Pokémon Black and White Feature Upadate… Again

Recent scans from Japan’s favourite gaming magazine have revealed a few new-comers to the franchise. One of these new features is the ‘pass by’ mode which is becoming increasingly popular in Japanese handheld RPGs. When Pokémon Black and White players with dormant DS’s come into proximity with each other, their handhelds will automatically connect, providing both players with nice little unannounced bonuses.

Another, slightly more ambitious feature, is a video chat function that can players unlock while playing through the game’s campaign. After gaining access to the ‘Live Caster’ tool, two players using a DSi or 3DS can set up a video chat over Nintendo Wi-Fi. The tool also lets up to four players perform video chats over local wireless connections.