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5th Gen Japanese or English Black/White?

What version of B/W are you getting?


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Charizardomination

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    Who in the world said that? I already told you before that spewing lies doesn't make it a truth.
    Did you even go on serebii forums (Or any pokemon forum for that matter) ONCE towards the end of hoenn? Clearly not, because if you did you would know what Im talking about and wouldn't have to attempt to prove me wrong whenever I make a darn post. DP had so much hype but ended up not being well received by a lot of people.
     

    Heart's Soul

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    I'll wait until I get a 3DS. My DS is broken, so I can't [???=pirate]import.[/???]
     

    Surmonter

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  • I'll be waiting for the English version, purely because there is a lot of options in the game that would be a lot easier to operate if you knew Japanese..and I don't..so..
     

    Heart's Soul

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    Did you even go on serebii forums (Or any pokemon forum for that matter) ONCE towards the end of hoenn? Clearly not, because if you did you would know what Im talking about and wouldn't have to attempt to prove me wrong whenever I make a darn post. DP had so much hype but ended up not being well received by a lot of people.

    They have forums? And I thought this was the only one! (Well, it's still the only good one)

    Anyway, spawning lies or passing down what n00bs said won't work here. It's not the truth.

    EDIT: The only way to be on topic is if my DS magically fixed the top screen (not like I need it) I'd get the game and the unofficial translation (HGSS). I beat Platinum JPN-only, but... I want to know what I'm reading. At least in battle.
     

    Zelda

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    Like I do with all upcoming pokémon games, to make the game be understandable and surprising, I'm going to be waiting for the English version to be released next year. I'm not sure for some but I believe this makes the game more interesting, and a lot of the people who import the Japanese version are still yet more excited to get the English one.

    I couldn't be troubled to waste money on both when I know I'll be enjoying the English pokémon black more, and the Japanese game will just sit in its case collecting dust. D;
    It's definitely different for others (Especially if they can speak/read Japanese) no argument there, but for me I'd rather wait and see the exciting stories of others until it's released in the US.
     
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    I'm definitely buying the English release. I'd rather play a game I can understand. :)
     

    Taemin

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    I'll suckishly have to wait to play the English version when it releases, like I always do. xD;

    I'd love to buy the Japanese version, but it just won't happen.
     

    Ho-Oh

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    Just merged the two threads since they're on the same topic.

    Also, English, I ain't paying for shipping.
     
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    Ill be waiting for it to come out in English.. I dont think I would enjoy it in Japanese. I probably wouldnt play it.
     

    RivalGator

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  • I am definitely waiting for English. I have no idea why people like these things in Japanese anyway unless they can actually read it. For people like me who can not read Japanese, I wouldn't enjoy the spoilers and stuff. Like, going through a game without reading a single word of it. That would suck, honestly. For me, at least.
     

    Dark Rukario

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  • Like most people in this thread, I shall be waiting for the English version.
    I've got no problem reading up on the new pokemon and features etc. online once its released in Japan, but I'm going to try and keep the main storyline a surprise ^^
     

    qaz015393

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    il get bot roms when/if they come out. im not allowed 2 buy anymore games so when the 3ds gets a flashcard thats when im getting a 3ds & the card so i can have both.
    if there is an emulator 4 3ds be4 the US comes out then il be playing both in jap
     

    Azumi

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  • I think I'll buy the Japanese White first and get English Black. My Japanese is quite good and I think I would be able to go through.

    Also, popular games like these really get to be sold in our local shops.

    Come on, September 18! >o<
     

    Amaruuk

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    Well I'm not one of those people with more money than patience nor do I know any Japanese, so as usual it's one game in English when they're out in America for me.
     
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    I'll wait until the English release, I don't really want to spoil anything haha
    I remember playing the Jap Gold version... that was epic, but now I don't wanna spoil B&W haha
     
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  • i am learning Japanese as quickly as I can in hope that would be able to understand storyline in japanese view. (English seems somewhat weird when it comes to japan original words) if still can't read well until then, waiting for 2011 Spring...
     

    Pikachu-dance!

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  • im gonna get black in japanese and white in english. Im so unbelievable happy there is going to be pokemon music shows :) i always wanted to have pokemon music shows and we are actually going to have them:D
     
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