Game Report: Pokémon Platinum Version (US) is the definitive "third version" of the fourth generation of Pokémon games, released as an enhanced update to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl . Core Game Information Release Date (US): March 22, 2009. Platform: Nintendo DS. Developer/Publisher: Game Freak / Nintendo. Mascot: Giratina (appearing in its Origin Form ). Region: Sinnoh. Key Features & Enhancements
Faster surfing speed, improved battle animations, and enhanced online features via the Wi-Fi Plaza.
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The regional Sinnoh Pokédex was expanded to 210 Pokémon, allowing players to catch many more species before the post-game.
Two years passed and then Pokémon Platinum arrived. Platinum is the DS equivalent of a double-dip, and lines right up with Yellow, Nintendo World Report Pokemon Platinum Version Videos for DS - GameFAQs Game Report: Pokémon Platinum Version (US) is the
An expanded post-game facility for high-level competitive battling, replacing the Battle Tower from Diamond/Pearl .
Pokémon Platinum introduced several refinements over its predecessors to create a more polished experience: Developer/Publisher: Game Freak / Nintendo
A new area with gravity-defying mechanics where players encounter Giratina.