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.

Earlier, we posted an article on Pokemon Diamond and Pearls' about its WiFi capabilities. Well, we got more info thanks to Badam. The best part is that it comes pre-translated from the Japanese sites so we didn't have to rely on Babel Fish.

To communicate via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you need your playmate's friend code. The friend code can be obtained at the Pokemon Wi-Fi Club in the basement of the Pokemon Center. Register your friend's friend code into your own version of the game. Your friend's code will be be automatically registered if you have previously engaged in direct DS-to-DS battles or trades on the 2nd floor of the Pokemon Center.

Step One:
You register your friend's 12-digit friend code into your friends list.

Step Two:
Get on Wi-Fi. If a friend has been detected, you will be connected together, and you should now be able to battle or exchange Pokemon freely.

A convenient voice chat feature will also be available to let you and your friend speak through your DS telephone-style.

According to DSmeet, the site where we got this info, fighting random people via Wi-Fi is unlikely. However CoroCoro said there is a Global Trade Station where you can meet up with people online around the globe and trade with people. That remains to be seen. Even if that turns out to be a rumor, DSmeet promised to make it easier for North American players with the Japanese version of the games to meet.