The first few metal gear prototypes weren't quite as impressive.

If you’re a big fan of Game Freak’s bug-catching/cock fighting simulator like I am, then you probably know that there are a few mons that couldn’t be obtained legally in the original Black and White versions. Of course, with the sequel duology comes new opportunities for giant metal insects. More specifically, early adopters will be able to jump on the internet and download an encounter with Genesect (pictured above) from October 7th to November 12th, 2012.

Back in my day, you had to go to a special Nintendo event in Japan to get access to special Legendary Pokemon. Nowadays, you can just download a Victini, Keldeo, or a Genesect out of thin air. You whippersnappers and your Wi-Fi.

Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 will arrive exclusively on DS this October 7th, 2012.

Source: Siliconera

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  1. September 10, 2012 at 10:13am
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    Those crafty devils. I may get this sooner than planned. :\

  2. September 10, 2012 at 12:03am
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    Wait, that’s a freaking Kabutops with a cannon grafted onto its back! bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Kabutops_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29

    I remember it having the same pose as the illustration in the article, it looks like they gave it some sort of futuristic armor. Or am I just seeing things?

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      Ah. Also revealed that it’s revived from fossils then enhanced. bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Genesect_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29

      I may have jumped the gun (no pun intended), it looks like it IS a Kabutops, who’s also revived from fossils.

  3. September 09, 2012 at 06:07pm
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    Action Replay…. Problem solved.

    • September 09, 2012 at 07:18pm
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      If you are going to use an Action Replay… why not just hack a 999 Max Stat Magikarp that can rain apocalypse from the heavens?

      • September 09, 2012 at 09:21pm
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        because that would still be lame.

      • September 09, 2012 at 10:11pm
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        There’s cheating and then there’s cheating.. maybe I’m just self-deluding but catching a “wild” Legendary at level 3 and raising it all the way up throughout the game instead of snagging it at level 70 right before the boss and dumping out a team member who’s worked hard for the other 99% of the game feels more satisfying.

        Admittedly that’s not really in the spirit of the game..but hey.. I have fun and I don’t do competitive play or try and trade them.. so..

  4. September 09, 2012 at 02:28pm
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    That’s a pretty good window for this event, and one I’ll definitely take advantage of.

  5. September 09, 2012 at 01:43pm
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    Those devious bastards. That is definitely a way to sell the game at launch.

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