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blurb=A recent post on Twitter from Nintendo of Europe states that Pokémon Black and White 2, announced over the weekend in Japan, will see an Autumn 2012 release in Europe. }} | blurb=A recent post on Twitter from Nintendo of Europe states that Pokémon Black and White 2, announced over the weekend in Japan, will see an Autumn 2012 release in Europe. }} | ||
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[[File:Pokémon White 2 logo JP.png|right|thumb|Pokémon White 2 logo]]A recent post on Twitter from Nintendo of Europe states that {{bp|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black and White 2}}, announced over the weekend in Japan, will see an Autumn 2012 release in Europe. The games will be available in Japan in June. | [[File:Pokémon White 2 logo JP.png|right|thumb|Pokémon White 2 logo]]A recent post on Twitter from Nintendo of Europe states that {{bp|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black and White 2}}, announced over the weekend in Japan, will see an Autumn 2012 release in Europe. The games will be available in Japan in June. | ||
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The late 2012 release date is sooner than many expected. While there is currently no word on North American or Australian release dates, the most recent Pokémon games in Europe, North America and Australia have seen releases within a few days of each other. | The late 2012 release date is sooner than many expected. While there is currently no word on North American or Australian release dates, the most recent Pokémon games in Europe, North America and Australia have seen releases within a few days of each other. | ||
Pokémon Black and White 2 were recently revealed on Japanese TV show ''{{bp|Pokémon Smash!}}'' in a special appearance by series director {{bp|Junichi Masuda}}, and are being made for {{bp|Nintendo DS}} | Pokémon Black and White 2 were recently revealed on Japanese TV show ''{{bp|Pokémon Smash!}}'' in a special appearance by series director {{bp|Junichi Masuda}}, and are being made for the {{bp|Nintendo DS}}. | ||
==Press release== | ==Press release== | ||
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27th February 2012 – Pokémon™ Black Version and Pokémon™ White Version video games hit European stores in March 2011 and within 10 days on sale had exceeded one million units*. Coming off the record-breaking popularity of these games Nintendo of Europe announces today that two new Pokémon titles, Pokémon™ Black Version 2 and Pokémon™ White Version 2, are coming to Europe in Autumn 2012. Fans can anticipate plenty of new surprises when the games launch this year. | 27th February 2012 – Pokémon™ Black Version and Pokémon™ White Version video games hit European stores in March 2011 and within 10 days on sale had exceeded one million units*. Coming off the record-breaking popularity of these games Nintendo of Europe announces today that two new Pokémon titles, Pokémon™ Black Version 2 and Pokémon™ White Version 2, are coming to Europe in Autumn 2012. Fans can anticipate plenty of new surprises when the games launch this year. | ||
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 will be available for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems. The games can also be played on Nintendo 3DS™ in 2D. More game details will be announced throughout the year. For more information and a first look at new character art of Black Kyurem and White Kyurem from Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, visit www.pokemon.co.uk. | Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 will be available for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems. The games can also be played on Nintendo 3DS™ in 2D. More game details will be announced throughout the year. For more information and a first look at new character art of Black Kyurem and White Kyurem from Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, visit [http://www.pokemon.co.uk www.pokemon.co.uk]. | ||
Nintendo fans can also keep up to date with exclusive new game information and official Nintendo announcements by following the newly launched official Nintendo of Europe Twitter feed @NintendoEurope | Nintendo fans can also keep up to date with exclusive new game information and official Nintendo announcements by following the newly launched official Nintendo of Europe Twitter feed [https://twitter.com/#!/NintendoEurope @NintendoEurope] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://twitter.com/#!/NintendoUK NintendoUK's Twitter] | * [https://twitter.com/#!/NintendoUK NintendoUK's Twitter] | ||
* [http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-black-version-2-and-pokemon-white-version-2/ Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2] | * [http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-black-version-2-and-pokemon-white-version-2/ Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2] | ||
* [http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/02/pokemon_black_and_white_2_europe_bound_this_autumn Nintendo life] (source of press release) | |||
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A recent post on Twitter from Nintendo of Europe states that Pokémon Black and White 2, announced over the weekend in Japan, will see an Autumn 2012 release in Europe. The games will be available in Japan in June.
The late 2012 release date is sooner than many expected. While there is currently no word on North American or Australian release dates, the most recent Pokémon games in Europe, North America and Australia have seen releases within a few days of each other.
Pokémon Black and White 2 were recently revealed on Japanese TV show Pokémon Smash! in a special appearance by series director Junichi Masuda, and are being made for the Nintendo DS.
Press release
POKÉMON BLACK VERSION 2 & POKÉMON WHITE VERSION 2 ANNOUNCED FOR EUROPE
Two New Highly Anticipated Pokémon Video Games Coming To Europe This Autumn
27th February 2012 – Pokémon™ Black Version and Pokémon™ White Version video games hit European stores in March 2011 and within 10 days on sale had exceeded one million units*. Coming off the record-breaking popularity of these games Nintendo of Europe announces today that two new Pokémon titles, Pokémon™ Black Version 2 and Pokémon™ White Version 2, are coming to Europe in Autumn 2012. Fans can anticipate plenty of new surprises when the games launch this year.
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 will be available for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems. The games can also be played on Nintendo 3DS™ in 2D. More game details will be announced throughout the year. For more information and a first look at new character art of Black Kyurem and White Kyurem from Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, visit www.pokemon.co.uk.
Nintendo fans can also keep up to date with exclusive new game information and official Nintendo announcements by following the newly launched official Nintendo of Europe Twitter feed @NintendoEurope
External links
- NintendoUK's Twitter
- Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2
- Nintendo life (source of press release)
