Hidden/Spoiler:
This is the second time a mainline Pokemon game has gotten a sequel (if you're like me and don't count Gale of Darkness), and the first time that it's ever had the numeral 2 in the title (minus early prototypes of Gold and Silver). Should be interesting to see what becomes of this in the next three and a half months.
6/21 Info:
First, for those who love the 3rd Generation Games, this clip went up on 2ch last night:
It will most likely be used for Steven in the World Championship. There is no Hoenn.
Ye Old List of Plot Spoilers (from Bulbanews/Pokebeach):
Hidden/Spoiler:
The HP/EXP meters have black backgrounds in Black 2 and white backgrounds in White 2.
You can drag and select multiple Pokemon at a time in the PC box and move them.
As we already knew, and as you can see below, you can trade Pokemon immediately after you get your C-Gear. Even a Level 100 Mewtwo.
Player #2 is battling Cheren, who is holding books. His Gym is a Trainer school.
After you beat Homika you have to participate in Pokewood.
The rival's default name is Hugh/Hue/Hyuu (ヒュウ).
Burgh's team is Level 22 Swadloon, Level 22 Dwebble, and Level 22 Leavanny, all male.
Both games are region locked. The cartridge codes start with "TWL," which is what that stands for.
Elesa's team is Level 28 Emolga, Level 28 Flaffy, and Level 30 Zebstrika, all female.
To get into the Battle Subway, you have to battle the Subway Bosses first.
You will have Cut, Strength, and Fly by the time you leave Nimbasa City. The player notes that there isn't much to use Cut and Strength on, though.
The female player is named Mei (メイ) by default.
You can borrow a Riolu from Pokewood.
This early in the game, there's not much in Anville Town.
You're forced to have a rotation battle to proceed in Driftveil City, as pictured below. The character blocking you is Biker Charles.
The World Tournament is based in Driftveil City where the Cold Storage used to be.
The move tutor is in Driftveil City like in B/W. He can teach Covet and Bug Bite, which cost 2 Red Shards; Drill Run, Bounce, Signal Beam, and Iron Head for 4; Super Fang and Uproar for 6; and Seed Bomb, Dual Chop, Low Kick, Thunderpunch, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, and Gunk Shot for an unknown amount.
Iris is not a Gym Leader in Black 2 or White 2.
You get a Zorua as a gift when you're in Driftveil, as pictured below. Its OT is N and it's a Level 25 male.
The Seven Plasma Sages have escaped from jail.
Bianca is animated in full CGI when giving you your starter.
Clay's team is Level 31 Krokorok, Level 31 Sandslash, and Level 33 Excadrill, all male.
Using a new feature called "Unova Link," you can connect to the opposite version of your game and get Black City or White Forest depending on which one you don't have by default. UPDATE: This Unova Link feature happens when you have the Key post-game, mentioned below.
Repel can now be used again without going into the menu. After one runs out, it asks you "Repel's effect ran out. Use another one? Y/N?" Picture below.
The Move Deleter and Move Relearner are now located inside the World Tournament building. The guy who tells you your Pokemon's Hidden Power is also there.
You have to play in the World Tournament as part of the story.
You meet Achroma in the World Tournament finals. He's got a Magneton, as seen in the promotional anime commercial.
The World Tournament has different battle theme music for the finals.
Through an in-game event at the Weather Facility on Route 6, the player got a Deerling with its Hidden Ability, Serene Grace. It's female and at Level 30.
Some old Pokemon that can be found include Budew, Roselia, Baltoy, Nosepass, Cleffa, Combee, and Castform.
The male character's default name is Kyouhei.
You meet the alternate-gender protagonist at the Subway, much like in the original Black and White.
More Pokemon found in the game: Ratatta, Grimer, and Zubat. Shouldn't be as bad with the new repel system.
Evolutionary Stones, Macho Brace and some Lenses (Scope and Wide) can be purchased with BP.
Skyla's team: Swoobat Lv 37, Skarmory Lv 37, Swanna Lv 39. All are female.
After clearing the game, you will be given a Key - this key allows for changing the game's mode, from Normal Mode (standard levels) to Assist Mode (trainers' level will go down) and Challenge Mode (levels will go up). The Key also allows for the changing of Black City to White Forest, and vice versa.
Apparently, if you turn off your DS/disconnect during a Wi-Fi match, the game will not let you Wi-Fi battle for a while. Your public rating will also go down.
Another Move Tutor. Teaches the moves Last Resort and Iron Defense for 2 Blue Shards, Magnet Rise and Magic Coat for 4, Block, Hyper Voice, Electroweb, and Icy Wind for 6. Other moves he teaches include Iron Tail, Aqua Tail, Earth Power, Zen Headbutt, Foul Play, Superpower, Gravity, Dragon Pulse, and Dark Pulse, but we don't know for how much.
Heatran will play a role in the game. It might show up in that one version-exclusive magma cave. I wonder what the opposing water cave will have.
Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion are just chilling a la Zapdos in HG/SS
Earlier in the game (around when you are level 20-25), you get (have the opportunity to catch) a Level 20 Minccino at the "Hidden Burrow", with its hidden ability, Skill Link. Pictures forthcoming uploaded below.
The 2nd gym's BGM has a female voice (probably Homika's) spelling Koffing's Japanese name and then saying it over some chiptune-like music. Translation time +1 month.
At some point, you battle a heavily underlevelled Volcarona, at Level 35
TM95, Snarl, which was hidden in Black & White, appears to be available at some point in Black 2 & White 2
Drayden team: Level 46 Druddigon, Level 46 Flygon, Level 48 Haxorus
The player has now discovered that Unova is in fact frozen in various areas
The Shadow Triad can be battled
Virizion remains where it is when the region is frozen. Not all parts get totally covered
New Move Tutor. Gives moves for Yellow Shards; Bind, Snore, Heal Bell, Knock Off, Synthesis, Roost, Sky Attack, Role Play, Heat Wave, Giga Drain, Drain Punch, Pain Split & Tailwind
Shizui's team: Level 49 Carracosta, Level 49 Wailord, Level 51 Jellicent
Shizui gives Scald
Other wild Pokémon: Absol, Banette, Drapion, Seviper, Drifblim, Sneasel, Mantine, Altaria, Starmie
Another Move Tutor: Magic Room, Wonder Room, Spite, Recycle, Trick, Stealth Rock, Endeavor, Skill Swap, Worry Seed, Gastro Acid, Outrage, Helping Hand, After You, Endeavor, Sleep Talk, Snatch
Lunar Wing is obtained within this game.
Iris is found in Castelia City
Achroma is confirmed as a Plasma Boss
Achroma's team: Magneton Level 50, Magnezone Level 50, Metang Level 50, Beeheeyem Level 50, Klinklang Level 52
Latias is shown to be in the game, found in the Dreamyard
Regigigas is also set to appear
Ghetsis' Team: Cofagrigus Lv. 50, Eelektross Lv. 50, Drapion Lv. 50, Toxicroak Lv. 50, Seismitoad Lv. 50, Hydreigon Lv. 52
Kyurem is found at Level 55 and is apparently not able to be captured at that point.
Castelia City has sewers, which are filled with Zubat and Rattata
Elite Four Member (Ghost-type): Cofagrigus Lv. 56, Drifblim Lv. 56, Golurk Lv. 56, Chandelure Lv. 58
Elite Four Member (Dark-type); Liepard Lv. 56, Scrafty Lv. 56, Krookodile Lv. 56, Bisharp Lv. 58
Elite Four Member (Psychic-type); Musharna Lv. 56, Sigilyph Lv. 56, Reuniclus Lv. 56, Gothitelle Lv. 58
Elite Four Member (Fighting-type); Throh Lv. 56, Sawk Lv. 56, Mienshao Lv. 56, Conkeldurr Lv. 58
Champion Iris; Hydreigon Lv. 57, Druddigon Lv. 57, Aggron Lv. 57, Archeops Lv. 57, Lapras Lv. 57 Haxorus Lv. 59
You can drag and select multiple Pokemon at a time in the PC box and move them.
As we already knew, and as you can see below, you can trade Pokemon immediately after you get your C-Gear. Even a Level 100 Mewtwo.
Player #2 is battling Cheren, who is holding books. His Gym is a Trainer school.
After you beat Homika you have to participate in Pokewood.
The rival's default name is Hugh/Hue/Hyuu (ヒュウ).
Burgh's team is Level 22 Swadloon, Level 22 Dwebble, and Level 22 Leavanny, all male.
Both games are region locked. The cartridge codes start with "TWL," which is what that stands for.
Elesa's team is Level 28 Emolga, Level 28 Flaffy, and Level 30 Zebstrika, all female.
To get into the Battle Subway, you have to battle the Subway Bosses first.
You will have Cut, Strength, and Fly by the time you leave Nimbasa City. The player notes that there isn't much to use Cut and Strength on, though.
The female player is named Mei (メイ) by default.
You can borrow a Riolu from Pokewood.
This early in the game, there's not much in Anville Town.
You're forced to have a rotation battle to proceed in Driftveil City, as pictured below. The character blocking you is Biker Charles.
The World Tournament is based in Driftveil City where the Cold Storage used to be.
The move tutor is in Driftveil City like in B/W. He can teach Covet and Bug Bite, which cost 2 Red Shards; Drill Run, Bounce, Signal Beam, and Iron Head for 4; Super Fang and Uproar for 6; and Seed Bomb, Dual Chop, Low Kick, Thunderpunch, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, and Gunk Shot for an unknown amount.
Iris is not a Gym Leader in Black 2 or White 2.
You get a Zorua as a gift when you're in Driftveil, as pictured below. Its OT is N and it's a Level 25 male.
The Seven Plasma Sages have escaped from jail.
Bianca is animated in full CGI when giving you your starter.
Clay's team is Level 31 Krokorok, Level 31 Sandslash, and Level 33 Excadrill, all male.
Using a new feature called "Unova Link," you can connect to the opposite version of your game and get Black City or White Forest depending on which one you don't have by default. UPDATE: This Unova Link feature happens when you have the Key post-game, mentioned below.
Repel can now be used again without going into the menu. After one runs out, it asks you "Repel's effect ran out. Use another one? Y/N?" Picture below.
The Move Deleter and Move Relearner are now located inside the World Tournament building. The guy who tells you your Pokemon's Hidden Power is also there.
You have to play in the World Tournament as part of the story.
You meet Achroma in the World Tournament finals. He's got a Magneton, as seen in the promotional anime commercial.
The World Tournament has different battle theme music for the finals.
Through an in-game event at the Weather Facility on Route 6, the player got a Deerling with its Hidden Ability, Serene Grace. It's female and at Level 30.
Some old Pokemon that can be found include Budew, Roselia, Baltoy, Nosepass, Cleffa, Combee, and Castform.
The male character's default name is Kyouhei.
You meet the alternate-gender protagonist at the Subway, much like in the original Black and White.
More Pokemon found in the game: Ratatta, Grimer, and Zubat. Shouldn't be as bad with the new repel system.
Evolutionary Stones, Macho Brace and some Lenses (Scope and Wide) can be purchased with BP.
Skyla's team: Swoobat Lv 37, Skarmory Lv 37, Swanna Lv 39. All are female.
After clearing the game, you will be given a Key - this key allows for changing the game's mode, from Normal Mode (standard levels) to Assist Mode (trainers' level will go down) and Challenge Mode (levels will go up). The Key also allows for the changing of Black City to White Forest, and vice versa.
Apparently, if you turn off your DS/disconnect during a Wi-Fi match, the game will not let you Wi-Fi battle for a while. Your public rating will also go down.
Another Move Tutor. Teaches the moves Last Resort and Iron Defense for 2 Blue Shards, Magnet Rise and Magic Coat for 4, Block, Hyper Voice, Electroweb, and Icy Wind for 6. Other moves he teaches include Iron Tail, Aqua Tail, Earth Power, Zen Headbutt, Foul Play, Superpower, Gravity, Dragon Pulse, and Dark Pulse, but we don't know for how much.
Heatran will play a role in the game. It might show up in that one version-exclusive magma cave. I wonder what the opposing water cave will have.
Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion are just chilling a la Zapdos in HG/SS
Earlier in the game (around when you are level 20-25), you get (have the opportunity to catch) a Level 20 Minccino at the "Hidden Burrow", with its hidden ability, Skill Link. Pictures forthcoming uploaded below.
The 2nd gym's BGM has a female voice (probably Homika's) spelling Koffing's Japanese name and then saying it over some chiptune-like music. Translation time +1 month.
At some point, you battle a heavily underlevelled Volcarona, at Level 35
TM95, Snarl, which was hidden in Black & White, appears to be available at some point in Black 2 & White 2
Drayden team: Level 46 Druddigon, Level 46 Flygon, Level 48 Haxorus
The player has now discovered that Unova is in fact frozen in various areas
The Shadow Triad can be battled
Virizion remains where it is when the region is frozen. Not all parts get totally covered
New Move Tutor. Gives moves for Yellow Shards; Bind, Snore, Heal Bell, Knock Off, Synthesis, Roost, Sky Attack, Role Play, Heat Wave, Giga Drain, Drain Punch, Pain Split & Tailwind
Shizui's team: Level 49 Carracosta, Level 49 Wailord, Level 51 Jellicent
Shizui gives Scald
Other wild Pokémon: Absol, Banette, Drapion, Seviper, Drifblim, Sneasel, Mantine, Altaria, Starmie
Another Move Tutor: Magic Room, Wonder Room, Spite, Recycle, Trick, Stealth Rock, Endeavor, Skill Swap, Worry Seed, Gastro Acid, Outrage, Helping Hand, After You, Endeavor, Sleep Talk, Snatch
Lunar Wing is obtained within this game.
Iris is found in Castelia City
Achroma is confirmed as a Plasma Boss
Achroma's team: Magneton Level 50, Magnezone Level 50, Metang Level 50, Beeheeyem Level 50, Klinklang Level 52
Latias is shown to be in the game, found in the Dreamyard
Regigigas is also set to appear
Ghetsis' Team: Cofagrigus Lv. 50, Eelektross Lv. 50, Drapion Lv. 50, Toxicroak Lv. 50, Seismitoad Lv. 50, Hydreigon Lv. 52
Kyurem is found at Level 55 and is apparently not able to be captured at that point.
Castelia City has sewers, which are filled with Zubat and Rattata
Elite Four Member (Ghost-type): Cofagrigus Lv. 56, Drifblim Lv. 56, Golurk Lv. 56, Chandelure Lv. 58
Elite Four Member (Dark-type); Liepard Lv. 56, Scrafty Lv. 56, Krookodile Lv. 56, Bisharp Lv. 58
Elite Four Member (Psychic-type); Musharna Lv. 56, Sigilyph Lv. 56, Reuniclus Lv. 56, Gothitelle Lv. 58
Elite Four Member (Fighting-type); Throh Lv. 56, Sawk Lv. 56, Mienshao Lv. 56, Conkeldurr Lv. 58
Champion Iris; Hydreigon Lv. 57, Druddigon Lv. 57, Aggron Lv. 57, Archeops Lv. 57, Lapras Lv. 57 Haxorus Lv. 59
