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Episode33 highlights

Shiny legendary beasts available over Wi-Fi– If you missed the GameStop event to download the three legendary beasts of Johto, the event is being repeated over Wi-Fi for all North American, European and Australian versions of Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Mexican Celebi distribution at GamePlanet– Receive aCelebi if you preorder your copy of Black or White at GamePlanet in Mexico. GameStops in the US/Canada will most likely have a similiar giveaway for those with proof of preorder.



Black and White spotlight: Sigilyph, Tirtouga, Archen and their evolutions–You'reprobably better off just reading the article this week.

Pokemon of the week: Marill – Because it rhymes with Cheryll?

Question of the week: Who would you cast as various Pokemon in a live-action Pokemon movie? Nicolas Cage as Cubone, or perhaps Kirstie Alley as Bulbasaur?

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