Hmmm, I'm pretty sure now that this has been released and Emerald on the way. Nintendo will be hosting places for trainers to connect to the Union room right?
I dunno, it hasn't been confirmed but I'm pretty sure of it. I know they are already doing it at all Toys R Us(es). What about tourneys and such. (you always have that chance of someone sneaking in a cheat device.)
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