Though we have to wait until later this year, Japan was fortunate enough to receive the latest Pokemon handheld titles last year to enormous demand. So it comes as no surprise that in little over 6 months since the games release and ten years from the very first Pokemon game that the series has smashed records left right and centre. With over 5 million copies of Diamond and Pearl shipped to Japan, as well as over 155 million copies of the Pokemon series sold worldwide it’s obvious that the Pokemon craze is far from dead.
Press release inside. After more than 10 years as one of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world, Pokmon video games are once again shattering sales records. Just three months after launching on Sept. 28, Pokmon Diamond and Pokmon Pearl shipped a record-breaking 5 million units to retailers in Japan, making them the fastest selling Pokmon games ever. More than 155 million copies of the Pokmon series have been sold around the world through September 2006
With a number of exciting new features, including powerful moves and the exotic Sinnoh region setting, Pokmon Diamond and Pokmon Pearl offer new and experienced fans thrilling new Pokmon adventures. Fans can get an early start on their Pokmon collection in the games with the introduction of a new character in the series, the mysterious Manaphy. A Water-type Pokmon, Manaphy has the power to swap healing effects with other Pokmon through its Heart Swap move.
To harness the power of Manaphy and its Heart Swap move, players must first capture the Manaphy egg hidden within Pokmon Ranger by beating the story mode of the game and entering the exclusive Manaphy Egg Code. Manaphy can then hatch in Pokmon Diamond and Pokmon Pearl via a unique transfer.
Announced on Jan. 20, the Manaphy Egg Code can be found on the Manaphy Web site at www.Manaphy.com. Savvy Pokmon fans should check in often for new information on this mysterious character, as well as fun downloads and game tips. In addition, fans can learn more about Manaphy through its film debut as the star of Pokmon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, to be released on DVD in the spring.
