I'm a huge fan of the Pokémon franchise. I played the original Red/Blue release when it came out in America in '98--back when I was in grade school--and haven't missed the release of a main series game since. I even love some of the offshoots, like Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Trading Card Game, and Pokémon Pinball. To give you context, I went and purchased Pokémon HeartGoldthe day it came out. I still don't have a copy of Red Dead Redemption. Clearly, I am doing this whole video game thing all the waywrong.  
 
Suffice to say, I'm pretty stoked Nintendo has announced that  Pokémon Black/White will be released in North America next spring on the DS(and not the 3DS). The first all-new Pokémon RPG since Diamond/Pearl came out in 2007,  Pokémon Black/White seems like it will make bolder use of the series' polygonal graphics to render larger environments in new perspectives. So that's cool. I bet you still fight gym leaders though...and meet a professor what got a tree name...and learn how to surf...and do the exact same thing we've done in every single Pokémon RPG since 1996.
 
Nintendo also revealed each game's exclusive "Legendary" Pokémon that will be on the front of the box. Check 'em!
 

I'm a huge fan of the Pokémon franchise. I played the original Red/Blue release when it came out in America in '98--back when I was in grade school--and haven't missed the release of a main series game since. I even love some of the offshoots, like Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Trading Card Game, and Pokémon Pinball. To give you context, I went and purchased Pokémon HeartGoldthe day it came out. I still don't have a copy of Red Dead Redemption. Clearly, I am doing this whole video game thing all the waywrong.  
 
Suffice to say, I'm pretty stoked Nintendo has announced that  Pokémon Black/White will be released in North America next spring on the DS(and not the 3DS). The first all-new Pokémon RPG since Diamond/Pearl came out in 2007,  Pokémon Black/White seems like it will make bolder use of the series' polygonal graphics to render larger environments in new perspectives. So that's cool. I bet you still fight gym leaders though...and meet a professor what got a tree name...and learn how to surf...and do the exact same thing we've done in every single Pokémon RPG since 1996.
 
Nintendo also revealed each game's exclusive "Legendary" Pokémon that will be on the front of the box. Check 'em!
 

what?!? 
 
The white one is better

Btw, the black one is in white and the white one is in black... because they like to fuck with us :D

" what?!?   The white one is better "

They look so...different?  Maybe?

No...I would go for the Black one too. 
 
I find it confusing that this release seems to match upp with the expected release of the 3DS in both terrotories. Do you guys think that we can expect som ekind of 3D revelation during E3 about this new Pokémon game? it just seems dumb to NOT use Pokémon as a flagship title for you new system.

"  Maybe? "

anyone who picks white over black is racist

" Btw, the black one is in white and the white one is in black... because they like to fuck with us :D "

I like the black one. It reminds me of mewtwo.

" anyone who picks white over black is racist "

Red/Blue didn't come out until '98.

I wonder which one will be more popular...

" anyone who picks white over black is racist "

I actually haven't played Pokemon since the days of Red/Blue, but I'm looking forward to trying out the new games next year.

Definitely getting Black mostly for Reshiram and I just like Black more than White.

probably white.

Wouldn't be surprised if both legendary pokemon in each game. Or a year after they will come out with Pokemon Grey. With another legendary. 
 
I just want to get me a Smugleaf.

btw the names are the wrong way round. Zekrom is the black p okémon in the white game and Reshiram is the white  p okémon in the black game.

" anyone who doesn't buy both versions is racist "

why does it gotta be about color dog?

Once you go Black you never go back.

I'm actually thinking of getting this one since I haven't played a Pokemon game since the ones on the  Game Boy Color. I was about to pick up Diamond when I heard about these so I guess I'll wait for these.

" @luce said:

" what?!?   The white one is better "

Have to agree with you there. Reshiram looks too...simple? "

" @Soap said:

" Btw, the black one is in white and the white one is in black... because they like to fuck with us :D "

Black and white.  Light and Dark.  Yin and Yang.

"

I thought they just released 2 new games this year.

Names in the article are wrong:
 
Reshiram is the legendary in Pokémon Black.
Zekrom is the legendary in Pokémon White.

It doesn't matter if you're black or white. Until you see the legendaries. THEN IT MATTERS,

" No...I would go for the Black one too.  I find it confusing that this release seems to match upp with the expected release of the 3DS in both terrotories. Do you guys think that we can expect som ekind of 3D revelation during E3 about this new Pokémon game? it just seems dumb to NOT use Pokémon as a flagship title for you new system. "

So wait...they've exhausted the color palette?
 
Also looks like they've exhausted the animal palette. Finally, Pokemon has entered the age of postmodernist abstraction / idolatry.

 @RobbieMac said:

" I thought they just released 2 new games this year. "

" So wait...they've exhausted the color palette? "

I wonder if they will have another Pokewalker.
 I have a level 100 Haunter from just walking, only have one badge. 
Probably have 150 or so pokemon in my computer, Haha
 
The black one reminds me of Ultima (Ultimate?) Weapon from FFVII.
Can't remember the exact name.

The legendary Pokemon in Black and White look like Digimon.

gemme that pokemon! :D

This is gonna be on 3DS, not 2DS, right.

" This is gonna be on 3DS, not 2DS, right. "

"...but if you're thinkin' 'bout my baby, 
it don't matter if you're black or white."

First one looks like Lugia-Mewtwo... kinda

" @FluxWaveZ:  Emerald I believe counts as a Green? But if it doesn't does Fire Red/Leaf Green count? "

I'm getting the White version. That black dude looks wicked.

I absolutely can not wait.

Oh no I might buy both of these! =<

I will definitely get it but damn....those legendaries look bad. 

The Black version looks pretty baller

Why does the first legendary have a giant fur/feather-penis?

Man, White is the one for me!