Released in 2010 in Japan and 2011 internationally, Pokemon White is a role-playing video game developed by Game Freak for the Nintendo DS. It introduces the fifth generation of Pokemon games, featuring new Pokemon species and a new region, Unova, heavily inspired by New York City. The game emphasizes exploration, battles, and the traditional quest to become the Pokemon Champion. It's differentiated from its counterpart, Pokemon Black, by exclusive Pokemon and certain game scenarios.