Pokemon's latest iteration for arcades of Japan

We're guessing you didn't peg us for Pokemon fanboys -- it's OK, common misconception. Truth is, we just can't get enough of Nintendo's little cash cow, and this time they've managed to combine the money-making brilliance of the collectible card game with a bit of arcade excitement / extortion. How can they lose? Pokemon Battrio is the name of the game, and allows for 3-on-3 battles with little collectible Pokemon "coins" that are dispensed from the machine -- for a fee, of course. You slap your coins onto the machine, which senses your Pokemon and sends them into battle at your bidding. Not quite as exciting as, say, online Wii multiplayer, but it'll do in a pinch.

[Via DS Fanboy]

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 13th 2007 10:33AM]

Someone please explain Japanese culture to me.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 13th 2007 11:01AM]

That might take a bit of time.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 13th 2007 12:39PM]

Satori no himitsu oshieru no? Shimatta-baka-ni, Dave.

Misutā Supākoru: Aka ni taishite burei da. Yogore ni yoberu. Honki da yo.

[crayola Posted Apr 14th 2007 6:18AM]

Pikachu I choose You!

Pika Pika Pika Piiika PiiiKa Piiiika pika pika pika

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 13th 2007 11:43AM]

"Lost in Translation" with Scarlett Johansen and Bill Murray is a good depiction of how some Americans "don't get" Japanese culture.

Not sure where you'd begin and how you'd explain it. I'd prefer a multimedia explanation beginning with Lady Murasaki and ending with Utada Hikaru, preferably presented by Sony in Minato-ku, Tokyo.

This will take some time. :)

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 13th 2007 12:01PM]

You've gotta have some respect to the company behind the most concentrated image of cuteness on the planet - Picachu. Concentrated cuteness can build empires. Nintendo is the proof.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 13th 2007 10:26PM]

Coming soon to a Chuck-E-Cheese near you.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 14th 2007 12:42AM]

Satori @ Apr 13th 2007 12:39PM

Satori no himitsu oshieru no? Shimatta-baka-ni, Dave.
"Satori's small penis is not a secret, no? you're one-eyes cow is pretty , Dave."

Misutā Supākoru: Aka ni taishite burei da. Yogore ni yoberu. Honki da yo.
"Mister Sparkle: my anus is so red and ready. Lick it and split it. I'm very very serious."

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 14th 2007 2:24AM]

those two dudes in the picture look so happy to be there...