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Like with the GTS, the Global Link has an accompanying website. In the early days of the Black and White release, the website was [[n:Global Link disconnected|temporarily closed because of traffic concerns]]. The site was originally set to be back up September 29, 2010, ten days after closing down, but this was moved to October 4. Due to maintenance the Pokémon Dream World didn't open to the public until October 13. | Like with the GTS, the Global Link has an accompanying website. In the early days of the Black and White release, the website was [[n:Global Link disconnected|temporarily closed because of traffic concerns]]. The site was originally set to be back up September 29, 2010, ten days after closing down, but this was moved to October 4. Due to maintenance the Pokémon Dream World didn't open to the public until October 13. | ||
To fix the site for the international release of Black and White, planned to be released March 30, 2011, the previously Japanese-only Global Link was disabled of certain features on certain dates. From March 18 to 22, no Pokémon could be obtained from [[Pokémon Dream World]]. From March 22 to March 30, Global Link, as well as Game Sync, was made unavailable. This however was extended due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}}. Despite delays, {{DL|Pokémon.com online games|Play to Befriend a Pokémon!}}, a game that allows players to obtain one of the [[Eeveelutions]] with their respective Hidden Abilities, was made available on March 28. On the other hand, Global Link itself again became available on April | To fix the site for the international release of Black and White, planned to be released March 30, 2011, the previously Japanese-only Global Link was disabled of certain features on certain dates. From March 18 to 22, no Pokémon could be obtained from [[Pokémon Dream World]]. From March 22 to March 30, Global Link, as well as Game Sync, was made unavailable. This however was extended due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}}. Despite delays, {{DL|Pokémon.com online games|Play to Befriend a Pokémon!}}, a game that allows players to obtain one of the [[Eeveelutions]] with their respective Hidden Abilities, was made available on March 28. On the other hand, Global Link itself again became available on April 12, 2011, which was also the premiere of the international versions of the Global Link. | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
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===Pokémon Dream World=== | ===Pokémon Dream World=== | ||
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}} | {{main|Pokémon Dream World}} | ||
The '''Pokémon Dream World''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンドリームワールド''' ''Pokémon Dream World'') allows players to befriend a Pokémon, as well as items, using a Pokémon they sent using Game Sync by playing various mini-games, as well as exploring | The '''Pokémon Dream World''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンドリームワールド''' ''Pokémon Dream World'') allows players to befriend a Pokémon, as well as items, using a Pokémon they sent using Game Sync by playing various mini-games, as well as exploring the Island of Dreams. | ||
===Global Battle Union=== | ===Global Battle Union=== | ||
The '''Global Battle Union''' or '''GBU''' (Japanese: ''' | The '''Global Battle Union''' or '''GBU''' (Japanese: '''グローバルバトルユニオン''' ''Global Battle Union'' or '''GBU''') records statistics obtained over the Random Wi-Fi Battle feature found in Black and White. | ||
===Profile=== | ===Profile=== | ||
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===E-Z Mail=== | ===E-Z Mail=== | ||
=== | ===Promotions=== | ||
{{main|List of Pokémon Global Link | {{main|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions}}<!--to be created--> | ||
Global Link occasionally has downloads known as ''' | Global Link occasionally has downloads known as '''promotions''' (Japanese: '''キャンペーン''' ''campaigns'') available for players. These include things players may use in the customization part of the site, as well as Pokémon players may obtain via Dream World and new catalogues with new Décor players may place in their homes in Dream World. Some of these have passwords players must input before being able to obtain the downloads. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== |
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The Pokémon Global Link is a multiplayer feature in Pokémon Black and White which is run using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. It is analogous to the GTS in the fourth generation.
The Global Link is activated with an item called the Dream Mist. This is obtained early in the game from a Munna. If the Dream Mist is given to Fennel she will set up the Global Link for the player.
The Global Link allows players to enter the Pokémon Dream World where they can catch Pokémon otherwise not obtainable in Unova.
Website
Like with the GTS, the Global Link has an accompanying website. In the early days of the Black and White release, the website was temporarily closed because of traffic concerns. The site was originally set to be back up September 29, 2010, ten days after closing down, but this was moved to October 4. Due to maintenance the Pokémon Dream World didn't open to the public until October 13.
To fix the site for the international release of Black and White, planned to be released March 30, 2011, the previously Japanese-only Global Link was disabled of certain features on certain dates. From March 18 to 22, no Pokémon could be obtained from Pokémon Dream World. From March 22 to March 30, Global Link, as well as Game Sync, was made unavailable. This however was extended due to the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Despite delays, Play to Befriend a Pokémon!, a game that allows players to obtain one of the Eeveelutions with their respective Hidden Abilities, was made available on March 28. On the other hand, Global Link itself again became available on April 12, 2011, which was also the premiere of the international versions of the Global Link.
Features
Pokémon Dream World
- Main article: Pokémon Dream World
The Pokémon Dream World (Japanese: ポケモンドリームワールド Pokémon Dream World) allows players to befriend a Pokémon, as well as items, using a Pokémon they sent using Game Sync by playing various mini-games, as well as exploring the Island of Dreams.
Global Battle Union
The Global Battle Union or GBU (Japanese: グローバルバトルユニオン Global Battle Union or GBU) records statistics obtained over the Random Wi-Fi Battle feature found in Black and White.
Profile
The profile allows players to see various pieces of information, such as the most-recent six Pokémon they've befriended on Dream World, the Pokémon they sent via Game Sync, their neighbors on Dream World, as well as the number of points they have. They may also edit their avatars and input a code corresponding to their favorite Battle Video.
Customize
This option allows players to customize certain aspects of the Black or White games. These include the Pokédex and C-Gear themes, as well as music in the Pokémon Musical.
E-Z Mail
Promotions
- Main article: List of Pokémon Global Link promotions
Global Link occasionally has downloads known as promotions (Japanese: キャンペーン campaigns) available for players. These include things players may use in the customization part of the site, as well as Pokémon players may obtain via Dream World and new catalogues with new Décor players may place in their homes in Dream World. Some of these have passwords players must input before being able to obtain the downloads.