The Ultimate Pokémon Experience Hits Rockefeller Center on March 5

Nintendo Offers “Passport to the Unova Region” at Launch Event for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Video Games

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo:

WHAT:

New York’s famed Rockefeller Center® will be the epicenter of an over-the-top Pokémon™ celebration as Nintendo prepares to launch the new Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems across North America. On March 5, at the Nintendo® World store, fans will gather for a spectacular launch event and the chance to be among the first in the nation to buy the games in advance of their official March 6 release.

The event will offer attendees an interactive experience that will take consumers through stations featuring game-play kiosks, depictions of the games’ new starter and Legendary Pokémon, a download area for the Liberty Pass which enables players to get the new Mythical Pokémon Victini in the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games, a photo booth and a special collection of never-before-seen Pokémon artwork. Attendees will receive a “passport” upon entry and earn a stamp for each station they experience. Once they have visited all stations, fans will receive a special Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version T-shirt, while supplies last.

Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version open a thrilling new chapter in the beloved video game series, introducing more than 150 new Pokémon, new battle systems, and a new region to explore. More information about Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version can be found at PokemonBlackWhite.com.

WHO:
Kids, teens, adults, parents, Pokémon fans and consumers of all kinds

WHEN:
Saturday, March 5, 2011
3-6 p.m.

WHERE:
Nintendo World
10 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020
VISUALS:

Fans of all ages lined up to be among the first to purchase the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games
Kids and adults playing the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games together
Large Pokémon characters in Rockefeller Center
Fans dressed in colorful Pokémon-inspired costumes and taking photos in front of a themed backdrop
Fans viewing never-before-seen Pokémon artwork in a museum-style display

Source: Nintendo PR