Pokemon (Video Game) - Soul Silver (Nintendo DS)

Pokmon HeartGold Version and Pokmon SoulSilver Version return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the beloved original Pokmon Gold and Pokmon Silver games nearly a decade ago. The richly detailed adventure of Pokmon Gold and Pokmon Silver is now enhanced for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems with updated graphics and sound, as well as new Touch Screen features and a host of surprises. Pokmon HeartGold Version and Pokmon SoulSilver Version bring dozens of Pokmon characters back into the limelight for a new Pokmon generation and longtime fans to catch, train and battle.

Announcing these much-anticipated game launches at The Pokmon World Championships allows us to give the news directly to the legions of fans who represent the true heart and soul of Pokmon, said J.C. Smith, The Pokmon Company Internationals director of marketing, who made the announcement on stage to kick off the 2009 Pokmon World Championships. We want to thank these loyal fans by revealing the details to them first.

Pokmon HeartGold Version and Pokmon SoulSilver Version return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the beloved original Pokmon Gold and Pokmon Silver games nearly a decade ago. The richly detailed adventure of Pokmon Gold and Pokmon Silver is now enhanced for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems with updated graphics and sound, as well as new touch-screen features and a host of surprises. Pokmon

HeartGold Version and Pokmon SoulSilver Version bring dozens of Pokmon characters back into the limelight for a new Pokmon generation - and long-time fans - to catch, train and battle.

The launch of Pokmon HeartGold Version and Pokmon SoulSilver Version follows the incredible launch of Pokmon Platinum Version, which has sold more than 5.66 million copies worldwide to date.

Pokmon is one of the top childrens franchises in history. The Pokmon video game series has sold more than 193 million units worldwide since its inception 13 years ago. Additionally, Pokmon is the No. 1 collectible trading card game of all time and has shown no sign of slowing down. It boasts 374 percent sales growth in the United States alone since 2005, and is sold in more than 30 countries across the globe. Other extensions of the property include 12 seasons of the animated television series, which in 2009 will be broadcast in as many as 153 countries in more than 25 languages.