Pokemon Black & White to have Tag Mode and video chat

While we’re waiting for Pokemon Black and Pokemon White to come out and play, Nintendo is making sure that the new Pokemon games will also be packing social features that seem to be making a trend in DS games. Japanese mag CoroCoro got the new info on their latest issue, and you can get the goods right here.

While we’re waiting for Pokemon Black and Pokemon White to come out and play, Nintendo is making sure that the new Pokemon games will also be packing social features that seem to be making a trend in DS games. Japanese mag CoroCoro got the new info on their latest issue, and you can get the goods right here.

First is the “Pass By Mode”, which is similar in both name and function to Dragon Quest IX‘s “Chance Encounter Mode” (renamed to Tag Mode for the US release). This feature allows players who run into each other on the streets share content and interact locally through their Nintendo DS.

Then there’s the live video chat feature, possible only through the DSi and the upcoming 3DS. This feature, called “Live Caster”, is an ability that can be obtained in-game. Once you have it, you can chat with up to four friends locally, provided that you exchange Friend Codes first. The feature also works on Wi-fi, but your sessions will be limited to just two friends at a time.

[via Siliconera]