And to think my unbridled, preteen love for all things [Pokemon][2] only made my parents regret buying me a Game Boy for Christmas. The Arnolds of Frankfort, Ill. have been included in the Guinness Book of World Records 2012 Gamer's Edition, earning the title "Largest Competitive Pokemon Videogame Family." The organization calls the Arnolds "the most prolific Pokemon playing family in the world."
They're not only the most prolific, but the Arnolds are the most successful family of Pokemon players, having competed globally in Pokemon tournaments. While Mother Arnold, Linda, often cheers from the sidelines, family patriarch Glenn battles with pocket monsters right alongside his three children. Glenn spurred the family tradition by helping his little ones get through the tougher parts of their games, ultimately fostering little Pokemon powerhouses.
In fact, Glenn says that he went head-to-head with his own son, David, in a tournament match before. But the Arnolds' other son, Ryan, admits that his sister Grace is probably the most skilled Pokemon player of them all. So what if this is a completely contrived category in order to fill the book with a unique set of record-holders. It makes for a fun story, right? Now, this (hopeful) future father has one goal: Foster the world's most deadly family of [Halo][3] players ... when they're of age, of course.
**Do your kids still play Pokemon? Are you playing right along with them? If not, what games do you enjoy to play with the little ones? Sound off in the comments. [Add Comment.][4]**
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