Product Review

Pokémon Green, which was recently available only in Japan, differs from the more familiar Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Red in only two ways: there's a slightly altered mix of rare Pokémon, and the game is in Japanese. Parents, think of this game as a way to motivate your children to study the Japanese language. Actually, the idea isn't that far-fetched: kids who've mastered Red or Blue will know the game's plot--collect all 150 Pokémon and become a Master Trainer--and will recognize all the Pokémon by sight, if not by name. Educational interests aside, just think of how cool it is to train a native-Japanese Pokémon. And think about how impressed other Pokémaniacs will be! --Michael Fehlauer