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Pokémon is a Japanese media franchise consisting of video games, animated series and films, a trading card game, and other related media. The franchise takes place in a shared universe in which humans
Two original Game Boys connected with a Game Link Cable
Gashapon capsules have been cited as an inspiration for Pokemon.
A boy hugging a Pikachu-costumed performer.
Limited-edition Pokémon-themed donuts from Mister Donut, Kaohsiung
Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version are 1996 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy. They are the first installments of the Pokémon video
Pokémon
…estimated to be the world's highest-grossing media franchise, with the video games in particular being among the best-selling. The franchise originated as a pair of role-playing games developed by Game Freak, from an original concept by its founder, Satoshi Tajiri. Released on the Game Boy on 27 February 1996, the games became sleeper…
Junichi Masuda (pictured in 2007) composed the music for all versions.
Pocket Monsters Green (far right) in original packaging box on display at the Stockholm Game Museum