Ah, Pokemon. I used to like playing the games and stuff as a kid. I mean, the original 2 games (Red and Blue) were actully fairly good RPGs; and perfect for the age group too, for they weren't very complicated. Then, as I grew up, there was the money thing. Unlike most people, who went from liking the concept to hating it, I merely justified it by saying that I liked it as a kid, I had a good time with it, and it was thus worth the money. And yes, even at that age (10 or 11 or 12, can't remember) - I hated Ash with a passion. Man, I hated him. And I still do.
Regarding what appears to be the current craze for the age group (Yu-Gi-Oh!) I've watched the show once or twice. Here's the plot.
Guy: Hahahaha! You'll never beat me! I'm unvincible!
Other guy: What.... I'll find a way to get this...
Guy: No you won't! You'll lose because I'm just better!
Other Guy: No... it can't be!
Guy: Why don't you give up now?
Other Guy: No - can't give up!
*20 minutes later*
Guy: You STILL can't beat me!
Other Guy: What if I do... THIS???
Guy: Impossible! How did I lose?
And you get the point. I think.
If you have any questions on any Mario game for the GameCube, any at all, please keep them AS FAR AWAY from me as possible. I don`t want to look like a total idiot in front of the whole forum. Thanks in advance.