Pokemon Channel GameCube
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Dec 1, 2003
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7.3 out of 10

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  • Summary: For those who have always wished for more Pokémon programming on TV, here's a game that gives the Pokémon their own channel. Pokémon Channel lets you spend some quality time with Pikachu watching loads of Pokémon-style shows, including a never-before-seen DVD-quality animated feature starring the popular Pichu Bros. Identify Pokémon on Quiz Wobbuffet, exercise in Smoochum's Shape-up, and get the latest news from Psyduck and Meowth on Pokémon News Flash. Pokémon Channel also features collectible Nice Cards. … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 6 out of 21
  1. Deeko
    85
    The channels may not be exciting, but in a child’s eyes, they will be quite entrancing.
  2. Nintendo Power
    72
    Hours of fun for Pokemon fans. [Feb 2004, p.150]
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  3. TotalGames.net
    71
    All in all, it may only be one for the fanatics but there is a lot of fun to be had with Channel. Some of the better parts had us in stitches and while the game itself may be fairly linear and restricted, it makes up for it in terms of sheer amusement. [JPN Import]
  4. Computer and Video Games
    41
    A well-executed... thing that's somehow being mis-sold as a video game. Either somebody at Nintendo is a certifiable maniac, or this is the future of video games. We're pretty sure it's the former.

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  1. Teru_XD
    10
    This game might look simplistic and childish at first, but when you start to appreciate it for what it is (a kids game), you begin to see how fun it can be. The Pichu Bros. Short is a welcome bonus for those who like the animé. There's plenty of fan service here, from the infamous quizzes to legendary Pokémon cameos (Celebi and Jirachi, anyone?). For the kids, an outstandingly fun game. Adults, please do something better with your time.… Expand
  2. TheQuietGamer
    7
    Definitely aimed at the young Pokemon fan base. It includes an exclusive Pichu Bros. episode (broken up into 5 parts) and several other shows, like a game show, news channel, and a shopping channel that you get to watch with Pikachu. However very few of these shows will you actually want to watch more than once. The game also encourages light collecting, and extremely light exploring. By exploring the different areas you get to meet other Pokemon and answer questions they ask you so you can get nice cards (one of the games collectibles). All in all it's not the most exciting thing ever, but younger Pokemaniacs will love this and it will provide countless hours of enjoyment for them, as for older Pokemaniacs it's worth a rental just to play through it and see what it has to offer.… Expand
  3. RyanM.
    7
    Very unique, but face it. Pokemon needs to stop riding a dead horse. This game is interesting, but probably just too weird for people.
  4. StacyC.
    7
    It was sort of cute but it was kinda boring.