Game Diary - March 20, 2009: Puzzled Over Pokemon

I haven't touched a home console since I finished "Resident Evil 5," last Friday. Meanwhile, new handheld games are piling up, including the new "Suikoden," which I need to investivate, given my unexpected love for the last entry in that series. "Rhythm Heaven" is in that stack, as is the new "Pokemon," which I don't have the time to get lost in -- plus, is it really a wise idea to try to play "Pokemon" when no one else you know nearby is? The online trading options are a poor substitute for having a friend around, and solo-ing the game isn't what it's made for. Correct?