Pokemon Platinum dated for release in Japan
by David Hinkle 
{ May 18th 2008 at 4:00PM }
Pokémon Platinum will serve as a companion title to Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, much like Nintendo has done in the past with previous Pokémon titles.
[Via Joystiq]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kristi @ May 18th 2008 6:18PM
I've never played Pokemon before, how does Platinum relate to Pearl and Diamond? Does it introduce new monsters (in the same story world) or does it combine all the monsters you find in Pearl & Diamond? Thanks!
Tom @ May 18th 2008 6:30PM
Yeah, it basically takes the 5 pokemon you can't get in 1 game or the other and puts them together. Also, I presume it'll let you get both Dialga and Palkia (Legendary pokemon). You're welcome.
mko @ May 19th 2008 11:30AM
3rd version brings improvements, extends existing features and slightly changes story.
For example In Pokemon Ruby&Sapphire Team Magma tries to awaken Groudon and Aqua. On Ruby Aqua succeeds and you have to use Groudon to defeat Aqua. On Sapphire Magma succeeds and you use Kyorge to stop them. Finally on third version (like platinum) they both succeed and you Use Rayquazza to stop them both.
HairyBalls @ May 18th 2008 8:05PM
I heard HandBanana from Aqua Teen Hunger Force will be in this game. IF so, the game will get a M rating.
DG @ May 24th 2008 9:16AM
Well, Pokemon Platinum will be like
RUBY/SAPHIRE ---------Emerald
Ruby - Groudon and rayquasa
Saphire- Kyogre and rayquasa
You can only get rayquasa after pokeleauge on this...
Emerald --- Rayquasa MAIN ONE and you can get Kyogre and Groudon
Now substitute Ruby Saphire Diamond Pearl
And Ground Kyogre Dialga Palkia
And Giratina for Rayquasa
That makes really envious!