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Pokémon Black and White Version 2 Japanese |OT| A New Masuda Method
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Dragoon En Regalia
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You'll probably want to get B/W first, just to let the new improvements soak in before B2/W2. So much great stuff that came with that game.
Gen 3 has my favorite music, I'll give you that. Gen 5's still the best overall.
This has the potential to make my life disappear.
Much like achievements, players of Pokémon Black and White 2 can unlock special medals by completing certain conditions such as winning battles and catching Pokémon. You can display your favourite on your Trainer Card for the whole world to see!
I kind of wanna pick up B/W now (well, I always have, I just never got around to it...) but I get burned out on Pokemon easily (hence why I skipped B/W) so I'm a little hesitant.
Didn't see this mentioned anywhere else, but apparently this site has some parts of a translated Iwata asks for this game http://pokejungle.net/2012/06/19/iwata-asks-pokmon-black-white-2-pt5-6/
Anyways, besides all the new exciting stuff like move tutors and whatever the hell replaces Battle Frontier, I REALLY hope the new Kyurem formes don't totally fail in Ubers like Kyurem did. Well, Kyurem itself wasn't terrible in Ubers, but it was basicly outclassed by the other viable special attacking Dragons in Ubers like Palkia, Dialga, Rayquaza, and Reshiram
. There is hope though, according to some rough base stat estimates via some new screens, White Kyurem may have a Special Attack stat as high as 163-170, which COULD redeem it. Black Kyurem has the same for Attack, but imo as long as Black Kyurem gets Icicle Crash (or even Ice Punch as lame as that is), it should be fine in Ubers because Icicle Crash freaking smashes through big Uber walls like Groudon, Lugia, and Giratina!
Anyways, besides all the new exciting stuff like move tutors and whatever the hell replaces Battle Frontier, I REALLY hope the new Kyurem formes don't totally fail in Ubers like Kyurem did. Well, Kyurem itself wasn't terrible in Ubers, but it was basicly outclassed by the other viable special attacking Dragons in Ubers like Palkia, Dialga, Rayquaza, and Reshiram
. There is hope though, according to some rough base stat estimates via some new screens, White Kyurem may have a Special Attack stat as high as 163-170, which COULD redeem it. Black Kyurem has the same for Attack, but imo as long as Black Kyurem gets Icicle Crash (or even Ice Punch as lame as that is), it should be fine in Ubers because Icicle Crash freaking smashes through big Uber walls like Groudon, Lugia, and Giratina!ShironRedshift
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There aren't any--there's no such thing as a 3DS-enhanced DS game. If anything, that's likely referring to the 3DS's AR Searcher companion app for this game, which is necessary to unlock the new forms of Thundurus, Tornadus, and Landorus.
Exterminieren
Banned
Ooh, early Riolu and Elekid? Sold.
Huh, I guess I completely read it wrong then. I could have sworn that there was supposed to be some type of enhanced features for this game. Oh well... thanks for clarifying this
On a side note, should I pick up a DS Lite or a 3DS? I gave away my DS Lite, so I'll have to rebuy the machine for $60. Or, should I get the 3DS (even though the library is pretty lackluster right now)?
Exterminieren
Banned
Huh, I guess I completely read it wrong then. I could have sworn that there was supposed to be some type of enhanced features for this game. Oh well... thanks for clarifying this
On a side note, should I pick up a DS Lite or a 3DS? I gave away my DS Lite, so I'll have to rebuy the machine for $60. Or, should I get the 3DS (even though the library is pretty lackluster right now)?
A 3DS is an investment for the future at this point. These games pretty much signal the death of the DS.
I'd disagree that 3DS has a lackluster lineup, too, but there are numerous different threads to help you with that one.
Exterminieren
Banned
Someone's whipped up a non-scan version of the new Unova Map.
Guess this confirms that you can access Eastern Unova before the Elite 4, if nothing else.
Guess this confirms that you can access Eastern Unova before the Elite 4, if nothing else.
Someone's whipped up a non-scan version of the new Unova Map.
Guess this confirms that you can access Eastern Unova before the Elite 4, if nothing else.
what a weird detour to reach the league lol. wonder what happened at opelucid city.
Exterminieren
Banned
I wonder where Shizui's gym is? Undella seems like a good candidate, or maybe the new city in the northeast.
Cjdamon042
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That map feature...man...It's a brilliant idea! It will be so helpful!
Nocturnowl
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I'm here for the delicious spoilers, feed me more!
*ahem* so those early game pokemon are an interesting selection, will likely get Black 2 so lets go Magmortar.
*ahem* so those early game pokemon are an interesting selection, will likely get Black 2 so lets go Magmortar.
ScraftyDevil
Banned
>Dunsparce before second Gym
Electivirus
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Will get both versions, as usual.
*whistles* That map is hella sexy.
The first game's map looks quite barren in comparison.
Will main White 2 for delicious Electivire.
Someone's whipped up a non-scan version of the new Unova Map.
Guess this confirms that you can access Eastern Unova before the Elite 4, if nothing else.
*whistles* That map is hella sexy.
The first game's map looks quite barren in comparison.
pock3tmonster
Banned
>Dunsparce before second Gym
I actually had a Lvl 1. Dunsparce waiting to be traded over, but I'll catch one fresh! Dunsparce is one of my faves and this brings back memories of time spent smashing rocks in the dark caves of Gold and Silver, before the first Gym.
I remember when I was trying to get the most pokémon in gold, and I hadn't nothing to know how to get the pokémon. I had like 240, and when I could use an internet connection to discover how I could get the others I discovered Dunsparce existence. So much nostalgia.
Is the dotted line an underground cave or an air route? And if it's air, what's the marker off of the shore?
Give it a day or two and we'll know everything.
Exterminieren
Banned
There are people who have the games.
It's simply a case of playing the waiting game.
Is that the boat route? Seems to go to Driftveil rather than Virbank.
I'm guessing it's that underwater tunnel that they had in the first screenshots.
Nocturnowl
Member
The waiting game it is, I'll be as patient as a Wobbuffet then.
I actually had forgotten that the jpn version was this close to a release, so really this is a pleasant surprise.
I actually had forgotten that the jpn version was this close to a release, so really this is a pleasant surprise.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Well, that's all we know at the moment...considering the Regional Dex is, like, 300 now, I imagine there'll be quite a few more.
Dragoon En Regalia
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Ooh. Going to go check out the Iwata Asks translations right now.
That's a cool map. Much more non-linear than the original, and I like having to take more obtuse routes around the map to get the Pokemon League. Plenty of new areas, even in the previously-explored parts of Unova.
That's a cool map. Much more non-linear than the original, and I like having to take more obtuse routes around the map to get the Pokemon League. Plenty of new areas, even in the previously-explored parts of Unova.
I'd honestly be a little sad if hundreds of tiny achievements replace the few major achievement approach to the trainer card. Completing the dex, hitting your numbers in the battle tower are such huge things. Hopefully there is still a handful of ~5 major accomplishments in addition to the minor ones.
Also hopefully HG/SS menus
Also hopefully HG/SS menus
Exterminieren
Banned
Courtesy of Serebii, the badge order has been revealed.
Seems like Shizui is the last gym leader, then.
Seems like Shizui is the last gym leader, then.
ScraftyDevil
Banned
Courtesy of Serebii, the badge order has been revealed.
Seems like Shizui is the last gym leader, then.
The last gym type could have been something more exciting than water. I hope he doesn't like Milotic.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
Reading the translated Iwata Asks, it seems like Takao Unno was the right choice for director. Guy's pretty damn passionate about making this game.
Cool new features being revealed right now.
Cool new features being revealed right now.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Disappointed that all the returning Gym Leaders have the same order, bar Drayden being shifted down one.
And I hate how they're going with the 3 Pokemon Max rule Black and White had for the Gym Leaders, as we know from trailers Shizui only uses three.
And I hate how they're going with the 3 Pokemon Max rule Black and White had for the Gym Leaders, as we know from trailers Shizui only uses three.
smothpocket
Neo Member
I'm really looking forward to getting something different out of these games than the usual core games in the series. Being the first time they've done an actual sequel, will the additions and features we've seen in the new games be enough to warrant the purchase of a new game for those who bought the original black/white and have already completed or nearly completed their pokedex?
One of the main reasons I play these games is for the collecting and trading. I'm going to buy the game anyway, I just hope I'll get as much out of this one as I usually do with only a few new pokemon.
One of the main reasons I play these games is for the collecting and trading. I'm going to buy the game anyway, I just hope I'll get as much out of this one as I usually do with only a few new pokemon.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
There are a lot of new WiFi and multiplayer functions this time around, in particular, so there'll great chances to trade, get new Pokemon, and exchange items around with your pals. This game's about abusing the communication features of the DS, to their maximum.
smothpocket
Neo Member
Some sort of co-op play would be amazing though I doubt they'll add that.
I'm pretty excited about the dream radar. If they do it right this could be an awesome way to catch pokemon. I hope they do something like the SpecTrek app for android where you have to physically find the location of the pokemon and then confront it and capture it.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
I hope Black City and White Forest are Wi-Fi now...they sucked in Black and White if you don't have any local players.
Dragoon En Regalia
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lolnice
I love these roundtables so much.
Dragoon En Regalia
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Damn I hated that. No point if you weren't going to a major community area, or some StreetPass meet in North Texas. Must be great for the Japanese, of course.
Level 100 wifi battles please!
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
Better be there when I get my copy. I could care less about wearing a Fes and going to Join Avenue.