Pokémon

For over 20 years, video games have been a popular form of entertainment for all people. From “Call of Duty” to “Madden” to “Pokemon” or “Mario”, there are games to suit many different interests and people. Young people play video games and older people might too. People of all different races and ethnicities also play video games. In the early days of video games, most players were male, but as time has gone on, more and more females have started to play games. However, even though people of…

I left everything behind when I was nine. I restarted almost my entire life, just like a game where I could respawn. One thing I kept deep inside my heart were the memories. Each one specially stored in a spot. When some memories remain for a long time, I consider them treasures. The one special treasured memory of that last day would never fade. It was a wintery Saturday and the air chilled me to my toes. The thin blanket may have been fluffy but it certainly could not keep out the cold. Last…

get their insight on the anime fan-sub culture. In an interview regarding fan-subs Kubo Masakazu said “[they] think they are supporting anime but not a penny goes to the creators. It’s stealing,” (Mechademia). Kubo Masakazu “is a producer of the Pokémon movie series” (Mechademia). Another anime industry producer refused to comment Condry believe he did not comment because he did not wanted to anger the fans (Mechademia). After further research I found an article in the anime news network about…

In my exploration of the Japanese culture, I was intrigued by the shift in connotations or views of Japanese yokai from the ones depicted in traditional folklore to that of modern media. In this essay I will endeavor to convey how the media has transformed the yokai image to one of popularization in order to better relate to the masses. Yokai, are strange and supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore and is sometimes translated as monster, demon, spirit, or goblin, but it can encompass all…

Nintendo 64. Yup, one of the greatest video gaming consoles of all time that introduced 3-D games. This whole new world enticed me at the moment I picked up that controller and started to move Mario around on the screen, or even battle with my favourite Pokémon. I never imagined myself being able to run through vast plains, volcanoes,…

determine these positives and negatives; but in my opinion the negatives are crippling are society and technology is no longer a positive thing. I remember being a kid and I was already addicted to technology and it effected my life; from playing Pokémon on my Gameboy color to watching television all day, technology…

Being a member of the high standing Todd family called for timeless beauty, and nothing less. Mostly consisting of Ninetales with a few other types of pokemon (example being Natalia’s cousin who was a flareon) spread through their ancestry, only those deemed beautiful and worthy enough could be married into the family. The family had a long history that could date back centuries do to the long age of most ninetales. Change was a hard thing to come by in this family, tradition was key. One of…

Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence, strongly believes that children’s exposure to all types of media will help them develop naturally. Jones says that, “Children choose their heroes more carefully than most think. From Pokémon to the rapper Eminem, pop culture icons are not simply commercial pied pipers who practice mass hypnosis on our youth…Jones calls for parents, teachers, and everyone else who cares about the next generation to learn why this entertainment holds…

Cosplay has gained popularity since the 1980s and has recently surged into popular culture. This subculture contains individuals young and old from all backgrounds. The most common characteristic shared between cosplayers is the passion for the series they are representing. Cosplay has shaped standards on sexual harassment and acceptance of different ideals. One thing has not changed since cosplay began in 1939, the time and effort put forth by each cosplayer is shown in the extravagant costumes…

Table top games are a very large category of games and entertainment. They are also something many families have enjoyed for many years. From commonly known things such as Monopoly or Uno, to less known games such as Settlers of Catan. These games serve many purposes as well, but sadly have a decrease to there popularity as video games take over at an accelerating rate. Even with that they are still something me, my friends, and family all enjoy, and for many reasons. When it comes to table top…