Pokémon

Website review by Dana Anderson, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 7+

Meaningful life lessons amid barrage of marketing hype.

http://www.pokemon.com
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Parents say

age 7+

Based on 4 reviews

Kids say

age 7+

Based on 14 reviews

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What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that this action-packed game, news, and video site has some good lessons in betwen all they hype. You can make your own Trainer avatar and play games, learn about in-person organized Pokemon game activities in your area, watch the Pokemon TV series, and learn about new video games and movies.

Community Reviews

valentinD
valentinD Adult
August 20, 2016
age 6+

the more magnifical anime of my childhood

I really loved pokemon when I was kid !!! :D

This title has:

Great messages
Too much violence
Hazzamaxman
Hazzamaxman Adult
September 20, 2015
age 9+

fantastic franchise

Pokemon conveys life messages and positivity as the fundamental cores of the friendships between Ash and Co. and hence the core of the show. The games are action packed, full of beautifully designed landscapes to explore, fantastic plots that are puzzling yet exciting to be a part of and most importantly you have full control. The anime started off fantastically having everything you wanted but know it simply is a method to reduce attention span.

This title has:

Great messages
Too much consumerism
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Is It Any Good?

Clear simple games, seasons' worth of Pokemon shows and tons of information on the hundreds of Pokemon characters create a one-stop shop for all things Pokemon. If kids can tune out the sales pitch and get through the marketing hubbub, they may actually learn from the organization and negotiation skills that Pokemon play requires. Even better, they can get info on in-person events to meet more Pokemon fans in their area.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the amazing marketing machine Pokemon creators have built. How much money and time do you consider worthwhile to spend on Pokemon cards, video games, movies, and toys? Do you think you can still have fun with Pokemon without buying everything targeted at you? Read Kids' Social Sites and the Buying Bug.

  • Families can talk about getting involved locally with other kids at local Pokemon events.

Website Details

  • Genre: Fan Sites
  • Pricing structure: Free
  • Last updated: December 1, 2016

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