Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl take place in an all-new region called Sinnoh.When you set off on your travels, you'll be able to play as either a boy or girl Trainer.Pokemon fans have caught glimpses of Mime Jr., Lucario, Munchlax and Weavile in Pokemon movies, and these Pokemon will be debuting in this adventure.

Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl will challenge you to explore the Sinnoh region in an incredibly deep RPG adventure.Before your quest is complete, you'll meet over 100 new Pokemon and challenge countless Trainers along the way.Like previous core Pokemon titles, these games feature an engrossing storyline and well-balanced RPG action.

Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl continue a Pokemon RPG tradition by having you make one of the most important decisions in the game right away:Picking a Pokemon with which to begin your journey.

Three all-new Pokemon are yours to choose from- Fire-type Chimchar, Water-type Piplup, and Grass-type Turtwig.You won't be able to catch these Pokemon in the wild.To catch every Pokemon, you'll have to trade with other Trainers to get the two Pokemon you didn't select.

The Pokemon you choose can have a big impact on your adventure in several ways, so choose wisely.To see the three new starters, click "Art Gallery" in the menu on the left.

One of the best aspects of Pokemon games is the ability to trade and battle with other Trainers, and Nintendo DS allows you to connect with other Pokemon fans wirelessly.What's even more intriguing is that Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl will be compatible with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, allowing you to trade and battle with other Trainers around the world.The games will also feature voice chat capabilities, so you'll have no problems communicating with your online friends