As gamers, we all have shared experiences. When I say certain game titles, say, Pokémon Pearl, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Right? Not exactly.

In Japan, video games are called "TV games" (terebi geemu). Here's a look at video games that have been turned into tabletop entertainment. Think TV games, but minus the TV.

On September 18, Pokemon: Black and White went on sale in Japan. Even in October, the game continues to barrel through the sales charts. Hot cakes, folks, hot cakes!

This summer, like every summer in Japan, will see a new Pokémon movie. So let's snuggle.

An entirely new Pokémon series doesn't just mean new Pokémon games, it also means something else.