[quote name='jedolley']I got both White & Black for $15 each a BB earlier today... I mostly did it since I know they are popular and the price was good, but not sure about actually playing them since I'm not sure what the big deal is. Can someone explain why this games are so popular. While you're at it, I have the same question about Skylanders as well.[/QUOTE]
Well it started out in the 90's as a big craze. The games tied into the TV show and whatnot and then the movie came out. While Pokemon is not the craze that it used to be, the games still sell a hell of a lot. One of the deepest RPG experiences you'll get if you put the time in. It can pretty addicting. I have put over 100 hours in every mainline Pokemon game I've gotten. I think I put in around 180 in Diamond.