Admittedly, when our neighbors handed us Pokemon Monopoly, I rolled my eyes. I thought "OH GESH!" and was tempted to get rid of it. However, the children convinced me otherwise. I am extremely grateful for that.We have had this game for about a year now and play with it almost on a weekly basis. The idea of this game compared to the original is about the same. Instead of houses and ho...

Gameboy has always had a lot of pinball games. But when pokemon and pinball come together, it makes a surprising outcome.In Pokemon pinball, you need to get 150 different pokemon, while getting as much points as you can possibly get. There are bonuses (point bonuses and extra stage bonuses) and multipliers. There are two pinball courses to choose from, a red one and a blue one that you use a po...

My little sister is in love with the Pokemon games. And honestly, I don't blame her. At first, when you're in high school, you think, "Pokemon games? How lame...". But it's the exact opposite. When my sister bought her first one, I thought she totally wasted her money. But after trying it out, I thought it was actually really fun. In the game, you follow a storyline that e...

Okay, Pokemon didn't disappear as so many fads do. We are going on ten years now and kids are still speaking in tongues about this show/card game/video game series. Nintendo has found the golden egg. A game series that hooks all the 8-10 year old kids for a few years then hooks their younger siblings.Diamond is just the lastest in Pokemon's plot to take over your kid's min...

If your child likes to draw and likes the toys called Pokemons, then they will like this art book. This step by step book will guide them in drawing their favorite creature from the Pokemon series.The art book starts with easy techniques, and then how to draw your favorite Pokemon characters. It will take alittle patience to become a Pokemon artist. They will learn to draw faces,bodie...

Intro:Pokemon,A franchise we all know and love!Pokemon Red was one of my 1st video games,and it was great.I loved catching all the pokemons and battling them against my friends.Graphics: I never found gameboy color games graphically appealing,and Pokemon Red is no exception,the graphics were not mind blowing but they nice and clear,you could easily identify each pokemon.  Sound:The backgro...

You probably know everything about Pokémon Diamond and Pearl at this point so why don't we just go from how Platinum stands above them? First of all, Platinum introduces new forms of Pokémon like Rotom, Shaymin and Giratina. These new forms aren't just for comsmetic purposes, their stats actually change so you can use them for different strategies.The stories of Diamond an...

My sons received this as a gift recently.  They couldn't wait to start playing with it.  As soon as I opened the package I was shocked by the quality of the product.  The parts that snapped together don't stay together and every time you attempt to move the assembled toy it falls apart.  The background scenes were cardboard pieces that stuck on with two-sided tape.&n...

Back when the Pokemon phenomeon was at its peak, we saw the release of Pokemon: The First Movie. How does the DVD stack up?From the moment you pick up a copy, you'll probably be a little disappointed. Back then, WB loved using cheesy snapper cases made of cardboard. Not only were they much less durable than regular plastic cases, but they were also harder to open and looked a lot worse on d...

The Pokemon Movie phenomenon continues with Pokemon: The Movie 2000, also known as The Power of One.  A Pokemon collector disturbs the harmony of three islands, angering the three legendary Pokemon birds that live there: Arcticuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. Soon, an all-out war between the three birds erupts, threatening to rock the Pokemon world to its core. Now, it's up to Ash, the chosen...

The third Pokemon movie continues the trend of high quality Pokemon movies. Molly, daughter of a renowned Pokemon archeologist, has stumbled upon the mysterious Pokemon aptly called Unown. With their power, they're able to grant any wish, and the one thing Molly wants more than anything else...is to have a complete family again. The newly-created Pokemon Entei kidnaps the protagonist Ash...

Pokemon: Mewtwo Returns is actually an hour-long TV special released as a special movie. This "movie" continues the story of the mighty Pokemon clone Mewtwo as he and his fellow clones struggle to live in peace. Easier said than done, as the evil force behind Mewtwo's creation, Giovanni, is on the lookout for him, so that he can harness his power and take over the world. Luckily, ...

Pokemon Diamond is the fourth major installment in the Pokemon franchise, and boy is it a doozy. Boasting around 100 new Pokemon and amazing new features, it may very well be the best game in the entire series.Players of past games know what to expect here. Pokemon trainer goes around capturing Pokemon, travelling from gym to gym, battling trainers in hopes to become the greatest in the land. T...

Ash Ketchum, finally ten years old, gets to begin his Pokemon journey. That's right, this DVD release features the very first episodes of the phenomenally popular Pokemon TV show. 26 of them, in fact. These episodes feature many great moments in the series, from Ash catching a great number of Pokemon to the introduction of Misty and Brock. The video quality on this release is pretty good. T...

Overview: One of the greatest RPG's in the pokemon franchise. It has a great new look with the 3-D like facelift from the previous 2-D games on the GBA and on the GBC. Entire new set of pokemon bringing the total to 496 and the ability to upload the pokemon from Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Leaf Green, and Fire Red into your Diamond/Pearl is a great feature as well. Endless hours of gameplay to...

The Pokemon Pearl version for the Nintendo DS is the newest version of Pokemon available. Pokemon has been a very popular game for many years now and it is no different for these newest versions. The Pearl features new Pokemon and updated graphics. The game is easy to play and like all the other versions of Pokemon, it is full of things to do. There are a good number of sidequests that are avai...

I bouhgt my son this game system after extensive pleading wore me down. I was concerned it'd get broken almost imediately. To look at, this thing just looks flimsy with its glossy cover and build. Turns out its super durable. My son plays this thing...constantly. It works just fine. He says the battery life is okay. He can play it as it charges so he doesnt mind when the battery runs down.O...

The Nintendo Wii is a surprisingly small console. It invites players of all skill levels to take part in a new more interactive gaming platform. Many of the titles are family friendly.The major attraction of the Wii is the ability for it to put you into the game - for instance, in the free Wii Sports game you get with the system, you can play things like Tennis or Baseball. In these games, you ...

At first glance you'd think the site is a bit fishy with its very basic appearance but Nintendo8 is a great place to relive your classic gaming experiences. It includes tons of 8 bit NES games that you can play absolutely for free online through your computer with keys on your keyboard functionining as the controller buttons.Some games available include Contra, Legend of Zelda, Super Mario ...