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[[File: | {{ud}}Nintendo America has updated their press release with additional information. The added information is in bolded italics. | ||
[[File:White EN boxart.png|thumb|Pokémon White boxart]] | |||
Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Europe have announced pre-launch events for New York and London. The New York event will take place March 5 at the Nintendo World Store, and is open to the general public. The London event will take place March 3 in Leicester Square, but will be an invite-only event. Fans eager to attend the London premiere can attempt to win an invite via the Official Nintendo Magazine. | Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Europe have announced pre-launch events for New York and London. The New York event will take place March 5 at the Nintendo World Store, and is open to the general public. The London event will take place March 3 in Leicester Square, but will be an invite-only event. Fans eager to attend the London premiere can attempt to win an invite via the Official Nintendo Magazine. | ||
==Information for London event== | ==Information for London event== | ||
* Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori will be there, talking about the games' development | * Starts at 5pm | ||
* Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori will be there, talking about the games' development | |||
* Boy band One Direction will be a featured guest and perform | * Boy band "One Direction" will be a featured guest and perform | ||
* Game demos will be shown | |||
* Concept art will also be shown | |||
* Attendees get a free copy of the one of the games | |||
* Game demos shown | |||
* Concept art also | |||
* Attendees get a free copy of the one of the games | |||
Although the event is invite-only, the Official Nintendo Magazine is running a promotion wherein fans can get one of ten invites. More information is available at their site (see below). | |||
==Press release for New York event== | ==Press release for New York event== | ||
'''MEDIA ALERT: THE ULTIMATE POKÉMON EXPERIENCE HITS ROCKEFELLER CENTER® ON MARCH 5''' | '''MEDIA ALERT: 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'' | ''Nintendo Offers "Passport to the Unova Region" at Launch Event for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Video Games ''' with a Musical Performance by The Presidents of the United States of America''' '' | ||
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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. | 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. ''' ''Grammy-nominated alternative rock band The Presidents of the United States of America will perform a new song titled “Can’t Stop Catchin’ ’Em All” written in celebration of the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games.'' ''' | ||
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. | 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. | 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. | ||
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*''' ''The Presidents of the United States of America performing live in front of cheering fans'' ''' | |||
*Fans of all ages lined up to be among the first to purchase the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games | *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 | *Kids and adults playing the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games together |