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Nintendo Celebrates the Launch of Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 with Special Event During New York Comic-Con
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October 13, 2012 06:00 AM EDT
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On Saturday, Oct. 13, during New York Comic-Con, Pokémon fans can participate in a massive interactive experience at the nearby Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Launch Celebration, enjoying a wide array of activities highlighting the imaginative fun of the Pokémon franchise. Planned activities include live performances from the Chicago-based band I Fight Dragons, a live stage show, a Pokémon photo booth, an opportunity to receive the mythical Pokémon Genesect for attendees who bring their Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo DS and copy of the game, hands-on time with Pokédex 3D Pro for Nintendo 3DS prior to its Nov. 8 launch and live Pokémon-themed ice sculpting.

 

Attendees who participate in the event’s activities will receive tickets that can be redeemed on-site during event hours for a variety of Pokémon giveaways (while supplies last). The Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Launch Celebration will be open from noon to 8 p.m. at SIR Stage37 at 508 W. 37th St. (one block north of the Javits Center). A New York Comic-Con badge is not needed for admission to this free event. Event attendees who are interested in purchasing Pokémon Black Version 2 or Pokémon White Version 2 can take free Nintendo shuttles between the Javits Center, SIR Stage37 and the Nintendo World store during event hours.

 

For more information about Pokémon Black Version 2, Pokémon White Version 2, Pokémon Dream Radar and Pokédex 3D Pro, visit http://www.pokemon.com.

 

WHO:

Video game fans, kids, teens, families, Nintendo spokesperson
 

WHEN:

Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012
12 – 8 p.m. ET
 

WHERE:

SIR Stage37
508 W. 37th St. (between 10th and 11th Avenues)
New York, NY 10018

VISUALS:

  • Video game fans enjoying various Pokémon-themed activities
  • Performance from rock band I Fight Dragons
  • Live Pokémon-themed ice sculpting
  • Kids interacting with Pikachu and other Pokémon costume characters

Published October 13, 2012 – Reads 361
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