Exclusive Nintendo Pokémon Giratina-branded DS Giveaway! CLOSED
If you want to stay up to date on what your kids are playing, read my report on how to become a “PokéMOM!” on my review site. I was given the opportunity to speak with Pokémon expert Seth McMahill, who has been with Nintendo of America for more than eight years.
In his role as a localization specialist for the Pokémon series, he’s responsible for giving the Japanese-created games a more American feel. That includes everything from naming new Pokémon titles to writing game text and instruction manuals.
Seth started by telling me the basics. Pokémon is primarily a role playing game. Much like one would collect baseball cards, the same is done with the characters of the game. There are 493 characters that range from a cute fluff character like a mini penguin to powerful legendary characters. He said the main thing I’d want to know is the core of characters, and that each character is one of 17 types. He said I’d want to familiarize myself with the 17 types of Pokémon, how they interact and who the player favorites are.
I asked Seth about the stigma surrounding the game. Some parents I’ve talked to are hesitant to play, stating a few concerns about the series. When I mentioned this, Seth told me he believes that is because the premise of the game is to collect the characters by obtaining, training and doing ‘battle’ with other characters.
Seth pointed out that even though the characters do battle, there is no bloodshed or death. The losing team simply retreats back to rest. He pointed out that this is a game of strategy. There is a lot of reading involved, and that kids also learn the value of team work. More details are in my “PokéMOM!” article on my review site.
Nintendo was kind enough to also put together a “Get to know Pokémon” with a “Pokémon 101″ tips on the series, to help people everywhere get to know the secrets behind the game. You can click HERE to get it or get to his tips by clicking on “Pokémon 101” in my header menu bar.
Now is your chance to win an Exclusive Nintendo Pokémon Giratina-branded DS for you or your child! There are only 60 of these available in the US and Nintendo and Momspective are teaming up to give one away to one lucky reader!
All you have to do to enter is list one thing you learned from Seth’s guide or tell me why you love Pokémon if you’re already a fan in a comment. Only relevant comments will be accepted and you can gain extra entries by doing any of the following (leave a comment after each action taken to count as an extra entry)
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Congrats to Beth at Plus Size Mommy on your win!
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I learned several things from Seth’s Guide. One particular thing that I learned is that:
“Pokémon have unique abilities based on theie types. For example, Pikachu is an Electric-type and is able to use special moves like Thundershock. Piplup is a Water-type who can douse its opponent with moves like BubbleBeam. There are 17 types in all that interact with each other in a “rock, scissors, paper-like†way. For example, a Water-type Pokémon has an advantage over a Fire-type Pokémon; a Fire-type has an advantage over a Grass-type, etc.”
The other thing I learned about Pokemon is that: “Trading is a key element in the main Pokémon games. Players are able to connect their game to their friend’s game to exchange Pokémon characters. Players can work together to achieve the goal of completing the Pokédex.”
How cool is that! I just have to win the Nintendo Pokémon Giratina-branded DS. I don’t know how I will live without it!
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My grand sons play with Pokemon cards all the time. They trade and get very involved with the characters. We’ve had Pokemon themed parties for their birthdays. i learned that the characters are very interesting. They have different values and can do different things. My grand sons have tried to explain so many times. I find it fascinating that they remember all the characters and what they can do. The battles and which characters they need are amazing.
i would be the coolest grammy if I won this game.
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I have enjoyed years with Pokemon, buying the kids the cards ,trading and having fun with them. The kids loved them and they were not too expenisve
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I like that Pokemon teaches children responsibility and decision making. One thing I learned from the guide is that the more times a Pokemon battles, the stronger it gets and as they get stronger, they evolve into different Pokemon.
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I love Pokemon because I always liked watching/listening to Pikachu. He’s so sweet.
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One of the main reasons I love Pokemon is because the battles are bloodless…I’d much rather my child play a game or watch a video where the people rested after the battles!! Thanks for the chance to win!
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Honestly, I dislike Pokemon however, my son and nephew seem to love it… I’m amazed at how they keep up with all the characters and whats what and whewww.. It makes my head hurt just thinking about it… What I do like about Pokemon is that is actually seems to connect kids together…
I’ve seen the Pikachu with the red and white ball a million times but never realized that the red and white ball is used to catch Pokemon.
What I learned from Seth’s guide was the more times a Pokémon battles, the stronger it gets. As Pokémon get stronger, they grow or evolve into different Pokémon. For example, Pikachu can evolve into Raichu.
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