BAKUGAN BUZZ

Updated March 2011 – BATTLE GEAR 101: Maximize Your Arsenal

Due to the appearance of new arsenals Mechtogan, Mechtogan Titans, and BakuNano, the Bakugan has become more and more formidable and powerful on the field with all the weaponry and support pieces available for a power boost. To make the game more challenging and to control the massive power boosts, there have been changes made to the Gameplay of the Bakugan game. Some of these changes have already been announced at the updates post here.

Today's post will talk about the changes to the use of Bakugan Battle Gears as one of the support pieces in a brawl. Mechtogan and Mechtogan Titans are considered support pieces in a game. The general rule now is that only 2 support pieces are allowed in battle. Of course, this would affect the usage of the other support pieces like the Battle Gear.

Here are the main points to remember starting this season when we brawl with Battle Gears:

Q: Can I use Battle Gear with Bakugan from any series and type?

Yes! Battle Gear can be used in gameplay with any Bakugan from series 1, series 2 (New Vestroia), series 3 (Gundalian Invaders) and Series 4 (Mechtanium Surge). While Bakugan Battle Gear will only physically attach to specific Gundalian Invader Bakugan from Series 3, that doesn't mean you can't (or shouldn't) use it with a series 1 or series 2 Bakugan. When using a Battle Gear with a Bakugan that does not specifically attach to its back, simply open the Battle Gear on the Gate Card in battle and process it as you normally would, as stated below.

Q: How many Battle Gear can I have in my set up?

You may have up to two total support pieces, in any combination to start a game. For example, you can have 2 Battle Gear OR 1 Battle Gear and 1 Mechtogan OR 1 Battle Gear and 1 Trap, etc.

Q: How many Battle Gear can I use in a battle on a Gate Card?

The rules for support pieces have changed. You may only use one support piece such as a Battle Gear, Mechtogan, Mobile Assault or Trap per battle, per Gate Card.

Q: How do I use Battle Gear in battle?

Bakugan Battle Gear are played during a battle with your standing Bakugan (from your unused pile). Place your Battle Gear on the back of your Bakugan to open it. It may also be opened on a Gate Card next to your Bakugan. Add the G-Power revealed on the inside of the Battle Gear to your battling Bakugan.

If your Bakugan's Attribute matches either of the Attributes listed on your Battle Gear reference card, then you get that Ability as well; Or, if your Battle Gear matches the color of the Gate Card being battled on (Gold, Silver, or Copper Attribute) you may choose any one Ability on the Battle Gear reference card to use in this battle.

Battle Gear move like regular Bakugan. At the end of a battle, they move to your used pile. When you have no Bakugan to roll, all of your Bakugan, Bakugan Trap, and Battle Gear move to your unused pile.

Q: Do I need to have a Battle Gear Reference Card for my Battle Gear at all times?

No. You can use Battle Gear in its basic form to boost G-Powers of the Bakugan that you use it with. However, it is recommended that you always have a Battle Gear Reference Card for each Battle Gear piece in order to take advantage of the additional abilities the card allows you to have.

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Updates on Main Site, BD, and Gameplay FAQs

This news is a little late in sharing. I'm sure a lot of you have already come across these changes and updates.

EDITED: The main site of Bakugan, Bakugan.com, has finally been updated back in the beginning of March. The background is that of Zenthon and Dredeon (I thought it was Venexus) facing off each other. We also get to have a good look at the new Mechtanium Surge Bakugan that can be found in the Collection of the site.

Not everything in Bakugan.com has been updated, however. While the background, the Bakugan collection, the Cards, and the Gameplay have been updated with new information and pictures, it seems the Bakugan.com Universe is not. The Gundalians plus Julie, Jake, Ren, and Fabia are still on the Characters database, and Dan, Shun, and Marucho are still sporting their season 3 outfits. With all the secrecy regarding the Mechtanium Surge season, maybe Spinmaster isn't ready yet to give any more spoilers.

Bakugan Dimensions has also been updated, and there's this quick update in case not everyone has read it:

Travel between Earth and Interspace

To travel to Interspace, use the Internet Terminal to "Log in to Interspace." The Internet Terminal is located next to the DNA console in front of the School.

To travel back to Earth, use the Internet Terminal in the Interspace Plaza to "Log out of Interspace." The internet terminal is located near NPC Jason Willis. Please note this will not log you out of Dimensions.

Travel between Earth and Neathia

To travel to Neathia, walk through the starburst Portal located in the Downtown plaza. The portal is located just west of the fountain.

To travel back to Earth, walk through the starburst Portal located in the Neathia plaza, which is the same portal that brought you to Neathia.

Please note the World Map will display only the areas of the world you are in. If you are on Earth then your World Map will show the area maps on Earth. If you are in Interspace, then your World Map will show the Interspace area maps. And if you in Neathia, your World Map will display the Neathia area maps.

There were also updates on the Gameplay FAQ, which are mostly about the use of the Mechtogan, Mechtogan Titans, and BakuNanos in brawling.

In your set up to start brawling, you may have up to two (2) support pieces in any combination. Support pieces include Mechtogan, Mechtogan T.itans, Battle Gear, Mobile Assaults and Traps.

During a battle on a Gate Card you may only play up to one (1) support piece. This has changed from the previous rule of being able to play all your support pieces during battle on a Gate Card.

You may have up to three (3) BakuNano in addition to your support pieces and you may play all 3 BakuNano during battle on a Gate Card.

Check with these updates here:
Bakugan.com
Gameplay FAQ

Bakugan’s Mechtanium Surge Dream Team Contest Announcement

It's time to gear up for the next extreme battle, and Bakugan are calling upon Mechtogans to help them take down their enemies! As Bakugan and Mechtogan team up, they create an awesome force and power on the battlefield to be reckoned with.

And now is your chance to craft your ultimate Mechtanium Surge Dream Team! Choose your Mechtanium Surge Bakugan template below, then design the mightiest Mechtogan to form the most powerful team ever seen!

To start, choose your Mechtanium Surge Bakugan Template:

Taylean
Razenoid
Bolcanon
Meta Dragonoid
Flash Ingram
Mutant Elfin
Iron Dragonoid
Cyclone Percival

Design your Mechtogan on the template of your choice, then submit your Entry by March 31st, 2011 for your chance to win big!

The Grand Prize Winning entry will receive the most exclusive prize in Bakugan history: A custom, one of a kind Mechtogan Activator Card featuring their prize winning design! The grand prize winner will also receive the following Mechtanium Surge prize pack: One (1) Mechtogan Titan, two (2) Mechtogans, two (2) Bakusolo, one (1) BakuTrinity, one (1) Mechtogan Extension Pack, and two (2) BakuNano duo packs!

Two (2) runner-up winners will be awarded the following Mechtanium Surge prize pack: One (1) Mechtogan Titan, two (2) Mechtogans, two (2) Bakusolo, one (1) BakuTrinity, one (1) Mechtogan Extension Pack, and two (2) BakuNano duo packs! Additionally, one (1) randomly selected entry will receive the same Mechtanium Surge Prize Pack, which means all entries have a chance to win big!

Bakugan's Mechtanium Surge Dream Team Contest Requirements:

· To participate:

o Choose your Mechtanium Surge Bakugan template for your Dream Team:

Taylean
Razenoid
Bolcanon
Meta Dragonoid
Flash Ingram
Mutant Elfin
Iron Dragonoid
Cyclone Percival

o Draw it. Draw your custom Mechtogan using one of the following methods:

§ Digital illustration
or
§ Paper and pencils, crayons, pen, marker, etc.

o Name it. Give your Mechtogan a name.
o Describe it. Tell us what makes your Mechtogan unique:

§ Attribute
§ G-Power
§ Short Description

· Submit your entry by March 31st, 2011 using one of the following methods:

o Forums - Post your entry directly to the official forum thread found here!
o Email - Email your entry to events@bakugan.com. Provide your My.Bakugan.com username and registered email.
o Fax - Fax your entry to 1-310-826-0689 with a cover letter stating ‘Bakugan Mechtanium Surge Dream Team Contest Entry Submission, Attn: Bright Light Provide your My.Bakugan.com username and registered email.
o Mail - Mail your entry to 'Bakugan Mechtanium Surge Dream Team Contest - Contest Entry' c/o Spinmaster 5890 W. Jefferson Blvd. Ste M, Los Angeles, CA 90016' Provide your My.Bakugan.com username and registered email.

· Judging:

o Each entry will be judged for:

§ Creativity
§ Quality
§ Composition

· Only one entry per person.

Please refer to the official rules for specific information on how to submit an entry, prizing, and rules.

Good luck!
~ BrightLight and the Bakugan team

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Bakugan: Mechtanium Surge Plot

Those with the Teletoon channel can get the first glimpse of the fourth season of the Bakugan animated series. Bakugan: Mechtanium Surge will premiere on February 13th, Sunday, on Teletoon. We also now have some word of what the story is going to be.

A new enemy infiltrates Bakugan Interspace and threatens the heroic team of Bakugan Battle Brawlers. Obviously, this enemy would be the Mechtogan. Dan and the others are challenged for their title as the best brawlers. Plus, Dan and Drago have dreams haunting them of bad events to come, courtesy of the Sacred Orb of Neathia.

Yes, Neathia. It seems that whatever will happen in the third season episodes to come, especially Code Eve (episode 38), Dan and Drago will be affected by the powers of the Sacred Orb and will bring them these foreboding dreams that becomes significant in the fourth season. We also now know that, however much there are many calling out for a new character to replace Dan, he still stays as the number one Pyrus brawler. No news on the rest of the characters, although I'm guessing Marucho and Shun will still be on the show because they still play in the Bakugan Interspace.

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Bakugan Movie Now Has a Director

Last year, Spinmaster and Universal started plans on making a Bakugan movie. And just last month it was announced that Universal Pictures has finally chosen a director to make the anticipated movie.

The director attached to the project will be Harald Zwart, the director of the remake of The Karate Kid. Now while The Karate Kid was indeed a success, there may be some reservations with the Bakugan film among fans. The Karate Kid involved real human beings and a real life situation. Bakugan, however, involves balls that transform into huge monsters with great powers. When it comes to storylines involving big monsters with awesome powers, the movie project becomes worrying. Just think, Dragonball Evolution... that movie turned out disappointing fans of the Dragonball series. But I guess we should give Harald Zwart the chance to make a good movie out of Bakugan.

Source: TheWrap Exclusive