Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Box Art
Publisher
The Pokemon Company, Nintendo
Developer
ILCA
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Release Date
19 November 2021: WW: Switch
Genre
Role Playing

Game Overview:

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are turn-based role playing games developed by ILCA and published by The Pokemon Company and Nintendo.

They are remakes of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, and the first mainline games in the series to not be developed by Game Freak.

Latest Updates For Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Pokemon Developer is “Having Conversations” About Release Schedules

Pokemon Developer is “Having Conversations” About Release Schedules

The Pokemon Company's COO has revealed that the company has been having conversations about the non-stop release cadence of Pokemon games.

60 Million Units of Pokemon Games Were Shipped in FY 2021-22

60 Million Units of Pokemon Games Were Shipped in FY 2021-22

It was previously reported that The Pokemon Company enjoyed a record year in the previous fiscal year with a net profit of $332 million.

The Pokemon Company Enjoys $332 Million Net Profit for Fiscal Year 2022

The Pokemon Company Enjoys $332 Million Net Profit for Fiscal Year 2022

According to Kantan Games CEO Dr. Serkan Toto, this was a "record financial year" for the company with net profit up by 123 percent year-on-year.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Has Sold 12.64 Million Units, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl at 14.65 Million

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Has Sold 12.64 Million Units, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl at 14.65 Million

Both recently-released Pokemon games have enjoyed stellar sales, with Pokemon Legends: Arceus having crossed the 11.4 million mark in just 10 weeks.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Add Two More Mythical Pokemon with Arceus and Darkrai

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Add Two More Mythical Pokemon with Arceus and Darkrai

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have added another fresh pair of Mythical Pokemon. Patch 1.3.0 of the game is now live as well.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Add Mythical Pokemon Shaymin

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Add Mythical Pokemon Shaymin

From now until March 27, players can receive Professor Oak's letter to add the Mythical Pokemon Shaymin to their collections.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Update Adds New Colosseum Features, Union Room Functions, and More

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Update Adds New Colosseum Features, Union Room Functions, and More

You can now play with up to eight players via the Union Room, while the Colosseum also allows for battles with custom rulesets.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dominate 2021’s Final Japanese Sales Charts

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dominate 2021’s Final Japanese Sales Charts

Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch and the PS5 both also enjoyed solid sales in Japan over the course of the previous two weeks.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Guide – How to Farm Money and Unlock All Field Moves

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Guide – How to Farm Money and Unlock All Field Moves

Here's how to unlock all of the different Field Moves in the game along with earning more than enough cash to afford any items.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Guide – How to Upgrade the Secret Base and Quickly Farm XP

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Guide – How to Upgrade the Secret Base and Quickly Farm XP

Want to expand your Grand Underground hideout, unlock various benefits and quickly level up your Pokemon? Here's how.

New Releases Dominate NPD November 2021 Charts, Hardware Sales Dip Due to Supply Constraints

New Releases Dominate NPD November 2021 Charts, Hardware Sales Dip Due to Supply Constraints

Call of Duty: Vanguard, Battlefield 2042, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Forza Horizon 5 topped proceedings on the software front.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Top Japanese Sales Charts Yet Again

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Top Japanese Sales Charts Yet Again

The duo of remakes has topped the Japanese software charts for the third week running, with the Switch dominating the hardware side of things.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sold 6 Million Units in First Week of Launch

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sold 6 Million Units in First Week of Launch

Currently available on Nintendo Switch, the remakes of the Nintendo DS classics have proven extremely popular among fans.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Are Still on Top of Weekly Japanese Sales Charts

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Are Still on Top of Weekly Japanese Sales Charts

The duo of remakes sold over 355,000 units in Japan last week, which means they're continuing to outpace the sales of Pokemon Sword and Shield.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Nintendo Switch Dominate Japan’s Weekly Sales Charts

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Nintendo Switch Dominate Japan’s Weekly Sales Charts

Meanwhile, Battlefield 2042 has sold more at launch than Call of Duty: Vanguard when it released earlier this month.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sold Nearly 1.4 Million Copies in Japan in Three Days

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sold Nearly 1.4 Million Copies in Japan in Three Days

The remakes have collectively become the second-biggest launch for a Switch title to date, surpassing Pokemon Sword and Shield's launch sales.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Review – Back to Before

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Review – Back to Before

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are the best Pokemon games on the Switch so far.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dominate UK Retail Charts on Debut

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Dominate UK Retail Charts on Debut

The two remakes are collectively the best Switch launch of the year in the UK already, and the second-best launch on all platforms.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Receive Overview Trailer Ahead of Launch

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Receive Overview Trailer Ahead of Launch

The Gen 4 Pokemon remakes are launching for the Nintendo Switch in a couple of days, and a new trailer preps for that imminent release.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl – Day 1 Update Will Add Communication Features, Ramanas Park, and More

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl – Day 1 Update Will Add Communication Features, Ramanas Park, and More

Several new cutscenes are also being added, including an opening cutscene and one that you'll see after beating the Elite 4.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’s New Ramanas Park Will Let You Encounter Various Legendary Pokemon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’s New Ramanas Park Will Let You Encounter Various Legendary Pokemon

Ramanas Park is a brand-new post-Elite Four area where players will be able to meet a number of different Legendary Pokemon.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Show off Several Towns and Locations in New Clip

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Show off Several Towns and Locations in New Clip

Meanwhile, Nintendo also reveals a special new Pokemon Platinum-themed outfit for everyone who pre-orders the upcoming remakes.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl – 15 Features You Need To Know About

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl – 15 Features You Need To Know About

Here's what you should know about Pokemon's upcoming Gen 4 remakes.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl – Team Galactic and Legendary Pokemon Revealed in New Trailer

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl – Team Galactic and Legendary Pokemon Revealed in New Trailer

It also provides a look at two more Gym Leaders - Snowpoint City's Candice, who specializes in Ice, and Sunyshore's Volkner who uses Electric Types.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl – Exp. Share Cannot be Turned off, QoL Details Revealed

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl – Exp. Share Cannot be Turned off, QoL Details Revealed

Auto saving has been added in, but can be turned off. Meanwhile, various other smaller details on the upcoming remakes have also emerged.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Gameplay Shows Battles, Secret Base, and More

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Gameplay Shows Battles, Secret Base, and More

New gameplay footage gives another look at various aspects of the upcoming duo of remakes, out for the Switch this November.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Trailer Showcases Poketch, Amity Square, and Characters

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Trailer Showcases Poketch, Amity Square, and Characters

The Pokemon Watch returns and has a function for Hidden Moves. Characters like Cheryl, Riley and Gardenia are also fully showcased.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Will Each Require 10 GB of Storage Space

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Will Each Require 10 GB of Storage Space

The Gen 4 remakes recently had their eShop pages updated, with details emerging on how much storage space you'll need for each of them.

Nintendo Switch Lite Dialga and Palkia Edition Launching in Time for Pokemon in November

Nintendo Switch Lite Dialga and Palkia Edition Launching in Time for Pokemon in November

The Nintendo Switch Lite Dialga and Palkia Edition will be launching in early November to go along with the upcoming Pokemon Gen 4 remakes.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Receive Meaty New Gameplay Updates

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Receive Meaty New Gameplay Updates

The upcoming pair of remakes seems to be sticking closely to the source material, but is also introducing some interesting new features.

Pokemon Presents Confirmed for August 18

Pokemon Presents Confirmed for August 18

The Pokemon Company is finally going to provide long-awaited updates on Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Launching on November 19

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Launching on November 19

The release date for the upcoming Gen 4 remakes has been confirmed, and pre-orders have been opened up as well.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Release Date to be Announced in Early June – Rumour

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Release Date to be Announced in Early June – Rumour

A Pokemon Presents broadcast is allegedly coming next months.

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Announced, Releasing Late 2021

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Announced, Releasing Late 2021

The 2007 DS RPGs return with a new art-style and presentation.

Pokemon Open World Game Coming in 2022, Set in Feudal Sinnoh – Rumor

Pokemon Open World Game Coming in 2022, Set in Feudal Sinnoh – Rumor

Rumored Pokemon Diamond and Pearl remakes also get new details.

Pokémon Presents Announced For February 26

Pokémon Presents Announced For February 26

The presentation will last roughly 20 minutes.

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Remakes to be Announced This Week – Rumour

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Remakes to be Announced This Week – Rumour

Leak suggests the remakes will be announced ahead of anniversary celebrations on Saturday.

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Remakes Coming to Switch This Year – Rumour

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Remakes Coming to Switch This Year – Rumour

Traditional remakes for Gen 4 of Pokemon are allegedly coming in 2021.

New Pokemon Direct Coming Next Month – Rumour

New Pokemon Direct Coming Next Month – Rumour

A Pokemon insider suggests next month could see major new Pokemon announcements.

Pokemon Teases “Very Special” 25th Anniversary Celebration in 2021

Pokemon Teases “Very Special” 25th Anniversary Celebration in 2021

Is it finally time for the Gen 4 remakes?

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