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PokéNews → Pokémon Black and White: Confirmed Release Date & More

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1. Aquablast said on December 27, 2010, 07:40:27 AM (-08:00)

Kyurem
2,074 posts

Nintendo has officially reported via press release that Black and White will be released in North America on March 6th, 2011 (roughly when it had been expected to).

Additional details have also been revealed, including that "Black City and White Forest" will have the same name in the US version. Finally, an official trailer for the games was coupled with the press release revealing Munna, Chrimary, Hihidaruma, and Gigaisu, whose names were later released on the official website.

New Pokémon Names
Minccino (Japanese: Chillarmy)
Gigalith (Japanese: Gigaiath)
Sandile (Japanese: Meguroco)
Blitzle (Japanese: Shimama)
Pidove (Japanese: Mamepato)
Klink (Japanese: Gear)
Darmanitan (Japanese: Hihidaruma)
Munna (and probably Musharna) keep their names for the English versions


New Ability Names
Encourage --> Sheer Force
Overconfidence --> Moxie
Pigeon Heart --> Big Pecks

Other New Names
Professor Araragi --> Professor Juniper
Hiun City --> Castelia City


Official Black and White Trailer:




Sources
Release Date, Pokémon Names, Ability Names: Pokémon Black & White Official Site
Other & Confirmation: Serebii & Pokebeach

2. Shadow said on December 27, 2010, 09:51:10 AM (-08:00)

Giratina
3,209 posts

I have something to put forward which I hope will not offend you: if you're not capable of reporting information properly, there's no point in doing it at all.

Anyways, I'm extremely happy that the release date is in March! The English names actually sound pretty decent overall (except for Moxie, which I don't know how they chose), and the video is amazing. My anticipation has reached unbelievable heights now; Pokémon Black, get released already!

3. OMGITSJAD said on December 27, 2010, 10:20:35 AM (-08:00)

Shaymin
2,490 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadow View Post
I have something to put forward which I hope will not offend you: if you're not capable of reporting information properly, there's no point in doing it at all.
Yeah, try to use proper grammar and spelling as well as write your own article instead of just copy/pasting someone else's.

Also, nice, I was thinking the release would be early March. :3

4. [TRDRS]PokeTrader said on December 27, 2010, 10:23:10 AM (-08:00)

Celebi
1,413 posts

Awesome! I hope they do come out March 6! The games keep getting released earlier and earlier, Yay!

5. Alakazamaster said on December 27, 2010, 10:34:31 AM (-08:00)

Kyurem
2,366 posts

inb4 people raging at the new names.

I for one find all of this news pleasing. The American translations for both Pokemon and moves seem fine, and March 6 is satisfyingly early. At this point, I'm just waiting on all of the Pokemon names to be translated!

6. FreezeWarp said on December 27, 2010, 10:42:24 AM (-08:00)

Kyurem
2,186 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by Alakazamaster View Post
inb4 people raging at the new names.

I for one find all of this news pleasing. The American translations for both Pokemon and moves seem fine, and March 6 is satisfyingly early. At this point, I'm just waiting on all of the Pokemon names to be translated!
They're actually better than Gen4 for me...

Case and point: Bidoof

7. snivy said on December 27, 2010, 11:17:56 AM (-08:00)

Zoroark
216 posts

It's going to be released 2 days after my birthday!

Likes 1 – The Spirit of Time

8. RotomGuy said on December 27, 2010, 11:29:01 AM (-08:00)

Celebi
1,461 posts

Minccino, pronounciation plz?
Gigalith is a cool name!
Sand+Crocodile
BITZLE AND SNITZEL
Pidove, a mix of Pee and Dove?
Alright, RotomGuy, prepare to sound stupid, but I think Klink sounds cute.
Darmantion: RAEG IN A BAD WAY
Munna should jolly well keep there english names.
AWESOME VID! I have to get English B&W now!

9. The Spirit of Time said on December 27, 2010, 11:35:41 AM (-08:00)

Rayquaza
3,934 posts

I am amazed and thrilled! So far, this is the best news we ever got! March 6th? That's amazing! This is the earliest day I have witnessed, and it is quite early that I can, hopefully, play for a long time before my examinations. I like the names, as they aren't bad at all. The video is awesome, and I know I will get used to the names soon. I hope more news and names appear regularly. I am just overjoyed! At least I have something to look forward to!

Likes 1 – Shadow

10. Leaftail said on December 27, 2010, 11:37:00 AM (-08:00)

Regigigas
980 posts

*Fanboy screams*

I love the new names! (Except for Blitzle. And Pidove. What the frak) Big Pecks sounds... creepy, though.

Thank Arceus it's released March 6. If I'm not mistaken, April would have been winter in-game, and if I were TPCI, I wouldn't want the Americans' first impression of Unova to be a frozen wasteland, considering that's pretty much what Sinnoh was.

...Is Minccino supposed to be pronounced "Min-chino"?

11. Shadow said on December 27, 2010, 11:42:14 AM (-08:00)

Giratina
3,209 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurusu Lapras View Post
...Is Minccino supposed to be pronounced "Min-chino"?
I would suppose so myself, considering how we pronounce cappuccino in the same way.

12. A'bom said on December 27, 2010, 11:47:02 AM (-08:00)

Volcarona
535 posts

The earlier, the better!

As for the names, Minccino confuses me. *shrugs* I'll get used to it with time. Pidove is too close to pidgey for my tastes, but I'll grow used to that with time, as well.

Gigalith, on the other hand, is an epic name. I kind of wish Overconfidence would have stayed the same, though.

13. Shadow said on December 27, 2010, 12:02:05 PM (-08:00)

Giratina
3,209 posts

Update

The official Pokémon Black & White website further revealed the English names for Professor Araragi and Hiun City (which sound awesome, in my opinion):

Professor Araragi --> Professor Juniper
Hiun City --> Castelia City

By the way, in light of this article on PokéBeach, what could March 4th mark? Is it maybe going to be the release date of the Nintendo 3DS?

14. Ningamer said on December 27, 2010, 01:17:12 PM (-08:00)

Giratina
3,415 posts

"Klink"

Heh, it's better than what everyone feared. :3

I don't particularly mind the new names, I@m sure we'll get used to them. I'm also glad they kept Munna, I liked that name. I hope they do what they did with HG/SS and release the international versions at around the same time.

15. LucarioMario said on December 27, 2010, 02:18:30 PM (-08:00)

Volcarona
547 posts

Watching that video, I want Pokemon Black really badly, but I have to save up, like, $340 so I can get the 3DS as well. 030

As for the names, I'm glad they sound better (Except Big Pecks. Wut?)

16. Aquablast said on December 27, 2010, 04:45:40 PM (-08:00)

Kyurem
2,074 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadow View Post
I have something to put forward which I hope will not offend you: if you're not capable of reporting information properly, there's no point in doing it at all.
@ Shadow: When I post it there was not the other info. I was try to make it small but taking out pieces that was not a big deal.

@ Jad:Sometimes typing I forgot to add word and make spell mistakes.

For this new report I didn't real try, but some like the Giritina, Arceus, and Pikachu I spend a while doing it and tried my best to make it look good.

17. Sableyed said on December 27, 2010, 04:58:05 PM (-08:00)

Regigigas
999 posts

Yes! I'm so glad they come out in March instead of April.

Darmanitan is okay, I was hoping for a more Baboonlike name, but it's cool. Klink is better than gear, Moxie and Big Pecks are weird.

18. GrassPokemonFTW said on December 27, 2010, 05:17:14 PM (-08:00)

Kyurem
2,222 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hotblast64 View Post
New Pokémon Names
Minccino (Japanese: Chillarmy)
Gigalith (Japanese: Gigaiath)
Sandile (Japanese: Meguroco)
Bitzle (Japanese: Shimama)
Pidove (Japanese: Mamepato)
Klink (Japanese: Gear)
Darmanitan (Japanese: Hihidaruma)
Munna (and probably Musharna) keep their names for the English versions

New Ability Names
Encourage --> Sheer Force
Overconfidence --> Moxie
Pigeon Heart --> Big Pecks

Other New Names
Professor Araragi --> Professor Juniper
Hiun City --> Castelia City
Mincchino - Not bad, actually. I rather like the new name.
Gigalith - I actually really like this name.
Sandile - A little predictable, but it works.
Blitzle - I find that name rather funny, actually.
Pidove - Rather obvious, again.
Klink - I thought it was going to still be Gear. o.o
Darmanitan - What...the...?
Munna - Meh, since nothing changed.

Sheer Force - Sounds like something they would name an ability.
Moxie - ???
Big Pecks - -.- Srsly?

Professor Juniper - Well, they're keeping the tree names, so...
Castelia City - A very creative name, despite the fact I don't know what it comes from.

19. kakashidragon said on December 27, 2010, 11:13:33 PM (-08:00)

Kyurem
2,045 posts

Im happy about the release date, taxes will be coming out for my parents to get some cash and im hoping we get out taxes by march 6th to get one of these games (and maybe a DSI) Also now that i know the release date, time to get my pokemon ready for it.

20. JC said on December 28, 2010, 06:04:25 AM (-08:00)

Keldeo
1,021 posts

So happy, I like the date it's early, And the English names I should get used to them... (Hopefully Sazandora gets an equally awesome name, or keeps it)

21. Shiny said on December 28, 2010, 03:02:41 PM (-08:00)

Kyurem
2,485 posts

It's about 2 weeks after my birthday, so I should be able to pre order it or buy it with birthday money.

I can't wait now. :3

22. Flare Soru said on December 30, 2010, 10:24:35 AM (-08:00)

Volcarona
533 posts

*still waiting for professor pine*

23. Ultimazone said on December 30, 2010, 12:07:47 PM (-08:00)

Haxorus
292 posts

Sweet, it comes out 5 days before my Birthday. and 9 before my brother's. I'm excited already.

24. GonbeFAN said on January 2, 2011, 04:29:43 AM (-08:00)

Pikachu
5 posts

Yay, my prediction is already confirmed to be half-right. (link)
Hopefully, March 4th will be Europe's release date in that case
and not around the end of March, like with HG.
Hope they also won't make the same mistake as previous year,
with the saving bug in the Dutch edition of HG that caused a delay of release.

25. kakashidragon said on January 25, 2011, 12:39:43 PM (-08:00)

Kyurem
2,045 posts

I see a pattern here: One game comes out in april one year, the next year it comes out in march and so on. So if a new game comes again I bet it will be released outside of japan in april again.

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