Hopefully this will be my last commend on the topic (I'm commenting too much lol):
Regardless of if you like it or not, Pokemon has been a franchise which has shown a remarkable understanding of what it feels like to be a child. The player gets the real sense that the world is colorful and undiscovered, and that there is perhaps something to be discovered around the corner. The concept development will stand for a long time because it is artistic and resonates strongly with a shared human experience.
From a more practical perspective, Pokemon (a nintendo subsidiary) has used tools which have not yet been fully tapped into to make a game which generates remarkable revenue while remaining totally accessible to the wide majority of the population (ITS FREE). this is the defining game of the year, and it marks new boundaries for free source games as well as GPS integration and mobile platform.
doesn't matter if you like it or not, but the world will keep moving and developing.
fair. While I try to keep from indulging, I've given in this time. Thanks for the check and encouragement