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PokeChan Update It was supposed to be released yesterday, I know. I'm sorry. I'm redesigning it though, because I want a much more rounded Web 2.0 look for it. Then it will go into a private BETA and then be released to the public. All in all, it'll take awhile for me to finish. I've also decided to add a few more features, so I'm hoping that will go ok too.

Thanks!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=1 Fri, 11 May 2007 05:01:54 -0500 Darkrai! Get it! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=3 From Serebii:
+ According to Serebii, Darkrai will be released in coordination with the new Pokemon movie: Dialga vs Palkia! This is a Japan-only event, and will take place at the theaters. Using the Mystery Gift option, you can snag a free Darkrai- no catching required! It is inside a Cherish ball, is holding an enigma berry, and has a special ribbon. I know you didn't really care about that, but had to report it. Now, you may not know that it comes equipped with Roar of Time and Spacial Rend...Dialga's and Palkia's signature moves! Obviously this makes it much rarer, which could be why it's given out by itself. If they gave away the item to get to the Darkrai in the game, it would not have the special moves. Nintendo is most likely making up for the glitch that made Darkrai much easier to get.

+ Mystery Dungeon 2 has been announced! It looks like it's a DS-exclusive, with two different versions: Darkness Exploration and Space Exploration! No, the latter does not take place in Space. It features the Sinnoh Pokemon, same graphics, and is rumoured to use WiFi as well. This time around Wigglytuff runs the show with the ever helpful Chatot, doling out missions. You can check Filb.de's scan of CoroCoro right here!

From PokeBeach:
+ Usually I don't blatantly advertise other sites, but they have beautiful scans for the Diamond and Pearl TCG set in English. If you're interested, I'd highly suggest you go check it out. It's the third news story down.

Win Pokemon!!
+ PJN will soon be starting a program to give away a special Pokemon to one lucky winner each week! Stay tuned to find out what the first one will be ;D

I want to quickly draw your attention to some things you may have forgotten:
- SCanvas > Smeargle's Canvas is for Pokemon drawing or anything appropriate. Lots of members, lots of art, and a great community to join if you like Oekakis! 130 pages of art and still growing every day!
- PJN Toolbar > We have our own toolbar that both Firefox AND Internet Explorer users can use. You can search from it (with Spinarak!), have instant links to our forum and oekaki, and you're two clicks away from some of the largest Pokemon sites out there...for your convenience!

Thanks!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=3 Sun, 13 May 2007 08:51:15 -0500 Gold and Silver Remake?! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=4 No. It's a fake. It looks to have originated from Pokemon Millenium, a French Pokemon fansite. Thanks PPN and PokeFeeds for causing quite a stir.

From Us:
+ Right now, Cartoon Network has a special Triva game to play for Pokemon! If you win, you can get a special Turtwig Wallpaper! I have it, I should really put it on the site for download, buuut....I don't know about the legal status of doing that =P

+ Pokemon.com has announced that some new 'projection toys' will be released in 2007. Pretty soon you might be able to get a nice big picture of Piplup displayed on your bedroom wall. Also, it looks like hats for the characters from Diamond and Pearl may go into production.

More news as it comes!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=4 Mon, 14 May 2007 00:20:01 -0500 Loooong News http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=5
== MD 2==
So, first off, let's cover Mystery Dungeon 2! You probably have already read the updates that SPP mentioned, so I won't bore you by catching up. It HAS been confirmed to be only on the Nintendo DS (both versions!) and WILL utilize the WiFi connection for saving people from missions, which used codes last time. More details about WiFi are sparse, and so far no word yet how the saving will work this time around. Co-op? Probably too much to hope for at this point. If you read Japanese, feel free to check out the official website! And to appease fans, some nice high quality screenshots!




== Pokemon.com ==
+ Lots of updates regarding the big launch in NYC! They have interviews of kids (chock-full of mispronunciations), interviews with Game Freak, and a lot more! So if you're interested, go check it out. Even a staffer who is dressed in a Dawn outfit. [[Note: Japanese people HATE cosplaying. I'm very serious about this. It is NOT cool in Japan, they will think you are crazy.]] So, um, go check that out right here...

== Diamond/Pearl Status ==
+ Diamond and Pearl have now sold over 1.7 million games combined! Really amazing figures, although I still think Japan beat America. It was crazy over here. The day after the game launched I kept seeing kids with their DSs playing each other. Anyways, really positive news for our fandom obviously.

+ Diamond and Pearl will be released in July as far as Europe goes. Now, just to pin down a date... Please remember that the official date for Australia is June 21st, lucky people.

QUICK NOTE ABOUT PJN!
+ Brandon and I are undertaking a HUGE project to bring PJN to the next level, PokeJungle Net 2.0. This is, of course, 4 years after the site launched. Yes, it's taken me long enough. More than a new layout, much more. You can refer to it as "Project Evolution". Silly? Yes, but you guys know that I'm not a very serious person. So it will be awesome, and you can expect it in June...either beginning or middle.

Thanks!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=5 Fri, 18 May 2007 07:25:16 -0500 Of Forums... [PSA] http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=6
So yes, I am very proud of Mt. Moon. We've passed 127,000 posts now...and still going extremely strong. Not half bad considering my site isn't all that big. I'm working on a new theme for it which will be out sometime I guess. Probably in time for PJN v2...

But that's not the forum I wanted to discuss today. Because I'm starting an experiment, called 'The Pokemon Fanclub'. It's not a generic name, it's actually named after that one building that always manages to show up in Pokemon games. I'm sure some of you remember it from R/S/Y or R/S/E. What is it? A forum. The difference is though, it's not a public forum. I need to accept each and every person who joins, to handpick the greatest members. It's all about Pokemon. No Daily Chit-Chat, no movie discussion, sorry no. If you want to talk about Pokemon, this could literally become the best forum out there. If you want a place to relax and hang out...Mt. Moon's your place. This is only accepting MATURE members. And for this week, the max I'm taking is 25. It's also not built on MyBB. So if you want an account, you're going to have to email me at admin [at] pokejungle.net and tell me EXACTLY why you deserve to get one of the 25 accounts that are available at the moment. Bad grammar/spelling? Disqualified. So yep, strict so we can maintain a n00b-free zone. If you're a serious and mature Pokemon fan, email me.

Also, to other webmasters:

PJN is starting a new program in cooperation with Mt. Moon Community called "Unified Pokemon Forum Project". What is it? I'm glad you asked! I keep seeing forums with under 500 posts and ... no one around, yet small sites still insist on having their own. I want to change that. Beginning tomorrow, sites can apply to make Mt. Moon the forum for their site. It includes several benefits:
- UPFP Member Status (Bigger PM box, colored name)
- Access to the UPFP area (Special Forum)
- Link to your site at the button (Text, just like the link to my site)
- Access to VIP lounge (More secret areas ;3)

What you will NOT get however is the ability to run amok locking threads, editing posts, or banning people. UPFP is a special type of staff that has direct input and voice into how the forum is run, but they need to earn the right to have staff abilities. If we deem them to be fit, then they can inherit more duties. But it's a lot nice for sites that have about 75 or less people daily and no chance for having a truly active or engaging community. I'm honestly trying to help out. If any webmasters want to do this, please email me. My email was already listed above. Put "UPFP" as the subject or it will be spam'd by autobots.

And webmasters can also remember to use MMC's Webmaster Forum because PC's section died, SPP's is spammy, etc etc.

Aaaaaaand (finally, yay!) the RSS for the new news is fixed! Add it to Technoranti, iGoogle, NetVibes, wherever you want 8D Also, I will be much more adamant about deleting and banning bad posters. It was disgusting last time.

Thanks, sorry for long post! It was horrible and boring I know!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=6 Mon, 21 May 2007 08:28:36 -0500 Sorry for no news http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=7 Hey everyone! Hunk is here! I feel so bad about not posting recently. I have been busy trying to finish my school for the summer so that I can work here a lot more. Yall mean so much to me, and I have been such a bad co-webmaster. But I am trying to be better, and you'll forgive me once you see my overhauling this summer.

For today, I have brought you PotW themed things. I am going to be working on a sweet guide from NintenBeau this week, hopefully it will be up by end of the week. Monday at the latest. I am going to also be working on some fun guides for Diamond and Pearl. I think my Pearl actually said "Stop playing me, I am getting tired". I have really been playing the living daylights out of it.

On a slightly humorous note, I thought that I'd mention that I am having a Kingdra trouble. I cannot find a Dragon Scale to save my life, and my Kingdra from Emerald has disappeared. If anyone can be of any help, let me know. My National Dex is at 420 Pokemon caught because I am doing it in order from 1 to 492 or 493, whichever it is, I can't remember currently.

I'd also like to say that MMC is growing more and more. I know Paul sorta eluded to it in the past post, but it really is growing. It is like a forum on steroids, except MMC's growth is mostly all legal. just kidding...

Check out Breloom, up in the top right hand corner. Synchronize is providing PJN with the most awesome PotWs ever. Thanks Synch!

Now, I will post more later, and maybe we can get some news.

Sayonara everyone!
~The Hunk (Brandon)
]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=7 Tue, 29 May 2007 15:22:29 -0500 Not much news http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=8
As always, PJN works to keep you knowledgable of all things happening in the Pokemon World. However, there isn't much news circulating. There is a lot to be said about Pokemon Battle Revolution so today is Pokemon Battle Revolution Day.

IGN.com has post pictures and videos from the American version of this expected game coming out of June 25. The IGN PBR page can be found by clicking <a href="http://wii.ign.com/objects/818/818481.html">HERE!!!</a>

So today, I must know, are you excited about this game? Are you going to buy it? If so, when? Do you want the game, but unfortunately, can't afford a Wii (like mii, hehe pun on words). You can tell me in the news. I can't wit to see your responses.

More later!
~Brandon (The Hunk)]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=8 Thu, 31 May 2007 08:48:24 -0500 Some news! Yay! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=9 Hey everyone! Hope that you are all doing well. I know that I am. I had one of the best night's sleep that I have had for months so I thought that I would introduce some news to yall.

I hope that all of you in the United States have been enjoying the new season of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl at 7:30 PM Monday through Thursday. My brother really enjoys the episodes, and I watched some of Two Degrees of Seperation last night. However, I got sidetracked, and missed the rest.

In ninenteen days, Pokemon Battle Revolution is comin out. So if you need to preorder a Wii or the games, do it soon.

From Serebii:
+ Serebii is unsure if he wants to cover Smash Bros Brawl. He is covering the Pokemon part of the game currently, until he decides. So go check out the images there. Groudon, Pikachu, Chikorita, and Goldeen are confirmed in pictures.

Goldeen just splashes, Groudon just hits anything that touches it, and Chikorita sends a Razor Leaf to anything in front of it.

+ Also new dub titles for episodes premiering on Cartoon Network. #477 : Setting the World on its Buneary! & #478 : Not On My Watch Ya Don't!

- -
Ok everyone, we'll be having a new PotW very soon and new content that keeps getting placed on the backburner because of my schoolwork for the year finishing up. However, I will make it up to yall!

~The Hunk (Brandon)]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=9 Wed, 6 Jun 2007 06:38:59 -0500 Big News for Yellow Lovers! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=10
From Us:
+ It seems like all other sites have missed this so PokeJungle brings this to you first! For 16,800 yen(the regular amount for a DS Lite in Japan) a Yellow DS Lite is being sold with a Pikachu face in the corner. Yes, it is a DS Lite Pikachu Edition. Available on 7/20/07 from the Japanese Pokemon Center only. They are giving it away in a lottery sort of thing where you have to apply to get one in person. Check out the pictures, below.




I will give one comment from me, I WANT ONE!!!!

More news later!
~Brandon (The Hunk)]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=10 Wed, 6 Jun 2007 09:50:25 -0500 PBR Names and Now Hiring http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=11 Hey everyone! Summer is almost 100% here for me, and as many of you know I am going to be doing a ton of work on PJN. That is why I'd like to open up the hiring process again! Here's how this will work: I am hiring in all departments. I will hire up to 10 good summer employees. The best at the end of the summer will become full-time PJN employees. This means if all 10 are awesome, all 10 will be hired in September.

Brandon, how do I apply? Well, all you have to do is send me an e-mail at branhunk @ gmail.com {remove spaces}. In that e-mail, include a small profile of yourself, explain why you would like to have the job, and tell what department you'd like to work in. If I really like the profile, you'll get a reply asking for a sample of work. Then I will hire you, or reject you.

The departments we have are games, TCG, and anime.

Good luck, and may the applying begin. Keep in mind, if you have applied to PJN before, but weren't accepted, you have a greater chance this time because we need good summer staff.

From Serebii:
+ New names have been given out for Pokemon Battle Revolution. Remember, it comes out in 12 days.

Gateway Colosseum will have Leader Joe.
Main Street Colosseum will have Leader Taylor.
Sunny Park Colosseum will have Leader Sashay.
Courtyard Colosseum will have Leader Kruger.

Ok, have fun! See yah soon!
~The Hunk (Brandon)]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=11 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:53:22 -0500 Big news for Mystery Dungeon 2 http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=12 Hey everyone! Keep applying for the jobs mentioned below, I'll give you a little insider info on the hiring that I haven't gotten any horrible applications yet.

From Serebii:
+ Mystery Dungeon Time and Darkness editions have a lot new info coming out on them. So today, I'll bring you the new info!

# The guild has multiple levels all containing various rooms within the guild.

# At the beginning of the game, you become Wigglytuffs apprentice.

# There are tasks daily that you have to do, like briefings on missions from Wigglytuff.

# Chatot, Loudred, Diglett, Dugtrio, Chimecho, Croagunk, Sunflora and Corphish are other apprentices in the guild who'll help you out, from waking you up to giving you mission to running a shop in the guild.

# Game controls are the same.

# The main town is Treasure Town where some shops stay the same, and others are different.

# Over 490 Pokemon in the game which could mean that Arceus could be in it.

# There are other teams that you compete with their names are RazorWind, led by Zangoose; Pidgeydot, Pidgey and Seedot; Happeads, led by Togepi; Poison Rose, led by Skuntank containing Zubat and Weezing.

--

+ And from the Pokemon Battle Revolution side of things, the default names for two of the six default models are Natalie and Tommy.

More news, content, and hirings coming very soon!
~Brandon (The Hunk)]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=12 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:06:25 -0500 Mystery Dungeon http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=13 Do you want the news to be once daily? OR A new news article for each piece of news? It's up to you. I don't care either way, and whatever works for you. Daily updates are what we do now, and separate news articles would be like a news blog. Kotaku, Joystiq, Engadget, etc. And yes, I will tell you that you will see a major change here very soon. I had originally given up on v2, because I was so busy...but guess what? I started a new layout and it's looking really spiffy, and Brandon will be working on other things. It will be a major change, both look wise and content clean-up wise. Much more polished for you, with a new 'Web 2.0' layout...that's all I'll say ;D

From Us:
+ Here are the new Mystery Dungeon 2 boxarts. (Yay) Click on them to see a bit bigger version. Also, it's nice to see confirmation with the little WiFi Symbol there. Stay tuned so PJN can fill you in on the details soon for that.


You can check Serebii for names of US characters in Pokemon Battle Revolution. They changed some names around though, so at the moment I'll just wait until the game's release. I was happy to hear that you can change the Skin Color now, definitely a cool touch.

Later ;D]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=13 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:54:05 -0500 Pokemon Rules Supreme http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=14 right here. Very nice in my opinion. I'm glad the fandom is still going strong after 10 YEARS! That is a HUGE accomplishment for Nintendo, PUSA, and us (the fans)! So congrats everyone.

I also wanted to point out that Pokemon shouldn't be viewed as simply a child's past time. Obviously a LOT of my visitors and forum-goers are teenagers. Absolutely nothing wrong with liking Pokemon. I'm really sick of the stigma that has gotten attached to it. It's a damn good RPG game, and the TCG is also better than most.

Little bit of a philosophical post I guess. Just updating, we're working HARD on PJN's new layout and whatnot, hopefully it'll be up as soon as we can get it going!

And I have less than a month now left in Japan. *tear* Really sad!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=14 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:15:22 -0500 Sorry http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=15
And I dyed my hair brown, cool, huh? [/random] Sorry. I'll try to be more professional from here on out.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=15 Thu, 5 Jul 2007 08:27:33 -0500 I'm horrible http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=16
I'm sorry PJN didn't cover the Nintendo E3, if I had time I would've liked to. August 1st is looking like the launch of PokeJungle v2, because then I'll be back in America and be finished with stuff. (Back on dial up...) v2 will include a new layout, updated content, and a new look in general. Fixing broken links, updating old information, getting reviews of all the games up, updating the game pages, getting more TCG stuff, etc etc. It will be awesome. PokePet will also get ALL the Pokemon soon. I know that a lot of my visitors come to get those.

Seriously though, prepare for a big makeover. The site will look way different. And some of you may not like it, but it will be very unique from other sites. That's what I've always tried to do, and I think that loyal PJN visitors know that. I think it'll look really good though.

PLUS, middle/end August, we have something planned. An event that you WILL all participate in, world wide, just for me and for Pokemon. 'Pokemon Summer Celebration' will be an online/offline thing. More details later. I'm getting other webmasters to join up for it too.

Until later!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=16 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:52:53 -0500 Regigigas! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=17
From Us:

+ The Pokemon TCG World Championships are coming up fast! This year they're in Kona, Hawaii. I want to congratulate all the players that are going, I'm sure it will be an amazing experience. Some Pokemon creators and artists are even attending, straight from Japan! It will take place on August 10th-12th.

+ PokemonCenter has some new merchandise up for Diamond and Pearl! This includes new plushies, clothing (hats/t-shirts), and figurines! If you've been wanting Sinnoh stuff, go check it out.

From Serebii:
+ Looks like Regigigas will be featured for the 11th Pokemon movie! Serebii also speculates that it will feature Shaymin, which would make sense. Nintendo has to give it away legitimately sometime, huh? So I guess those of you who watch the movies can be excited for that. [Personally though, I think Nintendo churns out way too many movies for Pokemon. They're no longer special. Just merchandise. How sad, really.]

From PokeBeach:
+ PokeBeach did an excellent job writing up about upcoming Pokemon Tournaments at GameStops around the US. It takes place on Saturday, July 21st! You guys should all be excited and participate! If any of you guys take PICTURES at your store and email them to me at admin [at] pokejungle [.] net I will make a page for it. I will also take written summaries of the events. You MUST bring your (1)DS and (2)Diamond/Pearl Game. From PokeBeach's efforts, it looks like it will be single OR double battles (depending on the store) at lvl 50. Some stores will be using Rental Pokemon apparently though. PLEASE call your local GameStop and confirm the rules if you plan on going. You can see the official information page on GameStop's site right here. There will also be strict rules, and cheaters will be disqualified, no ifs/ands/buts. So if you cheated or have sharked Pokemon...good luck?

From BulbaNews:
+ The anime for Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2 will be airing in Japan on Sunday, September 9th! Piplup and Chimchar will be the starring Pokemon this time around. From Pokemon Scoop

Weekly Pokemon POLL!
+ (This is something that I was supposed to add awhile ago, but haven't been updating the site)
This week: Rampardos VS Bastiodon!! [GO VOTE]
Last Week: KINGLER beat Crawdaunt]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=17 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 22:42:37 -0500 UK Launch Coming! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=18
So yes, I'm back in America now. This weekend I will be finishing the layout, and hopefully a lot of other things as well! So you can all look forward to that. Unfortunately, I am not on dial up and don't have the speed I did for uploading. Oh well, new stuff coming soon hopefully.

From Us:
* Kikizo is reporting that Nintendo is planning a big UK launch party for Diamond and Pearl! The details are kind of fuzzy, but it looks like 200 people that pre-ordered the game are being selected to go to a big party with famous UK pop group McFly. Sounds kind of cool, I will try to get more concrete details on this later.

* CVG just came out with an article on the ups and downs of the Pokemon franchise. You can go read it here. A lot of what they say makes sense I think. I keep wishing the anime were better.

I'll be on the look out for new news! (Haha, link fixed, oops!)]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=18 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:06:29 -0500 D/P LAUNCHED IN EU! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=19
* Launch went well in Hamley's, where Nintendo was actually selling 200 copies of the games early. Looks like there was a good turnout, and McFly was signing copies of the game! It was probably a good experience all around. Hope everyone who had the chance to go had fun!

* Diamond and Pearl are already taking the charts, according to Gamasutra at least. I can't wait to hear rock solid statistics on how many games were sold!

* No matter how redundant I think it is, IGN has 're-reviewed' the UK version of Diamond and Pearl. The games got a 8.4 out of 10. You can read the full review here. It was criticized heavily because the game was very similar to all the other iterations of the main RPG line, and rightly so. It's a bit disappointing to see GameFreak essentially just adding prettier wrapping paper to the game every time.

From Bulbanews:
+ DP045 has been named! 'Hunter J Returns! Protect Tatetops!' So we do, after all, get to see the mysterious Hunter J character again.

+ The 10th Pokemon Movie, Dialga Vs Palkia, is topping the Japanese box office! It has been out for 4 days now, and looks like it's doing pretty well. I want to see reviews though.

From PokeBeach:
+ Apparently the GameStop tournament he went to really sucked. That's rather disappointing, I hope the rest of you had better experiences.

Later~]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=19 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:44:10 -0500 GamePro Reviews PBR http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=20 August 1st will be launch version for the new layout and updated site. Not that amazing, but I did pull off a Web 2.0 layout which runs completely on DIVs, and is XHTML compliant. Also I've updated tons of pages, taken out old stuff, and plan on re-introducing old pages with fully updated content when they're ready. So some exciting stuff I guess. Look forward to Wednesday! The news will also have a different look, and will switch so that all news stories get their own post. Both RSS and Digg friendly that way! Short news today.

* GamePro has reviewed Pokemon Battle Revolution here. If you want to skip through that, it got a 3/5. The main complaints were that it was completely battling. No mini-games, and renting Pokemon is pretty boring. The only reason to buy it is if you have Diamond or Pearl and friends (real or online). Lack of online features also brought down the score. Hopefully next console game will raise the bar for quality a bit!

I will go back to finishing stuff for v2. I hope you're all at least a *bit* excited. I think PJN will be the fastest loading site at least, it's really zippy.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=20 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:02:16 -0500 Hold Tight! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=21 http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=21 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 00:05:40 -0500 Introducing: PokeJungle Network http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=22
What's new? Well, most obviously the layout. I wanted a whole ton of content to go with, but not happening. Some stuff has been updated or changed. Games menu has the most difference, with it being divided into just Portable and Console now. No more system-specific stuff. It just made the thing too long. Now, you will find the PotW/Dates/Latest Pages at the top! This only displays while you're browsing news. When you go to a different page, it'll be gone so you have the full space to browse content.

What's coming? A lot of updates for older pages. I'm going through basically the whole site now and updating what needs to be updated. Also deleting some things that are just too far gone. Sorry this didn't get done earlier, but this layout was a pain to create. I did it mostly by myself and had to learn so much about CSS. Ugh. It was worth it though I hope? Anyways, basically new and updated content coming!

New Update Format! PjN will be posting a new news piece for every new thing. Big updates are kind of an old thing for websites to do. This new way will be easier for users who use our RSS AND users viewing the site, so they can get smaller bite-sized reads. You can also simply skip over posts that deal with things you don't need to read.

Hover effects! These are my favorite things about this layout. Both the menu and news/comments have hover-over effects to change the background color. And I think they turned out really nice. So please enjoy them. This week things may be periodically changing to optimize the site or layout! The layout is named 'beta' after all. Which is teasing all those websites that always say it.

PLEASE GIVE ME FEEDBACK! By commenting here, or if you're reading this at MMC, by replying. Sorry for the delay folks.

I'd like to thank Dragonfree of Cave of Dragonflies for help at the beginning. The CSS wasn't easy to get right. Also, our last layout (Carnivine) was designed by BluePheonix of PokeFusion. Fusion is having their opening today, ironically. Please go check out both sites!

Update: A bridge just collapsed in my state, Minnesota. It was a major highway and it looks like there is going to be a high death toll, please pray for the victims. It's honestly shocking, and someone I know may be in there.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=22 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 19:59:10 -0500 PokeFever in Spain and Germany http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=23
Germany
1. Pokemon Diamond (DS)
2. Pokemon Pearl (DS)
3. More Brain Training from Dr Kawashima (DS)
4. Dr Kawashima's Brain Training (DS)
5. Pony Friends (DS)

Spain
1. Pokemon Diamond (DS)
2. Pokemon Pearl (DS)
3. More Brain Training from Dr Kawashima (DS)
4. Big Brain Academy (Wii)
5. Pro Evolution Soccer 6 Platinum (PS2)

Source: Next-Generation]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=23 Fri, 3 Aug 2007 14:57:04 -0500 New Details on Trading Figure Game http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=24
"The two Pokemon TFG starter sets include basic rules that will have fans playing in minutes: a two-player arena playmat, Trainer cards, and four different dynamic figures, including a Trainer figure. Boosters will expand gameplay and add new figures and Trainer cards to players' collections. The starter sets will be priced at $14.99 and the boosters at $3.49 for one figure, $6.99 for two figures (including a random mystery figure) and a Trainer card, and $9.99 for three figures, including a random mystery figure and one of three special promo figures (Chimchar, Piplup, or Turtwig) from the Diamond & Pearl release as well as a Trainer card. Future expansions-with additional popular Pokemon to increase the possibilities for battles-are under development."

I will definitely keep my eye out for any other developments on this. You may discuss the upcoming TFG in the comments if you wish, I'm not sure if American fans are very well informed and/or ready for it.

You can read the press release here.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=24 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 23:49:39 -0500 Site Activity http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=25
Internet Explorer 6 users: I'm sorry that this layout does not look amazing for you. Please update to IE7 if you have not already OR feel free to download Firefox or Opera. I am not a webmaster who will shove those down your throat, but I'm just telling you, IE6 may be getting a very stripped down and not-very-fun layout because it cannot handle the intense DIV/CSS combo I used. I am going to apologize on Microsoft's behalf on how bad their old browser is.

I would also like to give a shoutout to my cousin from Texas. Because he won Pokemon Battle Revolution in his local GameStop competition, so congrats to him. Does he know I own this site? No. He uses Serebii.

Anyways, I'm excited to work on the site some more. Being in Japan really left me off the job!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=25 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 23:54:09 -0500 Top 5 States to visit PjN http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=26
1) California
2) New York
3) Texas
4) Florida
5) New Jersey

Minnesota didn't fair too badly. My home state wasn't near the top though. Wyoming and Montana tied for visiting my site the least. Sad, huh? Anyways, sorry for the silliness, but you can store this away in facts you'll never need to know.

Please remember that PjN has a real time chat system! Click on the link below the search bar (#GreatMarsh!) in the banner to get to it. Just like Serebii, you can use it to find other trainers to trade/battle OR you can just chat. It is hosted on MMC, but no registering is needed to use it!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=26 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:21:39 -0500 NEWCOMER: Pokemon Trainer http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=27
Down + B will change the Pokemon, and this is actually required. If you switch too much or not enough, it will lower the 'stamina meter' and your Pokemon will grow tired out and therefore have less power. However, we do NOT know if this is a physical onscreen meter or a time limit of sorts.

There are Nintendo rumours about that speculate the female trainer will be an alternate outfit for the male one (ala Peach/Daisy) or an unlockable character. Unfortunately, we can't count on Nintendo to be fair about genders, and she might not make an appearance at all.



For more pictures and the official story: smashbros.com]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=27 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:47:12 -0500 Amazon: Pokemon Pearl Sale http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=28 Check it out!

You can get both of the games bundled at Amazon for a mere $53 dollars, which would average them out to be around $27 each, which is a decent deal too. If you use the Pokemon Pearl link, you'll see it at the bottom there.

Punch Jump reported that with this price drop, sales of Pokemon Pearl surged up an astounding 5,000% in 24 hours. It became the best selling videogame on Amazon, surpassing Madden '08 for the XBox360. Bottom line: Pokemon's still got it! (Digg this!!)]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=28 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:10:48 -0500 Sorry! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=29
Honestly though, I don't think I've missed that much Pokemon news.

Hope all of you had an awesome first day of school, wherever you went! At least in the US most schools started this week. Discuss that in comments?]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=29 Wed, 5 Sep 2007 22:09:48 -0500 New Content? Unbelievable! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=30
Today, what do we have? Well, NintenBeau has contributed two great guides for us. The first one is a short, but useful, overview of the GTS system built into Diamond and Pearl. Sound interesting? Go read it! The second article is helpful to just about everyone I'd guess. It's an excellent guide to the PokeRadar app in the PokeTch. It has a Guide PLUS a list of Radar-exclusive Pokemon AND where to catch them! This can be quite vital for filling up your Pokedex! I'd suggest you go check it out as well.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=30 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:07:38 -0500 DP Surpasses 3 Million Sold in US http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=31
"But anecdotally we're also seeing that these new Pokémon games are appealing to older players, the same ones who played the original Pokémon games when they debuted in the United States almost 10 years ago." - George Harrison

Why did I pick out that quote? Because apparently Nintendo of America realizes that it has a fanbase full of teenagers and young adults who grew up with Pokemon. Thank you for finally giving us credit. Albeit, a little late. Santi! (The Academy Is...'s word for "cheers", lol, always have wanted to use it) Pokemon games have also sold, in total, over 164 million units. That is one franchise that still goes strong.

Source: GameDaily BIZ]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=31 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:14:40 -0500 Diamond and Pearl: Secret Wonders http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=32


Nintendo of America has officially released the title of the new TCG, which will be: Diamond & Pearl: Secret Wonders. The set will contain over 130 new cards. The release date is set on November 7th, which is of course, subject to change. The new cards include some new items, new Unowns, and new Pokemon LV.X... The latter of which I have previously been unaware of. It will take place in the Sinnoh region, and undoubtedly release new 4th Generation Pokemon for use.

Two new 60 card premade theme decks will be available to buy, per tradition. They are 'Powerhouse' and 'Lavaflow'. We can assume that it would be fighting and fire respectively, but PjN will keep you updated on it. Theme decks will be priced at $11.99 and 10 card booster packs will be available for $3.79. Seems prices have gone up a bit since Pokemon TCG first launched.

Source: AnimeNewsNetwork]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=32 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:21:34 -0500 Pokemon in SSBB http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=33

Recognize him? Yes! It's munchlax! According to the site, he will appear and eat any item he encounters. The site also hints that his walking pace is slow, so I'm not sure of how much of a threat that actually is. But if there's an item you want, you better get to it before munchlax does!


It's the successor to Melee's Pokemon Stadium stage! It's Pokemon Stadium 2! It looks pretty familiar. We all know that the last stage had three alternate and distinct forms though, and Pokemon Stadium 2 is no exception. It has an ice stage (possibly slippery), a rock stage, and a flying stage. The last one sounds the most intriguing, as jumping abilities are heightened. That could possibly give flying characters, such as Pit, a huge edge. They also mentioned an Electric themed field, so we'll have to hold our breath to see what that holds! (Ok, sorry, don't hold your breath. It might be awhile...)

The theme for Pokemon Stadium 2 has also been released over at the Brawl site! For more pictures and images, I suggest you head on over there. Smash Bros DOJO!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=33 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:36:17 -0500 Pokemon GTS Site Launches! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=34 go check it out!

Features:
- Shows you real trades that have happened around the world, it's sort of addicting to watch
- Extensive charts on popularity of pokemon, countries, etc. Pretty neat statistics.
- Bookmark your favorite Pokemon! You can keep tabs on them that way
- Truly a global site, with a plethora of languages

What could use work?
- It's not real time. In fact, it may be up to a day behind.
- Where. Is. The. Mute. Button? Srsly folks, I can't find it. MAKE IT BIG.
- Where's the interaction? You can't actually use your DS with the site.

I think it's an interesting site, but with the high flash load times and annoying music, I may only frequent it occasionally. At least Nintendo is capitalizing on the WiFi aspect. Now just take away friend codes. Please?]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=34 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:15:26 -0500 WiFi @ MMC http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=35
WiFi @ MMC
-Discussion and Support: For discussion of Nintendo's WiFi goodness AND also for WiFi support, either forum-wise or technical
-Battle Zone: For organizing a quick battle. Posts don't count, so make a quick thread if you just want someone to battle you!
--Gym House: This is our own little 'clan' system. Read the rules at the top of the forum to get an idea of how it works. Enjoy!
-GTS: Quick trades, either seeking something specific, or trading away something specific. Legit ONLY, or mark illegit.
--Shops: For member trading shops!
-Universe: An exciting new frontier, where guests are FREE TO POST!! No registration needed, you can still communicate with our almost 2,000 members. For trading or battling! (Don't abuse this though ;D)

All posts from PokeChan and GTS (which these new forums replaced) have been moved where they need to be. If you see a mistake, simply report the thread and I'll look at where it should actually go. I'm not perfect, sorry :B Team rating stuff went into the "Pokemon Gaming" general forum.

Seriously, enjoy it. It's about time we organized this better!

(Oh, and we got a new PotW. Thanks 'Beau!)]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=35 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:16:16 -0500 Just for Fun http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=36 LOOK!

On a more serious note, I'd like to mention that Brandon will not be returning to PjN very often. You may have already noticed his absence, but he has a busy life, and can no longer visit that much. Sorry to see you go buddy~ I'm sure he'll read any goodbyes you write in the comments.

Have a good day :B]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=36 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:05:26 -0500 THIS JUST IN! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=37 Nintendo has officially closed their online forums 'indefinitely'! WHAT THE HECK?! I know so many people that have put so much time on there making friends, posting, getting information etc...now it's just gone?! This is crazy. Nintendo is crazy. Their 'explanation':

"Nintendo is working on a major overhaul to Nintendo.com to support the continued success of Nintendo DS and Wii. As we prepare for this huge site update, Nintendo must unfortunately close the Nintendo NSider Forums message boards indefinitely beginning Sept. 17, 2007." - Nintendo

WHAT?! Discuss this in comments! Personally? I think we should do something. This really irks me that Nintendo would suddenly do this. Biiiig mistake to make the fanbase mad. What do we do?]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=37 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:05:36 -0500 Piplup in SSBB! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=38


As always, you can find the full story and more SSBB news at the Official Site! You may want to see the three latest updates, which shed tons of light on Snake, a highly anticipated newcomer in SSBB!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=38 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:34:54 -0500 Mystery Dungeon 2 http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=39
Now we can just wait and see how long the Pokemon games'll stay on the chart!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=39 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:31:25 -0500 Pokemon...On the rise? http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=40
"Pokemon is on fire. It's as hot as it's been in about 7 years and it's really the 'Diamond and Pearl' series." - Jim Silver (Editor Toys Wish Magazine)

I can believe what Mr. Silver says. It seems as though Pokemon has really taken off with the launch of Diamond and Pearl. Back when Ruby and Sapphire were releasing their Pokemon, I don't remember as much hype as D/P got. All the sites were absolutely clamoring for any signs of a new Pokemon, new feature, new Poketch App, whatever. Somehow the older fans were ready for a new game, and the new WiFi enabled DS generation got the younger crowd into a franchise that's been holding up through 10 years.

Not only the games have been doing well though. There have been reports that the show has now gotten more attention, possibly as a result of the game launches. And in turn, the TCG has also found a recent resurgence in players and popularity. This is all relative of course though, because I still wouldn't walk around my high school wearing a Pokemon shirt or anything. But all in all, it's nice to have our fandom receiving a little more attention.

I just hope Nintendo fully realizes how many fans they've got behind Pokemon, and their ages. Look at the visitors to my site for example. I frequently get people in their late teens and early twenties! But then Nintendo turns around and markets Pokemon to the 5 year old crowd. It's a great RPG, and should be more respected. I could literally see a Pokemon game carrying a Final Fantasy-calibur storyline. They don't need to rehash the same 'bad team out to steal pokemon' shtick. It just gets boring, and it's pretty damn pointless. Give us an emotional reason to 'Catch 'em All'!

So throughout the goods and the bads, Pokemon has really prevailed. And I guess we can all be pretty happy about that, even if we do have some complaints. Kudos to Nintendo, and I'd like to thank all the great fans that also make it fun to like Pokemon.

Later~]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=40 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 13:48:43 -0500 Nintendo Net Opens http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=41 nintendo-net.com as a forum to replace Nintendo's own that they closed. If you're looking for a good place to hang out and talk about Nintendo related gaming, it's a good alternative. Otherwise there's always MMC.

See you there~]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=41 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:50:16 -0500 Get Manaphy on Saturday! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=42
Manaphy @ Cherish Ball
Item: Red Scarf
Moves:
- Heart Swap
- Water Pulse
- Whirlpool
- Acid Amour

If you have the chance, I wouldn't pass this opportunity up. If you don't get the chance, I'm sure there'll be outrageous trade deals waiting for you on the GTS. REMEMBER THOUGH they could be fake Manaphy's there! So the best bet is just to go through this special promotion. To see the news story on Pokemon Games, click here. To see full instructions, click here [56k warning]. Make sure to call your local TRU to see if they're participating, not worth driving out just to find out they're not!

(And yes, PjN is back to being a real news source. Hooray?)]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=42 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:23:16 -0500 Serebii has Electivire Code http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=43 Electivire over to your Diamond or pearl game.

Serebii has a very nice guide about it here. No need to be redundant.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=43 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:55:19 -0500 Pokemon...Day...? http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=44
Good luck folks!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=44 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:43:47 -0500 Content Soon http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=45
Otherwise, yes, I'm well aware that I missed the Pokemon Trainer's Final Smash, but it was so widely covered, why bother? PjN is not about being the same as every other site...

And I hope everyone who participated had a great 'Pokemon Day'!! Feel free to post how it went in today's comments!

Have a good one~]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=45 Tue, 2 Oct 2007 22:19:10 -0500 Sorry http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=46
How much do you guys rely on PjN? Do you want it to keep going and for me to update with news and content? Or is it a lost hope against other larger sites?]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=46 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:47:06 -0500 BREAKING: New Wii RPG? http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=47
We'll definitely keep you posted on any developments. This is probably not the afore-announced Pokemon Ranch, which is definitely not an RPG.

Source: QJ.net]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=47 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 18:22:08 -0500 Hmm... http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=48
Feel free to email me any content, news, suggestions, etc that you want to see on the site. I'm also looking for QUALITY graphic designers to help me in non-Pokemon stuff as well :] Email- admin @ pokejungle.net Just take out the spaces.

- Paul]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=48 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:32:43 -0500 Free 'feather' stylus?! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=49
If you own Zelda Phantom Hourglass for the DS, Nintendo has a survey going that will net you a *free*, yes $0, cool little feather stylus. Kind of like the icon you use to draw your sea routes and stuff. Anyways, yes, I do own this game, and yes, it's amazing...so I cared. And I thought you guys might too.

So go support Nintendo and Zelda, and get that free gift! Thanks 'tendo!

Go go go!

Yes, I'll update about something Pokemon-ish later.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=49 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:09:43 -0500 New Staff! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=50
Over the past while some people have complained profusely at the perceived decline in the forum quality and/or activity level. We're hoping to fix that. MMC does pride itself on being the biggest little forum around ;D In December the new RPG will be rolled out, along with a huge upgrade to the forum and look. Verrrrry cool.

So if you haven't already, simply check it out!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=50 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:37:17 -0500 Ok, I hear you! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=51
2) Ok, I hear you on the site sluggishness! I will use this Thanksgiving break to update and fix a lot of stuff that I have been ignoring, and I will get the news back to working order. Although, there hasn't been a lot of news as of late.

But GUESS WHAT?! I made a new poll for the site! You guys can help decide what Pokemon will be our new logo thing. I am very excited to see what you guys come up with :] I have, of course, preset a bunch of leaf-centric Pokemon for you to choose from, BUT I also left an option for "other" so you can vote whatever you want. It's right on the site, no registration or anything. So GO VOTE!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=51 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:36:24 -0500 New Content?! No wai!! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=52
Featured Pokemon: Froslass! Yes, you all were probably getting bored with Starmie. Hence I decided that I should get up a new featured Pokemon. Thankfully Beau did this for me before he decided to take temporary leave. I also have Luxray prepared to get up next, so maybe this will go quicker next time... Just enjoy it though ;D Click on the picture right above the news!

IV / EV Guide Frankly, I think this is amazing. This is another NintenBeau article (isn't everything nowadays?) and he covered it really well. Just check it if you want to EV train in Ruby/Sapphire, Emerald, LeafGreen/FireRed, or Diamond/Pearl. I've been wanting an IV/EV guide up for awhile now, so yay! What are you waiting for? Go read it!

Pal Park Guide Here's an article so that you can get around PalPark without worrying. So if you've beaten the Elite 4 and want to start the great 3rd Generation to 4th Generation migration, this article could be for you. It's pretty handy. It is located here.

Pokemon Ranch Yes, I've actually written something up! I got a new page up for Pokemon Ranch, which features a description of it, some screenshots, and the basic stats. It is being developed by Ambrella, the same company which is responsible for Hey You Pikachu, Pokemon Channel, and most recently, Pokemon Dash. This WiiWare title is set to debut in Japan in 2008. Go read my article!

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2 We now have a page for it up, including screenshots, boxart, and the usual facts w/ description. We actually don't have that much information available for it yet...but we'll get there when we start getting translated screenshots! It's up here!


PJN Toolbar! I've updated the site toolbar to include Spinarak search AND links to your favorite forums now! That includes PC, BMGf, PE2Kf, and the infamous SPPf! It's now even easier for you to get around to your favorite Pokemon, plus the Pokemon-only search is quite useful. And now it updates automatically with news from this site so you're always up-to-date! Yay! Sound interesting? Go download it for Firefox or Internet Explorer!!

I also updated the staff page. Just a quick fix since I'm the only person actually left as an active staff member. Not that I'm complaining or anything...

I will also be doing random fixes and updates across the site. If you find an error, don't hesitate to give me an email! admin@pokejungle.net ;D Wow. I did so much today. I can't believe it.

- Paul]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=52 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:04:52 -0500 "Groundbreaking" News http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=53
Here's the breakdown of new figures. Pokemon: Armaldo, Blastoise, Bulbasaur, Cacnea, Cyndaquil, Elekid, Flaafy, Geodude, Girafarig, Hariyama, Jigglypuff, Kabuto, Kadabra, Lairon, Lapras, Larvitar, Latias, Latios, Linoone, Mankey, Metagross, Mewtwo, Mightyena, Noctowl, Poliwag, Psyduck, Raticate, Slaking, Smoochum, Snubbull, Spinarak, Spinda, Steelix, Venusaur, Wartortle, Wobbuffet, Xatu, Zubat. Trainers: Green, Koga, Landon, Sabrina.


Click for larger image


Source: BulbaNews]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=53 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:39:52 -0500 Pokemon Snap on Virtual Console? http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=54
But we can hope! As with most N64 games, it's expected to come out at 1,000 ($10) if it does. So that's a hypothetical price of a hypothetical release. Maybe a bit too much guesswork?

Source: PokeBeach]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=54 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:17:04 -0500 Whaddya Know? http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=55
The Japanese release date would be December 4th and **UPDATE** the American release date has been revealed as December 10th, as seen on http://pokemon.com !!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=55 Sat, 1 Dec 2007 13:05:56 -0500 Let the holidays begin! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=56
Second I'll let you guys know that I'm adding some pages soon and will be doing updates. I want to get some pages up on the Trading Figure Game, it looks interesting enough.

Third our forum, Mount Moon, has an AMAZING new winter theme by my good friend saul!! I seriously love this theme, I don't know what it is about it, but it's so cute <33 It even has a small amount of snowflakes coming down. Usually that type of stuff gets annoying (SPP's advent...) but this script seems to be better oO; Seriously go check it out! Old members can switch themes at the bottom, and anyone can see it. (Mount Moon)

Yep :] Have a good December~]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=56 Sun, 2 Dec 2007 00:22:51 -0500 US Nintendo Site Updated!! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=57
The hover effects on the top menu are pretty impressive. The whole site has a very Wii-esque feel. Does this mean the DSII will feature a similar sleek approach? One can only guess at this point, although it's been rumoured this generation of DS will have one more rendition before it gets a successor.

Some things have not been updated, such as pages that refer to 'art galleries', a feature that's now absent. For example, the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl page which makes reference to it. If you click on Product Registration, you'll get the old layout. It seems there are a few things that need to be updated!

One of the cooler new features is the Game Guide. You can have Nintendo help you pick out your perfect game! Do I smell a lawsuit coming from an unsatisfied customer? Possibly! But it's kind of a fun time killer.

I'm a bit disappointed the community aspect didn't come back. I was hoping that the message meant that yes, the forums were closing for the time being, but at one point they'd be making a return. Apparently not because the redesigned layout is here and there's no forums or even any user-interaction included. Nintendo seems to really take child protection to a ludicrous level, or simply wants to ignore the wants of its fans. I'll leave that up to you to decide.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=57 Sun, 2 Dec 2007 01:25:33 -0500 MMC is...well...MIA http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=58
DO NOT NOT NOT NOT SIGN UP FOR THAT SITE, IT IS A VIRUS!!!!


EDIT: I've set it up to redirect to the main site now while I sort this all out. I am working with the MyBB team right now...]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=58 Sun, 9 Dec 2007 17:03:03 -0500 MMC is BACK http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=59
Go go go!! We need to make up for lost time :]

(Oh, and now I can resume cooking up the holiday surprise now that this battle is over...)]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=59 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:36:03 -0500 Bomb with Bonsly! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=60
Looks like he'll act as a giant 'rock' that you can throw at foes (for short distances), and cause massive damage. I think it's a great addition to SSB. Before Kirby had his rock transformation, but no we've got something comparable that can come out of a Pokeball.

What do you think? (Yes, I'm too lazy to post pics... You should know how to get to the site. We could also discuss 'Is the webmaster of this site evil?')]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=60 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:01:38 -0500 What have I been up to? http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=61
And...I suppose I'll spill a few more beans. Over winter break, our PokeDex project will be going up. It will take the pokechan.net domain name, and it's tentatively called "Pokemon Channel" (lolnotthegame). It WILL be a wiki. It will NOT be edited by everyone. If you want that, obviously we fully support BulbaGarden's efforts! This will only have a wiki backend for the staff of PjN, MMC, and our partner sites to create pages and such. It's just easier that way. What will make it better? We want a very tight and QUICK LOADING PokeDex! So many sites take forever!! So the layout will be minimalistic (it will NOT run MediaWiki as Bulba does...), and it will also be CSS-licious. So you can be excited for that :]

Then after holidays, it looks like Leafeon will most-likely-probably be instituted as our official mascot and integrated into our new layout for post-Holiday madness!!

Cool huh?]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=61 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:23:58 -0500 Suitably Wintery? http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=62
Pretty soon (later tonight or tomorrow) I'll have the new Featured Pokemon up! (Notice how I don't use weekly anymore? I try, but with this much homework...)

And tomorrow is my LAST DAY OF SCHOOL before Christmas break! So then I will have plenty of time to update stuff around the site and really make it more relevant. The PokeDex is not the only thing on my mind, as my PokePet script also deserves a better looking makeover ;D

Later~]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=62 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:39:14 -0500 An Absurd Amount... http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=63
*phew* Tomorrow the new Featured Pokemon should go up, and I want to get up some new original content. The holidays draw nearer!

ALSO: I've updated the Team RPG a bit so that there are NO PASSWORDS. That was a big mistake that lasted way too long, sorry folks! Those of you who want to join (or rejoin) Team Rocket, Aqua, Magma, or Galatic can now do so with less hassle :] The RPG will be moving forward soon too... *hint hint*

Have a good time, stay safe everyone!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=63 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 21:59:10 -0500 Merry Christmas! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=64
Over the whole holiday season, WHAT GIFTS HAVE YOU GOTTEN?! My dad's getting the family a Wii, but unfortunately...they're all sold out right now (duh). So I have to wait a bit.

Enjoy time with family :]]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=64 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:14:19 -0500 SSBB: Beat Rayquaza http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=65


Source: Smash Bros.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=65 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:23:41 -0500 TOMORROW! MMC PARTY! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=66 December 30th was decided on.

What will there be? Lots of stuff! IRC Chat all day (open for guests), special countdown threads, New Year's themed Role Play, people looking to do battling, etc etc.

Just come. We want to break the record for number of users we've ever had on at once :] Don't you want to be a part of that?]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=66 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:11:50 -0500 CoroCoro Reveals Ranger 2 http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=67 DSFanBoy.



Possibly a bigger issue here (yes, I'm leading into an Editorial) is whether or not we need to be buying these spin off games. Are we REALLY helping by buying into all this sub-par work? If this was a game with a brand new Character and not coming from Nintendo, would we even give it a second glance? Judging by its lackluster first game, I'd say no. As fans, we support this ludicrous practice of side games by continually buying them and giving them glowing reviews. Let's be honest, sometimes Pokemon really does let us down.

I come down equally as hard on Diamond and Pearl and the (eventual) third installment (probably based on Girantina). Are was as fans doing a service by just buying each new generation of Pokemon games because they're 'TEH OMGZ POKEMAN RPG!!!'? Seriously GameFreak, give us something worth playing. I'm getting pretty sick and tired of picking up this game for 10 years now and how much longer am I going to have to stomach it? We could have a Final Fantsy-calibur storyline. Yes folks, it's possible. We could have breathtaking landscapes and character models on the console games. Yes, that's possible too. We could have battles on the portable that are in 3D, just like the recent Dragon Quest Monsters game. Yes, even that is possible. So why don't we get those things?? Because GameFreak doesn't care about you anymore. It doesn't care about quality anymore. It is no longer dedicated to improving the formula that made Pokemon worth playing and so damn addictive. GameFreak Inc now only serves to appease Nintendo, Shareholders, and the market by releasing a game that is essentially a money tree for the video game industry.

Thanks profit-driven companies. Thanks a lot.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=67 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:10:53 -0500 January 12th Surprise http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=68
What do you think about the surprise?

Addition: One of MMC's fabulous moderators, LadyCharizard, has made a great video of the effect! Don't have the game? Don't want to boot it up? We've got you covered! Watch the movie.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=68 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:05:22 -0500 Pokemon Episodes! Online! Free!! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=69
If you really like the anime, or just want a nostalgic kick, I suggest you go check out the site: link.

Happy viewing :]]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=69 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:08:41 -0500 Mystery Dungeon 2 NAMED & DATED! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=70 Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness.

Finally, PjN giving you some new information huh? Good to be back kids~

The official release date is slated to be in Quarter 2 of 2008, which would be a April/May/June time frame most likely. This is pretty good because I've been anticipating these releases. We're still eagerly awaiting some English screenshots!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=70 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:52:20 -0500 Confirmed for Brawl http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=71
Lucario and Jigglypuff will be available as characters in Super Smash Bros Brawl. Probably as unlockables, but it's great nonetheless! Lucario is who I'm really excited for...

It was scene in a Japanese video that the stickers were applied to this characters, pretty much confirming they're available to play with. Yay!

Question of the day: What Pokemon do you want to see be playable in SSBB?]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=71 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:07:41 -0500 Manaphy in SSBB! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=72
It will use the move heartswap and actually change characters with your opponent. On the SSBB website they showed DK and Zelda switch, but one has to wonder how it would work in a 4-person brawl.

I swear I had picked out these pictures before I saw that SPP was using them too. Whatever. They're the best pictures.

]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=72 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:37:03 -0500 ?Confirmed? For Brawl [Mewtwo Edition] http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=73 Mewtwo WILL return for SSBB. Here's hoping that's accurate, right now I'm giving this a rating of 75% possibility. I saw a screenshot, but I'm back checking to make sure it's legit before I post it.

I'll get back to you soon ;D

[Or possibly not. Leaked screenshots are coming in at a more rapid rate from Japan and I'm sifting through real vs fake.]]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=73 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:45:53 -0500 Movie 10: The Rise of Darkrai http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=74

It has now been confirmed that 'The Rise of Darkrai' is the American / English title for the 10th Movie. In Japan it's labeled as Palkia vs Dialga vs Darkrai. Cartoon announced the title on one of their daily segments, Pokemon USA has yet to actually confirm this though. Don't doubt it, but it'd be funny if it was an 'oops' on the part of CN.

Cartoon Network will be airing the movie in March. Set your calenders? Personally, I will watch this one because I love Darkrai. Basically the designers did a good job making it look sinister in my opinion.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=74 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:15:20 -0500 Pokemon Trainer in Action! [SSBB] http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=75
Go check it out!

]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=75 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:32:25 -0500 Darkrai.com OPEN! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=76

So, looks like http://darkrai.com is up now. Obviously this is a tie-in for the upcoming release of 'The Rise of Darkrai'. It offers some information about Darkrai in the games / tcg / anime, but nothing overly excited if you regularly get information from fansites.

However, the interesting point of the site is that they'll reveal how to get Darkrai. And that's pretty much worth visiting for. But they're making us wait, so we don't exactly know yet. I'm sure Serebii has known for at least 100 years, but he hasn't been telling us either.

Can't wait for Darkrai :] He'll still be an uber though, so with that in mind, will you use him on your team?]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=76 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:37:29 -0500 MMC Honors Darkrai http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=77

So, in honor of the upcoming movie, our forum has been Darkrai-ified. Do you like this sort of layout? If PJN users do, then I'll be happy to port this layout onto PJN (with a few minor changes...)

For existing MMC members, please go down to the bottom and use the "Quick Theme" menu and select "The Rise of Darkrai". :] Feedback ALWAYS welcome]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=77 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:38:07 -0500 Hmmm http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=78
Mewtwo's not in the game as a playable game character. Not only am I absolutely crushed (yes, yes I am) but Jigglypuff is back. WHY??

This is why I have delayed doing an update, I simply don't want to believe it. Not that I even used Mewtwo in the first game, but why it was axed over, say, Jigglypuff is beyond me.

Thoughts? I mean, technically I'm happy Lucario made it in at least.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=78 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 21:51:01 -0500 Pokemon Platinum, lolwut? http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=79

What is this?! Pokemon Platinum? The third installment of Diamond and Pearl? Somehow I think not, as Opal is kind of where it's at in the "Pearl/Diamond/???" gem lineup. Can we say 'Gold/Silver/Crystal' remake? Yes, I can.

So could be a rumor or we could have another game coming in Spring 2009! Any thoughts on this? Either what it could be or even if it's true or not...

EDIT: And sorry, I didn't know it was 20 days since I updated actually. That was totally my bad. I also got a new job two weeks ago. Plus I got a Wii today (whoo!). Yeah. That shouldn't happen again plus I have new content from the grave, courtesy of Beau.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=79 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:29:01 -0500 Everyone's Pokemon Ranch http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=80
[Screenshot coming here when I get out of school, site blocker is keeping me from gaming news...grrr...]

Some of the main details are as follows:
- It's run by Yukari, a friend/sister of Bebe (Sinnoh's PC Expert, Box Manager)
- You can store up to 1,000 Pokemon
- Photos can be taken and stored via SD card or shared on the Wii message board (locally, sending is probably included to)
- There are some activities you can do with your pokemon. Petting them, watching them, having a bonfire with them.

[Another screenshot]

Ok, so many sites have reported this. But they haven't focused on how terribly mundane this all sounds. I'm still waiting for a feature that makes me actually WANT to get this "game". Ok, so I can interact with my Pokemon. But is there any actual benefit to this? Or does Nintendo just expect me to be so enamored with petting my virtual Pokemon that I will not notice the hours slipping away as I go from Pokemon to Pokemon, making them the happiest little cyber pets EVER.

So yeah. I'm undecided as to whether I'm going to drop actual money on this WiiWare thing.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=80 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:59:24 -0500 US Mystery Dungeon 2 Release Date http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=81

April 20th 2008. We already revealed the English names for these games ages ago. But yeah, they now have a release date for Americans!

I will be buying at least one of these.

New Features include:
- Improved graphics (according to developers)
- All Pokemon included
- Send email alerts via email to your friends
- Rescue over WiFi
- Rewards for successful rescues]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=81 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:10:02 -0500 Oh hai thar http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=82 best experience with the Pokemon TCG?

I know I rather enjoyed getting a magmar. That guy was so cool, he was made out of flames and wasn't afraid of anything.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=82 Sun, 2 Mar 2008 23:14:02 -0500 Girantina and the Sky Bouquet Trailer out! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=83
I think it looks pretty decent. I wish they'd have a movie come out once every 3 years and at least try to make it look like they're not just squeezing the cash cow dry.

Go watch it! Then tell us what you think in the comments. I'll give you a hint:

The #1 trailer's file sizes go big, medium, small for file sizes going from top to bottom. Then just look at those symbols for the other two trailers that go horizontally left -> right / big -> small.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=83 Sat, 8 Mar 2008 01:01:23 -0500 Pokemon Ranch Details http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=84
* Going to be released March 25th
* Will cost 1,000 WiiPoints
* Up to 8 games can be used with it
* Yukari (the ranch owner) will occasionally offer to trade with you
* There are activities that happen occasionally

Even with more official details announced...I'm still not sold on the idea. And for $10?! Wha...?]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=84 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:47:13 -0500 Mystery dungeon 2 - Pre Order Gift http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=85 Sunday, March 16th. While supplies last of course. Probably will mean $5 down as well.



However, with all that said, the word 'walkthrough' is not mentioned once. Which leads me to believe that for most hardcore fans, or anyone who's played MD 1, will find the book disposable unless you want to read the manga.

I'll try to look into how useful it actually might be. You guys planning on pre-ordering now?]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=85 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:51:44 -0500 Mt Moon Community turns 2!! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=86

I'm actually kind of late (birthday was on the 13th), but I needed to mention it anyways. Our forum has now completed two full years of service! And with 210,000+ posts, that's not too bad ;D

Thanks to all the great members who have supported it, some from the very beginning. Obviously a forum isn't anything without the people who post there and make it what it is. There have been so many Pokemon forums that rise and fall, so it is pretty awesome to see a forum that is two years old and still going strong.

It might also be relevant to mention Indigo Plateau, which was MMC's predecessor. Does anyone remember IP? Hehe... those were the days.

THANKS EVERYONE!!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=86 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:18:57 -0500 Pokemon Ranch OUT in Japan http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=87

Not so many new details, save for a few:
* Diamond/Pearl not required, all games start out with 6 Pokemon (including Pikachu) and one is given each day. NO WORD on whether or not this will be transferable to your game card, but it can be assumed these will not be super rare. We've seen the screenshots with swarms of bidoofs ;)
* Game abilities are unlocked as you level up your ranch. At the beginning you get severely limited control, essentially just being able to watch your Ranch. You can 'level up' your Ranch by getting more Pokemon there. No word on whether or not there's a daily limit for transferring Pokemon information from D/P, ala RSELGFR to the DS.
* Like Pokemon Box in a more graphically enhanced and game-ish setting. So basically if you're not going to use Ranch in tandem with Diamond or Pearl, it's not worth getting. Good for organizing Pokemon though.

Over the next few days I'll update the page with the new info and more as it trickles out from Japan. Also more screenshots =] Yay!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=87 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:35:45 -0500 New D/P TCG Set: Majestic Dawn http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=88 * Coming out May 21st 2008
* 100 New Cards
* Two new decks: Polar Frost and Forest Force
* LV.X Pokemon are: Garchomp and Porygon-Z
* Contains all 7 eeveelutions

Sounds good! Lately I've been wanting to get into the competitive scene... Perhaps I will. Here are four booster designs, click for bigger images!


]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=88 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:00:18 -0500 So... http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=89

Everyone have a good day on Serebii? =] At least they have a good pokedex! You might have to deal with a bad layout, but at the moment I have no excuses either. New layout coming soon.

<3 Paul]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=89 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 23:59:30 -0500 Third DS Installment Coming? http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=90
Right now it has been dubbed 'Pokemon Opal' because Girantina's name comes from the apanese word for Opal, another precious stone which would fit in with the Diamond/Pearl line.

Guess we'll just have to hold our breath, huh?]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=90 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:26:28 -0500 Updates I Missed http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=91
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2 Launches :: Some of you noted in the comments for the previous post (yes, I do read them) that I hadn't covered this. Oops. Yeah, it came about. I was going to buy it but something came up. Reviews overall have been lukewarm...complaints have mostly been about the graphics still looking GBA-gen and it being too easy. The punishing system of losing everything has luckily been remedied though (now you just lose what you don't have deposited) and full WiFi support for rescues to boot. I want to check this out later. Of, y'know, if Nintendo wants to send me a copy...I could review it...

Majestic Dawn (TCG) coming :: There are also pre-release tournaments over North America beforehand too. Check the locations and dates for the PRE-RELEASE tourneys here or just buy a pack when it debuts on May 21st. [Anyone live in Minnesota? We could have a PJN meetup. Comment on the story if you're interested.]

Mystery Dungeon 2 Codes :: Pokemon.com is giving away codes for new missions that normally can't be done, so here's your FIRST code: N04K +HCW &TF& 7M16 KHMH FR@% May 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th will all yield new codes, which I'll put on the site.

Pokemon Puzzle League on Wii :: On May 5th Nintendo officially made PPL available over the Virtual Console for 1,000 Wii Points (~$10). I was never a huge fan of this...I'd rather buy Snap. If I had some Wii points. But I don't.

Phew, that should be the biggies. Sorry 'bout the slowdown guys!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=91 Wed, 7 May 2008 16:00:03 -0500 Pokemon Platinum http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=92


Here are details that are CONFIRMED:
+ Yes, it is officially named 'Pokemon Platinum' or, in Japanese, 'Pokemon Platina'.
+ Release date in Japan is September 2008
+ You'll encounter Girantina @ lvl 47 in its origin form
+ Alternate clothes for two main trainers
+ Possibly new HP bar (revamped menu system)?
+ 'Battle Island' is the Battle Frontier ala Emerald
+ Underground has new ice area that has WiFi enabled (tentative information from Japanese boards)

As always, I'll be always looking for new information. And I'll be working on the other scan to see if there's any new information (my translations skills improved, I promise.)

'til later!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=92 Wed, 14 May 2008 15:22:11 -0500 Leafeon's new layout! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=93
So I hope to change that with this one, which is marginally better. If someone wants to come up with a better banner they can feel free to volunteer =]

Some changes:
+ Calender is gone, I don't have time to update it and I needed somewhere to link the sites that tie in with PJN.
+ New section that links to 4 Pokedexes (SPP, Veekun, Smogon, Bulbapedia). I won't be making yet ANOTHER one, so I figured I should just let visitors go to their preferred one with less hassle.

I've got a new Featured Pokemon coming up too, but it's midnight now and I need to SLEEP! G'night!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=93 Thu, 15 May 2008 01:07:37 -0500 Giratina: ORIGIN GOODNESS! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=94
Click for the full and enlarged image

Denki Online has posted a very clear picture of Giratina's origin form and I thought you all might enjoy that. The watermark at the bottom though, that just kind of sucks. UPDATE: Found a better, bigger image and no annoying watermark!

Oh...and rumor has it that Beckett Magazine (US) revealed that Platinum will hit US shores in Spring. May 2009 possibly? Frankly I would NOT advise anyone to put too much hope into that.

Platinum page coming tomorrow hopefully!

UPDATE: Wichu from PokeBeach forums has kindly cut out the sprite for origin Giratina: (saved me some time, but as a small nitpick, the shadow was left out. Oops! I'll cut the sprite out myself later.)
]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=94 Fri, 16 May 2008 00:05:30 -0500 New Sections + New Pages http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=95
Sections:

Pokemon Platinum - Our page is officially here! Filled with all the info, images, and screenshots we have to date. Not anything new really...but as details leak out we'll be sure to keep you in the know. The page right now serves as a nice way to keep tabs on everything in one spot.

Featured Pokemon - Venusaur gets the honor of being our newest featured Pokemon, so take a look at the great job NintenBeau did with it! As usual, it goes by the new Diamond/Pearl moves. I know it was way overdue to change this, sorry!

Pokemon TGC Video Game - Blast from the past! In a weird twist of fate I got this game yesterday, so now I'll be adding more information about it. Not a lot of sites have a huge section on this one, but it really is a good game. Review will be up tomorrow hopefully.

Pages:

PBR General Guide - Contains valuable information for the Wii game 'Pokemon Battle Revolution', including the codes for getting Electivire/Magmortar if you don't already have them. Also features a handy guide to what you can get with your coupons.

PBR Little Battle - Lists all the Pokemon that can participate in the 'Little Battle' @ Sunny Park Colosseum. Handy for those who are looking at what Pokemon they are going to be able to use!

Upcoming Pages:
+ Ranger 2
+ New Poll
+ PokePet update (Coming June)

Thanks!

UPDATE: Also got rid of the annoying PHP error, FINALLY! It was an "oops" moment for me when I actually found out what the problem was. Sorry about that folks.

PS- I still want comments about the layout!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=95 Sun, 18 May 2008 23:25:35 -0500 Working still! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=96
Right now my work schedule has been rather hectic, so new stuff is coming...it's just taking a bit longer than I would've hoped! Sorry about that.

Had to remind you guys that I'm still here though. Not visible, but in your heart.

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=96 Thu, 22 May 2008 00:34:22 -0500 &#12471;&#12455;&#12452;&#12511; &#12473;&#12459;&#12452;&#12501;&#12457;&#12523;&#12512; [NOT] http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=97
Shaymin's new sky forme?

I'm not going to waste another news post: this is false. Purple Keckleon drew it, she's fooled us before, yadda yadda yadda.

At least I didn't jump headlong into this rumor like I've done some other times. I guess we'll just have to await any new changes in information!

]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=97 Fri, 23 May 2008 13:49:48 -0500 PJN Toolbar "VERSION NEXT"! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=98

Click the image to be taken to the download page


It's compatible with Firefox and Internet Explorer.

Happy surfing =] Thanks for supporting us!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=98 Wed, 28 May 2008 21:25:21 -0500 Anyone get Darkrai? http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=99
But yeah...if you're free today CALL your local Toys 'R Us and get the information to see if they're doing it and at one time. Normally it's like noon to 2 or 3 or something. Unfortunately, I have work. Which I did yesterday and couldn't update, sorry.

Get out there and grab some legit Darkrai! (I have the Japanese Diamond, so no worries about getting a legit darkrai myself)

Take care :]

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=99 Sun, 1 Jun 2008 11:41:55 -0500 Darkrai FREE GIFT http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=100
GO GO GO!

Don't get your hopes up, it's just [computer] wallpaper. I'm assuming information about this was given out as part of the Toys 'R Us promotion this past weekend. Oh yeah, there's a password. "orasion"

I dunno about you, but when I see Darkrai, all I can think is "orasion". It makes so much sense.

Anyways, use the wallpaper if you want, or if you don't like it MAKE YOUR OWN! You can submit it to PJN and we'll judge if it's worth sharing with others :] I'm thinking this would make a good contest. The only thing we have right now to give away though is bragging rights :[

<3 pokejungle[/b]]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=100 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 12:08:52 -0500 Shaymin's Sky Forme? [UPDATE] http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=101
New image has surfaced

A new image of Shaymin's "Sky Forme" has surfaced, this time cropping up on a Japanese imageboard and spotted by blue skY. It looks like the normal form will be called the "Land Forme" as of current reports from numerous sites.

Hehe, PJN pulled an image up first in the enlish fandom courtesy of the Japanese fandom. Yay.

----


The sky forme?


So...as many of you may have read (or not) a company accidentally revealed this when the cup was featured on the Pokemon Festa page (official). Pokemon Festa is an upcoming Pokemon Event held in Japan every year.

What do you guys think of it? Honestly, I liked Purple Keckleon's idea better...but...ah well. Of course, this could be a GEN5 Pokemon, but that is fairly doubtful.

Also reported was the possibility of a Shaymin Ground Forme, but that will remain in the RUMOR DEPT for now.

[Source: AAPF]]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=101 Fri, 6 Jun 2008 14:25:44 -0500 More of Shaymin's form! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=102

These are on can badges from some Japanese promotion. They were found at Yahoo Auctions, and, before you ask, the seller will not ship overseas. Yeah...I was bumming too.

But it seems a bit clearer now.

However, the discussion now is...is this really Shaymin's form? It has white antler ears, nigh green, red "wings" or bandana thing...Really?!

Comment today whether you like shaymin's new "form" or not. Is it too unlike the original forme?]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=102 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 03:11:13 -0500 Shaymin "Clearest Edition" http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=103

Fan ウチ has taken the sticker picture and enhanced it (I wish I had those skills) to give us the real picture of Shaymin's new forme. Doesn't look very sky-ish though...perhaps it's a magic flying hedgehog dog?

Who knows, just enjoy the image. I added a pretty background :]

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=103 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 12:21:16 -0500 American Love for Pokemon Gamers http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=104 My Pokemon Ranch released on WiiWare - More of this in next update, it's 2:50 AM and I'm too tired to do a complete write up. The good news is that I slapped down $10 to get the game. Half because I wanted to provide accurate information to you guys and half because it's SOOOOOOO CUTE!!

GameStop giving away Deoxys - June 20,21,22 / 27,28,29. Check your local GS to confirm this please as it is not 100% that every single one will be doing this. Last time I went to a Gamestop I got kicked out (no joke). Apparently they don't like it when you ask for battletoads.

Nintendo World Center, NY has Darkrai - Throughout the month stop in at the NWC in New York to get Darkrai if you didn't grab one at Toys 'R Us. Or maybe you can still get one even if you did ;)

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=104 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:53:42 -0500 BK <3's Pokemon http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=105

When you order a Kid's Meal (or your younger sibling does) you can get a free Pokemon TCG card and "accessory" during July 7th to August 3rd (America). Right now not that much else is known, the press release just recently came out, but some featured Pokemon will be Pikachu, Dialga, Palkia, and Darkrai. It has also been released that the set of promotional cards will be focused on the Diamond and Pearl series.

There will be "in-store merchandising" which means there will probably be other Pokemon things to buy, just like BK has a habit of doing with plastic watches and such during a promotion.

An International release of the promotion will take place from late summer to early fall, so people not in the US shouldn't feel left out, yet.

When it comes up, this URL will have information about the promotion. It has an IE error page right now that they put there on purpose.

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=105 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:51:10 -0500 CoroCoro confirms Sky Forme http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=106

They're almost worthless they're so small, but yes, that really is Shaymin's sky forme. As un-sky-ish as it may seem. blue skY broke the pictures last night and we should get more information soon.

SPP reports that the new form will have the following stats:
Type: Grass/Flying
Height: 0.4m
Weight: 5.4kg

Also featured are the new super cute alternate costumes. I hope that's what they really look like in the game. We'll keep you updated as news comes in!

(Expect a 'First Impressions' piece on My Pokemon Ranch tonight, especially helpful for anyone on the fence about buying it)

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=106 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:55:47 -0500 Updates coming... http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=107
If anyone wants to play Metal Gear Online with me...drop me a line?

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=107 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:04:06 -0500 News I haven't Forgotten [Platinum] http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=108
UPDATE: SHOWS IMAGE!!

Here's the stuff I missed before:
+ Explore the new Torn World from which Giratina comes. Explorers 3D capabilities of the DS.
+ New locals like the pictured castle and flower garden.
+ Sinnoh is plunged into a colder temperature, hence the new clothes.
+ Two new characters who are looking into the climate change

The official Japanese Pokemon Platinum website has been updated, which you can find here. It has clearer screenshots and such, especially good if you can read Japanese.

I'll get the Platinum page updated with the boxart and screenshots too. I dunno about you guys, but I'm loving the cover art!

REMEMBER: This Friday-Sunday GameStop locations will be giving out Deoxys! I WILL BE GOING. If you live in Minnesota and want to meet me, you might be able to :] Though not many people live in MN that visit here :[

<3 pokejungle

PS- Sorry the image didn't work for the past day and a half :[]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=108 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:32:03 -0500 Pokemon Ranch Update http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=109

Well, if you were a diehard and bought this WiiWare title, you can now go update it! What does it do...? No one's quite sure yet. But if you look hard enough, you could convince yourself that some of those Pokemon models got better looking. [DISCLAIMER: They probably didn't. Before and after screenshots anyone?]

Right now major speculation is betting on simple localization fixes and/or small bug patches. Nothing major folks, sorry.

Today Bobbie from the Look-See Club visited my ranch today though, and I visited his. Damn does he have a lot of bidoofs and bibarels!

<3 pokejungle

PS- If all goes right, lots of changes for PJN tomorrow and a new service rolling out!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=109 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:02:07 -0500 High Res Platinum Boxart http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=110
Click it for BIGGER image, I swear it works!

The official boxart is now more than just a thumbnail sized scan from an issue of Famitsu! Exciting right? Personally I think this is the best boxart they've come out with. Some people don't like it, but I think it's a fresh new direction and looks less generic than previous titles.

Your thoughts on it?

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=110 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:53:59 -0500 Gamestop FUN! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=111

Lv: 50
OT: Gamestp
ID#: 06218

Moves:
[PSY] Psycho Boost
[ELC] Zap Cannon
[STL] Iron Defense
[NRM] ExtremeSpeed

Hope that helps persuade you to GO GET ONE!! This weekend or next, free Deoxys! I went with JKaizer and it was really fun =]

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=111 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:55:13 -0500 POKEMON 151 http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=112
Click on it to go to the site

This. Is. Amazing. Thanks to BulbaNews and AAPF I caught wind of this new clothing line coming out in Japan. It's geared to the older fans and definitely takes on a highly realistic look. Have I ever considered importing? Yes. Have I ever done it? No. Will I do it for that Hypno shirt? Yes, yes I will.

Personally I think it's great that Pokemon Co has recognized that there ARE more adult fans out there and that we WOULD appreciate something to show off our loyalty that doesn't make us look like prepubescent children.

It looks amazing and classy and I will be following news on this rabidly, as well as drooling until the 26th hits. Am I the only one?

<3 pokejungle

UPDATE: Site is now up, I've emailed their support asking about international shipping. Probably will not get the response I want though, the shipping section requires a Japanese address at this point. May have to resort to third party sites or services or *shudder* eBay.

Shirts are around $40USD though. Unbelievable frankly.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=112 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:08:01 -0500 Site Status http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=113
Plus I'm working on more extensive Pokemon Ranch information and I'll go through and re-update the Platinum page for you guys =]

I got a brand new laptop too, which is sweet. (random)

<3 pokejungle ]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=113 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:28:01 -0500 EU Gets Ranch Friday! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=114

The game (screensaver?) we've all been playing (falling asleep to?) in America and Japan is finally hitting Europe via Wiiware this Friday.

So if you live there and have wanted to store OVER 9000 POKEMON (actually just 1000) then it'll be yours for around $10 USD.

Frankly though, this is one of those things that we all know should be in the 500 wii point category.

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=114 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 01:54:36 -0500 Dun dun dun http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=115
I probably shouldn't be on the computer ;x

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=115 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:44:12 -0500 PLATINUM: The Lowdown http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=116
Look at all those scrumptious screenshots!

Giratina / Shaymin
* Giratina only uses its 'Origin Forme' when it is in the Torn World. Otherwise It'll be the normal form we found in Diamond and Pearl

* Giratina's ability in Origin Forme is Levitate

* Shaymin's transformation depends on 'Glacidia's Flower', an item that can be equipped.

* Shaymin's ability in Sky Forme is Serene Grace

Platinum Game Information
* Release date is officially September 13th, 2008.

* Utilizes a MUCH improved GTS system that allows you to do many new things, including: record battles, Union Room w/ support for 20 people, and more. Hopefully they updated that rather ugly globe utility. Now called 'Global Terminal'.

* Plotline still revolves around Team Galactic but this time around there are some changes to note. They've upgraded their HQ and their plans are all new.

* Battle Frontier is coming (do only the third games get this now?) and it will replace the Fight Area in Northern Sinnoh. Only confirmed location is the Battle Tower.

* New sprites for select Pokemon. That should be fairly interesting...

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=116 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:42:43 -0500 Pokemon Toys @ Burger King http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=117
Now if that doesn't make me want to eat there, what will?!

CLICK HERE to go to the site detailing all the toys and cards that you can get in your Kid's Meal. That plush mantyke may just make me swallow my pride and go there. But, eh, maybe not. It is fairly cute though <3

So anyone wondering about it, all the toys and cards are shown on the site. Enjoy =]

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=117 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:49:13 -0500 Pokemon Ranger 2: SHADOWS OF ALMIA http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=118
Wow, such a sweet logo!

So today at E3 (yesterday for some) Nintendo revealed some information about the localized version of Pokemon Ranger 2, now known as Shadows of Almia (PR:SoA). The US release date is November 10th 2008. Some quick facts about the game to keep you in the loop:

- Diamond and Pearl Pokemon now available to recruit as partners

- Environments including Deserts, Forests, Oceans, etc

- Longer than the first game with an expanded plotline

- Still vying to be 'Top Ranger', this time in the land of Almia

If you feel inclined, be sure to catch the trailer here which was shown off at E3. This gives us the first look at the localized game.[img][/img]]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=118 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:41:24 -0500 Official PLATINUM Trailer! [FIX'D] http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=119

To see the 1 minute trailer which was filmed by a bystander (very shaky too) please CLICK HERE.

Some cool things it shows off are:
- New battle HP/Exp boxes
- Sinnoh underground (flashlights?!)
- Redesigned Global Terminal
- Cutscene featuring 3D Giratina
- Torn World preview

Enjoy =] I know I'll be buying this game.

<3 pokejungle

PS- very soon I will be updating the Platinum page and Ranger 2 page, then the new layout should be coming shortly.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=119 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:18:09 -0500 MD: Explorers of Time DEAL http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=120

Right now, if you go HERE you can buy Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time for only $22.99. I'm not going to scoff at $12.00 off.

So if you haven't picked it up and were thinking about it. Maybe the time to buy? I'm sure this is time limited. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up in case!

<3 pokejungle

PS- I'm not affiliated any way with Amazon, this is not an ad. Buy it or don't, doesn't help or hinder my site in any way. I don't buy into ads =]]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=120 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:17:33 -0500 MMC is BETTER THAN EVER! http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=121

I just upgraded our forum, Mt. Moon Community, to the brand-spanking-new MyBB 1.4. And when I use spanking as an adjective I mean it in the least sexual way possible. Or least horrible childhood memory inducing way possible.

...anways, check it out! This was a major upgrade in forum software so tons of new features, including more AJAX use with Quick Reply and the like, horizontal or vertical postbit (like vBulletin), new and improved post editor, and yes, even more. So I highly reccommend going to check it out. I know most people who visit the site are already members. If not, it's http://mountmoon.net =]

<3 pokejungle

ps- saul did an AMAZING job on the new theme. It's really really good!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=121 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 03:48:48 -0500 NEWSFLASH http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=122
I need a news updater. Leave a comment if you're interested.

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=122 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:57:17 -0500 Some Plat-in-um News http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=123
Serebii has also reported on battle point scratch cards and an egg tossup minigame that you can do with friends. Frankly it sounds like we *might* be getting the game we deserved two years ago. And really they could've fit in better graphics to boot. But enough with the griping I guess.

So, anyone else biting their nails to see those new Pokemon forms revealed? I know some of guessed at it being Rotom, with others thinking possibly Castform...

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=123 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 01:03:24 -0500 Platinum Bits http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=124 >> Keep a WiFi profile with limited information and you can customize a box to show of Pokemon you like. This could only apply to the Battle Record trading, and those rooms are limited for up to 20 people in each.

>> A huge focus was put on the interactivity of the WiFi system so it should be fairly robust when it debuts, possibly marking Nintendo testing the waters to get into deeper online interactions later.

>> The storyline will feature a lot of new and revised elements to make the story fresh. Not that the series has been known for its narratives. Perhaps it was passable on the Gameboy though.

Go watch the videos!

+ Not sure if this was widely reported but the 5 silhoutted Pokemon will be given out via WiFi (or possibly the items to get them) during Sept 28 through November 4. They'll be revealed on the 13th with the release of Platinum. (Whoo!)

+ Serebii's announced that a whopping 59 Pokemon have been added to the National Dex. This does not mean all those are new forms or Pokemon, most will be older Pokemon brought out to make the range of capturable Pokemon larger in the beginning of the game. That's pretty good because I know I got bored with the rather limited amount frankly...

But we know that there are the 5 forms that remain unrevealed + Giratina + Shaymin.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=124 Fri, 5 Sep 2008 01:37:15 -0500 Pokemon Platinum Coverage http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=125
My comments:
- Glad Battle Frontier is back
- WiFi Minigames sound fun
- Story seems lacking as always
- PokeTch BADLY needed up/down buttons, great
- Glad that the Trainer vs Gym Leader sprites are no longer PIXELATED. (Annoyed the **** out of me)
- Hopefully harder game

So yeah, check the links for continued coverage. I'll update some pages when I have time. That's something I've had about zero of lately. =p

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=125 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:41:14 -0500 BREAKING - DSi http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=126
Click for full image

This is the face of the new DS revision. Nintendo has JUST announced this in Japan (moments ago, literally). What are the details we have? I'll update as we go along:
- TWO cameras, at least one with VGA quality
- No GBA slot, making it ~12% slimmer
- 3.25" screens, bigger than the DS / Lite models
- Support for Photo / Music / Media
- Syncs with Wii's Photo channel
- SD card support + internal storage
- "DSi" store will work in similar manner to the Wii Shop Channel (point system too)
- Built in browser this time around
- Debuting at ~$180USD on November 1st (Japan) in Black and White

I may not have had platinum, but at least I can grab *some* news fast.

UPDATE: You can now check out the OFFICIAL site with some cool pictures (detailed!) and basic information (already listed) here.

<3 pokejungle

PS- if any of you saw that the Oekaki was suffering problems, worry no longer. I have also updated it completely and changed the banner. For those of you who love to draw and have not yet checked out our online artist haven (with 2,500+ members)...go to http://scanvas.net!]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=126 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 01:30:52 -0500 Happy Birthday http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=127
<3 pokejungle

PS- I'm 19 now. Scary huh? Started PJN when I was like 13 or 14.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=127 Thu, 9 Oct 2008 01:55:07 -0500 Missing in Action http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=128
And honestly I was planning on closing PJN, but I guess there are still people that visit it. And I've gotten about 5 affiliate requests in the last week, so... Perhaps it's worth keeping up.

I want to rehaul the design to make it much more usable and less boring/generic. So I'll start keeping up on news again and hope to have the new layout done in mid November-ish.

Thanks for the support guys, I'm off to work now!

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=128 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:55:25 -0500 PJN is closed. http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=129 From MMC~

Hey everyone~

I'd love to take this time to wish you all the warmest wishes for a time of family and fun. Hope you get lots of good presents and enjoy the rest of 2008. Remember to be safe and drink responsibly! (If you're of legal age ;D )

I'd also like to wish a fond farewell to my site, PJN, which is officially closed. It will remain up (I'll be taking down the news area though) for reference purposes but will not be updated really. I sadly just have too much on my plate to handle a site with the dedication that it demands. No fears though, MMC is in no sort trouble and will keep on trucking as long as it has members like you to keep it going. PJN had a good run, since January 29th, 2003. Almost made it to six years! WOW.

If there are any dedicated souls out there, I'm still keeping everything. I'm open to the possibility of opening the site again once I have time or help with it.

Love you guys <33 It's always been great to have support from people who visit my site and the members here. It has also been a joy to work with such talented webmasters through the years, such as saul and Sarah. Previous people such as Morkula, Jkaizer, Matt (Snapple), and more.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ENJOY!

<3 pokejungle

EDIT:

After reading all those comments on the last news post (lol) thought I'd share something a 'lil personal. I have extremely bad depression. If any of you know me more than just through this site, you might know I switched schools midway through the year last year because I was just so overwhelmed with everything I couldn't keep up academically. I went from being an A+ student to barely squeeking by with Cs and Ds. And just like the homework was overwhelming for me, so is the upkeep of a site. I'm a full time college student + have a part time job. That's a huge commitment for me and while I loved working on PJN for almost 6 years, it's really difficult.

But it has been a huge part of my life and I don't think I'd be on the track to being a game designer if I hadn't gotten involved online, started coding, and testing the waters with designing websites. XHTML and programming have little in common but it did start me on the path I'm on and piqued my interest to work with computers.

Will PJN be dead forever? Probably not. There actually has been a lot of interest with people wanting to help me with it and such but I have to get everything straightened out and I'd rather if people weren't constantly sitting there with bated breath for me to update.

Plus I still really do want to outdo any layout I've ever done.]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=129 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:38:28 -0500 Oh, hi there http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=130
I deleted all the spam comments. And all the rest of the comments.

<3 pokejungle]]> http://pokejungle.paulhq.com/?newsid=130 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:59:48 -0500