Thanks to EngiMatikul in our forums for bringing up this first bit of news. The long-anticipated 5th generation of Pokémon is currently in the works according to Kotaku. As to be expected, the games will feature new Pokémon and features, but the biggest news of all is that the games are set to be released later this year in Japan. You read that right, later THIS YEAR.

The other bit of news is something that's slipped through the radar. This past Wednesday, serebii.net reported that the Jirachi that unlocks the Edge of the Night Sky Pokéwalker course in HeartGold and SoulSilver will be available to download at participating US GameStop locations from February 27, 2010, until March 13, 2010. That means the event ends the day before HeartGold and SoulSilver launch in North America.

Be sure to stay tuned for more info on Generation 5!