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This is the first time that a main series Pokémon game has seen release in Europe before North America, though on this occasion the European, North American and Australasian releases are all within a week of each other. The near-simultaneous release has been attributed by many to a different system of translation adopted for the new games. In a recent interview, Junichi Masuda revealed that previous games were translated from Japanese into English first, and then from English into other European languages. For Black and White, translations were done directly from Japanese into the target languages.
This is the first time that a main series Pokémon game has seen release in Europe before North America, though on this occasion the European, North American and Australasian releases are all within a week of each other. The near-simultaneous release has been attributed by many to a different system of translation adopted for the new games. In a recent interview, Junichi Masuda revealed that previous games were translated from Japanese into English first, and then from English into other European languages. For Black and White, translations were done directly from Japanese into the target languages.


In related news, it was announced that the Pokémon Global Link will be accessible to Western players on March 30. The Liberty Pass event, which enables players to obtain a Victini, also began today, and will remain active in Europe until April 22.
In related news, it was announced that [[International Pokémon Global Link launch delayed|the Pokémon Global Link will be accessible to international players on March 30]]. The Liberty Pass event, which enables players to obtain a Victini, also began today, and will remain active in Europe until April 22.


Pokémon Black and White Versions will be available in North America on Sunday March 6, and in Australasia on Thursday March 10.
Pokémon Black and White Versions will be available in North America on Sunday March 6, and in Australasia on Thursday March 10.
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