Pokémon Black 2/White 2 Launch Event at New York Comic Con

Photo #1: In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans eagerly wait outside SIR Stage37 in New York City on Oct. 13, 2012 to gain entrance to the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Launch Celebration event. The games are available now for the Nintendo DS family of portable video game systems, and are also playable in 2D only on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL systems. (Anders Krusberg for Nintendo of America)

Photo #2: In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans play Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 at an event celebrating the games’ launch during New York Comic Con on Oct. 13, 2012. In the new games, available now for the Nintendo DS family of portable video game systems, players can explore new areas, discover Gyms with new Gym Leaders and learn how the Unova region has changed in the last two years. The games are also playable in 2D only on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL systems. (Anders Krusberg for Nintendo of America)

Photo #3: In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Pokémon fans show off their moves in a Pokémon dance competition at an event celebrating the launch of Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, available now for the Nintendo DS family of portable video game systems. The games are also playable in 2D only on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL systems. (Anders Krusberg for Nintendo of America)

Photo #4: In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans learn about the exclusive, never-before-seen Mythical Pokémon Genesect at the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Launch Celebration event. Players in the U.S. have the opportunity to get Genesect only until Nov. 12, 2012 via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection when they purchase Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2. (Anders Krusberg for Nintendo of America)

Photo #5: In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Pokémon fans gather at SIR Stage37 in New York City on Oct. 13, 2012, to enjoy a variety of Pokémon-themed activities. The event was held to celebrate the launch of Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2, available now for the Nintendo DS family of portable video game systems. The games are also playable in 2D only on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL systems. (Anders Krusberg for Nintendo of America)

Photo #6: In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans gather at SIR Stage37 in New York on Oct. 13, 2012 for the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Launch Celebration event, which featured a live performance by rock band I Fight Dragons. The video games are now available for the Nintendo DS family of portable video game systems and are also playable in 2D only on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL systems.. (Anders Krusberg for Nintendo of America)