From the earliest days of Nintendo's portable Game Boy system, Pokmon games have made their mark. Now Nintendo has released completely updated versions of two classic Pokmon games, available now for the Nintendo DS family of systems. The new Pokmon HeartGold Version and Pokmon SoulSilver Version games take place in the beloved Johto region first introduced in the Pokmon Gold Version and Pokmon Silver Version games 10 years ago. The new games have evolved to include updated graphics and sound as well as intuitive new controls that use the Nintendo DS touch screen.
The new games come with a Pokwalker accessory, a small device that lets players bring their favorite Pokmon with them wherever they go. Players can transfer a Pokmon to the Pokwalker and then simply walk around in real life. By walking, players earn Watts that can be used to encounter and catch wild Pokmon or search for hidden items. The Pokmon in the Pokwalker will gain Experience Points as the player walks, and can even go up one level when they are transferred back into the game. Players also can wirelessly connect two Pokwalkers to receive a gift.
Pokmon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions feature detailed graphics that show off the hundreds of Pokmon that players can catch and train, as well as all the different environments in the game. For the first time, players can interact with all their favorite Pokmon outside of battle by selecting the leader from their party to follow behind them on their travels. An internal clock keeps track of the time of day and the day of the week, and some special events will only happen on certain days or at certain times of day.
As always, trading and battling with friends is a big part of the Pokmon experience. Players with a wireless broadband Internet connection can interact with their friends who have Pokmon HeartGold, SoulSilver, Diamond, Pearl or Pokmon Platinum Version games to trade or battle Pokmon via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service. Players also can battle and trade with others via a local wireless connection.
"Every year Nintendo introduces a new wave of players to Pokmon, and their enthusiasm is always amazing," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. " Pokmon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions , combined with the new Pokwalker accessory, give longtime fans a new way to experience Pokmon, and they open the door for the next generation of players who want to see what the Pokmon phenomenon is all about."
For more information about Pokmon HeartGold Version and Pokmon SoulSilver Version , visit www.pokemongoldsilver.com.
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