Nintendo prepares to launch the new Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems across North America. On March 5, at the Nintendo® World store, fans will gather for a spectacular launch event and the chance to be among the first in the nation to buy the games in advance of their official March 6 release.
The event will offer attendees an interactive experience that will take consumers through stations featuring game-play kiosks, depictions of the games’ new starter and Legendary Pokémon, a download area for the Liberty Pass which enables players to get the new Mythical Pokémon Victini in the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games, a photo booth and a special collection of never-before-seen Pokémon artwork. Attendees will receive a “passport” upon entry and earn a stamp for each station they experience. Once they have visited all stations, fans will receive a special Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version T-shirt, while supplies last.
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version open a thrilling new chapter in the beloved video game series, introducing more than 150 new Pokémon, new battle systems, and a new region to explore. More information about Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version can be found at PokemonBlackWhite.com.
WHO: Kids, teens, adults, parents, Pokémon fans and consumers of all kinds
WHEN: Saturday, March 5, 2011 3-6 p.m.
WHERE: Nintendo World, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020
VISUALS:
- Fans of all ages lined up to be among the first to purchase the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games
- Kids and adults playing the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games together
- Large Pokémon characters in Rockefeller Center
- Fans dressed in colorful Pokémon-inspired costumes and taking photos in front of a themed backdrop
- Fans viewing never-before-seen Pokémon artwork in a museum-style display
Pokémon Black and White London, Oxford Street GAME store Event
Pokémon Black and White launches on 4th March and to celebrate we have a very special event planned. If you can get down to our London, Oxford Street GAME store on 4th March between 9 and 10am, you will get the rare chance to meet Pokémon Game Designers, Mr Masuda and Mr Sugimori! They'll be available for a meet and greet, and will be happy to sign your game for you.Source: GAME UK
Feb 26 2011
New Black and White Info - Battle Subway
The official Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version has revealed tons of new information about the upcoming games. Below is all the newly revealed information. With only a week to go till the games launch, a lot of the new information from the games has been revealed. Below is some more new information regarding the games.
Visit the Gear Station, where you can choose which train you wish to board. There's no turning back once you board the train! Prepare for consecutive battles against powerful Trainers! While in the Battle Subway, all Pokémon have their level set to Level 50 temporarily. If you win, you'll move on to the next car, where another Trainer awaits. If you win seven battles in a row, the train will reach the station, and you'll receive Battle Points. Spend the Battle Points you've earned on items that can help you in battle!
If you manage to win 20 battles in a row against the tough Trainers in the Battle Subway, you'll be rewarded with an even greater challenge: You'll face one or both of the Subway Bosses on your 21st battle! If you're taking the Single Train, you'll face Ingo, a strong Trainer dressed in brown and black. If you are riding the Double Train, you'll encounter Emmet, who is wearing a brown and white coat. And if you are on the Multi Train, be prepared to face both Ingo and Emmet at the same time!
Source: http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com
The First Gym Leader!
After you leave Accumula Town, the next place to visit is Striaton City. There you'll find Fennel's research facility, as well as the first Pokémon Gym. The Pokémon Gym in Striaton City is a huge building next to the Pokémon Center. Check out the curtain, then step on the symbol that would be most effective against the Pokémon type represented. Make it all the way to the back of the Gym to find the first Gym Leader (and maybe a few friends). Take all the time you need to prepare against the first Gym Leader—the battle will be tough! Beat the Gym Leader to claim the first of eight Gym Badges. You'll need all eight to compete in the Pokémon League! As an additional prize for winning, you'll receive a TM. In Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version, you can use TMs as many times as you'd like!
The Wonder Launcher
Before now, you couldn't use items during Link Battles. In Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version, the Wonder Launcher will let you do just that! The Wonder Launcher allows you to accumulate a certain number of points each turn, then exchange them for the ability to use items. Players can choose to use the Wonder Launcher at the battle rules setup screen. A new option called Launcher appears on the Touch Screen during battle. Collect points in battle, then spend them on the ability to use items, including HP-recovery items!
Poké Transfer
After you've completed the main story, you can use Poké Transfer to bring Pokémon from other regions into your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game. Connect with same-language versions of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver Version to transfer Pokémon into Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version. Then you'll play a mini game to catch Pokémon you transferred. You'll need two Nintendo DS™ systems to use Poké Transfer. After you complete the story, you can visit the Poké Transfer Lab. In the mini game, the Pokémon jumps from shrub to shrub. Throw Poké Balls at the Pokémon to catch it! The Pokémon you catch with Poké Transfer will join your party.
Ride the Battle Subway
Looking for a new challenge that will test your Pokémon battling skills? Take a ride on the Battle Subway, a new facility dedicated to giving Trainers tough battles! You can board the Single Train, Double Train, or Multi Train, and in each car you'll face a new opponent. If you win seven battles in a row, you'll earn Battle Points that you can exchange for a variety of prizes! And if you keep winning long enough, an extraordinarily tough Trainer called the Subway Boss will appear...
Visit the Gear Station, where you can choose which train you wish to board. There's no turning back once you board the train! Prepare for consecutive battles against powerful Trainers! While in the Battle Subway, all Pokémon have their level set to Level 50 temporarily. If you win, you'll move on to the next car, where another Trainer awaits. If you win seven battles in a row, the train will reach the station, and you'll receive Battle Points. Spend the Battle Points you've earned on items that can help you in battle!
If you manage to win 20 battles in a row against the tough Trainers in the Battle Subway, you'll be rewarded with an even greater challenge: You'll face one or both of the Subway Bosses on your 21st battle! If you're taking the Single Train, you'll face Ingo, a strong Trainer dressed in brown and black. If you are riding the Double Train, you'll encounter Emmet, who is wearing a brown and white coat. And if you are on the Multi Train, be prepared to face both Ingo and Emmet at the same time!
Use Pass Power in the Entralink!
Visit the Entralink to communicate with other players. It's a large area with a variety of places to check out, including the Entree in the center. When you connect with other players via Entralink, you can use Pass Powers to bestow useful effects on the other players. In fact, when you use a Pass Power, it will affect all nearby players. But you need Pass Orbs to use Pass Powers, and to get those, you must complete a mission in another player's world! After traveling to the Entralink, cross the bridge to visit other players' worlds. Examine the Entree in another player's world to accept a mission. You can choose from a wide variety of missions! Most of the missions require you to meet and help the player whose world you're currently visiting. Once you complete a mission, you'll receive Pass Orbs, and your Entree will gain a level. As your Entree gains levels, it will grow! When you complete a mission, you'll get Pass Orbs that you can spend on Pass Powers. Some Pass Powers have incredible effects, but they only last for a short while. Look for Pass Powers that double the Exp. Points earned in battle, or make all items cost half as much as usual!
Source: http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com
The Pokémon Black & White Version bundles of the Nintendo DSi have finally been announced for North America. Below is the press release.
Starting March 6, Nintendo will offer consumers an especially exciting way to experience the new Pokémon™ Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games. Two limited-edition etched black and white Nintendo DSi™ bundles will be available at retailers while supplies last.
The black system bundles will be packaged with the Pokémon Black Version game, while the white system bundles will be packaged with a copy of the Pokémon White Version game. Both the black systems and white systems will feature the new Legendary Pokémon Reshiram™ and Zekrom™ etched onto the casing. Reshiram and Zekrom are among the more than 150 never-before-seen Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version. The bundles will also include a custom Pokémon Nintendo DSi carrying case. Each bundle will be offered at a suggested retail price of $179.99.
Players can enjoy the majority of the games' features on any type of Nintendo DS™ system, but when played on the Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL™ systems, players can use the games’ new Xtransceiver device to engage in video chat with others after exchanging Friend Codes. Up to four players can use the Xtransceiver via a local wireless connection, and two players can experience the feature online via the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service (broadband Internet access required). When played on an original Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite system, the feature enables voice chat. All players can exchange written messages using the touch screen.
The individual Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games will launch on March 6, and are now available for pre-order from major retailers throughout North America for a suggested retail price of $34.99 each. A deposit may be required for pre-orders. See individual retailers for details.
Source: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=27983
Press Release
LIMITED-EDITION ETCHED NINTENDO DSI BUNDLES COMMEMORATE LAUNCH OF NEW POKÉMON GAMESStarting March 6, Nintendo will offer consumers an especially exciting way to experience the new Pokémon™ Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games. Two limited-edition etched black and white Nintendo DSi™ bundles will be available at retailers while supplies last.
The black system bundles will be packaged with the Pokémon Black Version game, while the white system bundles will be packaged with a copy of the Pokémon White Version game. Both the black systems and white systems will feature the new Legendary Pokémon Reshiram™ and Zekrom™ etched onto the casing. Reshiram and Zekrom are among the more than 150 never-before-seen Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version. The bundles will also include a custom Pokémon Nintendo DSi carrying case. Each bundle will be offered at a suggested retail price of $179.99.
Players can enjoy the majority of the games' features on any type of Nintendo DS™ system, but when played on the Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL™ systems, players can use the games’ new Xtransceiver device to engage in video chat with others after exchanging Friend Codes. Up to four players can use the Xtransceiver via a local wireless connection, and two players can experience the feature online via the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service (broadband Internet access required). When played on an original Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite system, the feature enables voice chat. All players can exchange written messages using the touch screen.
The individual Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games will launch on March 6, and are now available for pre-order from major retailers throughout North America for a suggested retail price of $34.99 each. A deposit may be required for pre-orders. See individual retailers for details.
Source: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=27983
The Celebi event distributions for GameStop stores in the United States and GAME stores in the United Kingdom have finally been announced. If this Celebi is transferred to Pokémon Black and White via the Transfer Machine, it will allow players to get a Zorua in Castelia City. Below are the two press releases for the Celebi distribution.
Get a Mythical Pokémon Celebi Not Found in Normal Gameplay at GameStop Stores Nationwide
BELLEVUE, WA-February 16, 2011 - Don't let the limited chance to catch the Time Travel Pokémon Celebi pass you by! Beginning February 21, and through March 6, Pokémon fans can visit any U.S. GameStop store to receive the Mythical Pokémon Celebi through a character distribution event for their English-language copy of the Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver Version games for the Nintendo DS family of systems. Not found in normal gameplay, this special Celebi also has a move that it cannot get through normal training called Nasty Plot, which greatly increases Celebi's Special Attack stat.
This exciting distribution from The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo comes just weeks before the North American launch of the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games. Receiving the special Celebi character distribution will give players the opportunity to catch the Tricky Fox Pokémon Zorua in Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version when Celebi is transferred into the game. Players will not be able to meet and catch Zorua any other way in the games! Zorua recently made its debut in the full-length movie Pokémon: Zoroark-Master of Illusions on Cartoon Network. Fans can also catch a free screening of the movie at participating theaters on the Pokémon Black Version & White Version Tour!
Details for receiving the Mythical Pokémon Celebi:
What: Special Celebi character distribution
Where: GameStop stores nationwide
When: February 21-March 6
How: Players must have a Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system and their own English-language copy of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver Version video games (each sold separately).
Notes: Players must have acquired the Pokédex within their game. Players must have no more than two Wonder Cards in their possession.
Source: http://www.game.co.uk/
GAME UK Event Page
It's Time For Some New Heroes! Pokémon Store Events! Fancy playing Pokémon Black Version & White Version before your friends, battling against your fellow Pokémon fans, and downloading the elusive Pokémon Celebi? Then get down to one of our exclusive Pokémon Events happening in February at the following GAME stores!| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Meadowhall - Unit 29, High Street, Meadowhall Centre, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1EN | 19/02/2011 to 20/02/2011 |
| Oxford St, London - 100 Oxford Street, London, W1D 9LL | 19/02/2011 to 20/02/2011 |
| Liverpool - Unit 44, South John Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 8BU | 19/02/2011 to 20/02/2011 |
| Cabot Circus - Bristol - SU16 Cabot Circus, Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3BH | 19/02/2011 to 20/02/2011 |
| Bedford - 27-29 Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1PL | 19/02/2011 to 20/02/2011 |
| Glasgow Fort - 285 Provan Walk, Glasgow Fort Shopping Centre, Junction 10 - M8, Glasgow, G34 9DY | 26/02/2011 to 27/02/2011 |
| Brighton - 43-44 Western Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2EB | 26/02/2011 to 27/02/2011 |
| Preston - Unit 8, Fishergate Centre, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8HJ | 26/02/2011 to 27/02/2011 |
| London Hamleys - 188-196 Regent Street, London, W1B 5BT | 26/02/2011 to 27/02/2011 |
| Reading - Unit 18, Oracle Shopping Centre Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2AQ | 26/02/2011 to 27/02/2011 |
GameStop Press Release
CELEBI CHARACTER DISTRIBUTION OFFERS CHANCE TO CATCH NEW POKÉMON IN POKÉMON BLACK VERSION AND POKÉMON WHITE VERSIONGet a Mythical Pokémon Celebi Not Found in Normal Gameplay at GameStop Stores Nationwide
BELLEVUE, WA-February 16, 2011 - Don't let the limited chance to catch the Time Travel Pokémon Celebi pass you by! Beginning February 21, and through March 6, Pokémon fans can visit any U.S. GameStop store to receive the Mythical Pokémon Celebi through a character distribution event for their English-language copy of the Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver Version games for the Nintendo DS family of systems. Not found in normal gameplay, this special Celebi also has a move that it cannot get through normal training called Nasty Plot, which greatly increases Celebi's Special Attack stat.
This exciting distribution from The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo comes just weeks before the North American launch of the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games. Receiving the special Celebi character distribution will give players the opportunity to catch the Tricky Fox Pokémon Zorua in Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version when Celebi is transferred into the game. Players will not be able to meet and catch Zorua any other way in the games! Zorua recently made its debut in the full-length movie Pokémon: Zoroark-Master of Illusions on Cartoon Network. Fans can also catch a free screening of the movie at participating theaters on the Pokémon Black Version & White Version Tour!
Details for receiving the Mythical Pokémon Celebi:
What: Special Celebi character distribution
Where: GameStop stores nationwide
When: February 21-March 6
How: Players must have a Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system and their own English-language copy of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver Version video games (each sold separately).
Notes: Players must have acquired the Pokédex within their game. Players must have no more than two Wonder Cards in their possession.
Source: http://www.game.co.uk/
Feb 15 2011
Pokémon Trading Card Game Online Announced
The official Pokémon website has announced the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. The Adobe Flash based game will allow people to play against 12 different computer opponents. Below is the full press release.
Announcing an awesome new way to play the Pokémon TCG: the Pokémon Trainer Challenge! The Pokémon Trainer Challenge is a totally free online game that you can play via a Flash-enabled Web browser. Whether you’re new to the Pokémon Trading Card Game or a regular member of your local Pokémon League, you won’t want to miss the fun of the Pokémon Trainer Challenge!
In the Pokémon Trainer Challenge, you’ll face off against a host of computer opponents in intense battles. There are 12 opponents for you to defeat, each with different personalities and strategies to challenge even the best players. Choose from several pre-constructed decks to play with as you have fun and hone your Pokémon TCG skills! You’ll also have the opportunity to take the theme decks from the new Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion for a spin. When the theme decks hit stores in early April, they’ll contain codes that you can use to unlock and play their digital editions in the Trainer Challenge.
Coming in early 2011, the Pokémon Trainer Challenge will be the first time you’ll be able to play the Pokémon TCG online. It’s completely free for everyone—all you need is a Web browser with Flash enabled and a Pokémon Trainer Club account. Get ready to play by signing up for a Pokémon Trainer Club account today at Pokemon.com!
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/tcg_tcgo_announce-2011-02-15/
Press Release
Prepare for the Pokémon Trainer Challenge, a new online Pokémon Trading Card Game experience!Announcing an awesome new way to play the Pokémon TCG: the Pokémon Trainer Challenge! The Pokémon Trainer Challenge is a totally free online game that you can play via a Flash-enabled Web browser. Whether you’re new to the Pokémon Trading Card Game or a regular member of your local Pokémon League, you won’t want to miss the fun of the Pokémon Trainer Challenge!
In the Pokémon Trainer Challenge, you’ll face off against a host of computer opponents in intense battles. There are 12 opponents for you to defeat, each with different personalities and strategies to challenge even the best players. Choose from several pre-constructed decks to play with as you have fun and hone your Pokémon TCG skills! You’ll also have the opportunity to take the theme decks from the new Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion for a spin. When the theme decks hit stores in early April, they’ll contain codes that you can use to unlock and play their digital editions in the Trainer Challenge.
Coming in early 2011, the Pokémon Trainer Challenge will be the first time you’ll be able to play the Pokémon TCG online. It’s completely free for everyone—all you need is a Web browser with Flash enabled and a Pokémon Trainer Club account. Get ready to play by signing up for a Pokémon Trainer Club account today at Pokemon.com!
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/tcg_tcgo_announce-2011-02-15/
The American International Toy Fair 2011 is being held this week at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from February 13th to February 16th, 2011. JAKKS Pacific revealed their Pokémon toy line up for 2011 at the show. Their full press release is posted below. asmzine.com also posted pictures of the JAKKS Pacific booth and they have been added to our Imageboard archive.
Pokémon also had an official booth where they showcased the upcoming Pokémon Black and White games as well as related merchandise. Revealed at that booth was the box art for the English dub DVD of the 13th movie Zoroark: Master of Illusions. Kotaku posted a video of the official booth at the Toy Fair on YouTube.
The comprehensive and innovative new toy line from JAKKS is slated to include an all new Skill & Action line of toys for older kids, which allows them to “Catch,” “Train,” & “Battle” their Pokémon in unique, interactive and competitive toy-based experiences. JAKKS will also launch new figures and plush featuring all new Pokémon characters, playsets that emulate the new Unova region, and “Trainer” role play items inspired by the TV series.
The JAKKS™ Pokémon toy line, which is expected to hit retailers in May 2011, is based on three core ways kids want to play Pokémon: Skill & Action Play, Action Figure Play and Trainer Role Play.
Skill & Action Play! One of the featured products in this line is the innovative new Pokémon Pop ‘N Battle Launcher and Target (SRP $9.99). The Poké Ball Launcher pops open and reveals a 1” figure on a sliding base. Kids can then launch this figure into battle across the table towards an attack target. If a successful attack is launched, the unique target will then snap closed on the figure. The side of the attack target that lands face up then determines the strength and effectiveness of each attack and ties into a larger game play experience. The Pokémon Pop ‘N Battle Rivalry Pack (SRP $19.99) sets the stage for a 2-person battle and includes 2 Pop ‘N Battle Launchers, 2 Attack Targets and 2 Figures. It also includes a bonus of 2 Battle Clips for on-the-go play and 2 Battle Meters to track the competition against your friends. The Pokémon Catcher (SRP $12.99) allows kids to catch Pokémon using a unique, retractable Poké Ball that captures Pokémon micro figures and allows them to play out what a Pokémon trainer would do. It comes with 3 micro figures and also a special base that allows the figures to work with the Pop ‘N Battle Launcher line.
Action Figure Play! Products in this line include Pokémon 3” Figures (SRP $5.99); Pokémon 5”-7” Deluxe Figures (SRP $12.99); Pokémon 3” Attack Figures (SRP $7.99) which come with a shooting attack base that brings to life the attack of that Pokémon type (e.g. Electric, Grass, Water) and can shoot attack disks over 6 feet; and the Pokémon City Battle Playset (SRP $19.99) which is inspired by the new Unova region from Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version and sets up a Pokémon battle in the city. This includes an Attack Figure with base and 4 shooting disks as well as a unique motorized target base that works with all 3” figures. Figures pop off the target base when kids successfully aim and shoot their attack disks at the target.
Trainer Role Play! Products in the line include Pokémon 5” Mini Plush (SRP $6.99); Pokémon 7”-8” Reversible Plush (SRP $ 12.99) that transforms from a Poké Ball into a Pokémon; Pokémon Throw Poké Ball (SRP $10.99) with a mini Pokémon plush inside that launches out to battle when released by the Trainer; and the Pokémon Soft Poké Ball (SRP $1.99) featuring all the different types of Poké Balls. Ages 5+
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version launches in the U.S. on March 6 as one of the most anticipated video game releases of the year, introducing players to a brand-new world with more than 150 never-before-seen Pokémon featured in an all new adventure. The games’ release in Japan last September shattered all existing sales records in the country, making them the fastest-selling Nintendo DS games in history with 5 million copies sold to date (Famitsu, Jan. 2011). The toy line release will coincide with a new animated series and feature film on Cartoon Network, and trading card game expansion, Pokémon TCG: Black & White.
Sources: Kotaku and JAKKS Pacific
Pokémon also had an official booth where they showcased the upcoming Pokémon Black and White games as well as related merchandise. Revealed at that booth was the box art for the English dub DVD of the 13th movie Zoroark: Master of Illusions. Kotaku posted a video of the official booth at the Toy Fair on YouTube.
JAKKS Pacific Press Release
Pokémon™, one of the top kids’ entertainment brands over the past decade, is set to have a blockbuster year in 2011. To coincide with the launch of the much-anticipated Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems and the new TV animation series, Pokémon: Black & White, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAKK) is set to introduce a brand new toy line aimed to bring to life the experience of a Pokémon Trainer: to catch, train and battle Pokémon in the quest to becoming a Pokémon Champion.The comprehensive and innovative new toy line from JAKKS is slated to include an all new Skill & Action line of toys for older kids, which allows them to “Catch,” “Train,” & “Battle” their Pokémon in unique, interactive and competitive toy-based experiences. JAKKS will also launch new figures and plush featuring all new Pokémon characters, playsets that emulate the new Unova region, and “Trainer” role play items inspired by the TV series.
The JAKKS™ Pokémon toy line, which is expected to hit retailers in May 2011, is based on three core ways kids want to play Pokémon: Skill & Action Play, Action Figure Play and Trainer Role Play.
Skill & Action Play! One of the featured products in this line is the innovative new Pokémon Pop ‘N Battle Launcher and Target (SRP $9.99). The Poké Ball Launcher pops open and reveals a 1” figure on a sliding base. Kids can then launch this figure into battle across the table towards an attack target. If a successful attack is launched, the unique target will then snap closed on the figure. The side of the attack target that lands face up then determines the strength and effectiveness of each attack and ties into a larger game play experience. The Pokémon Pop ‘N Battle Rivalry Pack (SRP $19.99) sets the stage for a 2-person battle and includes 2 Pop ‘N Battle Launchers, 2 Attack Targets and 2 Figures. It also includes a bonus of 2 Battle Clips for on-the-go play and 2 Battle Meters to track the competition against your friends. The Pokémon Catcher (SRP $12.99) allows kids to catch Pokémon using a unique, retractable Poké Ball that captures Pokémon micro figures and allows them to play out what a Pokémon trainer would do. It comes with 3 micro figures and also a special base that allows the figures to work with the Pop ‘N Battle Launcher line.
Action Figure Play! Products in this line include Pokémon 3” Figures (SRP $5.99); Pokémon 5”-7” Deluxe Figures (SRP $12.99); Pokémon 3” Attack Figures (SRP $7.99) which come with a shooting attack base that brings to life the attack of that Pokémon type (e.g. Electric, Grass, Water) and can shoot attack disks over 6 feet; and the Pokémon City Battle Playset (SRP $19.99) which is inspired by the new Unova region from Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version and sets up a Pokémon battle in the city. This includes an Attack Figure with base and 4 shooting disks as well as a unique motorized target base that works with all 3” figures. Figures pop off the target base when kids successfully aim and shoot their attack disks at the target.
Trainer Role Play! Products in the line include Pokémon 5” Mini Plush (SRP $6.99); Pokémon 7”-8” Reversible Plush (SRP $ 12.99) that transforms from a Poké Ball into a Pokémon; Pokémon Throw Poké Ball (SRP $10.99) with a mini Pokémon plush inside that launches out to battle when released by the Trainer; and the Pokémon Soft Poké Ball (SRP $1.99) featuring all the different types of Poké Balls. Ages 5+
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version launches in the U.S. on March 6 as one of the most anticipated video game releases of the year, introducing players to a brand-new world with more than 150 never-before-seen Pokémon featured in an all new adventure. The games’ release in Japan last September shattered all existing sales records in the country, making them the fastest-selling Nintendo DS games in history with 5 million copies sold to date (Famitsu, Jan. 2011). The toy line release will coincide with a new animated series and feature film on Cartoon Network, and trading card game expansion, Pokémon TCG: Black & White.
Sources: Kotaku and JAKKS Pacific
The Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion was released on April 25th, 2011. Press release pictures from this set have been added to an Imageboard thread.
Black & White
An exciting new Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion has arrived! With the Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion, you can discover a legion of over 70 never-before-seen Pokémon from the newly explored Unova region, including new starter Pokémon Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, as well as powerful new Pokémon like Zoroark, Galvantula, Reuniclus, plus many more! The new Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion comes battle-ready with over 110 cards, including the Legendary Reshiram and Zekrom, both featuring never-before-seen art that covers the entire card! Best of all, only Pokémon from the Unova region appear in the expansion! Enter a bigger Pokémon world with Pokémon TCG: Black & White!
Three Pokémon TCG: Black & White theme decks are at major retail stores across the country. Each theme deck—Green Tornado, Red Frenzy, and Blue Assault—will include a special code to unlock an identical digital deck for play in the recently announced Pokémon TCGO: Trainer Challenge online game! Use any of the three brand-new Pokémon TCG: Black & White theme decks to battle against fourteen virtual TCG players in three exciting Leagues.
The Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion 10-card booster packs are now available in major retail stores nationwide. The four boosters feature brand-new Pokémon on their packaging—Reshiram, Zekrom, Zoroark and, Zebstrika—with each booster pack including one guaranteed parallel foil card!
Features of the new Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion:
- Over 70 never-before-seen Pokémon from the brand-new Unova region
- Reshiram and Zekrom cards feature a unique foil, and for the first time are given a "full art" treatment covering the entire card
- Three new theme decks—Green Tornado, Red Frenzy, and Blue Assault—include a special code to unlock an identical digital deck ready for battle in Pokémon TCGO: Trainer Challenge online game
Ability to Win
Some Pokémon have all-new special skills called Abilities, and cards with these Abilities are extra valuable. Abilities have a wide range of uses, so you can take advantage of them in almost any deck.
For instance, you’ll get a huge advantage with Serperior's Royal Heal Ability, which heals 10 damage from each of your Pokémon between turns. Or use Klinklang's Shift Gear Ability to move Metal Energy from one of your Pokémon to another during your turn. These benefits definitely make Abilities worth seeking out and adding to your next deck!
All in the Numbers
The Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion introduces a new approach to card numbering that helps you find exactly the card you're looking for. Under the new system, the cards are organized by type first—so all the Grass-type Pokémon are grouped together, for example. Then, the cards are arranged in Pokédex order. This means you’ll always find Lillipup, Herdier, and Stoutland next to each other in the numbering order. With your cards sorted and easier to find, building your next winning deck will be even easier!
Trainer Talk Non-Pokémon cards such as Trainer, Supporter, and Stadium cards used to be hard to classify, but the Black & White expansion makes it simpler. Now all of these cards are called Trainer cards, and they’re divided into three types—Supporter cards, Stadium cards, and Item cards (the new name for the old Trainer cards, such as Poké Ball and PlusPower). Since all three groups are part of the Trainer class of cards, it’s much easier for you to talk about these cards with other players!
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/black-white
Pokémon TCG Black & White: Sneak-Peek Tins
Are you ready to catch the next generation of Pokémon? Each Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sneak-Peek Tin contains 1 of 3 NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN basic Pokémon preview cards from the Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion - the Grass Pokémon Snivy, the Fire Pokémon Tepig, or the Water Pokémon Oshawott - but that's not all!
You also get Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott as a collectible figure! Want more? Each tin also contains a special Black & White preview pack with 5 more NEW Pokémon!
On top of all this, you get 4 MORE Pokémon TCG booster packs from Call of Legends, the HS Series, or the Platinum Series!
Each Pokémon TCG: Sneak-Peek Tin contains:
- 1 of 3 never-before-seen Pokémon - Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawatt - as both a TCG card and a fantastic figure!
- A special preview pack for the Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion - five Pokémon chosen just for this sneak peek!
- 4 more Pokémon TCG 10-card booster packs from previous releases!
Pokémon Trading Card Game: Reshiram Box or Zekrom Box
You Can Choose the Vast White Pokémon as Your Legendary Ally or Summon the Legendary Power of the Deep Black Pokémon in the Pokémon TCG: Reshiram Box or Zekrom Box!
The depth of black, the vastness of white…the skills of YOU! In the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Reshiram Box or Zekrom Box, you’ll find either the amazing Reshiram or the outstanding Zekrom as a spectacular collectible figure that brings legendary force to your training! Plus, you’ll get four booster packs from the Pokémon TCG: Black & White Series expansions and a specially selected foil promo card of Reshiram or Zekrom to add depth to your vast collection!
Each Pokémon TCG: Reshiram Box or Zekrom Box includes:
- The Vast White Pokémon Reshiram or the Deep Black Pokémon Zekrom as a fantastic figure!
- 4 Pokémon TCG: Black & White Series booster packs
- A cool Pokémon TCG Black & White foil card of Reshiram or Zekrom!
- Special code cards that unlock boosters for the Pokémon TCG Online
Pokémon TCG: Reshiram Box/Zekrom Box
Product code: 290-10627
EAN: 0-820650-10627-9
Dimensions: 9 3/32” H x 12 1/8” W x 2 3/4” D, 1.66 lbs.
MSRP: $19.99 USD each. In stores October 2011
Pokémon Trading Card Game: Black & White Trainer Kit
The Pokémon Trading Card Game: Black & White Trainer Kit— Your Step-by-Step Guide to Learning and Playing! Your favorite Pokémon will show you how to battle—one card at a time! The Pokémon TCG: Black & White Trainer Kit gets you playing from the very first card you draw. And with powerful Pokémon like Excadrill and Zoroark at your side, you’ll be a Pokémon Trainer in no time!
The Pokémon TCG: Black & White Trainer Kit contains everything you need to learn, train, and win! Play each deck against the other, then combine them to build one powerful deck. Then test your deck at a Pokémon League near you or online in the Pokémon TCG Online: Trainer Challenge for free!
Each step-by-step Trainer Kit includes:
- Two 30-card decks, each with a specially selected holographic foil card
- Two guided game booklets to teach you how to play card by card, battle by battle!
- 2-player playmat with great game tips and rules on the reverse side!
- Damage counters and Special Condition markers
- Game coin with cool Pokémon design
- Illustrated deck box to keep your new cards in
- One special code card for the Pokémon TCG Online!
- BONUS booster pack with even more cards!
Pokémon TCG: Black& White Trainer Kit
Product code: 290-10655
UPC: 0-820650-106552
Dimensions: 7" H x 7 1/2" W x 1 ¹⁄₃" D, .54 lbs.
MSRP: $12.99 USD each. In stores August 3rd, 2011
Pokémon TCG Black & White Character Boxes
Press Release
It's the More the Merrier in the Pokemon TCG: B&W Starter Figure Box! Make the most of the great grass snake Pokemon Snivy in this box! Inside, you'll find a special foil promo card, an amazing 3D oversized card, and an awesome figure! But that's not all! Also included are 3 Black & White - Emerging Powers booster packs, and a special supplemental code card that will unlock all of this and more in the Pokemon TCG Online!Each box contains:
- 1 x BW Character Starter Figure
- 1 Character Promo Card
- 1 3D Oversized Character Card
- 3 BW Series Boosters
- 1 TCGO Unlock Code Card
Pokémon TCG Black & White: Victini Box
Victini Makes Every Victory Sweeter with the Pokémon TCG: Victini Box! Every battle has a victor... Will it be you? With Victini by your side, it could be! In the Pokémon TCG: Victini Box, you’ll find the Victory Pokémon Victini as a spectacular collectible figure to watch over all of your games! Plus, you get five booster packs from the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Black & White, and a specially selected foil promo card as a foil card to add to your collection, giving you even more Pokémon to take with you to your next victory!
This Pokémon TCG: Victini Box includes:
- The Victory Pokémon Victini as a fantastic figure!
- 5 Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion booster packs
- A cool Pokémon TCG: Black & White foil card to add to your collection
Pokémon TCG: Victini Box
Product code: 290-10611
Configuration: 1 figure, 5 boosters, 1 foil card
EAN: 0-820650-106118
83 ⁄ 16" H x 11" W x 115 ⁄ 16" D, 1.16 lbs
MSRP: $19.99 USD each
Pokémon TCG: Black & White Theme Decks
Play the Green Tornado theme deck to blow away the opposition while sheltering your own Pokémon with Serperior's Leaf Storm attack! Then, bring Sawsbuck into the action and overwhelm your opponent's Pokémon with its "the greener, the meaner" Nature Power attack! And if your opponent can weather the storm with tough Pokémon, let them ride it out in peaceful slumbers with Musharna's Hypnotic Ray attack! With the Green Tornado theme deck, will you whirl your way to victory?
Unleash a firestorm in the Red Frenzy theme deck with the mighty Mega Fire Pig Pokémon Emboar! Feeling burned out after its tremendous Flare Blitz attack? Well, fan the flames with the Energy Retrieval Trainer card and reignite with Emboar's Heat Crash attack! Then, add fuel to the fire and insult to injury with Stoutland's Giga Impact attack! Let your opponents feel the heat when you play the Red Frenzy theme deck!
Your opponents will soon find themselves in troubled waters with the Blue Assault theme deck, especially when you unleash Galvantula! Its Electroweb attack is sure to leave them in sticky situations, and its Leech Life attack will keep your own Pokémon going strong! Use Basculin's Crunch attack to leave your opponent's Pokémon high and dry while Professor Juniper brings you calm waters. Will you be able to batter the opposition with the Blue Assault theme deck?
Pokémon TCG: Black & White Theme Decks
Green Tornado, Red Frenzy & Blue Assault
Product code: 133-10614
Configuration: 60-card decks
EAN: 0-820650-106149
MSRP: $11.99 USD each
In stores April 6th, 2011
Pokémon TCG Black & White: Collector’s Album Box
You’ve Caught Them…and Now You Have a Place to Keep Them in the Pokémon TCG: Collector’s Album Box! Now you can have a brand-new place to keep your favorite new Pokémon! In the Pokémon TCG: Collector’s Album Box, you get a Black & White mini-collector’s album to store up to 60 of your latest and greatest Pokémon cards! Even better, you get two booster packs from the new Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Black & White, plus a specially selected foil promo card to start filling up your new album right away!
This Pokémon TCG: Collector’s Album Box includes:
- A mini-collector’s album to hold 60 of your favorite Pokémon cards!
- 2 Pokémon TCG: Black & White expansion booster packs
- A cool Pokémon TCG: Black & White foil card to add to your collection!
The official Pokémon website has announced the initial details for the upcoming 2011 Pokémon Video Game Championship series. This years championships will be played exclusively on Pokémon Black and White Versions, so all previous games will not be allowed. Below is the press release with the details.
Join players from around the world and get ready to compete in the 2011 Pokémon Video Game Championship series! The series starts this spring and consists of multiple events across the United States and Europe—events where anyone can compete. Top players from the National Championships will be invited to the Pokémon Video Game World Championships, taking place this August in San Diego, California!
Here’s a quick snapshot of the major changes you’ll see at the 2011 Pokémon Video Game Championship competitions.
All of the events will be played exclusively on Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version, which will launch in early March. Players will be limited to Pokémon from the Unova Pokédex only, and no two Pokémon on a player’s team can have the same Pokédex number.
Players will compete in one of three age divisions, based on their date of birth:
- Junior Division: Born in 2000 or later
- Senior Division: Born in 1996, 1997, 1998, or 1999
- Masters Division: Born in 1995 or earlier
Each battle will use the Double Battle rules. Players may register 4–6 Pokémon at the beginning of the tournament. Before the start of each battle, players will select 4 Pokémon to use that round, with two Pokémon active at once.
During each battle, all Pokémon will be capped at Level 50. Any Pokémon that is Level 51 or higher will temporarily be reduced to Level 50 for the duration of each battle. Pokémon that are Level 49 or lower will not be raised to Level 50. Pokémon retain all moves they’ve learned, regardless of when they were learned.
Look out for more details after the release of Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version!
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/organized-play/championship-series/video/
Jan 28 2011
Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS Announced for April 2011, New 3DS and Wii Pokémon Games Announced
In the 3rd quarter Nintendo report released on January 28, 2011, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced more info on the upcoming game Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS (バトル＆ゲット！ ポケモンタイピングDS). The game will be released in Japan sometime in April of 2011. The box art and included Bluetooth keyboard were also revealed.
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The game is a touch typing tutor which utilizes Pokémon to make the learning experience a lot more enjoyable. Children can work towards the goal of being able to touch type but also have fun with many of the new 5th Generation Pokémon. However, the game is not just targeted at kids as adults will also find the game challenging even for those that already have good typing skills.
The game comes with a Bluetooth compliant keyboard and the ROM cart for Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS also has a built-in Bluetooth communication chip to allow the Nintendo DS to wirelessly communicate with the keyboard. Nintendo will not guarantee compatibility with other devices other than the Nintendo DS but the in-house prototype of the keyboard can connect to the iPhone and Android devices.
Also announced was the fact that new Pokémon 3DS and Wii games are in development but no further details were revealed.
Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/library/events/110128/06.html
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The game is a touch typing tutor which utilizes Pokémon to make the learning experience a lot more enjoyable. Children can work towards the goal of being able to touch type but also have fun with many of the new 5th Generation Pokémon. However, the game is not just targeted at kids as adults will also find the game challenging even for those that already have good typing skills.
The game comes with a Bluetooth compliant keyboard and the ROM cart for Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS also has a built-in Bluetooth communication chip to allow the Nintendo DS to wirelessly communicate with the keyboard. Nintendo will not guarantee compatibility with other devices other than the Nintendo DS but the in-house prototype of the keyboard can connect to the iPhone and Android devices.
Also announced was the fact that new Pokémon 3DS and Wii games are in development but no further details were revealed.
Source: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/library/events/110128/06.html
Jan 27 2011
Pokémon Global Link Announced
One of the most exciting additions that Pokémon Black and White Versions added in Japan is the Pokémon Global Link website. The press release below explains the entirely new website.
NEW ONLINE WORLD AWAITS PLAYERS OF POKÉMON BLACK VERSION AND POKÉMON WHITE VERSION VIDEO GAMES
Pokémon Global Link Extends Game Play Experience Online and Gives Trainers
New Ways to Communicate, Interact with Pokémon, and Earn Worldwide Ratings
BELLEVUE, WA - January 27th, 2011 - Players of Pokémon™ video games have always enjoyed communicating with others, and the newest Pokémon titles launching March 6th-Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version- will make it even easier to interact with fellow Pokémon Trainers from all over the world! The Pokémon Global Link web site, launching this spring after the new Pokémon video games hit shelves, will give players the ability to sync their game play from their Nintendo DS™ systems to PCs via the Internet, and access customizable web-only content, befriend additional Pokémon, communicate with fellow Pokémon Trainers, earn and view Worldwide Battle Ratings, and more. Pokémon Global Link offers a seamless play experience across both platforms-activities players do online will be reflected in their Nintendo DS games. Players will log onto Pokémon Global Link using their Pokémon Trainer Club accounts, which can be easily obtained for free at www.pokemon.com.
Pokémon Global Link features three main components that enhance the Pokémon video game experience online. The Pokémon Dream World features all-new ways to interact with Pokémon in a customizable web-only setting, featuring mini games and scenarios that enable Pokémon and items to be transferred back into the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version video game. The Global Battle Union allows players to keep track of their battle record against other players around the world and provides players a Worldwide Rating and an opportunity to compete in live events. Pokémon Global Link will also house the Pokémon Global Trade Station, launching later this year, giving players the ability to track Pokémon trades all over the world.
For the first time, video game players will enjoy the world of Pokémon online in the Pokémon Dream World. This new area in the Pokémon Global Link web site comes alive after you tuck a Pokémon into bed using the Game Sync feature of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version. You can then enter that Pokémon's dream online. Inside the Pokémon Dream World, players can customize their Pokémon's home, grow Berries, and befriend other Pokémon by playing various mini games. Players can bring Pokémon they've befriended and items they've found back into their copy of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version. Pokémon transferred from the Pokémon Dream World can even be trained for battle! Pokémon Trainers will also be able to communicate and share items with other players exploring the Pokémon Dream World.
After registering with Pokémon Global Link, players will also gain access to the Rating Mode in the Global Battle Union. Players will be able to earn a Worldwide Rating, which is calculated based on a player's battle score, and see where they stack up against Pokémon Trainers from all over the world. Aside from bragging rights within the Global Battle Union, top-performing players may qualify for invitations to live regional and national tournaments in the Pokémon Video Game Championship series for the opportunity to advance to the Pokémon World Championships in San Diego, California, in August.
"Pokémon Global Link will introduce brand-new ways to play Pokémon that enhance what players love most about the games-battling, trading and collecting Pokémon," said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. "Giving players the ability to interact with Pokémon and other Pokémon Trainers online deepens the game's play experience and connects players from all over the world like never before."
NEW ONLINE WORLD AWAITS PLAYERS OF POKÉMON BLACK VERSION AND POKÉMON WHITE VERSION VIDEO GAMES
Pokémon Global Link Extends Game Play Experience Online and Gives Trainers
New Ways to Communicate, Interact with Pokémon, and Earn Worldwide Ratings
BELLEVUE, WA - January 27th, 2011 - Players of Pokémon™ video games have always enjoyed communicating with others, and the newest Pokémon titles launching March 6th-Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version- will make it even easier to interact with fellow Pokémon Trainers from all over the world! The Pokémon Global Link web site, launching this spring after the new Pokémon video games hit shelves, will give players the ability to sync their game play from their Nintendo DS™ systems to PCs via the Internet, and access customizable web-only content, befriend additional Pokémon, communicate with fellow Pokémon Trainers, earn and view Worldwide Battle Ratings, and more. Pokémon Global Link offers a seamless play experience across both platforms-activities players do online will be reflected in their Nintendo DS games. Players will log onto Pokémon Global Link using their Pokémon Trainer Club accounts, which can be easily obtained for free at www.pokemon.com.
Pokémon Global Link features three main components that enhance the Pokémon video game experience online. The Pokémon Dream World features all-new ways to interact with Pokémon in a customizable web-only setting, featuring mini games and scenarios that enable Pokémon and items to be transferred back into the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version video game. The Global Battle Union allows players to keep track of their battle record against other players around the world and provides players a Worldwide Rating and an opportunity to compete in live events. Pokémon Global Link will also house the Pokémon Global Trade Station, launching later this year, giving players the ability to track Pokémon trades all over the world.
For the first time, video game players will enjoy the world of Pokémon online in the Pokémon Dream World. This new area in the Pokémon Global Link web site comes alive after you tuck a Pokémon into bed using the Game Sync feature of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version. You can then enter that Pokémon's dream online. Inside the Pokémon Dream World, players can customize their Pokémon's home, grow Berries, and befriend other Pokémon by playing various mini games. Players can bring Pokémon they've befriended and items they've found back into their copy of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version. Pokémon transferred from the Pokémon Dream World can even be trained for battle! Pokémon Trainers will also be able to communicate and share items with other players exploring the Pokémon Dream World.
After registering with Pokémon Global Link, players will also gain access to the Rating Mode in the Global Battle Union. Players will be able to earn a Worldwide Rating, which is calculated based on a player's battle score, and see where they stack up against Pokémon Trainers from all over the world. Aside from bragging rights within the Global Battle Union, top-performing players may qualify for invitations to live regional and national tournaments in the Pokémon Video Game Championship series for the opportunity to advance to the Pokémon World Championships in San Diego, California, in August.
"Pokémon Global Link will introduce brand-new ways to play Pokémon that enhance what players love most about the games-battling, trading and collecting Pokémon," said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. "Giving players the ability to interact with Pokémon and other Pokémon Trainers online deepens the game's play experience and connects players from all over the world like never before."
