The delay in question is a result of the devastating earthquake that recently hit Japan. The good news is that nobody at Game Freak or Nintendo was injured during the quake, but Japan is still trying to conserve energy which is why the GL has been post-poned. The latest Pokémon content isn’t the only video game-related paraphernalia that the earthquake has delayed, with games like Motorstorm Apocalypse being pushed back and even Marvel vs. Capcom 3’s DLC briefly delayed.
The official statement from the Pokémon Global Link:
The launch date for the Pokémon Global Link may still be undetermined, but the site does promise that it will release later this Spring. In the meantime, Nintendo will launch the Nintendo 3DS later this week which should keep gamers more than pre-occupied in the absence of the new fun-filled feature. Pokémon Black and White are also quite capable of providing hours of entertainment without the Global Link, so it’s not a massive concern for everyone currently enjoying the titles.
The Pokémon Global Link has likely not been pushed back too far, but keep reading Game Rant for any news on the update’s eventual release.
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Source: Pokémon Global Link
