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In lugnet.general, Jeremy H. Sproat writes:
> Christopher Weeks wrote:
> > In lugnet.general, Jeremy H. Sproat writes:
> > > :-, I discovered that I actually like Pokemon.
> > Hunh?
>
> I discovered that I actually like Pokemon.
>
> Anyone hear an echo? :-,
>
> > > The Game Boy game is pretty fun,
> > Oh, you just mean that you like the game boy game, right?
>
> It started from that, yes. Barbara and I have also recently started buying
> into some of the cooler miniatures; I currently have Cubone sitting Shiva on
> my computer monitor at work, and am actively seeking Charizard for Barbara.
>
> > Have you seen the show? Is the game just the same?
>
> Ag. Ack. Ptui. Don't get me started. Oops, you got me started...
>
> I realize that the show is crucial for Nintendo's marketing juggernaut, but
> it's quite absolutely atrocious. After watching just two minutes, I want an
> epileptic siezure to make it stop. It's that bad.
That is because they chop out anything to do with Japanese culture and anything
that isn't G-rated. The end result is an absolutly awful show.
>
> Weapons-grade brainwashing techniques aside, the show also suffers horribly
> from its characters and plot. EVEN for a cheap Japanese kid's cartoon. If
> Team Rocket acted half as well in the show as they did in the game, Ash & co.
> would soon be hiding out in bomb shelters.
>
> > For what age group do you think that Pokemon is appropriate?
>
> The GB game, probably anywhere from age 8 upwards. (I can't really speak for
> the card game.) I'm 28, and I enjoy the game very much. I just think that
> the concept (1) and presentation are absolutely brilliant.
>
> Cheers,
> - jsproat
>
> 1. obdisclaimer: I know that Pokemon didn't start the whole
> monster-collecting game genre, but it's certainly helped it out.
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