Finally, a game for the kids.
POKÉMON CHANNEL LETS PLAYERS TUNE IN TO THE WORLD OF POKÉMON
New Episode in the Pokémon Story Emphasizes Fun and Participation
REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 1, 2003 – It's time for kids to put down their remote controls and pick up their game controls. Pokémon Channel™, the first Pokémon® title available for the Nintendo GameCube™, introduces younger players to the world of Pokémon by encouraging them to participate and learn with the game.
"With Pokémon Channel, players learn by investigating the vast world of the extremely popular Pokémon franchise," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president for marketing and corporate communications. "Each adventure is fun and challenging enough to make them want to learn more."
Through games, exploration and discovery, Pokémon Channel benefits children by letting them express themselves in inventive ways. Not only does the game encourage creativity, but it also promotes social interaction and development of hand-eye coordination.
Pokémon has always been known as a family-friendly franchise, and this new game is no exception; parents and grandparents can feel good about giving Pokémon Channel to a child. Pokémon Channel is targeted at a younger audience, to introduce kids to both the world of Pokémon and to video games. The game is Rated E for Everyone.
Pokémon Channel lets players tune into a variety of Pokémon-themed programs within the game. Players can watch and interact with news shows, game shows and even a shopping program, and then weigh in with their opinions. They also can tune into a new, 18-minute DVD-quality animation featuring the popular Pichu Bros. or interact with other popular Pokémon characters like Pikachu™ and Smeargle™.
Players extend their interactive adventure with Pikachu by providing advice, examining objects, exploring different territories or just hanging out. Players can investigate the Pokémon world by traveling to beaches, mountains or forests. They can fish, hike or star gaze – even make friends with a wild Pokémon. Gamers also can color scenes from the in-game program and have their artwork critiqued.
The Pokémon franchise recently celebrated its fifth anniversary in the United States. To date, Nintendo has sold more than 38 million Pokémon games in North America and more than 122 million worldwide.
