Way back when Pokémon was taking over recess and trading cards were all the rage, having a Gameboy was a pretty big deal too.
This was about the time I found myself with a decision while going on a trip abroad. Pick Pokémon or a Star Wars game. This was a tough decision because my bro was pretty crazy about Star Wars at the time but ultimately I would make the choice. It was my birthday after all.
After a couple of minutes, my heart picked a bright yellow box that was Pokémon yellow and I soon made friends with Pikachu and eventually stumbled my through a run of one of the best games in the series ever. For me, the addition of a Pikachu following made the game's journey so much more enjoyable. A small yet redeeming factor that I will always remember.
Some kids were Red or Blue but I chose Yellow and that's what I'll always choose :)