tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65333818963652712472024-03-20T05:46:51.384-06:00The PokeballRoad to the Land Sinnoh.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-41914838164739256522017-04-21T23:50:00.001-06:002017-04-21T23:50:10.047-06:00<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 14px;">The Pokeball is back! Well not really but it has been evolving over the years and the current version is <a href="http://miscrave.com/">Miscrave</a>. In it I talk about various topics but also frequently about <a href="http://miscrave.com/archives/pokemon/">Pokemon</a>. Check it out and have fun there.</span>...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-9779231647511082092007-11-27T21:45:00.000-06:002007-11-27T21:51:42.551-06:00On the roadIts been a while since I last posted here and there have been reasons, first one of the changes I mentioned on the past update is that we will be moving our blog to Bulbagarden, it will be hosted there from now on. I think this is great news the url is here:<br /><br />http://journal.bulbagarden.net/thepokeball<br /><br />Second we are going to be back in full swing with various updates through out the week, this blog will continue to experiment and I have a lot of great updates I've had for a while ready and also a lot of new stuff I want to feature, we will even have Pokemon Christmas features, make sure to go to the new url for our blog....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-79159544458804206042007-10-18T09:18:00.000-06:002007-10-18T09:39:29.629-06:00Happenings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bergholzgermanband.com/rachel/pokeball.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.bergholzgermanband.com/rachel/pokeball.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I've had a lot of ideas on what exactly I wanted to do with this site. For now I will continue doing things and see how they change. For various different reasons updates haven't consistent but I will be changing that (or trying to ;P). I do have a lot of content ready to be posted so things should be interesting around here again. However there is also going to be a small change which should happen in a bit....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-59987423618534717952007-10-10T20:02:00.000-06:002007-10-10T20:04:17.269-06:00Pokemon Farm video (wiiware)<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cz8qeR9EQLw"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cz8qeR9EQLw" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-61994599990570862342007-10-03T20:29:00.000-06:002017-04-21T23:53:27.867-06:00Pokemon Trading Figure Game Review<big><span style="color: red;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red;">EDIT: An updated version of this article was writtenf or my other website miscrave, just click here to read that improved version of it <a href="http://miscrave.com/articles/pokemon-tfg/">here</a>.</span><br />
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The Figure finally came out in the US, the release date was September 19th (after being delayed a month) and then apparently pushed back to Oct. 3rd but I found them on my game store this past weekend after the Toys R Us Manaphy event. Glad to see the game finally released here, I've been looking forward to the game since I found the pokemon-figures.com website in 05 or 06.I found it at my local game store and grabbed the two starter sets since its the only things they had.<br />
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The game as first released in Europe and Australia to "test" the Market. It seemed odd since I'd think Japan or America where Pokemon is a lot bigger would be a good place to "start" the game. Anyways the game bombed there and from what I've read it made sense. You have a smaller market there, the figures were priced high and the booster randomization of the boosters apparently was <i>very</i> bad. When you're paying a lot of money for something you don't want to have the same "common" figure everyone has.<br />
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I feel things have been fixed for the American release though I've already seen two different commercials being played on TV. Also instead of expensive randomized boosters they have three different SKU's:<br />
-A single visible figure <br />
-A visible figure and a "hidden" figure and trainer card.<br />
-A promo visible figure (D/P Pokemon) a visible figure and a hidden figure and trainer card.<br />
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You also have the two different starters which include a trainer figure and three Pokemon (all visible). It also includes a rule book, the playing mat, three trainer cards and a figures collection/poster. Those cost $15 which with tax equaled to about $4 a figure, it may seem high for a figure especially for kids but they are worth it. The single boosters I was told cost $3.99 don't know about the other ones. By being able to view the figures and having a "mystery" figure you can still get something you payed for while having something random so its a nice mix.<br />
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Anyways now to the review of the actual figures and game:<br />
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The packaging on the starter packs is well done, you can clearly see the figures which I think <i>is</i> one of the selling points of the game. Like mentioned the starter pack comes with everything you'd need to play the game, well except an opponent with 3 figures. You can also play the game 6 on 6 but three is enough for a simpler game.<br />
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The actual figures themselves are amazing, they are bigger than most figure games which allows them to be very detailed. Even if this wasn't a game the figures should sell themselves. I've collected Pokemon figures since the beginning and these are the best I've seen. The poses and details are great. The spinning bases work without problem.<br />
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I had doubts about the game after I read some of the rules from other people who had played it overseas, I thought it might not be that much fun however I was wrong. The game is game is truly simple for most to play but has a lot of complexity as well. The spinning to attack is not bad to the game by adding too much randomness. Three on three games can be fast or long, while six on six is sure to have epic matches that will take longer and add more strategy, especially when you add the trainer figures and cards. The game can only get better with more expansions that would add more strategy. The basic thing is at the end of the game you had fun and you want to pay again. I hope the game is not too expensive for kids as they are the target audience. The game is fun and the figures are amazing. I have played the Trading Card Game since it came out and I think the figure game is a lot more fun. Hope the people and the company give the game a chance as it starts and to see more expansions to the TFG. Highly Recommended to any Pokemon fans whether you like the anime/games/TCG and also recommended to anyone else.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSw4Yxj_-tsehDn8kk-EQLk2Bxlppn8gXuj3o12B7Zek3dYLx688jWjSPe9I_zvKCHVle3eiNhyphenhyphenLoc9Rp8wjYoM9meF5FKGW91J5783wnszwH9jipNe5xUA9VFn0I6dWjEUUEXUwvQF8g/s1600-h/028.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117308148897113586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSw4Yxj_-tsehDn8kk-EQLk2Bxlppn8gXuj3o12B7Zek3dYLx688jWjSPe9I_zvKCHVle3eiNhyphenhyphenLoc9Rp8wjYoM9meF5FKGW91J5783wnszwH9jipNe5xUA9VFn0I6dWjEUUEXUwvQF8g/s400/028.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-56726831489604646032007-08-14T00:07:00.000-06:002007-08-14T00:10:23.484-06:00Pokemon Mystery Dungeon AnimeCommercial for the new Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Time and Darkness games in Japan. A new special is also going to air and even this commercial looks bad ass.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/n3_ws3_fFnI"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/n3_ws3_fFnI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /><br />Worlds was very interesting and instead a full report tomorrow....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-31247464991875701512007-08-13T01:24:00.000-06:002007-08-13T01:32:53.085-06:00Pokemon Trainer in Smash Bros Brawl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/images/pokemon_trainer/pokemon_trainer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/images/pokemon_trainer/pokemon_trainer.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Pretty big news, the trainer is based from the FireRed/LeafGreen main character. Which is why he uses the first generation starters. He also has one in each of their evolutions, Squirtle (basic), Ivysaur (Second), Charizard (Final). You switch using down B, and you have to worry about stuff like stamina, pretty damn cool.<br /><br /><br />http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/pokemon_trainer.html<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/images/pokemon_trainer/pokemon_trainer_070813i.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/images/pokemon_trainer/pokemon_trainer_070813i.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />Pokemon TCG Worlds results tomorrow will be posted tomorrow....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-86790574187078472562007-08-05T23:28:00.000-06:002007-08-05T23:35:04.236-06:00TruthWow, the pictures from the review came out bad on the blog. I'll fix that for next time. I promised updates through out the week and failed again, heck I didn't even do the easy "Pokemon Theme" update on Saturday or post the already written review of Pokemon the Movie 2000.<br /><br />Things keep getting in the way, not much else I can say. This week I will be posting about this website...random facts, oldnews, future etc. Its going to be different than what I've done before. Pokemon World Championships for the Trading Card Game is also next weekend so there will be no article or theme next week either as I will be providing random coverage. I'll keep this blog informed through out the week. I also did a tiny update on <a href="http://thepokeblog.blogspot.com">The Pokeblog</a> if anyone even wondered what was up with that....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-41403477961740520952007-07-29T23:42:00.001-06:002007-07-30T00:46:41.719-06:00Pokemon Season 1 Indigo League box set reviewI chose the original Pokemon theme as an update for yesterday since I thought it'd be nice to review the first season Pokemon box set, especially with all the first season marathons Cartoon Network has been having.<br /><br /><img src=http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Reviews/001.jpg><br /><br />The front features stock images of Ash, Misty and Brock along with Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtel and it looks rather nice. The box itself is pretty much like previous Pokemon Box-sets releases with the standard cardboard box holding three DVD cases with one disc in the inside. Something cooler could have been done but its not bad either and it goes nicely with the previous box sets, even if they haven't been consistent with the spines.<br /><br /><img src=http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Reviews/006.jpg><br /><br />The covers of the DVD cases is also generic but gets the job done as it really reminds you of that era in the cartoon, they feature Ash and Pikachu, Team Rocket and Misty with Starmie and Brock. The DVDs also feature pastel colors that make them look very kid friendly, some older fans might complain about that but I really like it and it truly shows the spirit of what Pokemon was in the late 90s.<br /><br /><img src=http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Reviews/002.jpg><br /><br /><br />The spines of the DVD cases have one of the starter Pokemon which is rather neat. Each DVD case has a paper with the episodes on that DVD and either Pikachu, Meowth or Starmie. The Menus themselves are like most other Pokemon DVD releases rather boring with just a static images in the menus. No extras whatsoever, not even subtitles.<br /><br /><img src=http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Reviews/004.jpg><br /><br />The quality in the episodes is good and pretty much like past Pokemon DVDs. One bad thing is the Pokerap is not at the end of each episode. Instead the full Pokerap is included in the last episode of each disc. I would have rather have the Pokerap in Parts at the end of each episode like aired with the full PokeRap as a bonus.<br />Disc 1 has:<br />1. Pokémon - I Choose You!<br />2. Pokémon Emergency<br />3. Ash Catches A Pokémon<br />4. Challenge Of The Samurai<br />5. Showdown In Pewter City<br />6. Clefairy And The Moon Stone<br />7. The Water Flowers Of Cerulean City<br />8. The Path To The Pokémon League<br />9. The School Of Hard Knocks<br /><br />This disc starts with Ash's journey just beginning meeting Team Rocket and Misty and healing his Pokemon. He later catches two Pokemon and watches his Caterpie evolve into Metapod. He meets a Samurai and Metapod evolves and is now a Butterfree. Ash gets his first Badge, goes through Mt. Moon to get to Cerulean City and his second badge. At this point he hasn't really earned any of his badges though. Ash gets cocky and looses and encounters a School for Pokemon trainers. So a lot happens in just the first 7 episodes. The last two while fillers have an interesting story and are among many peoples favorites.<br /><br />Disc 2:<br />10. Bulbasaur And The Hidden Village<br />11. Charmander-The Stray Pokémon<br />12. Here Comes The Squirtle Squad<br />13. Mystery At The Lighthouse<br />14. Electric Shock Showdown<br />15. Battle Aboard The St. Anne<br />16. Pokémon Shipwreck<br />17. Island Of The Giant Pokémon<br />18. Tentacool & Tentacruel<br /><br />In this disc we see Ash get all three starter Pokemon and he meets Bill in a rather strange episode. He has a tough challenge for his third badge but earns it at the end. They ride the St. Anne in a multi-part episode and the Pokemon get a cool episode and some mad tentacool/tentacruel. This disc also goes by quickly as there is always something happening and even the last episode here is the first "Pokemon going rogue" story in the series.<br /><br />Disc 3:<br />19. The Ghost Of Maiden's Peak<br />20. Bye Bye Butterfree<br />21. Abba And The Psychic Showdown<br />22. The Tower Of Terror<br />23. Haunter Verus Kadabra<br />24. Primeape Goes Bananas<br />25. Pokémon Scent-Station!<br />26. Hypno's Naptime <br /><br />Here we get an odd yet interesting filler, Butterfree's departure and an epic battle with Sabrina. We then get three fillers which are not bad and not a bad change after so much happenings. Sadly no Beauty in the Beach episode on this set.<br /><br />As you can see this set includes a bunch of key episodes and the most fondly remembered ones from the series. I think this set should be flying off the shelves as people who liked Pokemon during the Fad would be all over this for nostalgia. Very few fillers here and most are very memorable. You can get get this set as cheap as $22 if you shop right (Amazon, DeepDiscount.com). Not only is this set highly recommended, its a must have for any Pokemon fan past or present. Even if you never checked out the anime or you gave up on Pokemon a long time ago. This set basically represents Pokemon in the 90s.<br /><br /><img src=http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Reviews/005.jpg><br /><br /><br />I'll have updates through out the week of random Pokemon happenings, maybe something different on tuesday and next Sunday a look into the future of Pokemon DVDs and the past releases in general....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-71767473350816837622007-07-28T11:40:00.000-06:002007-07-27T23:46:04.978-06:00Original Pokemon Theme / Opening (first season)Here we have the original Pokemon theme song from the show. It used parts of the Japanese opening with a few clips from the show. The rock theme and catchy slogan in the song really made it a memorable song. The intro especially works well with Mewtwo and Mew flying in. I remember when I first saw it I was like "Holy Shit its Mewtwo! OMG AND MEW!!!". You have to remember this is when Nintendo was still hiding the existence of Mew in America. It really got me pumped up seeing the Pokemon world I had played so much on my game animated. The colors are also so vibrant, it was perfect, no wonder its a fan favorite.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/igN9L-jkWPk"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/igN9L-jkWPk" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Sorry for the lack of updates last week but this week should be better, at least I've been a bit more consistent....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-57511605844544290002007-07-22T22:43:00.000-06:002007-07-27T23:46:29.336-06:00Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon Review (new DVD dub)My original plan was to have a review of Pokemon the Movie 2000 (which is why I had the Theme song for that season yesterday) but that will have to wait until next week. Instead we are going to have a review of the Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon DVD that comes with the Lucario movie. I actually wanted to have this review in 2008 since it'd be the tenth anniversary of Pokemon here in the US but I'd rather post something today. And sorry because of this change in plans no pictures.<br /><br />The music on the menu's doesn't seem to fit the theme of the movie but at least the menu's are interesting unlike most other Pokemon DVDs.. The Special features are website addresses....which how is that a special feature? But there is also a letter to fans that is actually an interesting read about this 10th anniversary special.<br /><br />The special gets into the action quickly which is nice. Since it was made mostly for American audiences they decided Misty was very popular and so was Prof. Oak so they placed them in the adventure. Since it takes place in Kanto it makes sense for them to bet here. Ash also seems to be acting a lot like overconfident n00b Ash from the first season, which seems odd yet fun to see since it is the 10th anniversary special. It was also nice to see one last Ash and Misty adventure. I think this special was actually pretty epic. Even the ending made me sad. Professor Oak also shined on this one as he explained everything. Some parts in the special do seem to randomly change of scenarios and some out of character quotes but it doesn't take from the enjoyment. I remember when I first watched the special for a while I thought Mirage Master was Mewtwo. It made sense since he is always shown with a cloak in the intros and he was wearing a mask to hide his face, also his hatred of Mew seemed somewhat relevant even if they end up friends on the first movie.<br /><br />The new dub on the special is mostly better than the old one, though I still think the old one is fine. The song for the intro is definitely worse. I guess that'll prove to the people that think anything rap sucks wrong....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com223tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-3363298902297424962007-07-21T00:39:00.000-06:002007-07-23T00:08:19.568-06:00Orange Islands OpeningHere is the intro to the Season 2 or Orange Islands opening. I used to hate it when I first heard it. I thought it was too cheesy and "kiddy". Now I kind of like it, I'm not sure why, I guess it reminds me of when the Pokemon Fad.<br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EE9sA_mT3kE"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EE9sA_mT3kE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-56904853476675328872007-07-17T00:04:00.000-06:002007-07-17T00:06:46.085-06:00Back in BusinessSorry for the weekly absence but the good news is everything should be in track from now on, so expect updates most of the week including a review on Sunday. I actually had it done by this past Sunday but since I was unable to update on Saturday to postpone it . It'll make more sense later....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-16685644480594578642007-07-08T23:28:00.000-06:002007-07-08T23:33:16.265-06:00X-EntertainThis Sunday actually has an article for you to read. It is not done by me but by X-Entertainment. If you are not familiar with the site then make yourself familiar with one of the most interesting websites on the net. Matt did a nice review of the first Pokemon episode, you need to click this link.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0965/">http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0965/</a>...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-71626505930419508362007-07-06T21:50:00.000-06:002007-07-06T21:53:50.846-06:00Lack of updatesPersonal problems again have gotten in the way of updates even though I had already a few updates planned for the week. Just giving an update, I do have planned a few updates for next week and then get the ball rolling again. I am unsure about the next few days though.<br /><br />By the way US National championships are this weekend go to www.go-pokemon.com for information....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-41893892189621044392007-07-01T23:00:00.000-06:002007-07-01T23:03:23.360-06:00article sundayStarting last week I wanted to have a "Article Sunday" with just a more thought out entry on whatever. I do have various ideas lined up and today I was going to do my review of the Kanto box set. However like I stated here a few days ago, I' going through some stuff so I decided instead of writing a half-assed entry to just postpone it until next week. It does mess up my timing a little bit but nothing too bad....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-76098492019777424162007-06-30T12:36:00.000-06:002007-07-06T21:49:24.903-06:00Viewed TubeThis Pokemon theme is one of the top 10 viewed on youtube. It has also been uploaded countless of times...<br />I think every saturday I'm going to post a "Pokemon Theme" video, what better way to start than with this one...though I guess technically the first one was the D/P theme last saturday. <br />I hate this video.<br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/c7ZobXbj5wE"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/c7ZobXbj5wE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-45068348848511561702007-06-28T22:26:00.000-06:002007-06-28T22:29:56.943-06:00Pokemon Battle Revolution ReviewsPretty much every major videogame website has a review of Pokemon Battle Revolution for the Wii. A lot of "meh" scores, but all Pokemon fans pretty much know what we were getting so we already knew if it was worth it or not for us. me personally its worth it. Of course I think I decided to just wait for it to be players choice. I of course didn't have time to link every single review but you know, 1up, ign, gamespot the reviews shouldn't be hard to find if you want to read them. I will however link this IGN video review for it.<br /><br />http://media.wii.ign.com/media/818/818481/vids_1.html...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-48084099782912940752007-06-27T21:13:00.000-06:002007-06-27T21:27:19.392-06:00dammit<a href="http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Nine_movies_to_be_collected_in_two_DVD_box_sets_in_Japan">Bulbanews</a > is reporting that all nine Pokemon movies are being collected in two box sets for Japan. Mostly since the new movie will be the tenth movie which is a nice milestone. I wonder if PUSA is going to do anything like this for the US. I kind of not want that to happen since like I<a href="http://thepokeball.blogspot.com/2007/06/no-allowance.html">posted</a> a week ago I just bought most of the movies since I didn't think this was ever going to happen...<br /><br />Kind of ironic if you actually read the other post and I comment on this very issue. On another issue some things are kind of going bad for me at the moment so I might not feel like updating some days....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-56086652244583250692007-06-26T20:16:00.000-06:002007-06-26T20:20:16.147-06:00kikI'll try to have an article made every Sunday from now on, maybe more a week and maybe I'll miss a few week. If I don't have an idea for one I obviously won't.<br /><br />Pokemon Battle Revolution came out today. I am unsure if I will get it or not as I am low on money, however for those who are Circuit City has the game for $40, not a bad deal....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-10741570931522995762007-06-24T22:44:00.000-06:002007-06-24T23:13:50.311-06:00History of ConnectivityConnectivity, a simple word that causes gamers to shiver upon hearing it. Ever since the year 2002 when Nintendo decided it would focus on 'it' instead of online gaming,<br />Viewed skeptical since it was announced and never quite took off. Was it really that bad or did gamers miss out on what could have been one of the most innovative/helpful tools to gaming?<br /><br />Well first lets go back to what basically laid the foundations of Connecting:<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">The Past<br /><br /></span><center><span style="font-size:180%;"><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/1.jpg" /></span></center><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span>The Super Gameboy while only allowing you to play your gameboy games it was the first form of connectivity, and starting with games like Donkey Kong '93, companies could program a special border when played on the screen and even adding some color to the games.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/2.jpg" /></center><br /><br />Like many other Japanese products, it got a second release that had a link cable so you could play multiplayer games, it was only released through mail-in forms in the US.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/3.jpg" /></center><br /><br />Pokemon came full swing giving even more life to the Gameboy new life, this is when Connectivity first started, Nintendo thought how Japanese gamers would love to have their Pokemon fight in full 3D, so with the use of the DiskDrive and a new Transfer Pak that attached to the N64 controllers expansion port you would be able to achieve this, eventually the DiskDrive was written out of the Pocket Monsters Stadium Game and they released it as a N64 game.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/4.jpg" /></center><br /><br />They later released a sequel that had more features including every Pokemon which eventually came to the US as Pokemon Stadium packaged with the transfer pak. A third version also came out which became Pokemon Stadium 2 in the US with all the new Pokemon from Gold/Silver. Other good uses like being able to transfer your players from the GBC Mario Golf/Tennis to the N64 game and unlocking mario characters on the GBC versions,<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/5.jpg" /></center><br /><br />Rare tried incorporating it in some of their games like their two Disney licensed kart games and a killer app (besides pokemon) for the transfer pak that would allow you to transfer your face from the GBCamera to Perfect dark for multiplayer, however because of school shootings happening at the time this was removed and replaced with just a few unlockables if you had the GB Perfect Dark prequel.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/6.jpg" /></center><br /><br />In japan we saw a few more games like Mario Artist (64DD), and some robot games.<br />The transfer pak opened a lot of possibilities and even though it had a big installed based because of the Pokemon Fad we didn't see all it had to offer.And while it couldn't play gameboy games like the Super Gameboy (though if programmed you could emulate the game like in the Pokemon Stadium games), but not many people jumped on it.<br /><br />Like in the NES something similar to the Super Gameboy was available for developers and the Press, but it was not available to the public.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/8.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">The not so Present</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">E3 2002<br /><br /><br /></span><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/9.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><br />Nintendo announces it will focus on off-line gaming and its multiplayer aspect with the help of the GBA. This met with a lot of bad publicity from the media as they saw it as gimmicky thing instead of online gaming which was the future. Even though the GCN-GBA cable had been announced with the Gamecube, and proved to be a nice addition to gaming.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/10.jpg" /></center><br /><br />It didn't allow you to play games on your tv (though Pokemon Box emulated it), but instead it worked more like an enhanced Transfer Pak, except that since you used your GBA, you could also display something on the screen and even transfer games to the GBA's limited memory so that you could play without any game connected.<br /><br />Again it was the Pokemon games that got the most userbase from this. Pokemon Colosseum and Pokemon XD were a storyline improved versions of the Stadium games, while Pokemon Box was a sim type game like Hey you Pikachu and Pokemon Box allowed you to transfer any of your Pokemon to a Memory card so you could catch as many Pokemon as you'd want.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/11.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><br />Games like Animal Crossing really used it like getting stuff from the e-reader cards, going to a secret island, having the island around you with you on your GBA and even transfering the NES games you found on AC so you could play them on the road, all without a cartridge.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/12.jpg" /></center><br /><br />The innovative Chao's VMU's from the Sonic Adventure Dreamcast games ended up working even better on the Gamecube with its GBA transfering, with you being able to transfer him between most GBA and GCN sonic games, even without a GBA game<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/13.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><br /><br />Zelda used it in Wind Waker as an item to be able to find hidden treasures, while the underrated Zelda Four Swords Adventure game trully used full use of its features, being one of the most fun games I have ever played. Pacman VS also is <i>the</i> party game, for friends and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles while not the best execution it did live up to the name. Sadly to get 4 GBAs and 4 GCN-GBA cables was hard to do.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/14b.jpg" /><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/14c.jpg" /><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/14a.jpg" /></center><br /><br />he new Mario Tennis/Golf used it for something similar to the N64 counterparts and other games like Madden let you make your plays in the screen so no one else could see. But even though it was regarded as a failure it had a lot more support that it did in the N64, even if most games just used it for a simple "unlock stuff from both versions"<br />For a full list of games that used the GCN Cable you can click <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_GameCube-Game_Boy_Advance_cable" target="_blank">HERE</a><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/15.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><br />Nintendo once again allowed us to play our GB games in the big screen with the gameboy player, while it was a little expensive it made gamers happy and was a form of connectivity. Though games couldn't use special borders like in the SGB days.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">The Future?<br /><br /></span><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/16a.jpg" /><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/16b.jpg" /></center><br /><br />While some saw Connectivity as a failure, it brought some very fun and very helpful additions that proved to be not a gimmick at all, for a list of some of the best features with "Connectivity" check out this article <a href="http://www.modojo.com/features/20061110/136/ten_reasons_to_get_connected/1/" target="_blank"><br />HERE</a>.<br /><br />Thanks to the Wi-Fi and blue-tooth capabilities of the Wii and DS, we have seen they are able to connect with each other, this itself is an advantage as we no longer have to get a separate attachment to connect them making it easier to get players to connect.<br />We have seen the new Pokemon Battle Revlution able to transfer your Pokemon to the Wii from your Diamond/Pearl games ala Pokemon Stadium, so that should prove Nintendo has not abandoned the connectivity and will announce more stuff along the way.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/17.jpg" /></center><br /><br />Hopefully we will see the some of the best features of Connecting back that we have seen, in the past and get more support, heck now i'd like even more expansive features. It I hope its not the end of GB on my tv, with the gameboy player from the Gamecube not compatible with the Wii, i'd like to see something similar built for the Wii, even a DS Player, as the game Trauma Center has proven, the Wii remote can also work similar to the stylus, or just using the DS as a controller while watching the DS screen on the tv, the possibilities are endless. Hopefully we see it happen.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/18a.jpg" /><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/thepokeball/pokeblog/Articles/Connectivity/18b.jpg" /></center>...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-49916164502038545302007-06-23T09:15:00.000-06:002007-06-23T09:19:32.939-06:00Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Anime Opening / IntroHere is the D/P opening for the new season since I know some people are asking for it. I know a lot of people don't like it because its rap but I think its pretty nice and catchy.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/i7WWqP3-55g"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/i7WWqP3-55g" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-81522259381448210622007-06-21T19:35:00.000-06:002007-06-21T19:38:50.939-06:00FillerIf you haven't checked it out yet go to Battle Revolution's official site, its a pretty interesting flash heavy site.<br />http://pokemon-games.com/pokemonbattlerev/<br /><br />I usually post my thoughts on Pokemon episode premieres on the <a href="www.Forums.Toonzone.com">ToonZone Forums</a>. I don't know if I should start posting them here as well...they are usually just vague posts on random things I saw on the show not really a review....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-5427083890166397062007-06-20T23:06:00.000-06:002007-06-21T00:12:42.931-06:00VIdeo killed...Yesterdays update while Copy and Pasted I just wanted people to make sure they knew about it, worst case scenario that wallpaper at the end is awesome and people should be using it. Today I listened to some Pokemon songs <a href="http://fairytale.wavestreamer.com:8080/listen.pls">here </a>. They don't normally play Pokemon stuff but they might in the future and its an alright "station". You'll need Winamp or other stream player to play it.<br />I've been playing Pokemon Diamond a lot lately so I've actually updated <a href="http://thepokeblog.blogspot.com">The Pokeblog</a> daily. Again that blog is mostly experimental and it changes a lot from post to post on what I expect from it....http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533381896365271247.post-33697529989684326662007-06-19T21:39:00.000-06:002007-06-19T21:54:27.107-06:00Hawaii<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/common/img/events/2006-2007/WC07_Logo_100px.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/common/img/events/2006-2007/WC07_Logo_100px.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><h1 style="text-align: center;"><br /><blockquote></h1><h1>World Championships</h1> <p>The premier Organized Play event of the year takes place on August 10th-12th. The extravaganza will host top players from around the world competing for the title of Pokémon World Champion and for scholarships worth up to $7,500. Click the following links to find important information related to the 2007 World Championships.</p> <p>The 2007 World Championships will be in Kona, Hawaii. It is sure to be a memorable event.</p> <h3>How do I get to Worlds?</h3> <p>There are three main paths to take to the 2007 World Championships.</p> <ul><li> <span style="font-family:Arial;">Compete in your National Championships and win!</span> </li><li> <a target="_self" href="http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/premierevents/general/lastchance/"> <span style="font-family:Arial;">Qualify at the last chance tournament!</span> </a> </li><li> <span style="font-family:Arial;">Earn an invite as a top player with your Premier Rating!</span> </li></ul> <h3>What is a Premier Rating?</h3> <p>With the start of the 2006-2007 tournament season, Pokémon Organized Play has implemented a new system called "Premier Ratings." This document will provide you with a quick overview of the Premier Ratings system and how it affects the 2007 Pokémon TCG World Championships. <a target="_self" href="http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/premierevents/premierratings.html">Find out more!</a></p> <p>There were a few adjustments to the Premier Rating system. <a target="_self" href="http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/premierevents/general/ratingsandrankingsupdate.html">Find out what has changed!</a> </p> <h3>Can I get a special room rate for Worlds?</h3> <p>Of course, but you need to act before July 7th. <span style="font-family:Arial;">Reserve your room for Worlds today. Pokémon has opened up a block of rooms for guests. <a target="_self" href="http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/news/articles/06.html">Take advantage of this special offer</a> for big savings at the Hilton Waikoloa Village.</span></p> <h3>What else do I need to know about Worlds?</h3> <p>There is so much to learn about the 2007 World Championships. Please read these answers to <a target="_self" href="http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/premierevents/championshipseries/worlds/info/06-07/answers.html">frequently asked questions</a>. Hopefully, it will provide you will all the necessary information.</p> <h3> <a id="decklist" name="decklist"></a>Deck Registration</h3> <p>We encourage you to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/premierevents/championshipseries/worlds/docs/Worlds_Decklist_lowres.pdf">take advantage of this editable deck registration sheet</a>. Please type in your decklist, print it, and bring it with you to the 2007 Pokémon TCG World Championships. The increased legibility of printed type will definitely assist us in getting this tremendous event started in a timely manner. This decklist registration sheet is for the Last Chance Qualifier and for those who have already earned an invite to the 2007 World Championships.</p> <h3> <a id="wallpaper" name="wallpaper"></a>2007 World Championships Wallpaper</h3> <table summary="" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="60%"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top" width="100"> <img id="iimg_1686569947" alt="Worlds07_120" src="http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/common/img/wallpaper/worlds07_120.jpg" height="90" width="120" /> </td> <td align="left"> <p> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/common/img/wallpaper/worlds07_800.jpg">800x600</a> </p> <p> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/common/img/wallpaper/worlds07_1024.jpg">1024x764<br /><br /></a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.go-pokemon.com/op/common/img/wallpaper/worlds07_1280.jpg">1280x1024</a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3>Special Guests at this amazing event</h3> <ul><li> <strong>Mr. Ken Sugimori</strong> - Artist</li><li> <strong>Mr. Hironobu Yoshida</strong> - Artist</li><li> <strong>Mr. Tsunekazu Ishihara</strong> - Creator</li><li> <strong>Mr. Takumi Akabane</strong> - Creator</li></ul> <p> <span style="color:#993300;">*Times and dates for when these special guests will be available for signing has not yet been determined. We will post this information on the site as soon as it is available.</span> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></blockquote>...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05272587132428928458noreply@blogger.com0