Our coverage of weather effects in Pokemon battles concludes in this week's issue of Pokemusings. We've already gone through sunlight, rain, and sand. Now it's time to examine hail. While not as common as the other weather effects, hail has some pretty interesting and effective uses. Since it's decidedly on the underused side, building a team around hail is a great way to throw your opponents a ... » Read More

19 Sep 2007

Shiny Pokemon Guide

DS News | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

If you're a Pokemon fan, there's no doubt you've at least heard whisperings about an elusive breed of so-called "shiny" Pokemon. Some people think you need to cheat (e.g. use a hacking device) to obtain them; others think you just have to be really, really lucky. However, a select few Pokemon fans have discovered that you don't need to cheat to catch an army of Shinies (Pikachu sees you using Action Replay and it makes him cry). In this guide, we set the record straight on Shiny Pokemon and ... » Read More

14 Sep 2007

Pokemon Money Shots

DS News | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

Pokemon Battle Revolution is barely a game. It's a hollow shell that you're supposed to fill with your own Pokemon from games you've already spent hundreds of hours on. Basically, the game exists only so you can battle Pokemon on Wii, in 3D, and marvel at the GameCube-level visuals. In other words, it's extremely boring to play for any length of time. We had to endure PBR for countless hours so that our massively cool Pokedex could have updated 3D screens of all 493 critters. After spending ... » Read More

13 Sep 2007

Pokemusings, week 14

DS News | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

"I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating, and it gets everywhere." - Anakin Skywalker You'd think that someone from a desolate desert planet would appreciate the sand. Pokemon players should, because it's one of the most powerful and interesting weather effects in this generation of Pokemon games. In the last two Pokemusings, we've covered the battle effects of the sun and the rain. This time around we're going to cover sandstorms. With the introduction of some new Pokemon and ... » Read More

10 Sep 2007

Bioshock, Pokemon Diamond & Blue Dragon top the Spanish Charts

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DS - Pokemon Diamond/Pearl - Bioshock, Pokemon Diamond & Blue Dragon top the Spanish Charts

Over in Spain Bioshock's worldwide success rumbles on, as does Pokemon Diamond on the DS, which claims the # 2 spot. There's also an impressive start for Microsoft's Blue Dragon which debuts at # 3, and movie license Ratatouille on DS, which charts at # 4.
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7 Sep 2007

BioShock, Guild Wars, Resistance top Swedish charts; Wii misses top 20

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DS - Pokemon Diamond/Pearl - BioShock, Guild Wars, Resistance top Swedish charts; Wii misses top 20

The Xbox 360 version of BioShock has topped the latest Swedish multiformat sale chart, which is otherwise dominated by PC games. The next five games on the chart are all PC titles - including the PC version of BioShock, listed at number 6. Interestingly, not a single Wii game is in the top 20 spots on the multiformat chart.

The full report includes separate sale charts for multiformat, PC, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, and PSP.
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7 Sep 2007

Wii, DS sales fuel Pokemon growth, says Nintendo

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DS - Pokemon Diamond/Pearl - Wii, DS sales fuel Pokemon growth, says Nintendo

Nintendo Co. on Thurs. said strong sales of the Wii home video game system and Nintendo DS handheld have fueled growth of the company's Pokemon franchise at U.S. retail.

According to NPD Group Inc., Pokemon Diamond is the best-selling game title of the year on any system, while Pokemon Pearl ranks as the No. 3 best-seller.
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6 Sep 2007

Pokemusings, week 13

DS News | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

Sept 6, 2007 Our look at the various weather aspects in Pokemon continues! Last week, we checked out the sun. This time around we're going to look at the rain. While many people associate the rain with dull and dreary days, having a bit of precipitation in your Pokemon battles can be a glorious thing. With the proper understanding, the right Pokemon, and the right moves, you can make it pour when it rains... pour a whole lot of hurtin' on your opponent that is! There are a few areas in the ... » Read More

30 Aug 2007

Pokemusings, week 12

DS News | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

Aug 30, 2007 Controlling the weather has always been an integral part of competitive combat strategies in Pokemon. With the new tweaks in Diamond/Pearl, manipulating the weather to your advantage has become more important than ever. Over the next few weeks, we're going to talk about various weather effects, what they do, and how to take advantage of them. First up, we're going to cover that mass of incandescent gas (a gigantic nuclear furnace) known as the sun. First off, there are two ways ... » Read More

24 Aug 2007

Pokemon Battle Revolution Royale

DS News | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

Aug 24, 2007 Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, children of all ages, GamesRadar is proud to present the first ever Pokemon Battle Revolution Royale! In this very special event, you'll have the chance to test your might against some of GamesRadar's Pokemon masters on Pokemon Battle Revolution for Nintendo Wii. To see how you stack up, head to our Pokemon Forums and sign up for our Official Pokemon Tournament. The winner of the tournament will face off against one of our resident GamesRadar ... » Read More

23 Aug 2007

Pokemusings, week 11

DS News | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

Aug 23, 2007 Hold items are absolutely essential for Pokemon battles. Pretty much every Pokemon trainer out there knows the value of pairing the right hold item with the right Pokemon. What many players don't know is that hold items are equally valuable for obtaining hard-to-catch Pokemon and completing your Pokedex. In this week's issue of Pokemusings, we're going to take a look at some of the Pokemon you can generate using the Daycare Center in Solaceon City in conjunction with specific hold ... » Read More

16 Aug 2007

Pokemusings, week ten

DS News | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

Okay! After playing some name games in the last issue of Pokemusings, we head back into the super serious (not really) world of EV training. In case you've missed it (and shame on you if you did!), we've already gone over the basics and recommended places to EV train. This week, we're going to go over some items that will maximize your EV efforts. If you've beaten the Elite Four, then you'll have access to the Battle Tower. Not only is this a great place to hone your competitive-battling ... » Read More

15 Aug 2007

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Daily Guide

DS News | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

Like its Pokemon predecessors, there are many free items for the taking in Diamond and Pearl - if you know where to look. Taking advantage of these daily giveaways is essential in keeping your item inventories well-stocked without draining your wallet. Good trainers know that making the daily rounds and getting every handout you can will save you time and effort in your Pokemon questing. To start, let's get right down to the epicenter of in-game giveaways - the ... » Read More

15 Aug 2007

Boogie bombs: American Software Sales

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DS - Pokemon Diamond/Pearl - Boogie bombs: American Software Sales

American chart for week ending 11th August 2007 is released and as you can see, EA's high profile Wii game Boogie didn't have a strong debut (the reason behind PS2 version rumors?) and couldn't get to top 10 which is dominated by Nintendo.
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9 Aug 2007

Pokemusings, week nine

DS News | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

Naming your Pokemon is a vital but often overlooked part of the Pokemon games. Hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of people play Pokemon games without giving any thought to naming the Pokemon they catch. This, we think, is criminal. After all, you don't name your dog "Dog" or your cat "Cat." So why should you stick with species names like Charmander, Pikachu, or Togepi?!? We understand that Ash and his friends do this in the animated series so that viewers can learn the names of each ... » Read More

9 Aug 2007

10 signs you're playing too much Pokemon

DS News | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

We've been playing a lot of Pokemon recently. But is it too much? Here's how to tell. If any of the following sound familiar, it might be time to take a break. Be honest now... 1) You hear the level up chime in your head when you accomplish an everyday task 2) You avoid long grass or take the shortest route through it when you're feeling fatigued 3) You spray insect repellent on your clothes and walk with confidence for 100 paces 4) You tap your watch repeatedly in the hope it will reveal ... » Read More

2 Aug 2007

Pokemusings, week eight

DS News | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

Last week, we gave you the basics of EV training - the complex stat-boosting system in Pokemon that works in a behind-the-scenes way. While it might be tough to grasp initially, EV training is well worth the effort. You'll be making your pokemon the best that they can be if you're mindful about the types of pokemon they defeat. This week's installment of Pokemusings will help your EV efforts by letting you know some excellent places for training in Pokemon Diamond/Pearl. Since most of our ... » Read More

2 Aug 2007

US Chart for Week Ending 28th July 2007

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DS - Pokemon Diamond/Pearl - US Chart for Week Ending 28th July 2007

Software and hardware sales in the US from VGchartz. Guitar Hero II takes the number one spot for software sales while the Nintendo DS was the best-seller for hardwares.

Hardware: Console Weekly Total
DS - 140,151 (-4%) 13,730,938
Wii - 95,171 (-3%) 3,974,505
PSP - 59,483 (-9%) 8,864,934
PS2 - 54,701 (-10%) 44,524,847
PS3 - 43,498 (-4%) 1,738,147
X360 - 34,174 (+5%) 6,607,403
GBA - 23,725 (-0%) 40,768,173
GC - 1,656 (-2%) 12,697,057
Xbox - 11 (-58%) 15,933,106
Total 452,570
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1 Aug 2007

Diamonds are forever

DS News | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

Wednesday 1 August 2007 Official ELSPA Entertainment Top 20 Software Chart (all prices) - week ending 28 July: 1 (NE) Pokemon Diamond (DS) 2 (2) Transformers: The Game (PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, DS, PSP, PC, Wii) 3 (NE) Pokemon Pearl (DS) 4 (1) Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, PC, PSP, DS, Wii) 5 (4) Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (Wii) 6 (3) More Brain Training from Dr Kawashima: How Old is Your Brain? (DS) 7 (5) Wii Play (Wii) 8 (6) Shrek the Third ... » Read More

26 Jul 2007

Pokemusings, week seven

DS News | Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

Many people are under the impression that Pokemon is nothing more than a series of role-playing games geared toward youngsters. This is partially true. The Pokemon games are superbly-crafted titles that appeal to children of all ages. They're fun games that are easy for players of all skill levels to enjoy. Underneath it all is an amazingly complex system that most players don't even know about. It's called EV training. EV training can make an enormous difference in how strong your Pokemon ... » Read More