The games were designed with features of the Nintendo DS in mind. The games are independent of each other but feature largely the same plot, and while both can be played separately, it is necessary to trade between them in order to complete the games' Pokédex.ĭevelopment of Diamond and Pearl was announced at a Nintendo press conference in the fourth calendar quarter of 2004. The games added many new features, such as Internet play over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, changes to battle mechanics and Pokémon Contests, along with the addition of 107 new Pokémon. Like previous Pokémon games, Diamond and Pearl chronicle the adventures of a young Pokémon trainer as they train and battle Pokémon while also thwarting the schemes of a criminal organization called Team Galactic. A prequel, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, was released for the Switch on 28 January 2022. Remakes titled Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were released for the Nintendo Switch on 19 November 2021. Pokémon Platinum, an updated version, was released two years later in each region. They were first released in Japan on 28 September 2006, and released in North America, Australia, and Europe in 2007. They are the first installments in the fourth generation of the Pokémon video game series.

Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version are 2006 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak, published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo DS.

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