Comments on: Is Pokemon Really the Most Popular RPG? http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/11/is-pokemon-really-the-most-popular-rpg/ Gaming blog dedicated to discussing, playing, and reviewing role-playing videogames Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:23:57 +0000 http://www.today.com/version-2.3.1 By: animatedwriter http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/11/is-pokemon-really-the-most-popular-rpg/#comment-77 animatedwriter Tue, 12 May 2009 16:01:49 +0000 http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/11/is-pokemon-really-the-most-popular-rpg/#comment-77 Thank you so much for your insight and additional confirmation for one of my theories. I think I'm going to have to delve into this interesting phenomenon some more. If only I was still in grad school for psychology. This would have made a fabulous dissertation. Thank you so much for your insight and additional confirmation for one of my theories. I think I’m going to have to delve into this interesting phenomenon some more.

If only I was still in grad school for psychology. This would have made a fabulous dissertation.

]]> By: dredhead117 http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/11/is-pokemon-really-the-most-popular-rpg/#comment-75 dredhead117 Tue, 12 May 2009 06:31:16 +0000 http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/11/is-pokemon-really-the-most-popular-rpg/#comment-75 The pokemon players that I know arent into pokemon for an enthralling story. They're into pokemon for the multiplayer. I can see what you mean about people buying several copies of the same game, because before pokemon went online with Diamond/Pearl, I definitely picked up different versions of the same game. Honestly, its a cult game with a large fanbase. I wouldn't say its the most amazing RPG experience I've ever had, because for sure I've had plenty that were MUCH better, but its a very marketable game. It sells very well. But sales don't always equal popularity. I can tell you now for sure you are going to see people cosplaying Square chars like Yuna and Roxas before you ever see Ash, or Gary. The pokemon players that I know arent into pokemon for an enthralling story. They’re into pokemon for the multiplayer. I can see what you mean about people buying several copies of the same game, because before pokemon went online with Diamond/Pearl, I definitely picked up different versions of the same game.

Honestly, its a cult game with a large fanbase. I wouldn’t say its the most amazing RPG experience I’ve ever had, because for sure I’ve had plenty that were MUCH better, but its a very marketable game. It sells very well. But sales don’t always equal popularity. I can tell you now for sure you are going to see people cosplaying Square chars like Yuna and Roxas before you ever see Ash, or Gary.

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