Pokemon Platinum dated for release in Japan

by David Hinkle { May 18th 2008 at 4:00PM }

Finally, we get some concrete news on the upcoming Pokémon Platinum outside of magazine scans, as it's revealed today the title will be making a fall release in Japan. As for a release in other regions, we're pretty sure it will happen, just that the actual date is left up to speculation right now.

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]

Tags: japan, pokemon, pokemon-diamond, pokemon-pearl, pokemon-platinum

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!