Thursday Special Blend - Geek On
Thursday May 15th, 2014 with Kiernan Mac
Geek On! Is "Pokémon" Popular Because Of Nostalgia?

No other Japanese franchise has experienced as much success with Western audiences than “Pokémon”. Originally a video game franchise about imaginative monsters fighting...other imaginative monsters published by Nintendo, the franchise has acquired a devote following and many other mediums of entertainment over its two-decade long lifespan. However, can the popularity of “Pokémon” be explained by nostalgia or is the franchise legitimately a good, professional, and fun product? Relieve the discussion as host Kiernan Mac, along with special guest Amerigo Rocha, the host of “Test Cast Please Ignore”, delve into contemplating whether “Pokémon” is a popular franchise because of nostalgia. Does the “child-friendly” nature of the “Pokémon” anime help with its popularity, both with children and adults? Are the new “Pokémon” games more than simple rehashes of past titles? Who really is that Pokémon? Grab your Pokeballs, get ready to be the very best, and tune in. Only on Geek On! Amerigo Rocha (aka. Mintyfeet): Website: http://www.reddit.com/r/spaceninjasplsignore Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC84zNHk3dO4vVXcCNxUisEg Anime@Carleton: Website: http://carleton.ottawa-anime.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnimeCarleton?fref=ts --------------- “Pokémon Adventures” by Hidenori Kusaka– The Most Adult Oriented Pokémon Product ToBe Marketed For Children: http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Adventures-Red-Blue-Vol/dp/1421550067/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1