Do you have an overwhelming need to "catch 'em all?" Well, if you're a fan of the cutesy cult classic known as Pokemon then you'll be pleased to know that the game is going global in more ways than one.
 
The Pokemon Global Trade Station website, which went online last September 14, features a world-wide trading system where players can deposit the Pokemon they've collected from Pokemon Diamond or Pokemon Pearl through the Nintendo Wi-Fi network. Anybody logged into the site can then search for and keep track of any Pokemon they want to add to their collection.

The GTS utilizes a handy search and tracking system which record the stats, moves and all the relevant data of any Pokemon stored on the site. Then, much like a typical DS to DS trading procedure, you can download the desired Pokemon and complete the transfer to your handheld.

This definitely moves up the whole concept originally conceived in the Pokemon series where trading and sharing your little digital critters improve the enjoyability and playability of the game. So, what are you waiting for? Hop on to the site and see what else you're missing from your list of nearly 500 Pokemon.