Pokémon Black and White 2 set for North American, European release this autumn: Difference between revisions

maybe within Europe, but Australia and the UK do not translate the American versions so that doesn't make much sense
(maybe within Europe, but Australia and the UK do not translate the American versions so that doesn't make much sense)
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Recent press releases from Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Europe state 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 both regions. The games will be available in Japan in June.
Recent press releases from Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Europe state 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 both regions. 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 an Australian release date, the most recent Pokémon games in Europe, North America and Australia have seen releases within a few days of each other due to all using the Japanese version as the source of translation, rather than the PAL versions being a translation of the American versions like with previous games.
The late 2012 release date is sooner than many expected. While there is currently no word on an Australian release date, 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 the {{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}}.