A Comprehensive Overview of Pokémon Games: Exploring the Phenomenon
The brainchild of Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, with its first games developed by Nintendo and Game Freak in 1996 have evolved into what is now considered one of the most beloved trans-media franchises to millions around the world stifling adventure, strategy & exploration. Since then, Pokémon games have come a long way from their roots on the Game Boy while still holding true to what had made them successful in that first generation. Within this primer we are going to take a journey into the history of Pokémon games, how they play and why on Earth people still love them so much. The Origins and Evolution The Pokémon series kicked off in 1996 with the Japan release of "Pokémon Red and Green" for the Game Boy, bringing a world full of Pokémon - animals that can be trapped, trained and battled -- to fans. These games establish the core of what would be known today as a franchise, taking place in an open world where special people became trainers who also had to capture a...