Pokemon: Why is it so Popular? Who would have guessed that a funny bunch of digital creatures with names like Pikachu, Charmander, Squirtle and Jiggly Puff would hypnotize our kids, empty our pocketbooks and create the biggest game sensation in memory? With more than $5 billion in international sales, Pokémon is the best-selling video game in the U.S. More than 4.2 million Game Boy and Nintendo 64 cartridges have been sold since last September. Factor in …showed first 75 words of 1478 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1478 total…Children under eight aren't able to grasp this fact, which then leads to disappointment and an increased desire to buy more packs. Children overly anxious to please their peers are also at greater risk for addictive behavior. Don’t put down pokemon as it may upset your child and make them hate you. If millions of kids can find a hundred reasons why they like it, I’m sure you can find one. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**