Pokémon Platinum Version
Japan release set for September 13, 2008
Information from Bulbapedia
Pokémon Platinum (Japanese: ポケットモンスター プラチナ Pocket Monsters Platina) is a sister game to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, and is the third Generation IV main series game. The mascot is Giratina. It will take place in the Sinnoh region and the player's starting location will be Twinleaf Town, just like Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. The game was first seen on May 11, 2008 when a low-resolution cell-phone picture of an upcoming issue of CoroCoro magazine was leaked around the Internet. On May 15, the magazine was officially released and the game was also officially confirmed by Nintendo.
Known changes from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Aesthetic changes
* Lucas, Dawn and Pearl will have different outfits designed for colder weather, apparently due to Sinnoh's climate suddenly dropping in temperature.
* The template for the level, HP, and name of Pokémon in battle is a dark gray instead of white.
* The Pokétch has been redesigned.
* When Pokémon are sent out from their Poké Balls, the back view animation will have been changed, along with the front view animations. Much like the animations introduced in Pokémon Emerald and carried over to Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, these entry animations will consist of two frames with various distortions to the sprite.
* When battling Gym Leaders such as Gardenia, their sprites are now animated to move in the same manner as a Pokémon's.
* Several, if not all of the gyms, have apparently been given redesigns.
* Lucas and Dawn have been seen utilizing a flashlight.
Storyline changes
* Dialga and Palkia will both appear on Spear Pillar. Giratina then phases into the dimension in front of Cyrus.
* A new area known as the Torn World (Japanese: やぶれたせかい Torn World) will be playable. A small screenshot depicts it with floor-like sections floating at ninety-degree angles from each other, creating an effect similar to the art of M. C. Escher. Another screenshot depicts Lucas surfing downward along a waterfall. Giratina, when here, will be in its Origin Forme. It is unknown if other Pokémon will be wild in the area. A video has shown that the camera angle switches between perspective and isometric views to suit the angle of the player. It also shows moving platforms with jumpable gaps between them.
* At least two new characters will be added. One is a professor of Team Galactic, and one is a police officer spying on Team Galactic, using the codename “Handsome” (Japanese: ハンサム).
* Team Galactic's plans for world domination and the layout of their HQ have been changed.
Gameplay changes
* When the game was first unveiled, it was thought that when captured in Pokémon Platinum, Giratina would be in its Origin Forme, and if traded to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, it would change into the "Another Forme," much like Deoxys did when transferred among the Generation III games. However, Giratina can appear in both Formes in Platinum. Giratina will appear in Origin Forme while in the Torn World, and in Another Forme while out of it. It is unknown if there is an item to transform it to its Origin Forme outside of the Torn World.
* The ability of Origin Forme is Levitate.
* Shaymin will be able to change between its two forms via the use of the Glacidea Flower (Japanese: グラシデアのはな). This item will not work at night or if Shaymin is frozen.
* Shaymin's new form is called Sky Forme and takes on a canine appearance. Its ability is Serene Grace and the form is focused on Speed and Special Attack. It will be able to learn the new moves like Air Slash and Leaf Storm.
* Regirock, Regice and Registeel will be catchable at level 30 with the help of an event Regigigas that has been distributed in Japan.
* The Wi-Fi area has been enhanced with various areas that support up to 20 people at a time.
* The Poffin making has been modified with a new feature involving a Swalot machine, into which Berries can be thrown. This can be done over Wi-Fi in the new Wi-Fi area.
* There is a new key item called the Battle Recorder, which allows players to record battles they take part in and share them with friends over the GTS.
Map changes
* A new Battle Frontier will take the place of the Battle Zone. It is confirmed to have the Battle Tower as a venue.
* Areas such as Eterna City seem to have been refurbished with new foliage and building designs. Other places such as the Canalave Library and the Cycling Road have also changed. Snow is also more prevalent.
* An arch now represents the entrance to Floaroma Town. It is unknown if this will be also applied to other towns and cities.
* The GTS in Jubilife City is new and improved and now includes a bigger global terminal.
Japan release set for September 13, 2008
Information from Bulbapedia
Pokémon Platinum (Japanese: ポケットモンスター プラチナ Pocket Monsters Platina) is a sister game to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, and is the third Generation IV main series game. The mascot is Giratina. It will take place in the Sinnoh region and the player's starting location will be Twinleaf Town, just like Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. The game was first seen on May 11, 2008 when a low-resolution cell-phone picture of an upcoming issue of CoroCoro magazine was leaked around the Internet. On May 15, the magazine was officially released and the game was also officially confirmed by Nintendo.
Known changes from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Aesthetic changes
* Lucas, Dawn and Pearl will have different outfits designed for colder weather, apparently due to Sinnoh's climate suddenly dropping in temperature.
* The template for the level, HP, and name of Pokémon in battle is a dark gray instead of white.
* The Pokétch has been redesigned.
* When Pokémon are sent out from their Poké Balls, the back view animation will have been changed, along with the front view animations. Much like the animations introduced in Pokémon Emerald and carried over to Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, these entry animations will consist of two frames with various distortions to the sprite.
* When battling Gym Leaders such as Gardenia, their sprites are now animated to move in the same manner as a Pokémon's.
* Several, if not all of the gyms, have apparently been given redesigns.
* Lucas and Dawn have been seen utilizing a flashlight.
Storyline changes
* Dialga and Palkia will both appear on Spear Pillar. Giratina then phases into the dimension in front of Cyrus.
* A new area known as the Torn World (Japanese: やぶれたせかい Torn World) will be playable. A small screenshot depicts it with floor-like sections floating at ninety-degree angles from each other, creating an effect similar to the art of M. C. Escher. Another screenshot depicts Lucas surfing downward along a waterfall. Giratina, when here, will be in its Origin Forme. It is unknown if other Pokémon will be wild in the area. A video has shown that the camera angle switches between perspective and isometric views to suit the angle of the player. It also shows moving platforms with jumpable gaps between them.
* At least two new characters will be added. One is a professor of Team Galactic, and one is a police officer spying on Team Galactic, using the codename “Handsome” (Japanese: ハンサム).
* Team Galactic's plans for world domination and the layout of their HQ have been changed.
Gameplay changes
* When the game was first unveiled, it was thought that when captured in Pokémon Platinum, Giratina would be in its Origin Forme, and if traded to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, it would change into the "Another Forme," much like Deoxys did when transferred among the Generation III games. However, Giratina can appear in both Formes in Platinum. Giratina will appear in Origin Forme while in the Torn World, and in Another Forme while out of it. It is unknown if there is an item to transform it to its Origin Forme outside of the Torn World.
* The ability of Origin Forme is Levitate.
* Shaymin will be able to change between its two forms via the use of the Glacidea Flower (Japanese: グラシデアのはな). This item will not work at night or if Shaymin is frozen.
* Shaymin's new form is called Sky Forme and takes on a canine appearance. Its ability is Serene Grace and the form is focused on Speed and Special Attack. It will be able to learn the new moves like Air Slash and Leaf Storm.
* Regirock, Regice and Registeel will be catchable at level 30 with the help of an event Regigigas that has been distributed in Japan.
* The Wi-Fi area has been enhanced with various areas that support up to 20 people at a time.
* The Poffin making has been modified with a new feature involving a Swalot machine, into which Berries can be thrown. This can be done over Wi-Fi in the new Wi-Fi area.
* There is a new key item called the Battle Recorder, which allows players to record battles they take part in and share them with friends over the GTS.
Map changes
* A new Battle Frontier will take the place of the Battle Zone. It is confirmed to have the Battle Tower as a venue.
* Areas such as Eterna City seem to have been refurbished with new foliage and building designs. Other places such as the Canalave Library and the Cycling Road have also changed. Snow is also more prevalent.
* An arch now represents the entrance to Floaroma Town. It is unknown if this will be also applied to other towns and cities.
* The GTS in Jubilife City is new and improved and now includes a bigger global terminal.
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