Pokemon — A Gem of our Generation

<p>This episode marks one of our longest discussions. Pokémon is a phenomenon that impacted many. Young and old, many were familiar with the new craze of “pocket monsters” created in Japan. A video game, card game, television series, and a feature length film were all created within the intellectual properties infancy, but all went on to be commercially successful. <br /> </p><p>The charm and cuteness of Pokémon were always a draw, but the first movie tells a much darker tale. A tale with deep themes of scientific manipulation and the question of, “what is life?” <br /> </p><p>The guys conversation starts with a discussion of strange video game crossovers, and why games that simulate “work” are so addicting to us as people. <br /> </p><p>The main topic in the Pokémon movie goes beyond just the film and into Pokémon as a whole. The guys discuss which color gameboy game they had, and how important the video and card games were in them wanting to see the movie. <br /> </p><p>Zach tells an epic tale at the end of the episode that you are going to want to hang on for. A tale of how Pokémon unexpected led him to a decent sum of money $$<br /> </p><p> </p>