As for the educational component, I have a reluctant reader who is self-taught and was purely inspired to learn by Pokemon games on the DS. I refused to read the directions to him- if he wanted to play he had to figure it out. He jumped 3 grade levels in reading in just about a month... I credit Pokemon :-)
Yay Pokemon!! All four of my kids are fans. This is one game I have never minded. We even have a file of Pokemon that everyone in the family has drawn and given attacks and levels and such since DS9 is hoping to someday design his own game with a new region. It is also a game that keeps their interest but never leads to arguments. Everyone helps everyone - tips for where to find a special pokeball or best moves against a gym leader.
