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12-05-2007, 02:08 PM
Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Returning Pokemon
The official Super Smash Bros. Brawl website has revealed which Pokemon will be making a return from past Super Smash Bros. games to Smash Brawl. These Pokemon will emerge when a player throws the Pokeball item on screen. For the most part, the returning Pokemon have the same attacks as the previous games.
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Suicune - An icy thunderstorm that strikes all players under it
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Lugia - Aeroblast will strike from the background, blasting everyone off in its path
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Entei - If a player gets hit with the fire surrounding it, they will land on top of its flames
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Staryu - Will float around screen and choose a player to attack with Swift
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Bellossom - Sleep Power will put any player to sleep near it
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Ho-oh - Sacred Fire causes a lot of damage to anyone who is struck
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Wobbuffet - Wobbles back and forth depending on how hard it is struck, using counter to damage others
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Togepi - With Metronome any number of attacks are possible
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Snorlax - Jumps into the air and falls down, knocking any player off screen that makes contact with it
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Mew/Celebi - Rare Pokemon that drop collectible items, such as CDs and stickers, to add to your in-game collection
http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/suicune-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/suicune-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/lugia-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/lugia-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/staryu-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/staryu-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/bellossom-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/bellossom-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/ho-oh-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/ho-oh-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/wobbuffet-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/wobbuffet-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/togepi-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/togepi-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/snorlax-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/snorlax-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/celebi-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/celebi-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/mew-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/mew-ssbb.jpg)
Source: Serebii.net, PokeBeach.com
Pokemon Blue - #37 on top Games of All Time
IGN has come out with their top 100 video games of all-time and Pokemon has made the list! According to IGN, a number of factors were taken into consideration, such as how good the game was compared to others of its time and how influential it has been in the realm of gaming. Below is the editors at IGN had to say about it.
37. Pokémon Blue Version
Why It Made Our Top 100 List
If ever there was formula for creating a global phenomenon it would probably read something like this: Take four parts CCG, two parts RPG, three parts accessibility and sprinkle it all with a liberal dose of character and adorability. Pokémon's success has catapulted the brand from a gaming franchise into a cultural icon recognized and loved the world over.
For everything that has come in the decade since, it all started right here with Pokémon Red/ Blue. Its unique blend of exploration, training, battling and trading created a game that was far more in-depth than it first appeared and one that actually forced the player to socialize with others in order to truly experience all that it had to offer. The game is long, engrossing and sparkles with that intangible addictiveness that only the best titles are able to capture. Say what you will about the game, but few gaming franchises can claim to be this popular ten years after they first hit store shelves.
Source: IGN (http://top100.ign.com/2007/ign_top_game_37.html)
Virginia teams up with Pokemon USA to keep kids safe online
The Internet can be a dangerous place. That's why parents need to watch out for their kids.
That was a hot topic Tuesday night at the Educational Technology Leadership Conference held at the Hotel Roanoke.
The state of Virginia has teamed up with Pokemon USA. They are providing teachers and parents with useful information on how to keep kids safe online.
The Internet Safety Program will be rolled out throughout the state beginning in January.
To read the full press release, click here (http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,236318.shtml).
Pokemon - Not Just for Children
Being a university student myself, it was nice to read an article that recognizes that Pokemon fans aren't just under 10 years old. It's takes an interesting look at the experiences of a Pokemon fan who is 24 years old. To read the full story, click here (http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20071204/LIVING/712040005).
Pokemon - A dangerously accurate portrayal of society
The following article takes an interesting look at Pokemon by comparing it to the society in which we live in. Instead of claiming Pokemon is a fantasy world with nothing in common, the article draws parallels between the two universes, even comparing Pokemon and trainers to CEO's and employees. To read the full story, click here (http://media.www.dailytoreador.com/media/storage/paper870/news/2007/12/05/Opinions/A.Dangerously.Accurate.Portrayal.Of.Society-3132137.shtml).
Please discuss.
The official Super Smash Bros. Brawl website has revealed which Pokemon will be making a return from past Super Smash Bros. games to Smash Brawl. These Pokemon will emerge when a player throws the Pokeball item on screen. For the most part, the returning Pokemon have the same attacks as the previous games.
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Suicune - An icy thunderstorm that strikes all players under it
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Lugia - Aeroblast will strike from the background, blasting everyone off in its path
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Entei - If a player gets hit with the fire surrounding it, they will land on top of its flames
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Staryu - Will float around screen and choose a player to attack with Swift
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Bellossom - Sleep Power will put any player to sleep near it
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Ho-oh - Sacred Fire causes a lot of damage to anyone who is struck
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Wobbuffet - Wobbles back and forth depending on how hard it is struck, using counter to damage others
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Togepi - With Metronome any number of attacks are possible
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Snorlax - Jumps into the air and falls down, knocking any player off screen that makes contact with it
http://www.pokezam.com/spacer.jpg Mew/Celebi - Rare Pokemon that drop collectible items, such as CDs and stickers, to add to your in-game collection
http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/suicune-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/suicune-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/lugia-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/lugia-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/staryu-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/staryu-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/bellossom-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/bellossom-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/ho-oh-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/ho-oh-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/wobbuffet-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/wobbuffet-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/togepi-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/togepi-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/snorlax-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/snorlax-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/celebi-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/celebi-ssbb.jpg) http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/mew-ssbb-s.jpg (http://www.pokezam.com/news/data/upimages/brawldec5/mew-ssbb.jpg)
Source: Serebii.net, PokeBeach.com
Pokemon Blue - #37 on top Games of All Time
IGN has come out with their top 100 video games of all-time and Pokemon has made the list! According to IGN, a number of factors were taken into consideration, such as how good the game was compared to others of its time and how influential it has been in the realm of gaming. Below is the editors at IGN had to say about it.
37. Pokémon Blue Version
Why It Made Our Top 100 List
If ever there was formula for creating a global phenomenon it would probably read something like this: Take four parts CCG, two parts RPG, three parts accessibility and sprinkle it all with a liberal dose of character and adorability. Pokémon's success has catapulted the brand from a gaming franchise into a cultural icon recognized and loved the world over.
For everything that has come in the decade since, it all started right here with Pokémon Red/ Blue. Its unique blend of exploration, training, battling and trading created a game that was far more in-depth than it first appeared and one that actually forced the player to socialize with others in order to truly experience all that it had to offer. The game is long, engrossing and sparkles with that intangible addictiveness that only the best titles are able to capture. Say what you will about the game, but few gaming franchises can claim to be this popular ten years after they first hit store shelves.
Source: IGN (http://top100.ign.com/2007/ign_top_game_37.html)
Virginia teams up with Pokemon USA to keep kids safe online
The Internet can be a dangerous place. That's why parents need to watch out for their kids.
That was a hot topic Tuesday night at the Educational Technology Leadership Conference held at the Hotel Roanoke.
The state of Virginia has teamed up with Pokemon USA. They are providing teachers and parents with useful information on how to keep kids safe online.
The Internet Safety Program will be rolled out throughout the state beginning in January.
To read the full press release, click here (http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,236318.shtml).
Pokemon - Not Just for Children
Being a university student myself, it was nice to read an article that recognizes that Pokemon fans aren't just under 10 years old. It's takes an interesting look at the experiences of a Pokemon fan who is 24 years old. To read the full story, click here (http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20071204/LIVING/712040005).
Pokemon - A dangerously accurate portrayal of society
The following article takes an interesting look at Pokemon by comparing it to the society in which we live in. Instead of claiming Pokemon is a fantasy world with nothing in common, the article draws parallels between the two universes, even comparing Pokemon and trainers to CEO's and employees. To read the full story, click here (http://media.www.dailytoreador.com/media/storage/paper870/news/2007/12/05/Opinions/A.Dangerously.Accurate.Portrayal.Of.Society-3132137.shtml).
Please discuss.