14 DAY TRIAL // Nintendo is a huge company in terms of gaming, but it is even bigger in the realm of entertainment, owning a lot of franchises that have spanned various mediums like Mario, The Legend of Zelda or Metroid. But without a doubt one of the most world famous series from under the umbrella of the Japanese corporation is Pokemon.
The company has made a habit of releasing multiple versions of the same game but, seeing as how these titles have sold a huge number of units and are still in high demand, the strategy is definitely working. Two of the most important releases were Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver, which were launched for the GameBoy back in 2000.
Now, in an effort to please fans and make even more money, the two titles will be revamped and released for the Nintendo DS in the form of Pokemon HeartGold and Pokemon SoulSilver. We already know that they will be out in Japan next month, but at the 2009 Pokemon World Championships, a Nintendo representative revealed that the two titles would be released in spring 2010 in Western markets like North America or Europe.
“Announcing these much-anticipated game launches at The Pokémon World Championships allows us to give the news directly to the legions of fans who represent the true heart and soul of Pokémon,” said J.C. Smith, The Pokémon Company International's director of marketing. “We want to thank these loyal fans by revealing the details to them first.”
While the names may be up for debate with some fans, the titles will hold a lot of surprises for old-school Pokemon fans and implement many of the unique features of the DS, like the touchscreen. Updated graphics and sounds are also included. Here is a trailer of the new titles.