The Japanese anime series is still serious business among players at this year’s world championships in BostonTo many,Pokémon was a craze that peaked at the turn of the millennium. Yet to thousands of committed players, both the video games and the trading card game (TCG) are still cause for celebration, and not just among kids. It turns out the grownups are more involved than ever as they,alongside the younger gamers, take allotment in what might be described as Pokémon’s world cup – and British competitors of all ages are there in force.
Just as characters in the games (and lively series, and movies,and more – Pokémon remains a thriving media empire) employ virtual beasts to do battle, so too do the competitors who fight for a location at the annual Pokémon world championships.
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Source: theguardian.com