Examining what went wrong with Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Posted on 8 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch | 0 comments
Whether you like Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl or hate them, you can probably agree that something did indeed go wrong during their development. Though the games do have some merit as faithful Sinnoh remakes, many dedicated Pokemon players consider BDSP among the worst of the main series entries. Today, we’re taking a look at the state the games were launched in, the kind of content that was added to them via updates, and how the games hold up in 2024.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl update out now (version 1.3.0), patch notes
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl have both given a new update, and the two Switch RPGs are now at version 1.3.0.
We reported earlier today that players would have an opportunity to obtain Arceus as part of a tie-in with Pokemon Legends: Arceus after installing the patch. Nintendo confirms that this is now live, but in addition, a new network-trading feature has been added.
The full patch notes for the Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl version 1.3.0 update are as follows:
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl offering chance to obtain Arceus and Darkrai
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl are about to receive to receive a new 1.3.0 update, and it’s bringing along the opportunity to obtain Arceus and Darkrai.
For Arceus, fans need to have Pokemon Legends: Arceus save data on their Switch system after completing all main missions. There’s also the requirement of joining the Hall of Fame and obtaining the National Pokedex in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond or Pokemon Shining Pearl. Players will then need to return to their room where they can get the Azure Flute item. After this, simply head over to the Spear Pillar at the top of Mount Coronet. Arceus will immediately appear.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl to offer Shaymin
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 0 comments
A new Shaymin offer is coming to Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl, it’s been announced.
This is being done through the item known as Oak’s Letter. It can be obtained by selecting “Get Via Internet” from the Mystery Gift menu. After receiving this, players can talk to Professor Oak on Route 224. He will then ask for their cooperation regarding a stone tablet like one found in the Kanto region. As the Trainer assists Professor Oak, the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin will appear, and trainers can follow it in hopes of adding it to their team.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl update out now (version 1.2.0), patch notes
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new 1.2.0 update has just gone live for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl. It includes a maximum player expansion for Union Rooms, a new Colosseum battle feature, and more.
Below are the full patch notes for the Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl version 1.2.0 update:
Japanese Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl fans on version they chose, starter Pokemon, more
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A little while back, Japanese magazine Famitsu conducted a survey for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl. Fans were asked about various topics, such as the version they chose, the starter Pokemon they went with, and the Gym leader they found the toughest to fight.
According to the survey results, Famitsu registered 685 men, 190 women, and 32 “other” as participants. The breakdown of ages was as follows: under 10: 2 people; teens: 205 people; 20s: 545 people; 30s: 131 people; 40s: 16 people; 50s: 6 people; 60s or older: 2 people.
Switch was the best-selling hardware platform in the U.S. for 2021, new Pokemon milestone
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
We’ve got a couple of more notes from the NPD Group detailing the latest gaming sales for the U.S.
First up, it’s been confirmed that Switch was the best-selling hardware platform in units sold during December. We’re also hearing that Switch and PlayStation 5 were essentially tied for dollar sales leadership in the month. Additionally, Switch led 2021 hardware when it comes to both unit and dollar sales.
Along with Switch, 2021 was a good year for Pokemon. We already know that Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were collectively the third best-selling title of December 2021, and it ranked first on Nintendo platforms for both December as well as 2021 overall. Even more significant, 2021 dollar sales of Pokemon franchise physical software reached its highest annual total since the year 2000.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Easter egg returns, today only
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Just like the original games on DS, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl feature an Easter egg that can only be seen today, January 12.
Today is Junichi Masuda’s birthday. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl celebrate this with an Easter egg in which players can see some sparkling diamond dust falling in in Snowpoint City. If you play any other day, the effect won’t be present.
Here’s a look at it in action:
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl orchestral performance announced
Posted on 2 years ago by Ervin in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
The Pokemon Company has announced that in celebration of last month’s release of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, an orchestra will be playing an arrangement of the games’ original soundtrack.
You can watch the performance as it goes live on Youtube with the video below.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl update out now (version 1.1.3), patch notes
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl have both just been updated, with the two recent Switch games now at version 1.1.3.
The actual patch notes are a bit on the light side. According to Nintendo itself, the only piece of information included about the update states: “Fixed some issues for more pleasant gameplay.” Early player reports indicate that some glitches have been addressed. Keep in mind that no new functionality, features, or any other additions are included.
