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Pokemon is one of the most kid-friendly video games out there. Trying to catch and collect Pikachu and his little monster buddies on Nintendo's Gameboy is designed to get kids hooked. Then you have the merchandising: stuffed animals, t-shirts, action figures, card games.
However, the franchise may hold a dark secret in its soundtrack, a song that can cause illness and insanity in children.
Time to listen to the Cabinet, gamers, to see if you hear Pokemon's mysterious Lavender Tones.
By Tim GibsonPokemon is one of the most kid-friendly video games out there. Trying to catch and collect Pikachu and his little monster buddies on Nintendo's Gameboy is designed to get kids hooked. Then you have the merchandising: stuffed animals, t-shirts, action figures, card games.
However, the franchise may hold a dark secret in its soundtrack, a song that can cause illness and insanity in children.
Time to listen to the Cabinet, gamers, to see if you hear Pokemon's mysterious Lavender Tones.