I've just bought Gale of Darkness and Coliseum

[Ryden]

...but haven't got the time to play at the moment.

What have I got to look forward to?

How do these games interact with the GBA titles?

How will this help progress my DS National Dex?

Anything else I should know before I get started?


I know absolutely nothing about either game.

Q1A Every battle being a doubles, stealing Pkmn (though only the shadow ones >_>) and probably some other stuff..though its been awhile since I played Gale of Darkness.

Q2A you can battle/trade with them providing you have the right linkcable and a GBA

Q3A Yes, definitely.

Q4A Not really, just don't expect to collect gym badges...


there my two cents in answering...but keep in mind I only have played and own Gale Of Darkness ^_^;; but all in all it was a fun play (especially since you get to begin with your choice Eevee evo)

 

[Unlimited NiGHTS]

...but haven't got the time to play at the moment.

What have I got to look forward to?

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Shadow Pokémon you purify could have moves they otherwise couldn't have. Togepi with Tri Attack, for example.

How do these games interact with the GBA titles?

By trading, mainly.

How will this help progress my DS National Dex?

You'll get Ho-Oh and Lugia this way. The only other way to get them on your own is that event for the trip to Navel Rock, I think.

Anything else I should know before I get started?

Watch carefully how each Shadow Pokémon responds to a purification method, bar the Purify Chamber in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Eventually, you'll get to see the Pokémon's true Nature, and this will help you see how to purify it more quickly. Also, Shadow-Type attacks aren't very effective against other Shadow Pokémon, but are super effective against non-Shadow Pokémon.

I know absolutely nothing about either game.

Both games are awesome, so don't wait to play them.