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Platinum's brand new story has some notable differences from Diamond/Pearl's. Prof. Rowan is an expert on Pokémon evolution who has come to the Sinnoh area from Kanto. Team Galactic's boss, Cyrus, shows up at the beginning of the game?! An interview is conducted with Prof. Rowan Snow has gathered in Twinleaf Town! We meet Prof. Rowan [on Route 201] shortly after setting foot on the streets! After receiving your starter Pokémon, you immediately battle your rival! At the beginning of the adventure [Lake Verity], Cyrus is standing in front of the protagonist! With the Pokédex received from Prof. Rowan, you can search for Pokémon in Sinnoh! STORY SECTION: "A new character arrives" This new character's real name is unknown, but he is codenamed "Handsome!" He is a member of the International Police Force (Interpol) and helps out the protagonist. Team Galactic's members even change their outfits! NEW ELEMENTS: "The Pinnacle of Pokémon battling-the Battle Frontier-appears!" Part 02: "The Battle Frontier's 5 facilities" A total of five facilities make up the Battle Frontier: Battle Tower Battle Factory (unrevealed) (unrevealed) (unrevealed) In these facilties, some tough trainers await to battle you! Part 03: "Battle Frontier: The Simple Battle Tower" The Battle Tower is the only facility that was present in Diamond/Pearl. The rules are fairly standard: teams of 3 Pokémon in Singles Battles, and teams of 4 in Doubles. Defeat 7 trainers consecutively to receive Battle Points. Part 04: "The Test of Pokémon Knowledge: The Battle Factory" In the Battle Factory, players don't use their Pokémon--rather, they use rentals. After a victory, the winner can exchange one Pokémon with his opponent. Receive BP after 7 consecutive wins, and you'll be able to rent bigger and better Pokémon! NEW ELEMENTS SECTION: "GTS changes-Global Terminal" Part 02: "Lots and lots of fun in the Global Terminal!" E-mail Battle Video Ranking Box Shots NEW ELEMENTS SECTION: Play with distant friends via Wi-Fi Communications! Part 02: "Wi-Fi Square, Part 1″ In Wi-Fi Square, up to 20 players from around the world can gather and play. Wi-Fi Square also has three fun minigames that can be enjoyed by up to four simultaneous players: Rolling Mime Jr.: Don't let Mime Jr. fall from the rolling ball! Munching Swalot: Use the stylus to toss food into the Swalot's open mouth! Pumping Wobbuffet: Move the stylus up and down to pump it up! Part 03: "Wi-Fi Square, Part 2″ Touch Toys are toys that can be purchased. Touch various buttons on the DS's touch screen to start various actions: for example, the cymbals sound when touched. These toys can be transferred between players and "powered up" after playing Wi-Fi Square's games! Timed Events The time when one can be in the Wi-Fi Square is limited. When time is about to run about, special happenings occur! When Wi-Fi Square is about to close, it begins to darken. Then the fluorescent lights turn on! After lighting up, there's a fireworks show! Lastly, there's a parade in which special Pokémon floats take you out of the building, calling you to come back tomorrow! NEW ELEMENTS SECTION: "New Gym Challenges!" The leaders of Pokémon Gyms around the world are now standing behind new challenges that have not been seen before! Each gym has gotten a makeover. In Eterna City Gym, the hands on the newly-installed flower watch moves to control access to the various parts of the gym! The clock advances when each trainer is defeated to enable you to move on to the next--and eventually, the leader! Other brand new gym puzzles await our heroes! FUN EXTRAS SECTION: "Wallpaper Download" "Legendary Pokémon Encounter" (1024×768) FUN EXTRAS SECTION: "Movies" Promotional video (500k) - This was the official 2-minute trailer shown at PokéFesta, now in high-quality: HOT NEWS SECTION: Shaymin's Sky Forme grows stronger! Now that you've seen Pokémon Movie 11 and received your Shaymin on Diamond/Pearl, here are some tips for how to use it when you transfer it to Platinum next month! Air Slash: Double the power with Sky Forme Shaymin's Serene Grace ability! Leaf Storm: An upgrade from Seed Flare, this is the strongest Grass-type move! Quick Attack: Take advantage of Sky Forme Shaymin's fast speed! Deal the first blow to your opponent!(Less)