Reggie Ramjeet is excited to be among the first to purchase the new Pokémon Platinum Version video game for the Nintendo DS system, Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the Nintendo World store in New York. The game was available today in advance of its official March 22 release date.

Lauren Bergin greets Pokémon character, Pikachu, during the launch of Pokémon Platinum Version video game, Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the Nintendo World store in New York. The Nintendo DS game launches nationwide on March 22.