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    The Pokémon Global Link was scheduled to launch on March 30, 2011. As a result of the earthquake in Japan and the need to conserve energy resources, the launch date has been temporarily delayed.

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    Default Re: Earthquake delays international Global Link launch: Nintendo cites "need to conse

    oh no!!! i should've known there will be more delays in more pokemon things..... i do hope everything turns for the better soon
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    Now that's disappointing, and in my opinion, totally unnecessary.

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    Default Re: Earthquake delays international Global Link launch: Nintendo cites "need to conse

    A shame. But I suppose that makes sense. After all, the Global Link is global and run mainly out of Japan.

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    Considering that Sony have been outright taking some of their Online Play servers offline to conserve energy, Nintendo have been pretty generous (considering how they easily could have cut off Gen IV Wi-Fi).

    Very understandable. Considering the circumstances, I have no right to complain about a delay.


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    I was really looking forward to trying Global Link. But if it's absolutely necessary, we have no right to complain. Also, I hope for the best to those affected by the disasters in Japan.
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    Awwwww.. I hope it isn't delayed for too long. I was really excited about that.
    Oh well, I hope everything recovers soon!

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    I hadn't thought that the recent situation might further delay the Global Link's release, but now it seems obvious.

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    Default Re: Earthquake delays international Global Link launch: Nintendo cites "need to conse

    hmm, that must be serious, but its really ok, I undersatand why they need to do it.

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    Default Re: Earthquake delays international Global Link launch: Nintendo cites "need to conse

    Aww...if it's for something like this, though, I can understand and wait patiently.

    ...but 9.0 magnitude? D8; I thought it was 8.9! Did they somehow remeasure the quake, or was there two ginormous earthquakes?
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    Default Re: Earthquake delays international Global Link launch: Nintendo cites "need to conse

    I know I haven't been spotted in a while, but I'm rather stunned by this news.

    Honestly, I understand the necessity of conserving energy, and Nintendo has been more than generous with their offerings in the midst of the crisis. I'm actually wondering though why NOA or NOE haven't taken the reigns and set up server farms for the PGL yet. Honestly, at this point it's the next logical step.

    But that's just me. I really do feel for the men and women of Japan, and hope that their troubles cease soon. I wouldn't wish something like that on my worst enemy.

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    ...but 9.0 magnitude? D8; I thought it was 8.9! Did they somehow remeasure the quake, or was there two ginormous earthquakes?
    I remember when the report was an 8.6...interesting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FairyRed View Post
    Aww...if it's for something like this, though, I can understand and wait patiently.

    ...but 9.0 magnitude? D8; I thought it was 8.9! Did they somehow remeasure the quake, or was there two ginormous earthquakes?
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    but i bet they just adjusted for it to be a Rounder number, but Audino...


    also, as i'm only getting my game next week, i'm not too bothered by this xP

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    Default Re: Earthquake delays international Global Link launch: Nintendo cites "need to conse

    I can understand the delay, but that really dampens my spirits. :(
    Now what do I have to look forward to?

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    Default Re: Earthquake delays international Global Link launch: Nintendo cites "need to conse

    Honestly, the most annoying part is that they hid the announcement of the delay so well. It was really only chance that I stumbled across it, and no one else seems to have noticed it before me...

    Hopefully it's not too long. I can't bring myself to use berries since I won't be able to grow replacements...

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    Default Re: Earthquake delays international Global Link launch: Nintendo cites "need to conse

    Aw I have to wait longer to grow more berries. Aww!!! I can understand conserving energy but I really need to use Sitrus Berries and Lum Berries

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