I'm probably most looking forward to the new sprites. I know that isn't one of the biggest improvements, but it's one of my favorite. Also the new move tutors, as I'm a big Wi-Fi fan, so new moves add a lot to my arsenal (or any other players for that matter).
New locations x3 Background music. New sprites!
Plus+ the new Battle Frontier looks spiffy. Though I haven't looked into it much, so I shall wait for Platnium for first-hand experience.
I'm looking forward to the new gym layouts and puzzles. Being able to re-battle gyms again, the battle frontier (who isn't?), a slightly edited and expanded story, the ruined world and new pokemon forms.
I am slightly disappointed at the amount of aditions though. It might just be me but Emerald added a lot more to RS than Platinum is going to add to DP.
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I'm looking forward to the Top Trainer Cafe, training is allways a chore once all the gyms and stuff are done, this should make things more interesting.
I don't re-start games so generaly playing through a new pokemon game will be a thrill, go through with a different starter aswell which will be fun.
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