VOIP - Voice Over Internet Pokémon

How on Earth did we miss this? Two days ago, Nintendo of America let us know that Pokon Diamond and Pearl will feature VOIP communication.

For a decade, fans of Pokon video games have been entertained by exciting adventures, dramatic battles and hundreds of new Pokon. Now the record-setting franchise is evolving with Pokon Diamond Version and Pokon Pearl Version, two new games available April 22 for the top-selling Nintendo DS. The in-depth games feature enhanced graphics that make Pokon jump off the screen like never before. In addition to the 380 Pokon available in previous versions, players can collect, train and battle more than 100 new Pokon. After completing certain objectives, they can also import Pokon from their Game Boy Advance games. Starting March 18, fans who pre-order a copy of either game will receive one of two collectible Pokon styluses (retailer may require pre-order deposit).

But the game's wireless abilities are what will have everyone talking - literally. Using a local wireless connection, up to eight trainers can connect and play. Both Pokon Diamond and Pokon Pearl are fully Wi-Fi compatible, meaning players can log onto Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo's wireless gaming service, and compete with players all around the world. The microphone built into the Nintendo DS even lets players talk with friends before, during and after battles. Only players who have entered one another's Friend Codes can communicate using this Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, feature so players can control with whom they communicate. For kids, it's like having a cell phone that can only connect with their friends. The Nintendo DS Headset, sold separately, makes these conversations a breeze.

"The amazing wireless and voice chat features of Pokon Diamond and Pokon Pearl offer gamers something completely new," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "We make games for everybody, and these Pokon titles are sure to be a hit with new and returning players."

Players can trade Pokon or battle with players anywhere in the world, even without voice communication. The Global Trade Station allows players to post Pokon they want to trade on a board and browse through Pokon other players have posted. The Battle Tower allows players to battle with seven Trainers who have registered their player data in the Wi-Fi Battle Dome. After the battle, players can upload their data so other Trainers can battle them virtually. The more games a player wins, the higher his or her ranking.

Pokon Diamond and Pokon Pearl feature the ability for players to control their Pokex using the touch screen controls of Nintendo DS. As time passes in the real world, the look of the games changes. The Pokon characters that appear change, and the evolution of some Pokon is affected.

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  hum, nice. it works very well in hunters.

  yakutatazu, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Great, now younger kids can whine about how bad they're doing in a battle.

  ctkxtreme, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  I tried the VOIP feature on Jump Ultimate Stars, the voice didn't came too clear.

  LeSomeGuy, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  i still havent voiced chat in JUS. the voice chat worked fine in hunters i guess.

  darkshadow61, 30-11--0001 at 00:00