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Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness

Released August 4, 2005 on GameCube

About Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness

Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness is a role-playing adventure released for the Nintendo GameCube on August 4, 2005. Developed by Genius Sonority and published by Nintendo, it is a single-player game told from a third-person perspective. It belongs to the Pokemon franchise and sits within the Pokemon Stadium series.

The game is set in a fantasy-themed world with an action focus. Players take on the role of a trainer working against a criminal group, and the story centers on capturing and using special shadow Pokemon to oppose that group's plans. Battles make up much of the gameplay, and the game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and PEGI 3 in Europe.

Players can bring Pokemon over from Game Boy Advance Pokemon titles, which adds to the roster available in the adventure. The game is a follow-up to Pokemon Colosseum and was designed for the GameCube's hardware, offering a different take on the series' creature-collecting formula.

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Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness FAQ

When did Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness come out?

Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness came out on August 4, 2005.

What platforms is Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness on?

Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness came out on GameCube.

Who made Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness?

Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness is developed by Genius Sonority and published by Nintendo.

Is Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness multiplayer?

No. Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness is single player only.

What is Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness rated?

Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness is rated ESRB E (Everyone) and PEGI 3.

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