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Posted on September 10, 2012 by MikeV

The release of Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 is only a few weeks away and Nintendo has made an another annoucment to hype up the fans. The revealed that those who buy either of the games early will be able to connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection will recieve the Mythical Pokemon Genesect for a limited time. They will have until Novemeber 12 to download this rare Pokemon to use when they return to the Unova region years after the events of the first Black and White.

As for Genesect, Nintendo released a brief bio about this new Pokemon:

Genesect, the newly discovered Mythical Pokémon, has been restored from a 300-million-year-old fossil. Modified by Team Plasma, this Pokémon has a signature move called Techno Blast. Genesect is the only known Pokémon with this move. Genesect is a Bug- and Steel-type Pokémon with the ability to adjust its power levels based on the foe it's battling.

So if this is your first Pokemon adventure or if you'ree a seasoned Pokemon Trainer and want a brand new Pokeomon right off the bat, then be sure to pre-order the game and claim Genesect before November 12.

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PURCHASE POKÉMON BLACK VERSION 2 ORPOKÉMON WHITE VERSION 2 EARLY TO TAKE PART IN DISTRIBUTION FOR MYTHICAL POKÉMON GENESECT

Sept. 10, 2012

      

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 10, 2012 - The release of the Pokémon Black Version 2 andPokémon White Version 2 games for the Nintendo DS family of systems is quickly approaching, and Nintendo is giving fans yet another reason to be excited about their Oct. 7 launch. Consumers who purchase either of the new games early will have the opportunity to connect to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (broadband Internet access required) before Nov. 12 to receive the Mythical Pokémon Genesect for the first time ever through a free, limited-time distribution. In Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 - which are also playable in 2D on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL systems - players will return to the Unova region and embark on a new adventure set two years after the events of the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games.

  

          Genesect, the newly discovered Mythical Pokémon, has been restored from a 300-million-year-old fossil. Modified by Team Plasma, this Pokémon has a signature move called Techno Blast. Genesect is the only known Pokémon with this move. Genesect is a Bug- and Steel-type Pokémon with the ability to adjust its power levels based on the foe it's battling. This powerful Pokémon will be available Oct. 7 through Nov. 12 in the United States.

  

          "Not only can players dive into a brand new adventure on Oct. 7 with Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, they also can receive an incredible new Pokémon right off the bat," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "This limited-time distribution will get players off to a great start with what is sure to be one of 2012's biggest games."

 

          The Unova region of Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 has undergone significant changes, and new additions can be found in both Black City and White Forest. Black Tower is now a part of the Black City found in Pokémon Black Version 2, while White Treehollow is found in the White Forest of Pokémon White Version 2. In Black Tower and White Treehollow, players can battle with high-levelPokémon to earn Exp. Points and items. The layouts of the Black Tower and White Treehollow are randomly generated, creating a unique experience that will challenge players to solve their maze-like construction and defeat the Trainers who stand in their way again and again.

 

          Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 are now available for pre-order from major retailers throughout North America for a suggested retail price of $34.99 each. A deposit may be required for pre-orders. See individual retailers for details.

 

          For more information about Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, visithttp://www.pokemon.com/BlackWhite2.

 

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