Pokémon Black Versionis a handheld Role-Playing game (RPG) for play on the Nintendo DS / DSi. Released as a companion game to the DS / DSi titlePokémon White Version, in it players enjoy classic challenging RPG-Adventure Pokémon gameplay as they catch wild Pokémon and utilize them in face-offs against other Trainers to see who is the best. Additional features include: access to the Legendary Pokémon, Reshiram; the player's choice of one of three starter Pokémon; an all-new and diverse game region, Unova; improved graphics; multiple new battle modes; the ability to wirelessly trade Pokémon; multiplayer options and more.

Experience an all-new Pokémon adventure as a girl or boy Trainer.
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Explore the new Unova region filled with a mix of landscapes, features and Pokémon.
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An All-New World Filled with All-New Pokémon

Pokémon Black Versionfeatures the same handheld RPG and Adventure gameplay that has consistently thrilled Nintendo DS players, both young and more experienced, but it also introduces players to the all-new Unova region. Brought to life with improved graphics, Unova is a mix of urban and natural landscapes in which players are just as likely to encounter skyscrapers and bridges, as they are to walk alongside mountains and seascapes. It is of course also filled with a potent blend of all-new Pokémon, including the Legendary Vast White Pokémon Reshiram and the Deep Black Pokémon Zekrom. Stepping into the role of either a male or female Trainer, players further have their choice of their first Pokémon, who will serve as the first of many Pokémon companions in their travels through Unova, as they attempt to capture every wild Pokémon variety available and test their skills against other Trainers in turn-based battles.

Experience Legendary Pokémon

Both of the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram and Zekrom appear inPokémon Black VersionandPokémon White Version, but each can only be caught in their respective versions. The Legendary Pokémon Reshiram appears on the cover ofPokémon Black Versionand the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom is seen on the cover ofPokémon White Version. See their types, abilities and profiles below.

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Appearance:	Pokémon Black Version	Pokémon White Version
Type:	Dragon/Fire	Dragon/Electric
Category:	Vast White Pokémon	Deep Black Pokémon
Ability:	Turboblaze	Teravolt
Profile:	Reshiram can engulf its surroundings in flames.	Zekrom can disappear inside thunderclouds and fly across the skies.

New Battle Modes Add a New Level of Strategy

In addition to a wealth of new Pokémon for players to catch, train and battle with,Pokémon Black Versionalso supplies players with entirely new ways to fight with its new Battle Modes: Triple Battles and Rotation Battles. Stay tuned for more information on these two new game modes as more information is released onPokémon Black Version.

Your Choice of Starter Pokémon

Pokémon Black Versionstarts you off on your new Pokémon adventure with a trusty Pokémon companion. Choose the Pokémon you like the most - it will be with you through thick and thin as you explore the Unova region. The three starter Pokémon all have different types. Your knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of these types will be put to thetest early and often.

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Type:	Grass	Fire	Water
Category:	Grass Snake Pokémon	Fire Pig Pokémon	Sea Otter Pokémon
Ability:	Overgrow	Blaze	Torrent
Profile:	Snivy is a Grass-type Pokémon, which means it has an advantage in battles against Water-type and Ground-type Pokémon.	As a Fire-type Pokémon, Tepig is strong in battles against Grass-type and Ice-type Pokémon.	Oshawatt is a Water-type Pokémon, so it is super effective against Fire-type Pokémon in battle.

Key Game Features

• An all-new world filled with all new Pokémon to catch, train and battle with
• Collect all the Pokémon available in thePokémon Black Version, then wirelessly trade withPokémon White Versionowners to complete the combined games' Pokédexes
• Experience both Legendary Pokémon: Reshiram and Zekrom - with Reshiram available for capture inPokémon Black Version
• Exciting new battle modes including: Triple Battles and Rotation Battles
• Players choose from one of three initially available Pokémon to start the game, with that Pokémon from then on available to the player all the time
• Play as either a girl or boy Pokémon Trainer
• Stay tuned for more exciting plot twists, gameplay features and game modes to be released as game launch approaches

Dragon's Dogmais an exciting new franchise which redefines the single player Action-RPG genre. Developed by the team that produced some of Capcom's greatest action games,Dragon's Dogmais set in a huge open-world environment that offers exhilarating and fulfilling action combat game with the freedom to explore and interact in a rich, living and breathing world. Additional features include: classic RPG questing gameplay and classes, unique flexible party combat using trainable AI companions known as Pawns, extreme customization of player characters and party companions, PlayStation Network integration that allows the sharing of Pawns, a dynamic in-game 24-hour day/night cycle, and post-launch downloadable content.

The new and exciting open-world Action RPG from Capcom.
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AI 'Pawn' companions who can learn and develop with the game.
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Innovative Team-Based AI Gameplay

Dragon's Dogmaintroduces an innovative team system to the genre. The player's three AI partners, known as "Pawns" fight independently, demonstrating prowess and ability they have developed based on traits learned over time from the player and their actions. Utilizing PlayStation Network, players will journey to the Rift where they can share their own Pawns with friends and be rewarded with treasure, knowledge of the world and strategies for taking down enemies. Conversely, players can borrow friends' Pawns with the specific skills or experience required to tackle a particular quest. In addition,Dragon's Dogmawill ship with thousands of ready-made Pawns for players to select offline.

Key Game Features

• Highly Stylized Action Combat- The creators of this game were responsible for the action hits -Resident Evil 4andDevil May Cry 4.
• Fight With Ability- The soul of combat comes down to how the game is played, where you strike the enemy, and how you react to their attacks.
• Pawn Them All- The Pawn system offers flexible combat assistance with a main pawn companion that you can train throughout the game and two secondary Pawns that can vary wildly to fit your combat style.
• Help Your Friends, Help Yourself- To enhance your battle experience, share your main Pawn with friends and others via PlayStation Network. Your Pawn's experience as a member of someone else's game will be passed on to you in loot, knowledge of the open world and strategies for taking down enemies. Or, you can choose one of the thousands of AI Pawns included with the game.
• Accessible Depth- Bringing an unprecedented level of depth to the action genre, every decision has an effect on gameplay in an intuitive way that does not require micromanagement. The weight of your weapon, the material of your armor -- even the length of your legs -- plays a role in how you fight your battles, but does not interrupt the flow of the action.
• Epic Adventure-Dragon's Dogmais built from the ground up as an action experience for consoles with a continuous, epic storyline that stands alone in style, scope and substance.
• Open World- Utilizing Capcom's proprietary MT Framework engine and the groundbreaking graphical styles and lighting effects used inResident Evil 5andLost Planet 2,Dragon's Dogmaexpands the environment to create a vast, richly detailed world, ripe for exploration.
• Night and Day- The open-world features a dynamic 24-hour day/night cycle that will offer different enemies and surprises depending on when you venture into the world.
• A Rich Population- In addition to interacting with hundreds of fully voiced NPCs, you'll be able to fight a large variety of creatures, from goblins to griffins and dragons. Each enemy requires a different strategy and provides a unique experience.
• Resident Evil 6demo-Dragon's Dogmawill ship with a redeemable token allowing purchasers early access to theResident Evil 6demo.

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