Pokemon,Sinful?

[Lost_Wanderer]

I have a gameboy emulator on my tablet, and I occasionally play the old red and yellow pokemon games on it. Those were good games.

Ah yeah, there’s always that. I’ve played through a couple times. Fun indeed. Some of the more hardcore aspects though tend to ask a little too much at times though. (Seriously, I gotta fish every water tile in one route just to get one Feebas!? Are you kidding me!? )

 

[Jason_Firestone]

Pokemon has implementations of eastern religions into it. Which is demonic. I have seen the effects and influences of pokemon happen before my own eyes!! My brother was really into in, he is now agnostic/possibly deist, or something like that, my friend who I have known since 5th grade was really into pokemon, he is agnostic/deistic (im not really sure), and is now into other demonic things such as Marilyn Manson (really really blasphemous/satanic stuff he produces). Bottom line… STAY AWAY FROM POKEMON!!! IT IS FROM HELL!!! People have lost the one true faith because of pokemon! I was never into pokemon and I am the only one that that takes the faith seriously in the household. (I will be 18 tomorrow, my brother is 23).

What is an “implementation” ?

 

[Lost_Wanderer]

What is an “implementation” ?

Probably another way of saying “subliminal message” or some other obscure, veiled accusation that implies a harmless media franchise is inherently satanic.

 

[Joe_5859]

I’ve heard people ask this question for years and years. Now, I’m not that familiar with Pokémon, but to me it has always struck me as odd. It’s like asking if Duck Tales is satanic.

There are certain other things (e.g… Harry Potter, Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering) that I can at least understand why some people think they are satanic even though I disagree. But I never did understand the concern over Pokémon.

 

[Sailor_Kenshin]

They’re cute?

 

[Unsung_Conflux]

Just because it contains influences or roots that could supposedly be interpreted as sinful does not the game sinful.

It’s only a game. A game marketed to small children with an ERSB rating of E.

 

[Lost_Wanderer]

They’re cute?

Don’t be fooled! Them fairy types are the most diabolical of all!

MY DRAGON DREAM TEAM IS DEAD!!! :crying:

 

[Kamaduck]

Don’t be fooled! Them fairy types are the most diabolical of all!

MY DRAGON DREAM TEAM IS DEAD!!! :crying:

And my Gardevoir is now 37% more awesome.

On topic: Pokemon is like anything- people can get obsessed with it, sure, and there’s going to be the occasional problematic element. But when compared to most video games (and most media in general), Pokemon is pretty much as innocent as it gets.

I think part of the reason people are so ready to jump down Nintendo’s throat is that the company actually does take their commitment to fun, innocent, quality, safe children’s games seriously. I’ve seen people demonize Animal Crossing, of all things. There’s a certain degree of shock value in taking an innocent children’s game and “exposing” it, moreso than talking about the problematic elements of games that are rated T or M. And it’s sad, because even when I disagree with little bits of the games, Nintendo is one of the few companies that consistently goes out of their way to create quality family-friendly products. Given the way the world is, we ought to be supporting them in that endeavor, not declaring the whole series to be satanic because, I dunno, one game has a trainer sprite labeled “hex maniac”.

I just remembered that my avatar for this site is a togepi. Well. I guess we all know where I stand, then.

 

[adawgj]

Why is this even an issue?

Still need to beat all of the Gym leaders in Pokemon Yellow.

 

[jilly4ski]

Why is this even an issue?

Still need to beat all of the Gym leaders in Pokemon Yellow.

LOL, I think you are behind the times, they are on their 6th or 7th generation pokemon by now.

 

[Lost_Wanderer]

And my Gardevoir is now 37% more awesome.

You’re my only hope now big guy. ;w;

http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/6d/306Aggron.png

(Not a dragon, I know. It’s just that my Pokemon preferences tend to encompass anything and everything that looks like a kaiju. I’m a Tyranitar fanboy too. :whacky

LOL, I think you are behind the times, they are on their 6th or 7th generation pokemon by now.

Shh!! Don’t tell him that! We must spare everyone from the agony of fighting New Gen Leaders and Elite Fours. (Seriously, I had to grind hours just to beat the ones in Emerald. Grrr!! :banghead