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The Pokémon Dream World is a special feature of Black and White which is operated via an Internet website, [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allows players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]]. | The Pokémon Dream World is a special feature of Black and White which is operated via an Internet website, [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allows players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]]. | ||
Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here are given Dream World-exclusive Hidden Abilities that their species cannot have by normal means | Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here are given Dream World-exclusive Hidden Abilities that their species cannot have by normal means. | ||
===Entralink=== | ===Entralink=== | ||
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==Compatibility== | ==Compatibility== | ||
Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] main series games, as well as their sequels [[Black and White 2]]. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be sent to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: | Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] main series games, as well as their sequels [[Black and White 2]]. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be sent to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Celebi}}, transferable via an exclusive method called the [[Relocator]], unlock {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}. Likewise, the [[Lock Capsule]] transferred from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver yields {{tm|95|Snarl}}, but this event has yet to take place and can only be obtained through use of cheating devices. | ||
Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]]. | Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]]. | ||
These games are the first to take advantage of the [[Nintendo DSi]]'s capability to recognize and connect to {{wp|Router (computing)|router}}s with {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} connections. However, if the cartridge is used in an original [[Nintendo DS]] or a [[Nintendo DS Lite]], this functionality | These games are the first to take advantage of the [[Nintendo DSi]]'s capability to recognize and connect to {{wp|Router (computing)|router}}s with {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} connections. However, if the cartridge is used in an original [[Nintendo DS]] or a [[Nintendo DS Lite]], this functionality is disabled. | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
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** In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game. | ** In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game. | ||
** In Mexico, {{wp|Gameplanet (Mexico)|Gameplanet}} offered a white T-shirt featuring {{p|Zekrom}} for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt featuring {{p|Reshiram}} for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the Gameplanet store logo. | ** In Mexico, {{wp|Gameplanet (Mexico)|Gameplanet}} offered a white T-shirt featuring {{p|Zekrom}} for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt featuring {{p|Reshiram}} for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the Gameplanet store logo. | ||
*The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in reality it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store. | * The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in reality it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store. | ||
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if kanji mode is selected. | * The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if kanji mode is selected. | ||
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. | * The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. | ||