With European gamers only just getting their hands of recent chart success Pokémon Soul Silver and Heart Gold, it may seem hasty to be anticipating the next entry in the series.
That said, the subtle differences seen in the few screens of Black and White released so far warrant notice, the 3D perspective and detailed environments being a departure from the usually simple level design.
Those in Japan can look forward to the next evolution of the monster collecting franchise on Nintendo DS later this year, with a 2011 release looking likely for the Western territories.
