Perhaps Black and White might change that around?

I first think they should come up with a better reward then just a cretificate for catching them all.

Personally I don't get a huge feel out of it since I didn't become an obsesive player until a couple years ago and I beat the game a lot so it doesn't really matter to me.

The last time I had an epic in game battle was against Wallace in Pokemon Emerald. My pokemon were REALLY under leveled and it came down to the wire, Breloom VS Ludicolo, each of us constantly using healing items.

However, most of pokemon's main plot is fairly easy. If you try you can get through it in a couple of days. It's the metagame that keeps the game fun. People are just trying to have fun, though some people do take themselves way too seriously. But it's fun to come up with teams and battle against real, unpredictable people. It's only when the battles become predictable again that they stop being fun.

I think Pokémon's always been about battling and trading with your friends, it's just that, with the arrival of wireless battles and Wi-Fi battles, they've become a much bigger part. I still find it great fun, though, in fact, battling with others has far improved the game for me. I still love to play through the story of every game, as it's one of the best things to do! However, when you start to train competitively and battle with others, the game really expands! I still get a buzz when fighting the champion, especially if it's hard to get there, and I get a buzz when fighting a really tough battle with a friend! I think everyone can understand and have fun with Pokémon. It's easy to pick up and play, but when you get deep down you find that it's much more challenging to master.

It takes forever to catch all of the Pokemon. However it is a fun task in the end.

As fas as it has been said, Pokémon Black and White are going to be a new adventure, although as a Gen V. They said that it is going to be as exciting as Red and Blue were. Perhaps, the excitement you missed will be reformed with the release.

As for me, I still enjoy the game no matter what happens. The fact that you are raising a team is itself amazing.

Player: Oak! I caught all the Pokemon in the world!

Oak: Oh, congratulations! I am blessed to have a friend such as you.

Player: ...

Oak: ...why are you still here?

Player: Uh...don't I get a reward? I just spent countless hours playing this game, so I should at least get some recognition...

Oak: You probably should.

Player: ...

Oak: ...so...will you be on your way now?

Player: -_-

Falkner looks like he has problems...