To all the pokemon haters:
I thought Pokemon was the gayest thing to hit video games up until months ago when i got in to the GBA scene. thats what is so cool about the scene is that because i was able to download sapphire and try the game out, i went and bought it a circuit city. Pokemon is a great RPG in the lines of the original final fantasy, the difference is that instead of choosing your party beforehand you catch the members of your party and they evolve and it is so much more deeper than you would ever realize. the funny thing is that i bought my brother a GBA for Xmas and i was able to pick up Ruby on ebay for cheap. ididn't even mention it to him and he called me later exclaiming how f'in cool it was. i'm looking forward to leaf green and fire red, since we haven't played red or blue. So just to let me anyone who hasn't tried pokemon, Its a very fun and deep game that you don't even know how interesting it is. DL the game or games and try it. Don't be a hater. lol.
P.S. another funny thing is since i work as a teacher i have been able to get tips on how to raise my pokemon from students of mine who grew up playing the original Gb games. it's really hilarious but I think it makes it easier for me and the kids to relate to each other. Pokemon forever.
in another point I hope nintendo finally comes up with a good game for the home system where people can go online and battle/trade with each other in a mmporg style game. It could be awesome. Maybe next console since gamecube online support hasn't happened. Anyone have any other thoughts on this??
this is my 1st post so be gentle.
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