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Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (DS, June in JP, Fall in EU/NA/AU) - Updated May 12th

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It'll be the same price they always are in the US. Games cost more money in Japan, plus you have shipping and handling. They're always more expensive through playasia.

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Also, sweetbabyjesus I hope they are able to do something about DC'ers too when they do the GBU update.
 
Seriously, we need a thread like this http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66860 for BW2. Just a locked stickied thread where only news is posted with this thread just being a discussion thread because any actual news here gets buried in 10 pages of speculation.

I can't agree more than this statement. Only a mod can do it, right?

Also, I received a newsletter from Pokemon Japan through email. Maybe these pictures have already been posted, so I'll just put it in hide tags.

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Because 42 pages of speculation isn't enough, let's link to vids.

Seriously, we need a thread like this http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66860 for BW2. Just a locked stickied thread where only news is posted with this thread just being a discussion thread because any actual news here gets buried in 10 pages of speculation.
I'll be updating the OP just as I did for the last few games. I'm waiting for translations to hit and will update before going to bed. Also you can Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter for news about site stuff as well as any news on BW2.
 
All that's come out is a page with the box art on it. Honestly, it doesn't say anything. Serebii is reporting that it'll be "a new story and features" but that could refer to a Platinum-style game as well so I don't know why he's saying otherwise unless it explicitly states it's not a third version (which I again doubt it does). Looks like we'll be waiting a while yet for real news.

An entire page is also dedicated to the Keledeo event that will be happeening in Japan. It will also unlock something special in BW2. Once there's a translation I'll update the OP tomorrow.
 
There is still likely another page left (the Kyurem forms are page 99; Keldeo 101). And if you look to the right of page 99, you can see images..

White Kyurem is looking awesome as usual. The typing still has me curious, since they appear to up playing the gained fire/electricity so much.
 
As seen on Serebii (or here), I really like the boxarts for the new forms. They are looming and intimidating, but the interesting part is that on the boxart and on that page, their tail generators are aglow and there are beams of energy radiating out from it and into their back. Good of them not to have included that as part of the static design, or it would have been extremely busy. It is still an interesting touch, though.

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Both Black Kyurem and White Kyurem look absolutely amazing on the cover, and I'm impressed with the addition of the energy "chains" on their backs.

White Kyurem's fiery additions go a lot in improving its otherwise subpar color scheme and contrast (white and gray do not go well together!), and that pose is just beastly. The overall picture reminds me of pearlsaurus' Pokemon art.

Can't wait for more news!
 
It surprises me that Zekrom is now on the Black boxart and Reshiram in the White one

This proves that we'll play as N!

But seriously, I have a feeling that you'll get that Kyurem form because Team Plasma specifically goes after that one and has Kyurem absorb energy from it. Then, you'll fight that form similarly to how you fought Dialga and Palkia in DP.
 
This proves that we'll play as N!

But seriously, I have a feeling that you'll get that Kyurem form because Team Plasma specifically goes after that one and has Kyurem absorb energy from it. Then, you'll fight that form similarly to how you fought Dialga and Palkia in DP.

Gamefreak gonna piss of female players? I don't think so.

Plasma gonna use Ns Zekrom DNA and plug it in, to get Kyurem "running"
 
This proves that we'll play as N!

But seriously, I have a feeling that you'll get that Kyurem form because Team Plasma specifically goes after that one and has Kyurem absorb energy from it. Then, you'll fight that form similarly to how you fought Dialga and Palkia in DP.

Why would Team Plasma come back? They disbanded after BW. Or are you assuming that these games will be the third version of this gen split in two?
 
Gamefreak gonna piss of female players? I don't think so.
Well they pissed off everyone with HGSS's designs. Ethan, Lyra, Capris & Overalls, a complete disregard for Leaf's existence.

They'd make a female N. Just like with Leaf, it wouldn't be canon, but they'd make one.
 
As seen on Serebii (or here), I really like the boxarts for the new forms. They are looming and intimidating, but the interesting part is that on the boxart and on that page, their tail generators are aglow and there are beams of energy radiating out from it and into their back. Good of them not to have included that as part of the static design, or it would have been extremely busy. It is still an interesting touch, though.

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Pokedex says "It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out." I'm guessing thats what they're talking about, those plugs on kyurem's wings being where the energy leaked out.

can't wait to see some battle screens/footage of these forms.
 
I'm guessing they're both joking and you are the no fun police.


And shit, I was ready to buy Black 2, but White Kyurem looks so much better...
 
Hoenn and Unova would be a pretty sweet combination. Unova has very little explorable water and Hoenn has way too much. Together, the game would have a nice selection of environments.

Also, in many ways GS was RBY 2. It was a direct sequel. At Advance generation the series kind of rebooted. Players were unable to catch any old favorites until the FRLG remakes.
So here's what I think now: if they're calling these games BW2 we're probably talking about a significant update. There will be new Pokemon apart from the Kyurem formes.

What is the primary reason for releasing two versions anyway, isn't it for version exclusive Pokemon? There's typically a single third game because all the current generation's Pokemon would have been available between the first two anyway. There can't be true version exclusives without Pokemon unobtainable anywhere else. Heck, Platinum, a single game, gave us five Rotom-A, Shaymin-S and Giratina-O which are all essentially new Pokemon. Yet all we know of so far from two games is the two Kyurem formes. It seems reasonable that there will be more.

My expectation is that we'll get new formes or evolutions of existing Pokemon rather than new concepts altogether. Especially in Hoenn (lol), there are a lot of weak Pokemon that could use an evolution or forme change and we didn't get any of that in BW. So I suddently have rather ambitious expectations. But after thinking about it, two new games based on the current generation don't seem to be worth the trouble (extra packaging and shit) otherwise. There has to be enough new stuff to justify it. Most people will only buy one anyway, esp. if they're essentially the same as BW.

Including a new, small batch of Pokemon is a very... Ambitious idea. I wouldn't be against it, but it probably will not happen. Even though some Hoenn Pokemon desperately need some upgrading.

I really don't see them adding Hoenn to BW2. I'm hoping they greatly expanding Unova and include more areas and more fun stuff, and warrant having 2 editions of the 'third game'.
 
Why would Team Plasma come back? They disbanded after BW. Or are you assuming that these games will be the third version of this gen split in two?

Team Rocket disbanded too. Then HeartGold/SoulSilver happened.

Also, so many Pokemon could use an evolution. Imagine Kecleon with decent stats, and maybe a toned down Judgement for STAB? Also, Castform with base 100 stats, Absol with more speed and bulk, ect.
 
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