@Shaunter18: Just about the only move Pikachu learns that would fit this is Nasty Plot... or Sweet Kiss, haha. Read more
@aghcrabbattle: Basically Ash hacks his Pokémon and deserves everything he gets. Read more
In case this hasn't been linked yet.
@Frosted Mini-Wheats: I think the old blue/red system was much better at a glance, picking out strengths and weaknesses and laying them bare. Read more
@Frosted Mini-Wheats: I think I agree with your jRPG sentiment, especially as I was talking with a friend today about how we need a new Suikoden. DQ5 managed to be one of my favourite games of '09 despite being relatively "low tech". Read more
@ElephantFace: We got to watch that in drama, then had a lesson of being hilariously camp and OTT. Read more
@Capt. Lavender: Its story is another riff on Journey to the West, right? I don't actually know too much about the specifics. Read more
@Poopiter - The Gas Giant: Arch's got it right, but if I were to recommend two I'd say Lair of the Shadow Broker first, then Kasumi second. Read more
@ElephantFace: This thread is awesome, I remember the different English classes complaining about all of the books mentioned here :D. Read more