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.